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6| Commissioning
 Make sure that the suction and pressure line shut-off valves are open.
	 With	the	compressor	switched	off,	add	the	liquid	refrigerant	directly	to	the	condenser	or	receiver,	
breaking the vacuum.
If the refrigerant needs topping up after starting the compressor, it can be topped up in vapour
form	on	the	suction	side,	or,	taking	suitable	precautions,	also	in	liquid	form	at	the	inlet	to	the	
evaporator.
6.5 Refrigerant charge
CAUTION
Wear personal protective clothing such as goggles and protective 
gloves!
ATTENTION
Avoid overfilling the system with refrigerant!
To avoid shifts in concentration, zeotropic refrigerant blends must 
always	only	be	filled	into	the	refrigerating	plant	in	liquid	form.
Do not pour liquid coolant through the suction line valve on
the compressor.
It is not permissible to mix additives with the oil and
refrigerant.
6.6 Start-up
Check that the safety and protection devices (pressure switch, motor protection, electrical
contact protection measures, etc.) are all functioning properly.
 Switch on the compressor and allow to run for a minimum of 10 min.
 
Check the oil level by: The oil must be visible in the sightglass.
WARNING
Ensure that both shut-off valves are open before starting the 
compressor!
ATTENTION If larger quantities of oil have to be topped up, there is a risk of
oil hammer effects. 
If this is the case check the oil return!
