Heatcraft Refrigeration Products Air Compressor H IM 72A User Manual

Parallel  
Compressor  
Systems  
Installation  
Part No. 25000102  
H-IM-72B  
October 1999  
Replaces H-IM-72A  
Installation, Operation and  
Maintenance Guide  
Parallel Compressor Systems  
HEATCRAFT INC. REFRIGERATION PRODUCTS DIVISION  
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Model definition:  
HEATCRAFT INC.  
1st digit - Brand (B, C, H, or L)  
Parallel Compressor Units  
2nd digit - Compressor Type  
H - Hermetic  
INTRODUCTION  
R - Reciprocating  
S - Screw  
O - Open  
Z - Scroll  
C - Compound  
Parallel Compressor systems are central refrigeration units  
employing 2 to 8 parallel piped compressors, a control  
panel, and receiver mounted on one common base frame.  
The system may be designed for either Indoor or Outdoor  
use. The Outdoor design may include the condenser  
mounted and piped.  
3rd digit - Unit Construction  
R - Remote Condenser  
The selection and design of the system is based on the  
needs of the individual customer. The most important point  
in planning an installation of the Heatcraft parallel system is  
the proper selection of the system components for the  
particular application.  
U - Attached Condenser  
H - Hybrid  
M - Multi-compressor Platform  
F - Frame Hybrid (Frame + Standard Unit)  
4th digit - Compressor Quantity  
2 - 2 compressor  
3 - 3 compressor  
4 - 4 compressor  
Etc.  
Component parts have been selected for their dependability  
and availability to keep service problems to a minimum.  
Simplicity of design has also made the Heatcraft parallel  
system one of the easiest to service and install. The  
simplicity and compactness of the Heatcraft design make  
the addition of hot gas defrost and/or heat reclaim a simple  
and economical feature.  
5th, 6th, & 7th digit - Horsepower  
030 - 30 HP  
075 - 75 HP  
100 - 100 HP  
Etc.  
In the following pages will be found explanations of system  
components, wiring and piping diagrams, control settings,  
and operational guides.  
8th digit - Condenser Type  
A - Air  
INSPECTION  
Unit inspection should be assigned to a dependable  
individual. Inspect the parallel system and any accessories  
shipped with them for damages or shortages before and  
during unloading. All items on bill of lading should be  
accounted for prior to signing the shipping receipt. Note any  
shortages or damage on carrier’s delivery receipt (Specify  
the extent and type of damage found). Unit should be  
inspected carefully for concealed damage. Notify the  
Heatcraft sales representative and the carrier of the damage  
immediately. Request an immediate joint inspection with the  
carrier (Do not repair the unit until inspected by carrier’s  
representative). Care should be exercised when uncrating  
units to prevent damage.  
W - Water  
E - Evaporative  
9th digit - Control Voltage  
A - 115/1/60  
B - 208-230/1/60  
C - 24/1/60  
10th digit - Defrost Type  
A - Air / Off Cycle  
E - Electric  
G - Hot Gas  
M - Multiple  
W - Water  
The system is shipped with a holding charge of dry nitrogen.  
Check to see that pressure is still in the unit upon receipt.  
Report lack of pressure immediately to the Heatcraft service  
department.  
11th digit - Temperature Range  
L - Low  
M - Medium  
H - High  
C - Combination  
X - Ultra Low  
NOTE: Accessory items such as drier cores,  
mounting pads, modems, etc. may be packaged  
in a separate carton. Be sure that you receive  
all items.  
12th digit - Refrigerant Type  
2 - R22  
4 - R134a  
6 - R404a, R507  
8 - Multiple  
UNIT DESIGNATION  
Units are identified by letter, brand, compressor type,  
quantity of compressors, horsepower, condenser type,  
control voltage, defrost type, refrigerant / range, unit voltage  
and application. Unless otherwise requested by the  
customer all refrigeration circuits are numbered from one to  
the highest and from left to right while facing the electrical  
panel.  
13th digit - Unit Voltage  
C - 208 - 230/3/60  
D - 460/3/60  
E - 575/3/60  
J - 208/3/60  
K - 230/3/60  
M - 380/3/60  
14th digit - Application  
1 - Indoor  
2 - Outdoor  
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SYSTEM WARRANTY  
Floor & Foundation Requirements  
This equipment is designed to operate properly and produce  
the rated capacity when installed in accordance with good  
refrigeration practice.  
The total weight of a single unit will vary between 1200  
pounds and 10,000 pounds. Allowances must be made for  
the parallel rack and all other equipment installed in the  
same area as the parallel units. The location and installation  
of all equipment should be in accordance with all local and  
national code requirements.  
The following conditions should be adhered to when  
installing this unit to maintain the manufacturers warranty.  
(a) System piping must be in accordance with good  
refrigeration practices.  
(b) Inert gas must be charged into the piping during  
brazing.  
(c) The power supply to the unit must meet the  
following conditions:  
While each unit is constructed with a welded steel base  
frame adequately designed to withstand vibration, the  
natural pulsating action of the interconnected motor-  
compressors may cause considerable noise and vibration if  
the unit is not mounted on a firm level surface and isolated  
from the structure of the building.  
• All voltages must be +/- 10% of the  
nameplate ratings.  
• Phase (voltage) imbalance cannot  
exceed 2%.  
Vibration Mounts  
In ordinary ground level or basement installations, all that is  
necessary to assure a vibration-free installation is to place  
the unit on the concrete floor with the waffle-surfaced  
resilient pads supplied. See Figure 2 for suggested pad  
locations. Mezzanine and other installations require some  
special considerations. The equivalent of 6 inch thick  
properly reinforced concrete floor must be provided for  
mounting parallel units above grade. It is recommended that  
the suggestions previously given for rigid floor construction  
on above-grade installations be closely adhered to. If this is  
not possible, special vibration 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.  
(d) All control and safety switch circuits must be  
properly connected according to the wiring  
diagram.  
(e) The factory installed wiring must not be changed  
without written factory approval.  
RIGGING  
Warning: Careful considerations for lifting should be made  
before the unit is lifted by any means. The only part of the  
unit designed to carry any of the lifting load is the welded  
channel base. The unit may be lifted at the base with a  
forklift or by means of cables at the four corners of the base.  
If cables are used, the lifting cables should be prevented  
from contacting any of the unit piping or electrical  
components.  
LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT - INDOOR  
Clearances  
The parallel systems should be located so they are level and  
easily serviced. The minimum suggested clearance around  
the units should be 24 inches at the rear and 42 inches in  
the front of panel (or as required by National or Local  
Codes). For parallel system units placed end to end, 24  
inches between units is suggested.  
NOTE: Turn each leveling nut until the tip  
casting rises 1/4" to 3/8" above the bottom  
casting. MOUNT ADJUSTMENT SHOULD  
NEVER EXCEED 3/4".  
Figure 1. Vibration Pad and Spring Isolator  
Figure 2. Vibration Pad Locations  
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LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT - OUTDOOR  
• The mounting platform or base should be level and located  
so as to permit free access of supply air.  
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:  
• 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.  
1. Remove the upper nuts and washers.  
2. Discard the shipping spacers.  
• The unit must have adequate support to avoid vibration and  
noise transmission into the building. Sound and structural  
consultants should be retained for recommendations.  
3. Install the neoprene spacers. (Spacers located in  
the electrical panel or tied to compressor.)  
4. Replace the upper mounting nuts and washers.  
Ground Mounting  
5. Allow 1/16 inch space between the mounting  
nut/washer and the neoprene spacer.  
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.  
Figure 3. Spring Mount  
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.  
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UNIT ACCESS  
Always provide sufficient clearance for unit maintenance and  
service. Minimum clearances for most situations are  
described below (except 60 Inches of free space is required  
in front of the control panel). Please note that these are  
minimums and more clearance may be required by local  
codes.  
Vertical Clearance  
Overhead obstructions are not permitted. Vertical air  
discharge from the condenser must have no obstructions that  
can cause the discharge air to be recirculated back to the  
inlet side of the unit.  
Lateral Clearance  
(Walls or Obstructions)  
The unit should be located so that air may circulate freely and  
not be recirculated. For proper air flow and access, all sides  
of the unit (except control panel end ) should be a minimum  
of four feet (1.2 m) away from any wall or obstruction. It is  
preferred that this distance be increased whenever possible.  
Care should be taken to see that ample room is left for  
maintenance work through access doors and panels. When  
the unit is in an area where it is enclosed by three walls the  
unit must be installed under the guidelines for unit  
installations in pits.  
Decorative Fences  
Fences may be installed closer than the four foot (1.2 m)  
lateral minimum (except on the control panel end)  
requirement whenever fences permit sufficient free area to  
allow adequate air flow to the unit. Once again, care should  
be taken to leave ample room for unit service. Recommended  
service clearances are listed above.  
Units in Pits  
The top of the unit should be level with the top of the pit. If the  
top of the unit is not level with the top of the pit, a wider pit or  
discharge stacks must be used to raise discharge air to the  
top of the pit. This is a minimum requirement.  
Multiple Units  
(Unit-to-Unit Clearance)  
For units placed side by side, the minimum distance between  
units is eight feet (2.4 M) to prevent air recirculation.  
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Ventilation Requirements  
Proper size refrigeration lines are essential to good  
refrigeration performance. Suction lines are more critical  
than liquid or discharge lines. Oversized suction lines may  
prevent proper oil return to the compressor. Undersized lines  
can rob refrigeration capacity and increase operating cost.  
Consult the line sizing charts in this manual for proper pipe  
sizes.  
INDOOR UNITS  
If compressors or condensing units are located in a machine  
room, adequate ventilation air must be provided to avoid an  
excessive temperature rise in the room. To allow for peak  
summer temperatures a 10°F temperature rise is  
recommended, although a 15°F rise might be acceptable.  
The following procedures should be followed:  
With compressors with remote condensers, approximately  
10% of the heat rejected is given off by the compressor  
casting and the discharge tubing. The correct formula for  
calculating the ventilation requirement of the Indoor Parallel  
unit is:  
1. Do not leave dehydrated compressors or  
filter-driers open to the atmosphere.  
2. Use only refrigeration grade copper tubing,  
properly sealed against contamination.  
CFM = 10% of THR/hr  
3. Suction lines should slope 1/4" per 10 feet  
towards the compressor.  
10° TD  
The air intake should be positioned so that air passes over  
the units. All State, Local, and National codes should be  
followed.  
4. Discharge lines should slope 1/4" per 20 feet  
toward the condenser.  
SUCTION P-TRAPS  
ELECTRICAL  
* Provide P-traps at the base of each suction  
riser of four (4) feet or more to enhance oil  
return to the compressor. Use a P-trap for  
each 20 feet section of riser. See Figure 4  
below.  
To insure the proper operation of equipment and reduce the  
possibility of interruption of refrigeration due to electrical  
power failure, the following precautions must be observed:  
• All electrical work must be done in accordance  
with the National Electrical Code and existing  
local codes.  
Figure 4. P-trap Requirements  
• The power supply must be the same as  
specified on the unit data plate.  
• An adequate power supply must be provided.  
• Voltage fluctuations in excess of 10 percent  
must be corrected.  
• Overload relays (Carrier compressors only)  
are selected in accordance with specified  
limits as determined by the motor-compressor  
manufacturer. They must not be changed in  
size or shorted-out.  
• Control panels must be provided with a single  
phase, 60 Hertz supply. See the unit wiring  
diagram for the voltage requirement.  
• Before starting up a parallel unit, insure that all  
fuses and motor-protective devices are in  
place and that all wiring is secure. A  
complete wiring diagram for troubleshooting  
the unit will be found inside the control panel  
cover.  
* The P-trap should be the same size as the  
horizontal line. See Figure 5 below.  
REFRIGERANT PIPING  
Figure 5. P-Trap Construction  
The system as supplied by Heatcraft, was thoroughly cleaned  
and dehydrated at the factory. Foreign matter may enter the  
system by way of the field piping required. Therefore, care  
must be used during installation of the piping to prevent  
introduction of foreign matter.  
Install all refrigeration system components in accordance with  
all applicable local and national codes and in conformance  
with good practice required for the proper operation of the  
system.  
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• In systems equipped with capacity control  
compressors, or where multiple compressors  
are used with one or more compressors  
cycled off for capacity control, double suction  
risers should be installed. See Figure 6  
below. The two lines should be sized so that  
the total cross-section area is equivalent to  
the cross section area of a single riser that  
would have both satisfactory gas velocity and  
acceptable pressure drop at maximum load  
conditions. The two lines normally are  
different in size, with the larger line trapped  
as shown. The smaller line must be sized to  
provide adequate velocities and acceptable  
pressure drop when the entire minimum load  
is carried in the smaller riser.  
