Bryant 583B Pre-Start-Up, FanBlade Clearance START-UP, A. Check For Refrigerant Leaks

TRANSFORMER PROTECTION — The transformer is of the energy-limiting type. It is set to withstand a 30-second overload or shorted secondary condition.

PRE-START-UP

WARNING: Failure to observe the following warnings could result in serious injury or death:

1.Follow recognized safety practices and wear protective goggles when checking or servicing refrigerant system.

2.Do not operate compressor or provide any electric power to unit unless compressor terminal cover is in place and secured.

3.Do not remove compressor terminal cover until all electrical sources are disconnected.

4.Relieve and recover all refrigerant from both high- and

low-pressure sides of system before touching or dis- turbing anything inside terminal box if refrigerant leak is suspected around compressor terminals.

5. Never attempt to repair soldered connection while refrigerant system is under pressure.

6.Do not use torch to remove any component. System contains oil and refrigerant under pressure. To remove

acomponent, wear protective goggles and proceed as follows:

a.Shut off gas supply and then electrical power to unit.

b.Relieve and reclaim all refrigerant from system using both high- and low-pressure ports.

c.Cut component connecting tubing with tubing cutter and remove component from unit.

d.Carefully unsweat remaining tubing stubs when necessary. Oil can ignite when exposed to torch flame.

Proceed as follows to inspect and prepare the unit for initial startup:

1.Remove access panel.

2.Read and follow instructions on all DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and INFORMATION labels attached to, or shipped with, unit.

3.Make the following inspections:

a.Inspect for shipping and handling damages such as broken lines, loose parts, disconnected wires, etc.

b.Inspect for oil at all refrigerant tubing connections and on unit base. Detecting oil generally indicates a refrig- erant leak. Leak test all refrigerant tubing connections using electronic leak detector, halide torch, or liquid- soap solution. If a refrigerant leak is detected, see Check for Refrigerant Leaks section of this manual.

c.Inspect all field- and factory-wiring connections. Be sure that connections are completed and tight.

d.Inspect coil fins. If damaged during shipping and han- dling, carefully straighten fins with a fin comb.

4.Verify the following conditions:

WARNING: Do not purge gas supply into the combus- tion chamber. Do not use a match or other open flame to check for gas leaks. Failure to follow this warning could result in an explosion causing serious injury or death.

a. Before lighting the unit for the first time, perform the following with the gas valve in the "OFF" position: If the gas supply pipe was not purged before connecting the unit, it will be full of air. It is recommended that the

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ground joint union be loosened, and the supply line be allowed to purge until the odor of gas is detected. Never purge gas lines into a combustion chamber. Immediately upon detection of gas odor, re-tighten the union. Allow 5 minutes to elapse, then light unit.

b. Make sure that condenser-fan blade is correctly posi- tioned in fan orifice. Leading edge of condenser-fan blade should be 1/2 in. maximum from fan orifice (see Fig. 15).

c.Ensure fan hub is 1/8 in. max from motor housing.

d.Make sure that air filter(s) is in place.

e.Make sure that condensate drain trap is filled with water to ensure proper drainage.

f.Make sure that all tools and miscellaneous loose parts have been removed.

MOTOR FAN GRILLE

1/2˝

1/8" MAX BETWEEN	MOTOR SHAFT
MOTOR AND FAN HUB

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Fig. 15—Fan Blade Clearance

START-UP

Use the Start-Up Checklist supplied at the end of this book, and proceed as follows:

A. CHECK FOR REFRIGERANT LEAKS

Proceed as follows to locate and repair refrigerant leaks and charge the unit:

1.Locate leak and make sure that refrigerant system pressure has been relieved and refrigerant recovered from both high- and low-pressure ports.

2.Repair leak following accepted practices.

NOTE: Replace filter drier whenever the system has been opened for repair.

3.Check system for leaks using an approved method.

4.Evacuate refrigerant system and reclaim refrigerant if no additional leaks are found.

5.Charge unit with R-410a refrigerant, using a volumetric- charging cylinder or accurate scale. Refer to unit rating plate for required charge.

B.Start Up Heating Section and Make Adjustments

IMPORTANT: Complete the required procedures given in the Pre-Start-Up section above before starting the unit.

Do not jumper any safety devices when operating the unit.

Make sure that burner orifices are properly aligned. Unstable operation may occur when the burner orifices in the manifold are misaligned.

NOTE: Make sure that gas supply has been purged, and that all gas piping has been checked for leaks.

CHECK HEATING CONTROL — Start and check the unit for proper heating control operation as follows. (see furnace lighting instructions located inside burner or blower access panel.):

1.Place room thermostat SYSTEM switch in the HEAT position and the FAN switch in the AUTO position.

2.Set the heating temperature control of the thermostat above room temperature.