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Compressor spring vibration isolators, Ground mounting, Roof mounting – Heatcraft Refrigeration Products PARALLEL COMPRESSOR SYSTEMS 25000102 User Manual

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Parallel Compressor Systems Installation & Operations Manual, October 2004

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Compressor Spring Vibration Isolators

On units with this option, the compressors are secured rigidly

to make sure there is no transit damage. Before operating the

unit, it is necessary to follow these steps:
1. Remove the upper nuts and washers
2. Discard the shipping spacers
3. Install the neoprene spacers (Spacers located in the electrical

panel or tied to compressor)

4. Replace the upper mounting nuts and washers
5. Allow 1/16 inch space between the mounting nut/washer

and the neoprene spacer

Parallel Compressor Systems

Location of Equipment - Outdoor

The mounting platform or base should be level and located

so as to permit free access of supply air.
Units must not be located in the vicinity of steam, hot air

or fume exhausts.
The unit should be mounted away from noise sensitive

spaces such as offices.
The unit must have adequate support to avoid vibration and

noise transmission into the building. Sound and structural

consultants should be retained for recommendations.

Ground Mounting

The unit must be set on a flat and level foundation. A single

piece concrete slab with footings extending below the frost

line and raised approximately six inches above ground level

provides a suitable base. Raising the base above ground level

provides some protection from ground water and wind blown

matter. The concrete slab should be isolated from the building

structure. Finally, before tightening mounting bolts, recheck

the level of the unit.

Roof Mounting

Rooftop installations require adequate structural beams to

support the weight of the unit and service personnel. The

design of the beams/supports must minimize deflection and

attendant vibration transmission.
Due to the weights involved, a structural analysis by a qualified

engineer may be required before mounting. Also, for sound

sensitive applications, unit vibration isolators should be used.

Unit Vibration Isolation

Under certain critical conditions, it is recommended that

vibration isolators, of a suitable type, be installed under the

base. The isolators must be designed for the operating weight

of the unit. Rubber-in-shear or spring type isolators (by others)

are available for this purpose.

Figure 3. Spring Mount

absorbing spring mounts (optional equipment) must be placed

under the base frame of each unit. See Figure 1 for view of

Spring Isolator. The spring mounts are placed under the unit

and the unit carefully lowered on to the mounts. Note that no

other mounting hardware is required and any unevenness in

the floor or uneven weight distribution may be compensated

for by turning the spring mount leveling nuts with an open-

end wrench. This adjustment should be made after all piping

is installed and the system is charged with refrigerant.