• When brazing refrigerant lines, an inert gas  
should be passed through the line at low  
pressure to prevent scaling and oxidation  
inside the tubing. Dry nitrogen is preferred.  
• Use long radius ell’s for lower pressure drop.  
• Provide expansion loops in long straight  
refrigerant lines that are subject to expansion  
and contraction. See Expansion Loops in  
this manual for more information.  
Refrigerant Line Insulation  
• Insulate suction lines from the evaporators to  
the parallel unit with minimum 3/4" thickness  
closed-cell type insulation on low temperature  
circuits. Insulate suction lines on medium  
temperature circuits with minimum 1/2" thick  
insulation to prevent condensation.  
Figure 6. Double Suction Risers  
• Long liquid lines run in areas exposed to high  
temperatures should be fully insulated with  
minimum 1/2" insulation.  
• Suction and liquid lines should never be taped  
or soldered together.  
Refrigerant Line Support  
• Strap and support tubing to prevent excessive  
line vibration and noise. All tubing clamps  
should have an insulating material (i.e. Hydra  
Sorb bushing) to prevent metal to metal  
contact.  
• In operation, at maximum load conditions gas  
and entrained oil will be flowing through both  
risers. At minimum load conditions, the gas  
velocity will not be high enough to carry oil up  
both risers. The entrained oil will drop out of  
the refrigerant gas flow and accumulate in the  
"P" trap forming a liquid seal. This will force  
all of the flow up the smaller riser, thereby  
raising the velocity and assuring oil circulation  
through the system.  
Figure 8. Pipe Support  
• Straight runs should be supported near each  
end.  
• When connecting more than one suction line  
to a main trunk line, connect each branch line  
with an inverted trap. See Figure 7 below.  
• Long runs require additional supports. A  
general guide is  
* 3/8" to 7/8" every 5 feet.  
Figure 7. Inverted Trap  
* 1 1/8" to 1 3/8" every 7 feet.  
* 1 5/8" to 2 1/8" every 10 feet.  
• When changing directions, supports should be  
placed a maximum of 2 feet in each direction.  
• Piping attached to a vibrating object (such as a  
compressor or compressor base) must be  
supported in such a manner that will not  
restrict the movement of the vibrating object.  
Rigid mounting will fatigue the copper tubing.  
• Use only a suitable silver solder alloy on  
suction and liquid lines.  
• Limit the soldering paste or flux to the  
minimum required to prevent contamination of  
the solder joint internally. Flux only the male  
portion of the connection, never the female.  
After brazing, remove excess flux.  
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Expansion Loops  
Suction, liquid and remote condenser lines are subject to  
In order to compensate for the expansion of the tubing, it is  
necessary to estimate the amount of expansion and then  
expansion and contraction and proper piping techniques must provide offsets or loops in the refrigerant piping. Normally the  
be employed (especially on hot gas lines) to prevent line  
breakage. This is critical on long straight runs of generally  
70’ or more where expansion loops must be provided and  
hangers should allow for longitudinal movement of the piping.  
area to be most concerned with is the straight line distance  
from the fixture to the parallel compressor unit.  
A simple form of expansion loop can be made of soft  
tempered copper tube by bending it to the correct size and  
shape. A neater type is made by assembling hard tube with  
solder elbows as in Figure 9. The correct proportions of such  
expansion loops to meet various conditions are shown in  
Table 1.  
On a refrigeration system with gas defrost, the refrigerant  
lines expand and contract with temperature changes. The  
suction line normally has the greatest movement since it has  
the largest temperature change during defrost. If the  
expansion and contraction is not planned for during the  
installation of refrigeration lines, kinking and breaking of the  
lines could occur.  
In compensating for expansion and contraction, two items are  
very important.  
Figure 9. Offsets  
• Liquid and suction lines can not be joined  
together and should not touch at any point.  
• Pipe hangers must be located and installed in  
such a manner as not to restrict the  
expansion and contraction of the tubing. All  
tubing clamps should have an insulating  
material (i.e. Hydra Sorb bushing) to prevent  
metal to metal contact.  
Table 1. Expansion Chart  
Table of Values for "L"  
Ref. Line  
O.D. "  
7/8  
Amount of Expansion (Inches)  
1/2  
10  
11  
11  
12  
14  
16  
1
11/2  
19  
20  
21  
23  
25  
27  
2
21/2  
25  
27  
29  
31  
34  
37  
3
4
5
6
15  
16  
17  
18  
20  
22  
22  
24  
26  
28  
31  
32  
27  
29  
32  
35  
38  
42  
30  
33  
36  
39  
44  
47  
34  
38  
42  
46  
51  
56  
38  
42  
47  
51  
57  
62  
11/8  
13/8  
15/8  
21/8  
25/8  
NOTE: Calculations for expansion and contraction should be based on the average coefficient of expansion of copper  
which is .0000094 per degree Fahrenheit between 77°F and 212°F. Example, the expansion for each 100 feet of  
length of any size of tube heated from room temperature of 70°F to 170°F, a rise of 100°F, is:  
100°F (rise °F) X 100 (linear feet) X 12 (inches) X.0000094 (coefficient) = 1.128 inches  
(Reprinted from Copper & Brass Research Association)  
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Table 2.Pressure Loss of Liquid Refrigerants  
(In Liquid Line Risers - Expressed in Pressure Drop, PSIG, and Subcooling Loss, °F)  
Liquid Line Rise in Feet  
10’  
15’  
20’  
25’  
30’  
40’  
50’  
75’  
100’  
Refrigerant PSIG °F PSIG °F PSIG °F PSIG °F PSIG °F PSIG °F PSIG °F PSIG °F PSIG °F  
R12  
R22  
5.4 2.8 8.1 4.2 10.7 5.4 13.4 6.9 16.1 8.3 21.5 11.3 26.9 14.3 40.3 22.4 53.7 31.0  
4.8 1.6 7.3 2.3 9.7 3.1 12.1 3.8 14.5 4.7 19.4 6.2 24.2 8.0 36.3 12.1 48.4 16.5  
4.9 1.5 7.3 2.2 9.7 3.0 12.1 3.7 14.6 4.5 19.5 6.0 24.3 7.6 36.4 11.5 48.6 14.8  
4.9 2.0 7.4 2.9 9.8 4.1 12.3 5.2 14.7 6.3 19.7 8.8 24.6 11.0 36.8 17.0 49.1 23.7  
R502  
R134A  
R507, R404A 4.1 1.1 6.1 1.6 8.2 2.1 10.2 2.7 12.2 3.3 16.3 4.1 20.4 5.6 30.6 8.3 40.8 11.8  
Based on 110°F liquid temperature at bottom of riser.  
Table 3. Equivalent Feet of Pipe  
(Due to Valve and Fitting Friction)  
Copper Tube,  
O.D., Type "L"  
Globe Valve (Open)  
Angle Valve (Open)  
90° Turn Through Tee  
Tee - Straight Through  
or Sweep Below  
1/2  
14  
7
5/8  
16  
9
7/8  
22  
12  
5
11/8  
28  
15  
6
13/8  
36  
18  
8
15/8  
42  
21  
9
21/8  
57  
28  
12  
25/8  
69  
34  
14  
31/8  
83  
42  
17  
35/8  
99  
49  
20  
41/8  
118  
57  
51/8  
138  
70  
61/8  
168  
83  
3
4
22  
28  
34  
.75  
1
1
2
1.5  
2
2
3
2.5  
4
3
4
3.5  
5
4
7
5
8
6
7
9
11  
16  
90° Elbow or Reducing  
Tee (Straight Through)  
10  
12  
14  
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Table 4. Weight of Refrigerants in Copper Lines During Operation  
(Pounds per 100 Lineal feet of type "L" tubing.)  
Line Size  
Suction Line at Suction Temperature  
O.D.  
Liquid  
Line  
4.0  
Hot Gas  
Line  
.15  
in Inches  
Refrigerant  
12, 134a  
22  
-40°F  
.01  
-20°F  
.01  
0°F  
.02  
+20°F  
.04  
+40°F  
.06  
3/8  
1/2  
3.9  
.22  
.02  
.03  
.04  
.06  
.08  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
3.4  
.31  
.03  
.04  
.06  
.09  
.13  
7.4  
.30  
.01  
.03  
.04  
.07  
.11  
7.4  
.41  
.03  
.05  
.07  
.11  
.15  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
6.4  
.58  
.04  
.07  
.13  
.16  
.24  
11.9  
11.8  
10.3  
24.7  
24.4  
21.2  
42.2  
41.6  
36.1  
64.2  
63.5  
55.0  
90.9  
90.0  
78.0  
158  
156  
134  
244  
241  
209  
348  
344  
298  
471  
465  
403  
612  
605  
526  
.47  
.02  
.05  
.07  
.12  
.17  
5/8  
.65  
.05  
.08  
.12  
.17  
.25  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
.93  
.07  
.11  
.17  
.25  
.35  
.99  
.05  
.10  
.15  
.24  
.36  
7/8  
1.35  
1.92  
1.70  
2.30  
3.27  
2.57  
3.50  
4.98  
3.65  
4.96  
7.07  
6.34  
8.61  
12.25  
9.78  
13.70  
18.92  
13.97  
18.95  
27.05  
18.90  
25.60  
36.50  
24.56  
33.40  
47.57  
.10  
.16  
.24  
.36  
.51  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
.15  
.23  
.37  
.51  
.72  
.08  
.17  
.26  
.41  
.60  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
4 1/8  
.17  
.28  
.42  
.61  
.87  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
.26  
.39  
.63  
.86  
1.24  
1.91  
1.33  
1.87  
1.30  
1.88  
2.64  
2.24  
3.26  
4.58  
3.47  
5.03  
7.07  
4.96  
7.18  
9.95  
6.69  
9.74  
13.67  
8.75  
12.70  
17.80  
.14  
.26  
.40  
.61  
.27  
.42  
.64  
.93  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
.40  
.58  
.95  
1.32  
.87  
.20  
.37  
.57  
.37  
.59  
.90  
1.33  
1.86  
1.51  
2.30  
3.23  
2.32  
3.54  
5.00  
3.31  
5.05  
7.14  
4.48  
6.83  
19.65  
5.84  
8.90  
12.58  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
.56  
.82  
1.35  
.98  
.34  
.64  
.65  
1.03  
1.43  
.99  
1.57  
2.35  
1.51  
2.42  
3.62  
2.16  
3.45  
5.17  
2.92  
4.67  
6.97  
3.81  
6.08  
9.09  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
.98  
.52  
1.01  
1.51  
.75  
1.59  
2.21  
1.41  
2.28  
3.15  
1.91  
3.08  
4.25  
2.49  
4.01  
5.55  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
1.44  
2.16  
.99  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
1.94  
2.92  
1.29  
2.53  
3.80  
R507, 502, 404A  
12, 134a  
22  
R507, 502, 404A  
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Table 5A. Recommended Line Sizes for R-404A and R507 *  
SUCTION LINE SIZE  
SUCTION TEMPERATURE  
SYSTEM  
CAPACITY  
BTU/H  
+20˚F  
+10˚F  
-10˚F  
-20˚F  
Equivalent Lengths  
Equivalent Lengths  
Equivalent Lengths  
Equivalent  
25'  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
50'  
75' 100' 150' 200' 25'  
50' 75'  
3/8 3/8  
1/2 1/2  
1/2 1/2  
1/2 5/8  
5/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
100' 150' 200' 25'  
50'  
75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75'  
1,000  
3,000  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
3/8 1/2  
1/2 5/8  
5/8 5/8  
5/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 1 1/8  
4,000  
6,000  
9,000  
7/8 1 1/8 5/8  
12,000  
15,000  
18,000  
24,000  
30,000  
36,000  
42,000  
48,000  
54,000  
60,000  
66,000  
72,000  
78,000  
84,000  
90,000  
120,000  
150,000  
180,000  
210,000  
240,000  
300,000  
360,000  
480,000  
600,000  
720,000  
900,000  
1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8  
1 1 /8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8  
1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8  
1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8  
2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8  
2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8  
2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 5 1/8  
3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8  
* NOTES:  
1. Sizes that are highlighted indicate maximum suction line sizes that should be used for risers. Riser size should not  
exceed horizontal size. Properly placed suction traps must also be used for adequate oil return.  
All sizes shown are for O.D. Type L copper tubing.  
