Conair MPA, MPW manual Checking Refrigerant Charge, If the charge is low, recharge the system

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CHECKING

REFRIGERANT

CHARGE

All chillers are fully charged with refrigerant at the factory. Your chiller mode’s nameplate identifies the type and amount of total refrigerant charge required.

1 While the unit is running, check the refriger- ant charge through the sight glass located between the evaporator and the condenser. Use a flash- light to look at the liquid-line sight glass.

◆Under full-load conditions, the sight glass should be clear.

◆Under low-load conditions, when the hot-gas bypass valves are operating, bubbles may be visible in the sight glass. This is normal.

If the charge is low, recharge the system.

Contact a certified refrigerant technician to recharge or replace refrigerant. This procedure should be performed only be a qualified technician.

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MAINTENANCE

microKool Portable Chillers

UGH004/0999

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Contents Page Date Manual Number UGH004/0999 Serial numbers Model numbers Table of Contents IntroductionTroubleshooting Introduction Purpose User Guide HOW Guide is OrganizedYour Responsibility AS a User Read this SO no ONE Gets Hurt Page Description What is the Microkool CHILLER?Typical Applications HOW IT Works Water Cooled HOW IT Works AIR Cooled Features High Efficiency CompressorsSpecifications MPW Water Cooled Psi PressureSpecifications MPA AIR Cooled MPA-5Freezing Points of Aqueous Ethylene Glycol Solutions Freeze Protection RequirementsInstallation Unpacking BoxesMicroKool Portable Chillers come fully assembled Preparing for Installation Make sure the installation area providesInstall plumbing for process and cooling lines Connecting Process Water Supply Lines Install pipe to the rear of the chillerRemove the shipping pipe plug from the female Coat the pipe threads with thread sealantConnecting Main Power Supply Open the unit’s electrical enclosureTesting the Installation Apply power to the unitTurn on the condenser water supply MPW Units and check for leaks. If any leaks appear, stopEntering Setpoint Deviation Parameters Initial Setup Dip switch ConfigurationChanging Temperature Units Open the electrical enclosure Change Dip Switch 1 toDisconnect and lock out main power to the unit Open the electrical enclosure Set dip switch 3 to onSelect a new passcode using Setpoint adjustment buttonsPress the RUN button to save the passcode Open the electricalFollow Steps 1 through 5 Selecting Temperature Control Point Select a new control point using the Display buttonSet dip switch 5 to Press the RUN button to save the control pointInstalling Auto Start Feature Insert the two power leads from the deviceSet dip switch 4 to the on position When Auto Start is enabledTo disable Auto Start Apply power to the chiller Enter the passcode, if necessary Activating SPI CommunicationConnect the host machine to the chiller Enter the node addressOperation PC-1 Control Features Setpoint displayPC-2 Control Features Pumpdown On/OffPositioning Control Panel To raise and swivel the control panelTo lower the control panel To detach the PC-2 control panelEntering a Passcode Press Setpoint to select the parameter you want to changeStarting the Chiller Enter the passcodeUsing Pumpdown Feature Stopping the ChillerTo shut down the unit Press Stop Press Button to turn on PumpdownPerforming AN Auto Tune Insufficient setpoint/process deviation Page Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Schedule Inspect power cords, wires and electrical connections Quarterly every 3 monthsCleaning Evaporators Cleaning CondensersRefilling the Tank Locate the fill port at Back of the chillerTo fill the reservoir Checking Refrigerant Charge If the charge is low, recharge the systemSet dip switches 3 Performing System TestsPress To shut down the chiller Then open the electrical enclosureKEY/DISPLAY Test Input Test Connect all inputs to the systemPress any key to display the first test menus Select the Input Test menuOutput Test Connect all outputs to the systemSelect the Output Test menu Select the OM Enable/Disable menu Disabling or Enabling Output MonitorsSave changes and exit the output menu Calibrating Temperature Sensors Release the Setpoint keyExit Calibration Mode Press the up key to begin calibratingWait until the control displays don or bad Press SelectLogging Operating Hours Index through test menus to the operating logExit the Operating Hours Log Troubleshooting Before Beginning FEW WordsVerify that you have manuals for other equip Messages shown on the control panel. TheseHOW to Identify Cause of a ProblemSupplied to the pump Motor?Is the required water flow Greater than the pump’sIs the thermocouple Loose?Ply wire leads become Level Switch fuse Has the indicated deviceHas one of the main sup Disconnected?Compressor Shut Down Alarms Refrigerant pressure is either too low or too highAll models Air-cooled unitsIs the freezestat setting Installed correctly?Freeze Stat Input is open Is there sufficient fluid Flow through he evaporaIs something wrong with Cable?System Alarms Chiller Will not Power UP Checking Replacing Fuses If fuses continue to failOn the front panel counterclockwise to open Replace the fuse. The fuses are located on the motherResetting Overloads Check the overloadLocate the pump overload module attached Replacing the Motherboard Reverse this procedure to install the new con Replacing Compressor ContactorRemove and discard the old contactor Checking Unloader Valve Replacing the Freezestat WE’RE Here to Help From outside the United States, callAppendix A-2 SPI Commands Supported by Conair Microkool SPI Command PairsSPI Status Words Status, ProcessStatus, Machine Appendix B-4 PARTS/DIAGRAMS PD-2 PD-3 PD-4 PD-5