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Checking system charge, Refrigerant charging, Troubleshooting – Carrier AQUAZONE 50PSW036-360 User Manual

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but take care to prevent liquid from being carried over by the

gases.

Warm solution acts faster, but cold solution is just as effec-

tive if applied for a longer period.
GRAVITY FLOW METHOD — Do not add solution faster

than vent can exhaust the generated gases.

When condenser is full, allow solution to remain overnight,

then drain condenser and flush with clean water. Follow acid

manufacturer’s instructions. See Fig. 12.

FORCED CIRCULATION METHOD — Fully open vent

pipe when filling condenser. The vent may be closed when

condenser is full and pump is operating. See Fig. 13.

Regulate flow to condenser with a supply line valve. If

pump is a nonoverloading type, the valve may be fully closed

while pump is running.

For average scale deposit, allow solution to remain in con-

denser overnight. For heavy scale deposit, allow 24 hours.

Drain condenser and flush with clean water. Follow acid manu-

facturer’s instructions.

Checking System Charge —

Units are shipped with

full operating charge. If recharging is necessary:

1. Insert thermometer bulb in insulating rubber sleeve on

liquid line near filter drier. Use a digital thermometer for

all temperature measurements. DO NOT use a mercury

or dial-type thermometer.

2. Connect pressure gage to discharge line near compressor.

3. After unit conditions have stabilized, read head pressure

on discharge line gage.
NOTE: Operate unit a minimum of 15 minutes before

checking charge. From standard field-supplied Pressure-

Temperature chart for R-410A, find equivalent saturated

condensing temperature.

4. Read liquid line temperature on thermometer; then

subtract from saturated condensing temperature. The dif-

ference equals subcooling temperature.

Refrigerant Charging

NOTE: Do not vent or depressurize unit refrigerant to atmo-

sphere. Remove and recover refrigerant following accepted

practices.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When troubleshooting problems with a WSHP, refer to

Table 13.

Thermistor —

A thermistor may be required for single-

phase units where starting the unit is a problem due to low

voltage. See Fig. 14 for thermistor nominal resistance.

Control Sensors —

The control system employs 2 nom-

inal 10,000 ohm thermistors (FP1 and FP2) that are used for

freeze protection. Be sure FP1 is located in the discharge fluid

and FP2 is located in the air discharge. See Fig. 15.

Fig. 12 — Gravity Flow Method

FILL CONDENSER WITH
CLEANING SOLUTION. DO
NOT ADD SOLUTION
MORE RAPIDLY THAN
VENT CAN EXHAUST
GASES CAUSED BY
CHEMICAL ACTION.

PAIL

FUNNEL

CONDENSER

PAIL

1.0 TO 1.2 m

VENT
PIPE

1.5 m APPROX

1-IN.
(25 mm)
PIPE

Fig. 13 — Forced Circulation Method

SUCTION

PUMP
SUPPORT

TANK

FINE MESH
SCREEN

RETURN

GAS VENT

PUMP

PRIMING
CONN.

GLOBE
VALVES

SUPPLY

1-IN.
(25 mm)
PIPE

CONDENSER

REMOVE WATER
REGULATING VALVE

WARNING

To prevent personal injury, wear safety glasses and gloves

when handling refrigerant. Do not overcharge system —

this can cause compressor flooding.

0.0

10.0

20.0

30.0

40.0

50.0

60.0

70.0

80.0

90.0

-17.7

-6.6

4.4

15.6

26.7

37.8

48.9

60.0

Temperature (C)

Re

s

is

ta

nce (kOhm)

Fig. 14 — Thermistor Nominal Resistance