2. Suction line sizes selected at pressure drop equivalent to 2˚F. Reduce estimate of system capacity accordingly.  
3. Recommended liquid line size may increase with reverse cycle hot gas systems.  
4. If system load drops below 40% of design, consideration to installing double suction risers should be made.  
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Table 5B. Recommended Line Sizes for R-404A and R507 (continued) *  
SUCTION LINE SIZE  
LIQUID LINE SIZE  
Receiver to  
SUCTION TEMPERATURE  
-20˚F  
-30˚F  
-40˚F  
Expansion Valve  
Equivalent Lengths  
SYSTEM  
CAPACITY  
BTU/H  
Lengths  
Equivalent Lengths  
Equivalent Lengths  
100' 150' 200' 25'  
50'  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
75'  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
100' 150'  
200' 25'  
50'  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
75'  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200'  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
7/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1,000  
3,000  
7/8  
4,000  
7/8  
7/8 1 1/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
6,000  
1 1/8 1 1/8 5/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8 5/8  
1 1/8 7/8  
1 3/8 7/8  
1 3/8 7/8  
9,000  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8  
1 1/8 1 3/8  
1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 2 1/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8  
2 1/8 2 5/8  
2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 5/8 3 1/8  
3 1/8 3 1/8  
3 1/8 3 5/8  
3 5/8 3 5/8  
4 1/8 4 1/8  
4 1/8 4 1/8  
5 1/8 5 1/8  
5 1/8 6 1/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
12,000  
15,000  
18,000  
24,000  
30,000  
36,000  
42,000  
48,000  
54,000  
60,000  
66,000  
72,000  
78,000  
84,000  
90,000  
120,000  
7/8 1 1/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2  
1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2  
1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8  
1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2  
1 5/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2  
1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2  
1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8  
1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8  
2 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8  
2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8  
1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8  
2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8  
3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8  
3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8  
3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8  
5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8  
5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8  
2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/8 150,000  
3 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 180,000  
3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 210,000  
3 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 240,000  
4 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 300,000  
4 1/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 360,000  
4 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 480,000  
5 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 600,000  
6 1/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 6 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 720,000  
6 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 6 1/8 6 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 900,000  
* NOTES:  
1. Sizes that are highlighted indicate maximum suction line sizes that should be used for risers. Riser size should not exceed  
horizontal size. Properly placed suction traps must also be used for adequate oil return.  
All sizes shown are for O.D. Type L copper tubing.  
2. Suction line sizes selected at pressure drop equivalent to 2˚F. Reduce estimate of system capacity accordingly.  
3. Recommended liquid line size may increase with reverse cycle hot gas systems.  
4. If system load drops below 40% of design, consideration to installing double suction risers should be made.  
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Table 6A. Recommended Line Sizes for R-22 *  
SUCTION LINE SIZE  
SUCTION TEMPERATURE  
+20˚F  
SYSTEM  
CAPACITY  
BTU/H  
+40˚F  
+10˚F  
0˚F  
Equivalent Lengths  
Equivalent Lengths  
100' 150' 200' 25'  
Equivalent Lengths  
Equivalent  
25'  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
50'  
75' 100' 150' 200' 25'  
50' 75'  
3/8 3/8  
1/2 1/2  
1/2 1/2  
1/2 5/8  
5/8 5/8  
5/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
50'  
75' 100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75'  
1,000  
3,000  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
3/8 3/8  
1/2 1/2  
1/2 5/8  
5/8 5/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 7/8  
7/8 1 1/8  
4,000  
6,000  
9,000  
12,000  
15,000  
18,000  
24,000  
30,000  
36,000  
42,000  
48,000  
54,000  
60,000  
66,000  
72,000  
78,000  
84,000  
90,000  
120,000  
150,000  
180,000  
210,000  
240,000  
300,000  
360,000  
480,000  
600,000  
720,000  
900,000  
1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 5/8  
1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8  
1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8  
1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8  
2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8  
2 1/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8  
2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 4 1/8  
* NOTES:  
1. Sizes that are highlighted indicate maximum suction line sizes that should be used for risers. Riser size should not  
exceed horizontal size. Properly placed suction traps must also be used for adequate oil return.  
All sizes shown are for O.D. Type L copper tubing.  
2. Suction line sizes selected at pressure drop equivalent to 2˚F. Reduce estimate of system capacity accordingly.  
3. Recommended liquid line size may increase with reverse cycle hot gas systems.  
4. If system load drops below 40% of design, consideration to installing double suction risers should be made.  
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Table 6B. Recommended Line Sizes for R-22 (continued) *  
SUCTION LINE SIZE  
LIQUID LINE SIZE  
Receiver to  
SUCTION TEMPERATURE  
0˚F  
-10˚F  
-20˚F  
Expansion Valve  
Equivalent Lengths  
SYSTEM  
CAPACITY  
BTU/H  
Lengths  
Equivalent Lengths  
Equivalent Lengths  
100' 150' 200' 25'  
50'  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
75'  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
100' 150'  
200' 25'  
50'  
3/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
75'  
3/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
100' 150' 200' 25' 50' 75' 100' 150' 200'  
3/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
3/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1,000  
3,000  
5/8  
4,000  
7/8  
6,000  
7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
9,000  
7/8 1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
1 18  
1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 7/8  
1 3/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
12,000  
15,000  
18,000  
24,000  
30,000  
36,000  
42,000  
48,000  
54,000  
60,000  
66,000  
72,000  
78,000  
84,000  
90,000  
120,000  
150,000  
1 1/8 1 1/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 7/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2  
1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8  
1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8  
1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8  
1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8  
1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8  
1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8  
1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8  
2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8  
2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8  
2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8  
3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8  
3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8  
3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8  
4 1/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 5 1/8  
1 3/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 3/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2  
1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2  
1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 3/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2  
1 5/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2  
1 5/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1/2 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8  
2 1/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8  
2 5/8 1 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8  
2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8  
2 5/8 2 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 5/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/8 180,000  
2 5/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/8 210,000  
3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 240,000  
3 1/8 2 1/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 7/8 7/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 300,000  
3 5/8 2 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 7/8 7/8 1 18 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 360,000  
3 5/8 2 5/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 480,000  
4 1/8 3 1/8 3 1/8 3 5/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 600,000  
5 1/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 720,000  
4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 3 5/8 4 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 5 1/8 6 1/8 1 1/8 1 3/8 1 3/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 900,000  
* NOTES:  
1. Sizes that are highlighted indicate maximum suction line sizes that should be used for risers. Riser size should not  
exceed horizontal size. Properly placed suction traps must also be used for adequate oil return.  
All sizes shown are for O.D. Type L copper tubing.  
2. Suction line sizes selected at pressure drop equivalent to 2˚F. Reduce estimate of system capacity accordingly.  
3. Recommended liquid line size may increase with reverse cycle hot gas systems.  
4. If system load drops below 40% of design, consideration to installing double suction risers should be made.  
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Table 7. Recommended Remote Condenser Line Sizes  
R-12 & R-134a  
Liquid Line  
R-22  
R-502  
Liquid Line  
R507 & R-404A  
Liquid Line  
Liquid Line  
Cond. to  
Receiver  
(O.D.)  
3/8  
Net  
Evaporator  
Capacity  
Total  
Equiv.  
Length  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
Discharge  
Line  
(O.D.)  
3/8  
Cond. to  
Receiver  
(O.D.)  
3/8  
Discharge  
Line  
(O.D.)  
3/8  
Discharge  
Line  
(O.D.)  
3/8  
Cond. to  
Receiver  
(O.D.)  
3/8  
Discharge  
Line  
(O.D.)  
3/8  
Cond. to  
Receiver  
(O.D.)  
3/8  
3,000  
1/2  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
6,000  
9,000  
1/2  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
5/8  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
5/8  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
5/8  
3/8  
5/8  
1/2  
1/2  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
1/2  
3/8  
12,000  
18,000  
100  
50  
100  
50  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
3/8  
5/8  
3/8  
5/8  
3/8  
7/8  
1/2  
1/2  
3/8  
5/8  
1/2  
5/8  
1/2  
7/8  
1/2  
5/8  
3/8  
5/8  
1/2  
5/8  
1/2  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
4 1/8  
4 1/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1/2  
1/2  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1 1/8  
7/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
5/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
24,000  
36,000  
48,000  
60,000  
72,000  
90,000  
120,000  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
4 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
7/8  
1 1/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
7/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
4 1/8  
4 1/8  
4 1/8  
4 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 1/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
3 5/8  
4 1/8  
4 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 1/8  
1 3/8  
1 3/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
1 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 1/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
2 5/8  
3 1/8  
180,000  
240,000  
300,000  
360,000  
480,000  
600,000  
720,000  
840,000  
960,000  
1,080,000  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
50  
100  
1,200,000  
1,440,000  
1,680,000  
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Leak Checking, Evacuation,  
and Start-up  
4. With all compressor and control breakers and toggle  
switches turned off, apply power to the unit. If the unit is  
using a phase monitor, the green light must come on  
before going any further. (See instructions for phase  
protector elsewhere in this manual.) A red light indicates  
incorrect phasing or voltage. Check with a volt meter to  
see if correct voltage is connected to the unit. Correct the  
Power Supply before proceeding.  
Warning: It is illegal to knowingly vent or discharge  
any CFC’s and HCFC’s to the atmosphere. ALL  
CFC’s and HCFC’s must be reclaimed or recycled.  
5. Turn on the circuit breaker for the control power. If an  
electronic control system is installed on the unit, it will  
initiate at this time. The Heatcraft preferred controller is  
manufactured by Computer Process Control (CPC).  
Review the manual for the controller supplied with the  
system.  
Leak Check  
1. To check the systems for leaks, leave all valves closed on  
suction, liquid and hot gas manifolds. The unit is shipped  
with a holding charge of dry nitrogen and should be leak  
free. Build up the pressure in each circuit to a maximum  
of 150 psig dry nitrogen and check each individual circuit.  
6. Turn on circuit breakers to all compressors. The  
compressors can be started by turning on the compressor  
toggle switches. Likewise, each circuit control can be  
started by turning on the circuit toggle switch. It is  
recommended that one compressor at a time be started  
and checked before allowing them all to operate. It is also  
advisable to check one circuit at a time to be certain all  
components work when called upon and that the circuit  
wiring is correct.  
2. After each circuit has been checked, open all valves to  
allow the pressure into the unit assembly. Check to be  
sure pressure is throughout the assembly. Check all  
connections and accessories for leaks.  
Evacuation  
1. After the system is leak checked, connect a good high  
vacuum pump with fresh oil to both the low and high side  
evacuation valves. Connections between the pump and  
evacuation valves should be made with copper tubing or  
high vacuum hose having a diameter of at least 3/8”.  
Evacuate the system to 1500 microns for the first  
evacuation.  
7. When each circuit and compressor has been tested and  
the appropriate amount of refrigerant has been added for  
proper operation, allow the system to operate and pull-  
down the room/fixture temperatures.  
8. Once the system is operating, set all regulating valves.  
2. After each evacuation, the vacuum should be broken by  
the introduction of refrigerant into the system. The  
refrigerant should be passed through a drier when  
breaking the vacuum until the pressure is brought up to 0  
psig.  
9. When the room and/or the fixture temperatures are at  
design, the expansion valves should be set. (See  
instructions elsewhere in this manual.)  
10.Adjust the electronic or manual pressure controls as  
necessary to maintain proper pressures and  
temperatures.  
3. Between the first and second evacuation, the liquid filter  
driers and suction filters should be installed in each  
replaceable core shell.  
11. Check the refrigerant level in the receiver. The minimum  
level that should be maintained is 20%.  
4. A triple evacuation is recommended. The third and final  
evacuation should achieve a value of 500 microns or less.  
After this vacuum is reached, add as much refrigerant as  
possible into the receiver. Now the system is ready to be  
started.  
12.All circuit defrost controls must be set and checked.  
Again, one circuit at a time should be tested.  
13.Set condenser fan controls to maintain the proper  
discharge pressure.  
Start-up  
14.All safety controls should be checked and verified. Check  
that the alarm circuitry is operating at this time.  
1. Set all pressure controls as recommended elsewhere in  
this manual. Recheck all service valves and shut-off  
valves to be sure they are open.  
15.Check the oil reservoir during the start-up and add oil as  
necessary. The oil level should be between the upper and  
lower reservoir sight glass. Do not add more than two  
gallons of oil to a system. If more oil is needed, recheck  
the piping as oil is not returning to the unit properly.  
2. Check and be sure the condenser fan motors are running  
in the correct rotation.  
3. All evaporator fan motors should be checked for proper  
rotation. The fans in low temperature boxes generally  
have a fan delay for defrost purposes that keep the fans  
from operating until the evaporator coil has reached a  
certain temperature. It will be necessary to jump-out the  
fan controls on freezer units to make them run through  
final charging and room temperature pull-down. The  
wiring diagram for the unit will have to be consulted to  
determine how to best force the fans to operate for this  
step.  
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Refrigerant Distribution  
Hot discharge gas is injected into the suction line at the  
parallel rack and flows to the evaporator being defrosted. The  
discharge gas will condense into liquid as it flows through the  
cold evaporator.  
