DEFROST SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
These heat pumps have a unique “ambient modified” time- temperature defrost control that automatically adjusts to changes in the outdoor temperature. The defrost control shortens the defrost initiation time periods above 2°C (35°F) and extends the defrost initiation time periods below 2°C (35°F. The control is factory set to defrost at 110 minutes (T3), but it can be field adjusted to defrost at 80 minutes (T2) or 50 minutes (T1) in areas with high humidity.
The curve in Figure 10 shows how defrost initiation times are automatically compensated for changes in outdoor temperature.
EXAMPLE: If the timer is factory set on pin T3 (110 minutes at 2°C (35°F) outdoor) and the outdoor temperature climbs to 7°C (45°F), the time initiation cycle decreases to 100 minutes.
If the outdoor temperature drops to
Two requirements must be met before a defrost cycle can be initiated.
1.The defrost time cycle must be complete.
2.The liquid line temperature must be less than
Defrost terminates when the liquid line sensor reaches 13°C (55°F) or after 10 minutes. If one or both circuits defrosts, electric heat is energized.
The defrost time cycle restarts 10 minutes after the start of the defrost cycle even though the liquid sensor terminated defrost after three minutes.
During troubleshooting, the defrost time can be reduced to 20 seconds by shorting out the SW1 test pegs on the module. The pegs are 13mm (12in.) long, 5mm (316 in.) apart and are mounted on a white base. See Figure 11.
LOCKOUT CONTROL
Any one of four conditions put the system into a
1.The discharge line temperature reaches 124°C (255°F) (102°C reset [215°F]) or,
2.The discharge pressure reaches 2,786 kPa (398 psig) (2,170 kPa reset [310 psig]) or,
3.The suction line freezestat equals
4.The
A
NOTICE TO OWNER:
If a lockout occurs, check for the following problems before calling a serviceman:
1.Dirty filters.
2.Snow accumulation.
3.Leaf or debris blockage.
After eliminating the problem, attempt to restart the system as follows:
•turn the system switch on the thermostat to its “OFF” position for 10 seconds.
•turn it back to its original position.
If the unit doesn't start, call a service man.
NOTE: Models with an
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 5 |
| 10 |
| 16 | |||||
| (0) |
| (10) |
| (20) |
| (30) |
| (40) |
| (50) |
| (60) | |
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||
|
|
|
| |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
C (F)
FIG. 10 - DEFROST INITIATION TIMES
14 | Unitary Products Group |