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Caution, Pre-start-up, Start-up – Bryant 569J User Manual

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PRE-START-UP

IMPORTANT: Before beginning Pre-Start-Up or

Start-Up, review Start-Up Checklist at the back of this
book. The Checklist assures proper start-up of a unit
and provides a record of unit condition, application
requirements, system information, and operation at
initial start-up.

UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment

damage.
Do not attempt to start the condensing unit, even

momentarily, until the following steps have been

completed. Compressor damage may result.

CAUTION

!

System Check

1. The electrical power source must agree with the unit’s

nameplate rating.

2. Check all air handler(s) and other equipment auxiliary

components. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions re-

garding any other equipment connected to the condens-

ing unit. If the unit has field-installed accessories, be

sure all are properly installed and correctly wired. If

used, the airflow switch must be properly installed.

3. Check tightness of all electrical connections.
4. Be sure liquid line and low side of the system are

properly leak checked and dehydrated.

5. Be sure the unit is properly charged. See “Preliminary

Charge”, below.

6. Open the liquid line and suction line service valves.
7. The crankcase heater must be firmly attached to the

compressor crankcase. Be sure the crankcase is warm

(heater must be on for 24 hours before starting com-

pressor).

Turn On Crankcase Heater —

Turn on the crankcase heater for 24 hours before starting

the unit to be sure all the refrigerant is out of the oil. To

energize the crankcase heater, proceed as follows:

1. Set the space thermostat set point above the space

temperature so there is no demand for cooling.

2. Close the field disconnect.

Preliminary Charge —

Before starting the unit, charge liquid refrigerant into the

high side of the system through the liquid service valve. The

amount of refrigerant added must be at least 80% of the

operating charge listed in the Physical Data table (Tables 1A

through 2B, pages 5 through 8). Allow high and low side

pressures to equalize before starting compressor. If pressures

do not equalize readily, charge vapor on low side of system

to assure charge in the evaporator. Refer to GTAC II,

Module 5, Charging, Recover, Recycling, and Reclamation

for liquid charging procedures.

UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment

damage.
Prior to starting compressor, a preliminary charge of

refrigerant must be added to avoid possible

compressor damage.

CAUTION

!

START-UP

569J Units: The compressor crankcase heater must be on

for 24 hours before start-up. After the heater has been on

for 24 hours, the unit can be started. If no time elapsed

since the preliminary charge step was completed, it is

unnecessary to wait the 24-hour period.

Preliminary Checks

1. Check that electric power supply agrees with unit

nameplate data.

2. Verify that the compressor crankcase heater is se-

curely in place.

3. Check that the compressor crankcase heater has been

on at least 24 hours.

4. Recheck for leaks using the procedure outlined in the

Pre-Start-Up section, Leak Test and Dehydration. If

any leaks are detected, repair as required. Evacuate

and dehydrate as described in the Leak Test and De-

hydration section.

5. Ensure that the preliminary charge has been added as

described in the Pre-Start-Up section, Preliminary

Charge.

6. All internal wiring connections must be tight, and all

barriers and covers must be in place.

NOTE: The 569J units are factory charged with the
required amount of oil. If recharging in required, use
Emkarate RL 32-3MAF for the 569J units.
Compressor Rotation —

On 3--phase units with scroll compressors, it is important to

be certain that the compressor is rotating in the proper

direction. 569J units are equipped with a Comfort Alert

Diagnostic Module (CADM). Alert Code 7 indicates reverse

power phasing.

To correct phase order:

1. Turn off power to the unit, tag disconnect.
2. Reverse any two of the unit power leads.
3. Reapply power to the compressor, verify correct pres-

sures.

To verify the compressor is rotating in the proper

direction:

1. Connect service gages to the suction and liquid pres-

sure fittings.

2. Energize the compressor.
3. The suction pressure should drop and the liquid pres-

sure should rise, as is normal on any start--up.

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