The distribution system is selected based upon the type of  
defrost for that particular system. For each set of liquid /  
suction lines a distribution system must be selected.  
The liquid exits the coil at the distributor side-port, then flows  
through the liquid line by pass check valve into the drain  
manifold and then returned to the condenser inlet.  
Liquid solenoids are recommended to be installed at the  
evaporator on all systems, particularly systems with long line  
runs. The solenoid will prevent continued feed to the  
evaporator through the expansion valve when it is not in  
operation. A solenoid is mentioned in each of the refrigerant  
distribution analysis, and are shipped loose to be installed at  
the evaporators.  
The pressure in the condenser is controlled to be below the  
returning liquid pressure by a discharge gas regulator valve.  
The returning liquid pressure helps in driving refrigerate from  
the condenser to the receiver to maintain liquid refrigerant  
flows to the refrigerating evaporators. The Priority I system  
requires that no more than 20% of the evaporators defrost at  
one time.  
Heatcraft offers three types of defrost : Off cycle defrost,  
Electric defrost and the Priority I hot gas defrost system for  
Racks. The type of defrost is generally a matter of either  
contractor or owner preference. Typical operation is as  
follows:  
The discharge gas regulator valve (DDGR) is normally set to  
maintain approximately 25 psig differential pressure. The  
next part of the Priority I system consists of a small capacity  
control system located at the compressor rack. The  
discharge gas bypass regulator valve should be set to  
maintain the normal suction pressure during normal  
refrigeration. There is a desuperheating TXV mounted to  
prevent overheating the suction line. The expansion valve  
should not require an adjustment as it is preset to maintain  
20°F superheat. See page 31 of this manual for more  
information on the adjustment of the discharge gas bypass  
regulator valve.  
Off cycle  
The off cycle system consists of liquid and suction line ball  
valves for circuit isolation, liquid solenoid and defrost  
controller. Defrost is initiated by the controller. The liquid  
solenoid closes pumping down the circuit, the evaporator fans  
remain in operation and room air melts the ice on the coil.  
The controller terminates the defrost period after a  
predetermined time period and opens the liquid solenoid  
putting the system back into refrigeration.  
Electric defrost  
Head pressure control system  
The electric defrost system consists of liquid and suction line  
ball valves for circuit isolation, liquid solenoid, evaporator  
heater contactor, heater fusing, evaporator fan motor  
contactor and fuses if three phase fans are used, and defrost  
controller.  
Almost all refrigeration systems require some form of year  
round head pressure control. This is due to the fixed amount  
of condenser surface which has been selected for summer  
conditions. During the winter, the condenser is oversized for  
the system and low head pressure will result. This will cause  
erratic operation of the system.  
Defrost is initiated by the controller. The liquid solenoid  
closes, the evaporator fan contactor opens stopping the fans,  
and the defrost heater contactor is energized.  
The following method of head pressure control is considered  
the most effective means and has the advantage of  
When the defrost heaters warm the coil to a predetermined  
level an adjustable defrost termination device within the  
evaporator signals the defrost controller to end the defrost  
period. A fan delay is provided at the end of each defrost  
cycle to allow the evaporator to cool before the fans start.  
This also prevents warm air and condensation from being  
discharged from the unit. The liquid solenoid opens putting  
the system back into refrigeration.  
performing well at low outside ambient temperatures. The  
disadvantage is the fact that a relatively large quantity  
refrigerant must be used to flood the condenser and sufficient  
receiver storage must be provided during summer operation.  
Head pressure control system consists of a condenser  
drain line valve and a discharge bypass valve. In order to  
maintain moderate head pressure the condenser drain valve  
senses condensing pressure. As condensing pressure falls in  
response to lower ambient temperatures, the drain valve will  
begin to restrict flow of liquid from the condenser filling  
condenser tubes with liquid refrigerant. This results in  
decreased surface area causing the discharge pressure to  
rise.  
Priority I hot gas defrost  
For Racks Only  
The Priority I hot gas defrost system consists of liquid and  
suction line ball valves for circuit isolation, liquid line solenoid  
with by pass check valve, suction solenoid valve, hot gas  
solenoid valve, liquid drain solenoid valve, liquid drain  
manifold, and defrost controller.  
When pressure reaches the midpoint setting the valve begins  
to open allowing liquid to flow to the receiver. Simultaneously  
the discharge bypass valve installed in a line between the  
discharge manifold and the receiver maintains minimum  
receiver pressure to insure liquid flow.  
Defrost is initiated by the defrost controller closing the liquid  
solenoid and suction solenoid. The hot gas and liquid drain  
solenoids open (Unlike typical systems wherein the  
condensed liquid from the defrosting evaporator is returned  
into the liquid manifold, the Priority I design returns the liquid  
to the condenser through a liquid drain manifold).  
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Electronic control system  
High suction superheat will result in excessive discharge  
temperatures that can cause a breakdown of the oil. This  
action results in piston ring wear, piston and cylinder wall  
damage.  
The electronic controller has become the standard on parallel  
compressor systems. The increased capabilities of the  
controllers magnify the efficiency of the parallel compressor  
system making it a very attractive accessory item.  
Also, as the superheat increases, the suction pressure  
decreases resulting in reduced capacity. For maximum  
system capacity, suction superheat should be kept as low as  
is practical. HEATCRAFT recommends that the superheat at  
the compressor be no lower than 20°F.  
The electronic control system preferred by Heatcraft is the  
Computer Process Control (RMCC) controller. The RMCC  
offers a complete control and monitoring package through  
one or more input boards (16AI). The controller continuously  
monitors the parameters for refrigerant pressures, defrost  
operation, temperature control, and system alarms.  
If adjustments to the suction superheat need to be made, the  
expansion valve at the evaporator should be adjusted. See  
instructions in next section.  
As the RMCC monitors the system in operation, it compares  
the reported values against programmed set points it is to  
maintain, thus cycling compressors, unloaders, condenser  
fans, defrost periods and sounding alarms as required.  
Evaporator Superheat  
Check Your Superheat after the box temperature has reached  
or is close to reaching the desired temperature, the  
evaporator superheat should be checked and adjustments  
made if necessary. Generally, systems with a design TD of  
10°F should have a superheat value of 6° to 10° F for  
maximum efficiency.  
Interface with the actual devices being controlled is through  
one or more pressure transducers, watt transducer,  
temperature sensors, refrigerant sensors, humidity sensors,  
refrigerant level sensor, phase loss, and output boards (8R0).  
The 8RO boards can be mounted remotely for lower  
installation cost, when controlling devices such as air cooled  
condensers. These boards are connected to the RMCC via a  
three wire network and are purchased as needed for the  
application. Remote communications capabilities is standard  
with the RMCC through a modem that is supplied.  
To properly determine the superheat of the evaporator, the  
following procedure is the method Heatcraft recommends.  
1. Measure the temperature of the suction line at  
the point the bulb is clamped.  
2. Obtain the suction pressure that exists in the  
suction line at the bulb location by either of the  
following methods:  
System Balancing  
a) A gauge in the external equalized line  
will indicate the pressure directly and  
accurately.  
Important: In order to obtain the maximum  
capacity from a system, and to ensure trouble-  
free operation, it is necessary to balance each  
and every system.  
b) A gauge directly in the suction line near  
the evaporator or directly in the suction  
header of the evaporator will yield the  
same reading as above.  
System Superheat  
3. Convert the pressure obtained in 2a or 2b  
above to saturated evaporator temperature by  
using a temperature-pressure chart.  
This is extremely important with any refrigeration system.  
The critical value that must be checked is suction  
superheat.  
4. Subtract the Saturated temperature from the  
actual suction line temperature. The difference  
is Superheat.  
Superheat is not preset at the factory.  
Suction superheat should be checked at the compressor as  
follows:  
Alternative Superheat Method  
1. Measure the suction pressure at the suction  
service valve of the compressor and determine  
the saturation temperature corresponding to  
this pressure from a “Temperature-Pressure”  
chart.  
The most accurate method of measuring superheat is found  
by following the previous procedure, Temperature / Pressure  
method. However, that method may not always be practical.  
An alternative method which will yield fairly accurate results is  
the temperature / temperature method.  
2. Measure the suction temperature of the  
suction line about one foot back from the  
compressor using an accurate thermometer.  
1. Measure the temperature of the suction line at  
the point the bulb is clamped (outlet).  
2. Measure the temperature of one of the  
distributor tubes close to the evaporator coil  
(inlet).  
3. Subtract the Saturated temperature from the  
actual suction line temperature. The difference  
is Superheat.  
3. Subtract the outlet temperature from the inlet  
temperature. The difference is approximate  
Superheat.  
If suction superheat is too low, it can result in liquid refrigerant  
being returned to the compressor. This will cause dilution of  
the oil and eventual failure of the bearings and piston rings.  
In extreme cases, the compressor will fail as a result of the  
diluted oil.  
This method will yield fairly accurate results as long as the  
pressure drop through the evaporator coil is low.  
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Compressors  
reciprocating systems or as directed by the specific  
compressor manufacturer. A high pressure cutout and oil  
failure control are installed and wired for each compressor.  
The majority of the Heatcraft Parallel systems incorporate the  
Copeland compressor. Other brand compressors are  
available upon customer request. The compressors are solid  
mounted to a base frame or mounted on the refrigerant  
receiver. All reciprocating compressors incorporate oil floats.  
Crankcase heaters will be installed and wired. Cylinder head  
cooling fans will be installed on all low temperature  
Many compressors are available with unloading for capacity  
control. The unloading of a compressor adds many capacity  
steps to those normally available to an electronic controller.  
Usually, the more steps available the better the load can be  
matched.  
Copeland Compressors  
Table 8. 3D / 4D / 6D Solid State Modules  
Control Voltage  
Model  
Number  
Copeland  
Kit  
Copeland  
Number  
T.I.  
Number  
Number  
115 - 230 Volts  
3D-FSM  
4D / 6D  
998-0524-00  
071-0524-00  
31AA-1600E  
Table 9. Typical Voltage Ranges  
Voltage  
60 Hertz Rating  
50 Hertz Rating  
Code  
B
C
D
E
K
M
N
Rating  
230-1  
208/230-3  
460-3  
575-3  
208/230/460-3  
-
Min.  
207  
187  
414  
518  
187  
-
Max.  
Rating  
-
200/220-3  
380/420-3  
500-3  
200/380/400-3  
380/420-3  
200/400-3  
-
Min.  
-
Max.  
-
253  
253  
506  
633  
506  
-
180  
342  
450  
180  
342  
180  
-
240  
462  
550  
440  
462  
440  
-
230/460-3  
200-3  
207  
180  
506  
220  
U
Refer to voltage rating of specific models.  
Table 10. Unloader Factors  
Model  
Factors  
3D  
See Copeland Application Bulletin Number AE 21-1278  
Moduload - Capacity Control for 3D Compressors  
Full Load  
One Bank  
Two Bank  
Unloading  
MT  
Unloading  
Performance  
CAPACITY  
POWER  
AMPS  
CAPACITY  
POWER  
HT  
MT  
LT  
HT  
.50  
.56  
.60  
.70  
.70  
.75  
LT  
.50  
.56  
.74  
.70  
.72  
.84  
HT  
-
-
MT  
-
-
LT  
-
-
1.00  
1.01  
1.01  
1.00  
1.01  
1.03  
1.00  
1.03  
1.03  
1.00  
1.03  
1.04  
1.00  
1.02  
1.02  
1.00  
1.02  
1.02  
.50  
.56  
.60  
.70  
.71  
.77  
4D  
6D  
-
-
-
.36  
.40  
.55  
.36  
.42  
.60  
.36  
.43  
.72  
AMPS  
Multiply compressor rating data by above factors when used with blocked suction unloading.  
Refer to Copeland AE 17-1287 for Demand Cooling Restrictions on unloading.  
Table 11. Oil Safety Switch  
Pressure  
Alarm  
Copeland  
Part No.  
MFGRS.  
Model No.  
Diff. Psi (bar)  
Circuit  
Cut-In  
Cut-Out  
Sentronic  
P45NCA-12  
P30-5826  
PD21-2502  
PD21-1006  
P45NCB-3  
LG21-2501  
7 – 9  
12 - 14  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
085-0062-00  
Penn  
Ranco  
Robertshaw  
Robertshaw  
Penn  
9 (± 2)  
14  
085-0088-00  
085-0101-00  
Robertshaw  
All controls are Manual Reset type with a 120 second nominal time delay at the rated voltage.  
