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11.0 Operation Instructions

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Operation Instructions

   

11.1.0

The fused disconnect to your unit should be on a minimum of eight (8) hours before unit is started; this is to allow the crankcase heater to evaporate any refrigerant in the oil. It is advisable to leave the disconnect on at all times except for extended shut-downs.

11.2.0

On a water cooled unit, cooling tower pump(s) must be turned on.

11.3.0

Set thermostat to desired temperature. This must not be set lower than 50° F. unless sufficient glycol has been added to prevent freezing. (See 8.4.0 for mixture). Thermostat senses return water, the leaving water is 10° F lower.

11.4.0

Turn chiller switch to "ON".

11.5.0

Allow unit to run for ten minutes and check the refrigerant sight glass. Sight glass should be clear and center button green. If there are bubbles in the liquid line sight glass, allow the unit to run but call a qualified refrigeration serviceman in as soon as possible. If the button in the sight glass is bright yellow shut unit down immediately and call in a qualified serviceman. This procedure must be done when the unit is started up or a minimum of once a month.

11.6.0

Check crankcase oil by observing oil compressor. Oil should be halfway up the sight glass do not consider foam on the top of oil. This procedure must be done when the unit is started up or a minimum of once a month

11.7.0

Observe the unit for short cycling compressor starting up and stopping frequently. Unit must not be allowed to run for a extended period on short cycle conditions. Call 1st Choice Portable Chillers for control adjustments.

11.8.0

Observe unit for abnormal vibrations and abnormal noises from the compressor and piping.

11.9.0

Check and clean condenser inlet air filters. This should be done as required depending on plant air conditions. DO NOT run the unit without a filter as a plugged condenser is not covered under our warranty agreement.

 

When shutting down unit, turn chiller switch to "OFF". Leave disconnect ON except for long periods of shut down time.

11.11.0

Controls and valves must not be tampered with, it is only necessary to adjust the thermostat as required.

11.12.0

Failure through plugged contaminated or corroded chiller vessel is not covered by warranty.

 

 

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