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Refrigerant Circuit
LEAK TESTING — Units are shipped with complete operat-
ing charge of refrigerant R-22 for 30GTN,R and R-134a for
30GUN,R (see Physical Data tables supplied in the chiller’s
installation instructions) and should be under sufficient pres-
sure to conduct a leak test. If there is no pressure in the system,
introduce enough nitrogen to search for the leak. Repair the
leak using good refrigeration practices. After leaks are
repaired, system must be evacuated and dehydrated.
REFRIGERANT CHARGE (Refer to Physical Data tables
supplied in the chiller’s installation instructions) — Immedi-
ately ahead of filter drier in each circuit is a factory-installed
liquid line service valve. Each valve has a
1
/
4
-in. Schrader con-
nection for charging liquid refrigerant.
Charging with Unit Off and Evacuated
— Close liquid line
service valve before charging. Weigh in charge shown on unit
nameplate (also in Physical Data tables supplied in the chiller’s
installation instructions). Open liquid line service valve; start
unit and allow it to run several minutes fully loaded. Check for
a clear sight glass. Be sure clear condition is liquid and not
vapor.
Charging with Unit Running
— If charge is to be added while
unit is operating, all condenser fans and compressors must be
operating. It may be necessary to block condenser coils at low
ambient temperatures to raise condensing pressure to approxi-
mately 280 psig (1931 kPa) to turn all condenser fans on. Do
not totally block a coil to do this. Partially block all coils in uni-
form pattern. Charge each circuit until sight glass shows clear
liquid, then weigh in amount over a clear sight glass as listed
in Physical data tables supplied in chiller’s installation
instructions.
Thermistors —
Electronic control uses 4 to 10 ther-
mistors to sense temperatures used to control the operation of
chiller.
Thermistors T1-T9 vary in their temperature vs resistance
and voltage drop performance. Thermistor T10 is a 10 kΩ in-
put channel and has a different set of temperature vs resistance
and voltage drop performance. Resistances at various tempera-
tures are listed in Tables 34A-35B.
LOCATION — General locations of thermistor sensors are
shown in Fig. 7-10. See Table 2 for pin connection points.
REPLACING THERMISTOR T2
1. Remove and discard original sensor and coupling. Do
not disassemble new coupling. Install assembly as
received. See Fig. 36.
2. Apply pipe sealant to
1
/
4
-in. NPT threads on replacement
coupling, and install in place of original. Do not use the
packing nut to tighten coupling. Damage to ferrules will
result.
3. Thermistor T2 (entering fluid temperature) should not be
touching an internal refrigerant tube, but should be close
enough to sense a freeze condition. Recommended dis-
tance is
1
/
8
in. (3.2 mm) from cooler tube. Tighten pack-
ing nut finger tight to position ferrules, then tighten 1
1
/
4
turns more using a back-up wrench. Ferrules are now at-
tached to the sensor, which can be withdrawn from cou-
pling for service.
REPLACING THERMISTORS T1, T5, T6, T7, AND
T8 — Add a small amount of thermal conductive grease to
thermistor well. Thermistors are friction-fit thermistors, which
must be slipped into wells located in the cooler leaving fluid
nozzle for T1, in the cooler head for T5 and T6 (EXV units
only), and in the compressor pump end for T7 and T8 (EXV
units only).
THERMISTORS T3 AND T4 — These thermistors are
located on header end of condenser coil. They are clamped on
a return bend.
THERMISTOR/TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECK — A
high quality digital volt-ohmmeter is required to perform this
check.
1. Connect the digital voltmeter across the appropriate
thermistor terminals at the J8 terminal strip on the Main
Base Board for thermistors T1-T6, T9, T10; or the J5
terminal strip on the EXV Board for thermistors T7 and
T8 (see Fig. 37). Using the voltage reading obtained,
read the sensor temperature from Tables 34A-35B. To
check thermistor accuracy, measure temperature at
probe location with an accurate thermocouple-type tem-
perature measuring instrument. Insulate thermocouple
to avoid ambient temperatures from influencing read-
ing. Temperature measured by thermocouple and tem-
perature determined from thermistor voltage reading
should be close, ± 5° F (3° C) if care was taken in apply-
ing thermocouple and taking readings.
2. If a more accurate check is required, unit must be shut
down and thermistor removed and checked at a known
temperature (freezing point or boiling point of water) us-
ing either voltage drop measured across thermistor at the
J8 or J5 terminals, by determining the resistance with
chiller shut down and thermistor disconnected from J8 or
J5. Compare the values determined with the value read by
the control in the Temperatures mode using the Marquee
display.
IMPORTANT: When adjusting refrigerant charge, circu-
late fluid through cooler continuously to prevent freezing
and possible damage to the cooler. Do not overcharge, and
never charge liquid into low-pressure side of system.
Sensor T2 is installed directly in the fluid circuit. Relieve
all pressure or drain fluid before removing.
FLUID-SIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR (T1) AND
REFRIGERANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (T5, T6, T7, T8)
FLUID-SIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR (T2)
NOTE: Dimensions in ( ) are in millimeters.
Fig. 36 — Thermistors (Temperature Sensors)
X = T1,T5,T6 = 3
″
(76)
T7,T8 = 4
″
(102)
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