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Table 12. Oil Charges  
Model  
Standard  
Deep Sump  
Family  
Initial (oz)  
Recharge (oz)  
Initial (oz)  
Recharge (oz)  
2D  
3D  
80  
72  
110  
190  
-
95  
170  
-
115  
140  
135  
135  
130  
130  
140  
140  
255  
255  
105  
130  
120  
120  
120  
120  
125  
130  
245  
245  
4DA3-100E  
4DL3-150E  
4DA3-200E  
4DT3-220E  
4DH3-250E  
4DJ3-300E  
6D  
250  
250  
245  
245  
255  
255  
255  
255  
235  
235  
235  
235  
240  
245  
245  
245  
6DT3-300*  
6DJ3-400*  
Approved Copeland Lubricants  
Mineral Oil - Suniso 3GS or Equivalent  
POE - Copeland Ultra 22CC / Mobil EAL™ Arctic 22 CC / ICI  
Emkarate™ RL32CF / Thermal Zone 22CC  
Alkyl Benzene - Copeland Ultra 200 / Shrieve Zerol 200 TD /  
Soltex AB 200A / Thermal Zone 200  
Bitzer Screw / Copeland Contour Screw compressor  
lubricant: Solest 170  
Carlyle Compressors  
Oil Pressure  
Approved Carlyle Lubricants  
The O6D and O6E oil pump is a positive displacement vane  
type. It produces high volume oil flow at a low oil pressure.  
The compressor utilizes an internal pressure regulator valve  
to maintain oil pressure at a constant 12 to 36 psi above  
suction pressure.  
For CFC and HCFC refrigerants use:  
Totaline 150 / Suniso 3GS / Shrieve Zerol 150 / Texaco WFI-  
32-150 / IGI Petroleum Cryol-150  
For HFC refrigerants use:  
CPI Solest 120 / ICI Emkarate™ RL68H / +Lubrizol Lubrikuhl  
2916S / *Mobil Arctic EAL™ 68 / *Castrol SW68  
+ Lubrizol ISO68 also sold under Texaco Capella HFC 68NA brand  
* Medium temperature applications only  
Table 13. O6D/E Oil Pressure History  
O6D MODELS  
O6E MODELS  
PSI (BAR)  
PSI (BAR)  
Before May 1984  
12 to 18  
(.83 to 1.24)  
16 to 22  
12 to 18  
(.83 to 1.24)  
16 to 22  
(Prior S/N 2084J...)  
May 1984 to March 1994  
(Between S/N 2084J... & 1094J)  
Starting March 1994  
(1.1 to 1.52)  
18 to 26  
(1.1 to 1.52)  
18 to 34  
(Starting S/N 1094J....)  
(1.24 to 1.8)  
(1.24 to 2.3)  
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Table 14. Oil Safety Switch  
Pressure  
Carlyle  
Part No.  
634-2008  
OR  
P529-2130  
634-2050  
OR  
Danfoss  
Part No.  
Time  
Delay  
Diff. Psi (bar)  
Cut-In  
Cut-Out  
Reset  
60B2101  
60B2151  
45 sec.  
8 – 11  
4 - 8  
Manual  
(.55 - .76)  
(.28 - .55)  
P529-2100  
Pressure  
Diff. Psi (bar)  
Carlyle  
Part No.  
O6DA660115  
Johnson  
Part No.  
P345  
Time  
Delay  
45 sec.  
Cut-In  
Cut-Out  
4 - 8  
Reset  
Manual  
8 – 11  
(.55 - .76)  
(.28 - .55)  
Table 15. Part Load Performance Multipliers  
Multiplication Factor  
For 1 Bank Unloaded  
Multiplication Factor  
For 2 Bank Unloaded  
Compressor Model  
Capacity  
.49  
Power  
.57  
.73  
EER  
.86  
.92  
Capacity  
Power  
EER  
-
.70  
All 4 Cylinder Models  
All 6 Cylinder Models  
-
-
.67  
.32  
.46  
Table 16. Required Differential Pressure  
for Unloader Operation  
Suction Pressure  
Range PSI (Bar)  
P Required-Discharge Minus  
Application  
Suction Pressure PSI (Bar)  
O6D  
O6E  
L.T. R-502, 404A, 507  
M.T. R-502, 404A, 507  
L.T. R-12, 134a  
10-25  
(1.7-2.7)  
30  
40  
30  
50  
(2.1)  
(2.8)  
(2.1)  
(3.5)  
30  
45  
35  
55  
(2.1)  
(3.1)  
(2.4)  
(3.8)  
30-60  
10-30  
30-90  
(3.1-5.2)  
(1.7-3.1)  
(3.1-7.2)  
M.T. R-22 or H.T. R-22  
Multiply compressor rating data by above factors when used with blocked suction unloading.  
3-Phase Voltage Monitor  
The microprocessor-based voltage and phase sensing circuit  
constantly monitors the three phase voltages to detect  
harmful power line conditions. When a harmful condition is  
detected, the phase monitor output relay is deactivated after  
a specified trip delay. The output relay reactivates after  
power line conditions return to an acceptable level for a  
specified amount of time (Restart Delay). The trip delay  
prevents nuisance tripping due to rapidly fluctuating power  
line conditions.  
reversed. Each main power line should be checked for  
proper voltage and imbalance prior to reversing a phase.  
Also check the settings of the Voltage Monitor for proper field  
conditions.  
For semi-hermetic compressor units, two of the three power  
monitor leads on the Voltage Monitor to L1, L2, and L3 may  
need to be switched. For units with Scroll or Screw  
compressors, which are rotation sensitive, two of the main  
power lines to the compressor unit will have to be switched to  
match the correct rotation of the compressors. The rotation  
of Screw and Scroll compressors has been properly phased  
in the manufacturing plant prior to shipping.  
The Bicolor LED indicator light is green in normal conditions  
and red during trip conditions. On initial start-up, if the light is  
continuously red, the unit electrical phase may need to be  
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Sight Glass & Moisture  
Indicator  
With a suitable Relief Device installed on the Vessel, the  
refrigerant is released at a controlled rate and a safe  
pressure is maintained in the Vessel.  
Figure 11. Direct Type Relief Valves  
The sight glass/moisture indicator helps determine that a unit  
has sufficient refrigerant charge and/or when the liquid line  
filter drier cores need to be replaced.  
Bubbles in the glass may indicate a shortage of refrigerant or  
a restriction in the liquid line (i.e. plugged liquid line filter  
drier). Moisture typically results from a leak in the refrigerant  
system or service operations which open the refrigerant  
system to the atmosphere.  
Moisture is detrimental because it leads to the formation of  
acids which attack components in the system. A change of  
color in the indicating dial from green to either chartreuse or  
yellow indicates unacceptable moisture in the system in  
which case the liquid line filter drier cores need to be  
changed.  
Upon changing the cores, the indicating dial should return to  
green within 12 hours of returning system to operation.  
Figure 10. Sight Glass  
After a “Direct Type” Relief Device has discharged once, it  
should be replaced. The “Direct Type” Relief Device is  
designed to re-close automatically at a predetermined  
pressure, but reliability of the Device to reseal tightly and to  
operate at the designed pressure can not be guaranteed after  
discharging. Be safe and replace the Device after such an  
occurrence.  
Figure 12. 3-way Relief Valve  
Safety Relief Devices  
A refrigerant Safety Relief Device is designed to prevent  
pressure in a Vessel from rising above a safe limit when  
operating controls fail or when the Vessel is exposed to  
excessive heat.  
When a Vessel, containing liquid refrigerant, is shut off from  
other parts of the system a rise in temperature will cause a  
rise in pressure. If the Vessel is completely filled with liquid a  
small rise in temperature will cause a rapid and excessive  
rise in pressure due to the expansion of the liquid. If the  
Vessel contains both liquid and vapor, which is normal for  
Refrigerant Receivers, the pressure will rise according to the  
temperature-pressure saturation characteristic of the  
refrigerant.  
If pressure builds up high enough to cause the Vessel to  
rupture, large quantities of liquid refrigerant are released.  
This causes a sudden reduction of pressure so that the liquid  
released is vaporized almost instantly with explosive results.  
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Table 17. Henry Relief Valve Capacity Ratings  
Pounds of Air per Minute for all Refrigerants Except Ammonia R717  
SIZE CONNECTION STANDARD PRESSURE SETTINGS PSIG  
TYPE  
CATALOG  
NUMBER  
526E  
INLET  
OUTLET  
3/8 FLARE  
5/8 FLARE  
3/8 FLARE  
1/2 FLARE  
5/8 FLARE  
5/8 FLARE  
3/4 F.P.T.  
350  
10.2  
28.5  
11.2  
18.6  
18.6  
28.1  
41.2  
41.2  
74.0  
129.7  
400  
11.6  
32.4  
12.7  
21.1  
21.1  
32.0  
46.8  
46.8  
84.2  
147.5  
425  
12.3  
34.4  
13.5  
22.4  
22.4  
33.9  
49.1  
49.1  
89.3  
156.4  
450  
13.0  
36.3  
14.3  
23.7  
23.7  
35.8  
52.5  
52.5  
94.4  
165.4  
ANGLE  
3/8 M.P.T.  
1/2 M.P.T.  
3/8 M.P.T.  
3/8 M.P.T.  
1/2 M.P.T.  
1/2 M.P.T.  
1/2 M.P.T.  
3/4 M.P.T.  
1 M.P.T.  
527E  
5231  
5231-A  
5231  
5232  
STRAIGHT  
THROUGH  
5240-1/2  
5242-3/4  
5244-1  
5246-1-1/4  
3/4 F.P.T.  
1 F.P.T.  
1-1/4 F.P.T.  
1-1/4 M.P.T.  
Table 18. Discharge Piping Table  
RELIEF DEVICE  
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF DISCHARGE PIPE IN FEET  
* FOR 400 PSIG PRESSURE SETTING  
CAPACITY  
LBS. AIR/MIN.  
SOFT COPPER TUBE O.D.  
SCHEDULE 40 PIPE  
1”  
3/8”  
3 1/2  
2 1/2  
2
1/2”  
19 1/4  
12 1/4  
9 1/2  
5 1/4  
4 1/4  
2 1/2  
2
5/8”  
61  
44  
32  
19 1/4  
16  
9 1/2  
7
1/2”  
108  
75  
56  
33  
28  
18  
12  
9
7
4
3
2
3/4”  
445  
308  
228  
137  
110  
72  
49  
37  
28  
18  
9
1 1/4”  
1 1/2”  
2”  
10  
12  
14  
18  
20  
25  
30  
35  
40  
50  
70  
80  
90  
125  
150  
371  
238  
165  
121  
93  
60  
30  
23  
2
5 1/4  
3 1/2  
2 1/2  
366  
233  
119  
91  
257  
198  
156  
81  
7
5
3
2
2
18  
72  
10  
37  
282  
196  
7
26  
56  
For Relief Devices set at 400 psig  
• Obtain the capacity at 400 psig setting.  
• Locate this capacity or the nearest larger capacity in the left-hand column of the discharge piping table above and read across to obtain the  
maximum lengths for each tube and pipe size.  
For relief devices set at 350 psig, use the above table and multiply by .75 to determine maximum lengths.  
For relief devices set at 425 psig, use the above table and multiply by 1.15 to determine maximum lengths.  
For relief devices set at 450 psig, use the above table and multiply by 1.25 to determine maximum lengths.  
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Liquid Level Switch  
Series P100 Pressure  
Control  
The P100 series, manufactured by Johnson Control, Inc., are  
encapsulated, non adjustable, single-pole single throw, direct  
mount pressure controls typically used for low or high  
pressure cutouts. On the Heatcraft manufactured parallel  
systems, the control is used for High Pressure cutout.  
S-9400 Level Switch Series  
OPTION – Not available on all systems or receivers.  
Table19. Level Switch Table  
CAT  
NO.  
VOLTAGE  
RESISTIVE  
RATING  
CONTACTS  
LIQ. PRESENT  
There are two types available. Auto Reset Models and  
Manual Reset Models.  
S-9420  
208/240  
50/60 Hz  
.5 Amp  
N.C.  
Figure 13.  
CAT  
NO.  
REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT  
WIRE COLOR MODULE NO. SIGHT GLASS  
CODE  
S-9420 RED & WHITE  
NO.  
2-044-015  
3-020-063  
Figure 14.  
Operation  
Auto Reset Models  
The S-9400 Series Level Switches manufactured by A C & R  
COMPONENTS uses light reflecting from a conical glass prism as  
a means of detecting the absence of a fluid at the level of the  
glass cone. When no fluid covers the lower half of the cone,  
infra-red light from the module reflects from the mirror-like  
inner surface of the cone back to a light detector signaling the  
electronic module to switch. When fluid covers the lower half  
of the glass cone, the light from the module passes into the  
fluid. This absence of light is detected by the module which  
switches into the opposite direction. The module provides a  
.06/.10 differential distance from the cone point down.  
