Section 7 | Refrigeration System |
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ANALYZING DISCHARGE PRESSURE DURING FREEZE OR HARVEST CYCLE
Procedure
1. Determine the ice machine operating conditions:
Air temp. entering condenser | ______ |
Air temp. around ice machine | ______ |
Water temp. entering water reservoir | ______ |
2.Refer to Cycle Times/24 Hour Ice Production/ Refrigeration Pressure Chart for ice machine being checked.
Use the operating conditions determined in step 1 to find the published normal discharge pressures. Compare to actual discharge pressure readings.
3.Measure the actual discharge pressure.
4.Compare the actual discharge pressure (step 3) with the published discharge pressure (step 2).
The discharge pressure is normal when the actual pressure falls within the published pressure range for the ice machine’s operating conditions.
Discharge Pressure High Checklist
Possible Cause | Check/Correct |
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Improper installation | See “Installation/Visual Inspection Checklist” |
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Restricted condenser air flow | High inlet air temperature |
| Condenser discharge air recirculation |
| Dirty condenser fins |
| Defective fan motor |
| Defective fan cycle control (QC700/QF800 only) |
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Improper refrigerant charge | Overcharged |
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| Wrong type of refrigerant |
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Other | |
| High side refrigerant lines/component restricted (before |
| Defective head pressure control valve (RFC2085/RFC2385 only) |
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Discharge Pressure Low Checklist
Possible Cause | Check/Correct |
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Improper installation | See “Installation/Visual Inspection Checklist” |
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Improper refrigerant charge | Undercharged |
| Wrong type of refrigerant |
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Other | |
| Defective head pressure control valve (RFC2085/RFC2385 only) |
| Defective fan cycle control (QC700/QF800 only) |
| Suction pressure is too low and affecting discharge pressure. Refer to |
| suction pressure low checklist. |
| No water or insufficient pressure |
| Starving expansion valve |
| Defective compressor |
| Moisture in refrigeration system |
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NOTE: Do not limit your diagnosis to only the items listed in the checklists.
Part No. | Revised 8/2003 | |
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