CyberChiller Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
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| Condenser Pressure | a. | Recover system and recharge. Install | ||||
| too High | system. | new drier/strainer. | ||||
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| b. Condenser air intake is blocked. | Remove debris and clean condenser. | ||||
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| c. Overcharge of refrigerant. | Reclaim excess refrigerant from system. | ||||
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| d. Condenser fan not operating. | Check pressure/temperature operating | ||||
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| switches and motor. Replace as needed. | |
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| e. Condenser pressure regulating | Adjust to obtain correct pressure. | ||||
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| 3. Air in system - bleed system. | |
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| Condenser Pressure | a. Loss of refrigerant (indicated by | Locate and repair leak. Recharge | ||||
| too Low | bubbles in sight glass). | system. | ||||
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| b. Condenser fan controls not set | Adjust or repair controls. | ||||
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| Noisy Compressor | a. Expansion valve stuck in open | Ensure feeder bulb is tight on suction | ||||
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| position (abnormally cold suction line). | line. Check operation and superheat. | ||||
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| b. Broken compressor valve | Replace compressor. | ||||
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| pressure rises faster than 2lbs/min |
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| after shutdown). |
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| c. Worn or scarred compressor | Replace compressor. | ||||
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| bearings. |
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| d. Liquid slugging. | System overcharged. Reclaim excess | ||||
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| refrigerant. | |
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| e. Scroll compressor not properly | Phase correctly at main power source. | ||||
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| phased. | DO NOT REWIRE COMPRESSOR. | ||||
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| Head Pressure Too High | a. Low condenser airflow. (Indicated by | Open air passages. Clean coil. Check | ||||
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| excessive warm air leaving the | condenser fan(s). | ||||
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| condenser fan). |
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| b. Air or other | Reclaim system and recharge. Install a | ||||
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| in system | new drier strainer. | ||||
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| c. Overcharge of refrigerant. | Reclaim excess refrigerant from system. | ||||
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| d. Condenser/drycooler fans not on. | Check main voltage power source to unit. | ||||
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| (©October, 2006) | ||
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