When pressurized to the selected actuation pressure setting,  
the internal snap-acting disc reverses its shape and drives a  
set of electrical contacts either open or closed. When the  
pressure drops below the de-actuation pressure setting, the  
disc snaps back to its preset position thus resetting the  
electrical contacts.  
Manual Reset Models  
The snap-acting disc in the manual reset model opens the  
electrical contacts when actuated by the pressure sensor.  
Once the disc snaps, the contacts are held open until an  
external force on the push button closes them. Because of  
the disc’s link with the pressure sensor, the contacts cannot  
be reset until the pressure drops to a predetermined level.  
The latching mechanism inside the manual reset model is trip  
free. The electrical contacts will cutout even if the reset  
button is held fully depressed. The control can only be reset  
when the pressure returns to a predetermined level.  
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Low Pressure Oil System  
Module Replacement  
This type system is normally used for parallel compressors  
and uses three basic components: Oil Separator, Oil  
Reservoir, and Oil Level Regulators. The common discharge  
is piped to the inlet of the oil separator and the outlet of the oil  
separator is piped to the condenser. An oil return line is  
brought from the oil separator to the top valve of the oil  
reservoir. A vent line is installed to the suction line with a  
pressure valve in line to lower the pressure in the reservoir,  
making a low pressure oil system. This valve will keep the  
reservoir pressure a set pressure above suction depending  
on the value of the valve, either 5 or 20 psig to the oil level  
regulator. Mechanical oil level regulators are rated for  
pressures ranging from 5 to 90 psig differential. The bottom  
valve of the oil reservoir is piped to oil level regulators  
mounted on the compressor crankcases. These regulators  
open to feed oil as the oil level drops and closes as the oil  
level raises to the set level. In this manner, the oil level in the  
compressor is kept at a constant level. Either one oil strainer  
per regulator or one oil filter per separator must be used to  
remove debris from the oil.  
1. Disconnect power at the fuse box.  
2. Remove wiring box from the retainer.  
3. Remove the IRR 4000-93 Ring with an IRR P-101  
or equivalent retaining ring pliers.  
4. Remove the Retainer.  
5. Pull out the module by the leads.  
6. Install new Module.  
7. Verify the voltage rating.  
8. Reassemble the Retainer, Ring, and wiring.  
Figure 15.  
Figure 16. Low Pressure Oil System  
Oil Control  
A proper oil control system is essential to insure compressor  
lubrication. An oil control system can be very cost effective  
alternative to replacing expensive compressors due to loss of  
oil. Oil traveling through the system tends to build up in the  
evaporator, condenser, and vessels of a refrigeration system.  
This causes a lack of oil return to the compressor until finally,  
a large amount returns as a “slug” of oil.  
A slug of oil down the suction line can be just as damaging to  
the compressor as a slug of liquid refrigerant. This delay in  
oil return requires an additional amount of oil to be added to  
the system, depending on the size of the system, the piping,  
the temperatures, the miscibility of the refrigerant/oil mix, and  
the refrigerant velocity.  
Oil Separators  
There are two types of oil separator that may be used in the  
Heatcraft parallel racks. One type utilizes the standard  
impingement screen. This type separator works by having  
the compressed mass flow enter into a large separator  
chamber which lowers the velocity and then the atomized oil  
droplets collect on the impingement screen surface. As the  
oil droplets collect into larger particles they fall to the bottom  
of the separator.  
By removing oil from the discharge gas of compressors, not  
only is the oil level for each compressor more accurately  
controlled, the efficiency of the system is increased. Oil does  
not change phase from liquid to gas in a refrigeration system  
and therefore makes a very poor refrigerant. Oil also takes  
up volume through the system that otherwise could be filled  
with refrigerant. Additionally, oil tends to film the condenser  
tubing wall lowering heat transfer and as oil and refrigerant  
exits the expansion valve, the oil will foam insulating the  
evaporator walls and again lowering heat transfer.  
The second separator more commonly used is the coalescent  
type. This type separator contains a matrix type borosilicate  
coalescent filter to do the work impingement screens formerly  
did. The exceptionally pure, extremely fine glass fibers  
matrices excite the oil molecules to collide into one another  
thus agglomerating them into bigger droplets until they are  
forced to the outer drain layer of the filter. These droplets fall  
to the bottom of the separator reservoir and the oil is then  
returned to the compressor.  
IMPORTANT: An oil control system does not  
replace the need for proper system design. An oil  
control system will drastically reduce the amount  
of oil going through the system. Correct piping,  
suction traps, and proper sizing of valves, con-  
trols, and components must still be implemented  
to insure the system will work properly.  
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Table 21. Temprite Models  
TEMPRITE MODEL  
NO.  
Before the oil separator is installed, an initial charge of oil  
must be added to it. This initial charge of oil is the amount  
that is needed to just float the needle valve float. This  
amount of oil will stay in the oil separator when in operation  
and will seal the needle and prevent damage to the float  
mechanism. Oil Precharge is very important. Failure to  
Precharge the separator sump may result in damage to the  
oil return float mechanism by the turbulent hot gas bouncing  
the float and causing the needle valve to leak.  
OIL PRECHARGE  
77 oz. / 2.2 L  
922R, 923R  
924R , 925R  
926R, 927R  
928R  
109 oz. / 3.22 L  
1.8 gal./ 6.7 L  
3.5 gal. / 13.25 L  
5.7 gal . / 21.25 L  
930R  
New systems from the factory have been Precharged.  
Use the same type of oil that is in the compressor crankcase.  
See the table below for the proper amount of oil to be  
Precharged.  
Figure 17. Temprite Oil System  
Table 20. AC & R Models  
HELICAL MODEL  
NO.  
OIL PRECHARGE  
4 oz. / 11 cl  
S-5180, S-5181  
S-5182, 85, 87, 88  
S-5190, 92, 94  
14 oz. / 40 cl  
40 oz. / 114 cl  
25 oz. / 71 cl  
S-5200 / S-5410 series  
CONVENTIONAL  
MODEL NO.  
OIL PRECHARGE  
12 oz. / 34 cl  
30 oz. / 86 cl  
S-5500 series  
S-5600 series  
S-1900, S-5700 series  
S-5800 series  
25 oz. / 71 cl  
12 oz. / 34 cl  
Temprite Models  
Oil Level Regulators  
The Temprite brand used is the coalescent filter type  
separator. Because this filter is finer than a filter/drier, it will  
pick up any and all effluent and dirt circulating in the system  
down to 0.3 microns. These filters should be changed after  
24 to 48 hours of initial run time. A second filter is supplied  
with the system for this purpose. If the filter becomes dirty, it  
will not function at its optimum performance level. In the  
event of a compressor burnout, all the effluent will be  
contained in the oil separator.  
The A C & R adjustable oil regulators are designed to feed oil  
between 1/4 and 5/8 sight glass levels. The regulator may  
adjust beyond this range due to the actual oil pressure.  
Adjustable regulators include an adjustment mechanism to  
raise or lower the oil set point. The A C & R design  
eliminates the need to shut the system down in order to  
adjust the oil level. The oil level may be adjusted while the  
system is under pressure and running. Adjust the oil level by  
removing the seal cap, the locking disk (S-9130 & S-9190  
series only), and rotating the adjustment clockwise to lower,  
counter clockwise to raise the oil level. Replace the cap and  
locking disk when done. Each full turn of the adjustment  
mechanism moves the oil level approximately 1/16”. Oil  
levels on these regulators are typically factory set just below  
1/2 sight glass.  
When the Temprite coalescent separator is used, the  
separate oil reservoir is not required. The oil separator  
serves the additional function as the reservoir. There is a  
constant pressure valve used between the oil return outlet  
and the oil level regulators to maintain a low pressure oil flow  
to the regulators. This valve should be adjusted to maintain  
oil pressure to the level regulators at 20 psig higher than the  
highest suction pressure group. This valve can be adjusted  
by removing the external cap and rotating the adjusting spring  
in or out as required.  
All level regulators have a operating pressure differential  
range that should not be confused with its working pressure.  
The operating differential is the difference of pressure  
between the oil feeding into the regulator and the component  
where the regulator is controlling oil level. Specifically, the  
reservoir pressure minus the crankcase pressure. If the  
differential pressure is too low for that regulator, insufficient  
oil flow to the compressor may result. If the differential  
pressure is too high, the regulator will overfill.  
The valve currently used is manufactured by Parker and is a  
model A7 constant pressure expansion valve with a range of  
0 to 90 psig. Temprite Part No. is 67070000. An alternative  
valve manufactured by Sporlan is Model ADRI - 11/4 - 0/90.  
Temprite Valve Adjustment  
Turn in (clockwise) to increase pressure. Turn out  
(counterclockwise) to decrease pressure. Approximately 7  
psi per turn. Factory set at 40 psi ±2.  
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Note that there is no way to clean or repair welded oil  
separators. If it is determined that the float is clogged or  
otherwise malfunctioning, the entire oil separator must be  
replaced.  
Table 22. A C & R Model Regulators  
A C & R CONNECTION OPERATION OIL LEVEL,  
MODEL  
NO.  
SIZE  
PRESSURE  
DIFF, psig  
5 - 30  
SIGHT  
GLASS  
1/2  
When the refrigerant and/or oil types are changed in a  
system, there is the potential for leaks around o-ring seals.  
Most elastomers absorb oil and refrigerant and may swell or  
shrink when exposed to a new oil or refrigerant. In these  
cases replace the o-rings and seals in the system as needed.  
S-9010  
S-9010A  
S-9015  
S-9090  
S-9090A  
S-9110  
S-9120  
S-9130  
S-9190  
3 BOLT  
4 BOLT  
5 - 30  
1/2  
3/4” NPTF F.  
3 BOLT  
5 - 30  
1/2  
5 - 90  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
1/2  
4 BOLT  
5 - 90  
3 BOLT  
5 - 30  
Liquid Filter-Driers &  
Suction Filters  
3 BOLT  
5 - 30  
1/4 +  
3 BOLT  
5 - 90  
Adjustable  
Adjustable  
3 BOLT  
30 - 90  
A replaceable core liquid filter/drier is supplied as standard  
on all Rack units and is an option in all other parallel  
systems. A Schrader type access valve is installed in the  
flange plate of some models. The liquid cores are always  
shipped loose for field installation. (See No. 5 of Leak  
Checking, Evacuation, and Start-up section in this manual).  
Troubleshooting Oil System  
The oil return line should always be checked. Feeling the oil  
return line and seeing how often it gets hot is the main way to  
tell if the separator is working properly. It is easier if an oil  
line sight glass is installed, mainly because if the oil line is hot  
you don’t know if it is oil or hot gas causing it to be hot. If the  
oil line cycles between hot and cold at least a few times per  
hour, the separator is most likely working properly. The float  
tends to open and feed a few ounces of oil at a time and shut  
until the oil builds back up. If the oil return is cycling there is  
no need to drain the separator to look at the float  
components.  
Always check the oil reservoir level during a service call. Oil  
levels in the reservoir will normally vary during periods of  
varying loads: compressors shutdown, hot-gas defrost, etc.  
This is normal, however if the level is consistently low or high,  
the oil system should be checked thoroughly.  
Compressor oil levels can be deceiving. It is sometimes hard  
to tell if the regulator is feeding oil or if oil is coming down the  
suction line. If the reservoir has too much pressure, often  
times this pressure will force oil out of the regulator and show  
a low level, even though there may be excessive oil in the  
compressor. Many times the best way to check the oil in the  
compressor is to shut off the oil feeding to the regulator while  
the compressor is operating and wait a few minutes. If oil is  
pushed out of the regulator or trapped in the motor cavity on  
semi-hermetic models, the compressor will overfill.  
Table 23. Sporlan Valve Co.  
SPORLAN  
MODEL  
NO. OF  
CORES  
DESICCANT  
VOLUME  
(CU IN)  
48  
#
CORE  
PART NO.  
C-489-(G)  
C-969-(G)  
C14411-(G)  
C-19211-(G)  
C-4021-(G)  
C-4025-(G)  
1
2
3
4
4
4
96  
144  
192  
192  
RC-4864  
RC-4864-HH  
RCW-48  
192  
“G” indicates flange plate supplied with _” FPT  
#“RC__” Standard Core, “RC__HH” Burnout Core  
“RCW_” High Water Capacity  
The oil line sight glass is a good way to see how the  
separator is working. Look for movement in the glass. If the  
separator is not feeding on single or low pressure systems,  
the sight glass will have little or no movement and normally  
will appear empty. If the separator is feeding, the sight glass  
will show a rush of oil and foam past the glass. Most of the  
time, viewing this sight glass can prevent having to open the  
system.  
Table 24. Alco Controls  
ALCO  
MODEL  
NO. OF  
CORES  
DESICCANT  
VOLUME  
(CU IN)  
48  
#
CORE  
PART NO.  
