2.12 SAFETY AND PROTECTIVE DEVICES
Unit components are protected from damage by safety and protective devices listed in Table
Open safety switch contacts on either or both of devices
Open safety switch contacts on device
The entire refrigeration unit will shut down if one of the following safety devices open: (a) Circuit Breaker(s);
(b)Fuse (F3/15A); or (c) Evaporator Fan Motor Internal Protector(s) -
Table 2-1. Safety and Protective Devices
UNSAFE CONDITION | SAFETY DEVICE | DEVICE SETTING | |
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| Circuit Breaker | Trips at 29 amps (460 vac) | |
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Excessive current draw | Circuit Breaker | Trips at 62.5 amps (230 vac) | |
Reset | |||
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| Circuit Breaker | Trips at 87.5 amps (230 vac) | |
| Reset | ||
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Excessive current draw on the | Fuse (F3) | 15 amp rating | |
control circuit |
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Excessive current draw by the | Fuse (F1 & F2) | 5 amp rating | |
Controller/DataCORDER |
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Excessive condenser fan | Internal Protector | N/A | |
motor winding temperature | Reset | ||
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Excessive compressor motor | Internal Protector | N/A | |
winding temperature | Reset | ||
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Excessive evaporator fan | Internal Protector(s) | N/A | |
motor(s) winding temperature | Reset | ||
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Abnormal | Fusible Plug | 93 _C = (200 _F) | |
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pressures/temperatures in the | Rupture Disc | 35 kg/cm@ = (500 psig) | |
high refrigerant side | Condenser |
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Abnormally high discharge | High Pressure Switch (HPS) | Opens at 25 kg/cm@ (350 psig) | |
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