To check the oil level in the separator if the separator has a  
drain, shut off the oil return line to prevent further feeding,  
pump down the system, shut off the system, evacuate the  
separator, and drain the oil from the bottom. The separator  
should hold the pre-charge amount plus or minus a few  
ounces during operation. By looking at the amount above or  
below the pre-charge, any problem with the separator or float  
can be determined.  
STAS-489-T*  
STAS-969-T  
STAS-14411-T  
STAS-19211-T  
STAS-19213-T  
STAS-19217-T  
1
2
3
4
4
4
96  
144  
192  
192  
D-48  
H-48  
UK-48  
W-48  
192  
* “T” indicates Liquid Line Service  
#“D” Standard Capacity, “H” High Capacity  
”UK” High Capacity, “W” Burnout Block  
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Suction Filter  
11. Check the  
system again  
after  
Replaceable core suction filters are supplied as standard on  
all units. The flanged shell holds replaceable pleated filter  
elements suitable for installation in the suction line of  
refrigeration systems. In this way any contaminants left in the  
system at start-up can be removed before they circulate back  
to the compressor. The suction filters are shipped loose for  
field installation. (See No. 3 of Leak Checking, Evacuation,  
and Start-up section in this manual).  
approximately 2  
weeks of  
operation. If the  
oil is still  
discolored, or  
checks acid,  
replace the  
liquid and  
suction line  
filter-driers.  
Compressor Motor Burnout Cleanup  
Procedure  
Another benefit of the suction filter is its use in cleanup of a  
system after a burnout. Standard liquid cores can be  
installed in the shell to aid in the cleanup of acids and other  
contaminants from a motor burnout.  
12. Cleanup is  
complete when  
the oil is clean,  
odor free, and is  
determined to  
be acceptable  
by testing for  
The following procedure can be used in case of a motor  
burnout.  
acids or other contaminants.  
1. Determine the extent of the burnout. For mild  
burnout’s where contamination has not spread through  
the system, it may be economical to save the  
refrigerant. Normally it is economical to save the  
refrigeration charge if the system has service valves.  
A severe burnout exists if the oil is discolored, an acid  
odor is present and contamination products are found  
in the high and low side. With this condition, extreme  
caution should be exercised to avoid breathing the  
acid vapors and to prevent contaminated liquid from  
making contact with the skin.  
13. Replace the suction line filter-drier with suction line  
filters cores to minimize suction line pressure drop and  
to provide maximum compressor protection.  
For more detailed information on burnout cleanup procedures  
and recommendations, consult the RSES Service Manual,  
section 91.  
Sporlan Valve Company  
2. Thoroughly clean and replace all system controls, such  
as expansion valves, solenoids, check valves,  
reversing valves, oil separators, suction accumulators,  
etc. Remove all strainers and filter-driers.  
Replaceable Suction Filter  
The correct replacement suction filter element in Sporlan  
Valve replaceable shells is Sporlan part number RFE-48-BD.  
However any suitable filter that is sized to fit a 48 cu. inch  
vessel will substitute.  
3. Install a replacement compressor and make a  
complete electrical check.  
4. Make sure the suction line adjacent to the compressor  
is clean. Install a liquid line filter-drier or a replaceable  
cartridge designed for “cleanup” into the suction line  
shell.  
5. Install a burnout core in the liquid line shell.  
6. If the refrigerant is removed from the system, follow  
the evacuation procedure found on page 17 of this  
manual.  
7. Start the compressor and put the system in operation.  
Record the pressure drop across the suction line filter  
and keep for reference.  
8. Replace the suction line filter-drier blocks if the  
pressure drop becomes excessive.  
9. Observe the system during the first 4 hours. Repeat  
step 8 as often as required, until no further change in  
pressure drop is observed.  
10. After the system has been in operation for 48 hours,  
check the condition of the oil for Acids. If the oil test  
indicates an acid condition, replace the liquid and  
suction line filter-driers.  
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Superior Valve Company  
Replaceable Suction Filter  
Table 28. Type AFD (for cleanup)  
Replaceable Cartridges -  
• On many parallel systems, the Superior Valve Co.  
suction filter is installed.  
Shell  
No.  
Filter  
Core  
Cartridge  
OD (in)  
1 - 29/32  
2 - 3/4  
Filter Area  
Area (in2)  
66  
BTAS-2  
BTAS-3  
BTAS-4  
BTAS-5  
A2F-D  
A2F-D  
A2F-D  
A2F-D  
Table 25. Type F Filter  
Replaceable Cartridges  
115  
3 - 3/4  
189  
4 - 5/16  
270  
Shell  
No.  
Catalog  
No.  
IBCA  
No.  
Cartridge  
OD (in)  
1 - 23/32  
2 - 5/8  
Filter  
Area (in2)  
66  
2CFA  
3CFA  
4CFA  
5CFA  
F25A  
F35A  
F45A  
F55A  
51071  
51072  
51073  
51074  
115  
Head Pressure Control  
3 - 17/32  
4 - 1/16  
189  
In a system with variable pressure control the receiver  
pressure is maintained at the desired pressure by supplying  
discharge gas to it through an adjustable outlet regulator.  
Further power savings may be realized by directing only the  
hot gas to the top of the receiver to minimize the mixing of  
cold liquid and hot gas. As a result subcooled liquid is fed to  
the evaporators resulting in increased refrigeration effect and  
efficiency. Also, the amount of hot gas, that would otherwise  
condense to wary liquid, is reduced and a lower cost, smaller  
regulator can be used. In general, only one third of bypass is  
needed compared to mixing the gas and liquid entering the  
receiver.  
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Table 26. Type DF (for cleanup)  
Replaceable Cartridges  
Shell No. Catalog  
IBCA  
No.  
Cartridge  
OD (in)  
1 - 23/32  
2 - 5/8  
Filter  
Area (in2)  
66  
No.  
No.  
2CFA  
3CFA  
4CFA  
5CFA  
DF25A  
DF35A  
DF45A  
DF55A  
51053  
51059  
51060  
51061  
115  
3 - 17/32  
4 - 1/16  
189  
270  
Valve Functions  
Alco Controls  
Referring to the Figure above, Valve A is an Inlet Pressure  
Regulator in the liquid drain line from the condenser, and  
senses the condenser pressure. The regulator closes as the  
condenser pressure drops below the set point, thus back-  
flooding the condenser and reducing the inside surface area  
available for condensing.  
Alco Suction Filter  
Comparable to the Superior suction filters and  
interchangeable cores.  
Table 27. Type AF Filter  
Valve B is and Outlet Pressure Regulator in the bypass line  
from compressor discharge to the condenser liquid drain line.  
This valve senses the receiver pressure and opens when this  
pressure drops below the set point, thus maintaining the  
receiver pressure.  
Replaceable Cartridges -  
Shell  
No.  
Filter  
Core  
A2F  
A3F  
A4F  
A5F  
Cartridge  
OD (in)  
1 - 29/32  
2 - 3/4  
Filter Area  
Area (in2)  
66  
BTAS-2  
BTAS-3  
BTAS-4  
BTAS-5  
Valve C is an In-line Check Valve in the liquid drain line to  
prevent higher pressure from backing up into the condenser  
during low ambient conditions when the compressor is idle.  
115  
3 - 3/4  
189  
4 - 5/16  
270  
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Liquid Drain Control Method  
This method is ideal for large capacity systems since a  
smaller regulator is required for liquid line than for discharge  
line.  
5. Final adjustments should be made when the outdoor  
ambient is below 65°F. Ideally the ambient should be  
near minimum system outdoor temperature to allow the  
system pressures to drop below the regulator pressure  
settings. Before adjusting make sure that all manual  
opening stems on the regulators are set for automatic  
operation. It may be necessary to temporarily deactivate  
the low pressure cut out controls to keep the compressors  
running during adjustment.  
During warm ambient temperature conditions valves A and C  
will be open and Valve B will be closed. When the ambient  
temperature at the condenser drops, the condenser pressure  
will tend to become lower. As this pressure is reduced, when  
the pressure becomes as low as its setting, Valve A will begin  
to close, thus causing the refrigerant to back up inside the  
condenser tubes, reducing the condensing surface and  
allowing the pressure to be maintained. As Valve A closes,  
the receiver pressure may be reduced by the cold entering  
liquid to a level below the setting of Valve B, which will begin  
to open to bypass sufficient gas to maintain the receiver  
pressure at the set point of Valve B. Check valve C will  
prevent the high pressure from backing up to the condenser  
when the receiver pressure is higher than the condenser  
pressure, as would be the case during shutdown in a system  
with a warm receiver.  
6. The regulators should be preset using information in  
Table 29.  
7. When the valves are adjusted with the system operating,  
enough time must be allowed for the system to stabilize.  
Check the sight glass to make sure sufficient liquid is  
supplied to the evaporators.  
8. Turn the condenser fans off to allow the discharge  
pressure to build up. The regulator A should be adjusted  
to open when the pressure reaches the desired control  
point. Listen for flow through regulator A while watching  
the pressure gauge.  
When the condenser pressure builds up to the setting of  
Valve A, it will open allowing liquid to flow to the receiver.  
To determine the final setting of regulator B, allow the  
condenser fans to run long enough to subcool the liquid  
supplied to the receiver. Adjust the regulator until the desired  
receiver pressure is obtained. Flow through the valve can be  
determined by listening at the valve for gas flow or by feeling  
the outlet for change in temperature. The setting of regulator  
B should be at least 10 psi lower than the setting of regulator  
A.  
To describe it again, during cold ambient temperature  
conditions this liquid will be considerably subcooled and will  
tend to lower the receiver pressure. Valve B will sense the  
drop in pressure and open to admit hot gas into the drain line,  
thus pressurizing and warming the liquid and maintaining the  
receiver pressure.  
Recommended Valve Settings  
Regulators ordered for a Condenser Pressure Control system  
for use with common refrigerants will be furnished with the  
ranges and factory settings shown in Table 29 below. Turning  
the adjusting stem in (clockwise) will raise the set point;  
turning the stem out (counterclockwise) will lower the set  
point. See Table 29 below for ranges and amount of  
pressure change per turn.  
Hot Gas Bypass Regulator  
Adjustment  
Discharge Bypass Valves (DVB) respond to changes in  
downstream or suction pressure. When the evaporating  
pressure is above the valve setting, the valve remains closed.  
As the suction pressure drops below the valve setting, the  
valve responds and begins to open. as with all modulating  
type valves, the amount of opening is proportional to the  
change in the variable being controlled - in this case the  
suction pressure. As the suction pressure continues to drop,  
the valve continues to open farther until the limit of the valve  
stoke is reached.  
Table 29. Pressure Range, Set point & Change per Turn  
Factory  
Valve  
Type  
A4A  
ARA0  
A7A  
Range  
Set Point  
psig  
Change Per Turn  
psig  
psig kg/cm2  
75 to 5.2 to  
kg/cm2  
kg/cm2  
D
D
B
140  
120  
120  
9.8  
53  
3.7  
280  
75 to 5.3 to  
280 19.7  
19.7  
On refrigeration systems discharge bypass valves are used to  
prevent the suction pressure from going below the minimum  
value determined by the job requirements.  
A7A1  
A72  
8.4  
8.4  
75  
25  
5.3  
1.8  
80 to 5.6 to  
220 15.5  
Sporlan Valve Company  
Valve Setting and Adjustment  
A9  
A complete discussion on valve settings is given in Sporlan  
Application Bulletin 90-40. The fully adjustable models  
ADRS(E)-2, ADRP(E)-3, and ADRH(E)-6 are available with  
two adjustment ranges - 0/30 and 0/80 psig. The standard  
factory settings for these are 20 and 60 psig, respectively.  
The ADRI(E)-1-1/4 is available with a 0/55 psig range and the  
standard factory setting is 28 psig.  
Field Adjustment  
Before final field adjustment of regulators for Condenser  
Pressure Control, the following should be done:  
1. Install gauges to read compressor discharge, condenser  
and receiver pressures.  
To adjust these valves, remove the cap an turn the  
2. Fully charge the system.  
adjustment nut with a 5/16” hex wrench for fully adjustable  
models ADRS(E)-2, ADRP(E)-3, and ADRH(E)-6. The  
ADRI(E)-1-1/4 model has a 3/8” adjustment screw on top of  
the adjustment housing. A clockwise rotation increases the  
setting and a counterclockwise rotation decreases the setting.  
3. Have other controls and components functioning  
properly.  
4. Have the system as fully loaded as possible.  
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Adjusting these valves can be complicated because the load  
must be varied during the setting procedure and it is difficult  
to determine exactly when the bypass valve opens unless a  
pressure gauge can be located at the valve outlet.  
Table 30. Control settings for R404A (507)  
Air Temp  
°F  
EPR  
psig  
69  
LP C/I  
psig  
72  
LP C/O  
psig  
64  
38-42  
34-38  
34-36  
33-35  
28-32  
24-28  
-10-/0  
-10-/-5  
-15/-10  
-20/-15  
Therefore, sufficient load must be available in some form to  
raise the suction pressure above the desired valve setting.  
Once this is accomplished, the load can be slowly decreased  
until the DBV opens (a hissing sound and/or an  
accompanying pressure rise at the outlet connection will  
indicate that the bypass valve has opened).  
64  
66  
57  
60  
62  
55  
59  
61  
53  
55  
58  
50  
48  
50  
35  
21  
24  
15  
Alco Controls  
Valve Setting and Adjustment  
20  
22  
14  
15  
17  
14  
CPHE and DGRE regulators are commonly used to prevent  
the suction pressure from falling below a predetermined set  
point. Complete information about these valves can be found  
in ALCO CONTROLS Catalog 24-D.  
12  
15  
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Table 31. Control settings for R22  
The first step after installation is to determine the set point for  
the minimum suction pressure allowable for the application.  
The following procedure should be followed.  
Air Temp  
°F  
EPR  
psig  
54  
50  
47  
45  
43  
36  
13  
11  
8
LP C/I  
psig  
57  
LP C/O  
psig  
50  
43  
41  
40  
38  
25  
8
38-42  
34-38  
34-36  
33-35  
28-32  
24-28  
-10-/0  
-10-/-5  
-15/-10  
-20/-15  
1. Start the system and determine if it is operating properly:  
Install a gauge on the compressor suction line and  
measure the suction pressure after the system has  
stabilized. To make certain that hot gas is not being  
bypassed, listen to the main regulator flow or feel the  
outlet piping. If the piping is warm, this would indicate  
hot gas is flowing.  
48  
50  
47  
45  
38  
17  
14  
7
2. Stop the flow of hot gas by de-energizing the hot gas  
solenoid valve or by turning the power assembly  
adjusting stem full COUNTERCLOCKWISE.  
10  
5
5
8
2
3. Reduce the evaporator load until the suction pressure  
lowers to the point at which bypass is desired.  
4. If the hot gas solenoid was de-energized to stop hot gas  
flow, make sure it is now energized.  
Low Pressure Switch Setting for RMCC  
Some systems use a form of electronic control such as CPC’s  
RMCC solid state controller for Rack operation. On these  
systems, there is one mechanical low pressure control for  
each suction group that may be on the rack. This control is  
for backup emergency control in the event of a board or other  
electronic component failure. This low pressure control must  
be set for the minimum suction pressure that the rack would  
be expected to operate at to keep from interfering with the  
RMCC control.  
5. Turn the power assembly adjusting stem in a CLOCKWISE  
direction until bypass occurs and suction pressure does  
not fall below the predetermined set point. A CLOCKWISE  
turn of the adjusting stem will increase the pressure  
setting; a COUNTERCLOCKWISE turn will decrease it.  
Standard pressure pilot is adjustable from 0 to 80 psig,  
with one complete turn equal to approximately 4 psi  
change. Adjustments should be made in small  
increments, allowing for the system to stabilize after each  
turn.  
Example, for a low temperature suction group, this control  
should be set for 0 - 2 psig cutout and approximately 10 psig  
cutin. A medium temperature suction group can be set  
higher. In the event that this control is needed to actually  
control the compressors, set the cutin and cutout for the  
suction pressure that you want the compressors to operate to  
maintain case or box temperatures.  
6. Vary the evaporator load to test at various conditions that  
the suction pressure does not fall below the  
predetermined set point.  
7. Replace the seal cap on the adjusting stem.  
NOTE: This low pressure control will gener-  
ally be mounted on a compressor with  
the braided stainless steel tubing  
connecting to the appropriate suction  
group header.  
Control Settings  
The following tables are for use when mechanical low  
pressure switches are incorporated for rack pressure control.  
All control settings are approximate and should be adjusted  
for actual field conditions and equipment. All settings are  
based on 10°F T.D. evaporator.  
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General Maintenance Schedule  
(Service/Maintenance should be performed only by a  
qualified / certified refrigeration service technician.)  
Weekly  
Quarterly  
• Check refrigerant charge using the liquid line sight glass.  
With unit in stable operation, record all operating conditions:  
• Check compressor oil level.  
• Suction / discharge / liquid refrigerant pressure(s) and  
temperature(s)  
• Check compressor crankcase heater operation.  
• Check main power and control voltage  
• Check appearance of area around the unit.  
• Check system pressures  
• System superheat, liquid subcooling, ambient  
temperature  
• Compressor amperage  
Test all operating and safety controls.  
Monthly  
• Check the refrigerant system for leaks.  
Annually  
• Check suction filters and liquid line filter driers.  
• Obtain oil sample for analysis. Change oil if required.  
• Check all flanged connection bolts, fittings and line  
clamps for tightness.  
• Clean condenser coil.  
• Straighten condenser fins as required.  
• Change liquid line filter drier and suction filter cores.  
• Inspect condenser fan blades and motor mounts for  
cracks, loose set screws or mounting bolts.  
• Tighten all electrical connections.  
Note: The above information is provided only  
as a general guideline to aid servicing  
personnel and equipment owners in  
maintaining equipment. Due to vari-  
ables in the actual equipment  
• Check operation and condition of contacts on  
compressor / fan motor contactors. Check appearance of  
control panel interior.  
• Check appearance of exterior conduit / junction boxes.  
• Check appearance of insulation.  
application, operating conditions, and  
environment recommended service  
intervals may vary.  
• Check operation of auxiliary equipment.  
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SERVICE DIAGNOSIS CHART  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Compressor  
does not run  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Motor Line open.  
1. Close starter or disconnect switch  
2. Replace fuse  
Fuse blown  
Tripped overload  
Control contacts dirty or jammed in  
open position  
3. See electrical section  
4. Repair or replace  
5.  
6.  
Piston seized  
5. Remove motor-compressor head, look for  
broken valve and jammed parts.  
6. Repair or replace.  
Frozen compressor or motor bearings  
Unit short  
cycles  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Control differential set too close  
Discharge valve leaking  
Motor compressor ???  
1. Widen differential  
2. Replace valve plate  
3. Check for high head pressure, tight bearings,  
seized pistons, clogged air-cooled condenser.  
4. Repair leak and recharge.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Refrigerant shortage  
Refrigerant over charge  
Cycling on high pres. cutout  
5. Remove some refrigerant.  
6. Check condenser / or non condensable in system  
Compressor  
will not start -  
Hums  
1.  
2.  
Improperly wired  
Low voltage  
1. Check wiring against diagram  
2. Check main line voltage - determine location  
of voltage drop  
intermittently  
3.  
4.  
Relay contacts not closing  
Open circuit in start-winding  
3. Check my operating manually. Replace relay  
if defective  
4. Check stator leads. If leads are all right,  
replace stator.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Stator winding grounded  
High discharge pressure  
Tight compressor  
5. Check stator. If leads are all right, replace stator.  
6. Eliminate cause of excessive pressure  
7. Check oil level. Correct binding.  
Unit operates  
long or  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Control contacts sticking in closed position.  
Insufficient refrigerant in system  
Dirty condenser.  
1. Clean points or replace control.  
2. Check for leaks. Repair and add charge  
3. Clean condenser  
continuously  
Air or non-condensables in system  
Compressor inefficient  
4. Purge high point in system  
5. Check valves and pistons  
Improper wiring  
6. Check wiring and correct if necessary  
Fixture  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Insufficient refrigerant in system  
Control set too high  
1. Check for leaks. Repair and add charge  
2. Reset control  
temperature  
too high  
Control wiring loose  
3. Check wiring to control  
4. Clean or replace  
Expansion valve or strainer plugged  
Compressor inefficient  
Expansion valve set too high  
Iced or dirty coil  
5. Check valves and pistons  
6. Lower setting  
7. Defrost or clean coil  
Unit too small  
8. Add unit or replace  
Clogged or small refrigerant lines  
9. Clear line or increase line size  
10. Remove excessive oil, check refrigerant charge  
10. Oil logged in system  
High  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Refrigerant overcharge  
Non-condensables in system  
Dirty condenser coil  
1. Remove the excess  
2. Remove the non-condensables  
3. Clean  
discharge  
pressure  
High side restriction  
4. Check all valves or remove restriction  
5. Adjust controls  
Head pressure control setting  
Fan not running  
6. Check electrical circuit  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
Low  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Insufficient refrigerant in system  
Faulty condenser temp. regulation  
Compressor suction or discharge valve  
inefficiencies.  
1. Check for leaks. Repair and add charge  
2. Check condenser control operation  
3. Clean or replace leaky valve plates  
discharge  
pressure  
4.  
5.  
Low suction pressure  
4. See corrective steps for low suction pressure  
5. Adjust valve or install a head pressure  
control valve.  
Head pressure control valve set wrong  
or no head pressure control valve  
High suction  
pressure  
1.  
2.  
Excessive load  
1. Reduce load or add additional equipment  
2. Check remote bulb. Regulate superheat.  
Expansion valve overfeeding  
Low suction  
pressure  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Lack of refrigerant  
1. Check for leaks. Repair and add charge  
2. Defrost or clean coil  
Evaporator dirty or iced.  
Clogged liquid line filter drier  
Clogged suction line or compressor  
suction strainer  
3. Replace cartridge(s)  
4. Clean strainer or replace filters  
5.  
6.  
Expansion valve malfunctioning  
Condensing temperature too low  
5. Check and reset for proper superheat  
6. Check means for regulating  
condensing temperature  
7.  
Improper TXV  
7. Check for proper sizing  
Little or No  
oil pressure  
1.  
2.  
Clogged suction oil strainer  
Excessive liquid in crankcase  
1. Clean  
2. Check crankcase heater. Reset TXV for  
higher superheat. Check liquid line solenoid  
valve for proper operation.  
3. Replace  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Low oil pressure safety switch defective  
Worn oil pump  
4. Replace  
Oil pump reversing gear stuck in  
the wrong position.  
5. Reverse direction of compressor rotation  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Low oil level  
6. Determine where the oil is or add oil.  
7. Replace compressor  
Worn bearings  
Loose fitting on oil lines  
Pump house gasket leaks.  
8. Check and tighten fittings  
9. Replace gasket  
Compressor  
loses oil  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Lack of refrigerant  
1. Check for leaks. Repair and add charge  
2. Replace compressor  
Excessive compression ring blowby  
Refrigerant floods back  
Improper piping or traps  
3. Maintain proper superheat at compressor  
4. correct piping  
Compressor  
thermal  
1.  
Operating beyond design limits  
1. Add facilities so that conditions are within  
allowable limits.  
protector  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Discharge valve partially shut  
Blown valve plate gasket  
Dirty condenser coil  
2. Open valve  
switch open  
3. Replace gasket  
4. Clean coil  
Overcharged system  
5. Reduce charge  
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SERVICE RECORD  
A permanent data sheet should be prepared on each installation, with a copy for the owner and the original for the installing  
contractor’s files. If another firm is to handle service and maintenance, additional copies should be prepared as necessary.  
System Reference Data  
The following information should be filled out and signed by the Refrigeration Installation Contractor.  
Date System Installed:  
Installer and Address:  
_______________________  
Date Started:  
_______________________  
__________________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________________  
Job Name / Location:  
Compressor Unit Model: __________________________________________________________________  
Compressor Unit Serial No.: ___________________________________________________________  
_______________________ Phase: _______________________  
_______________________ Serial No.: ________________________  
Group __________________ Group _________________  
__________________ / __________________ Group: __________________  
Electrical :  
Condenser Model:  
Design SST: Group __________________  
Compressor Model / Serial No.  
Compressor Model / Serial No.  
Compressor Model / Serial No.  
Compressor Model / Serial No.  
Compressor Model / Serial No.  
Compressor Model / Serial No.  
__________________ / __________________  
__________________ / __________________  
__________________ / __________________  
__________________ / __________________  
__________________ / __________________  
Group: __________________  
Group: __________________  
Group: __________________  
Group: __________________  
Group: __________________  
Evacuation: # Times __________________  
Final Micron: __________________  
System Suction P (Group ____): ________________________  
System Suction P (Group ____): ________________________  
System Suction P (Group ____): ________________________  
Ambient: ________________________  
System Discharge P: ________________________  
System Discharge P: ________________________  
System Discharge P: ________________________  
Superheat at Compressors: __________________________________________________________________________  
Since product improvement is a continuing effort at Heatcraft, we reserve the right to make changes in specifications without notice.  
HEATCRAFT INC. REFRIGERATION PRODUCTS DIVISION  
2175 WEST PARK PLACE BLVD., STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30087 • 770-465-5600 • FAX 770-465-6016  
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