Model Yt G0 A1 B1 Thru Yt L6 D8 F2 (Style H) HCFC-123 (Cooling Only)
Model Yt G0 A1 B1 Thru Yt L6 D8 F2 (Style H) HCFC-123 (Cooling Only)
Model Yt G0 A1 B1 Thru Yt L6 D8 F2 (Style H) HCFC-123 (Cooling Only)
26874A
WARNING
SYSTEM CONTAINS REFRIGERANT UNDER PRESSURE.
SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT IF PROPER PROCEDURES ARE
NOT FOLLOWED WHEN SERVICING SYSTEM. ALL SERVICE WORK
SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH YORK INSTALLATION/OPERATION MANUAL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE: This instruction covers operation of chillers equipped with Electro-Mechanical or Solid State
Starters. If chiller is equipped with Variable Speed Drive, Form 160.00-O1 is to be used in
conjunction with this manual.
REFERENCE LITERATURE
DESCRIPTION FORM NO
INSTALLATION 160.48-N1
OPERATION – VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE 160.00-O1
RENEWAL PARTS – UNIT 160.48-RP5
RENEWAL PARTS – CONTROL PANEL 160.48-RP3
RENEWAL PARTS – B & C COMPRESSOR 160.45-RP2.2
RENEWAL PARTS – E COMPRESSORS 160.48-RP1
RENEWAL PARTS – F COMPRESSORS 160.48-RP2
RENEWAL PARTS – C3 COMPRESSORS 160.48-RP4
WIRING (WITH EM STARTER) 160.48-PA19
WIRING (WITH SOLID STATE STARTER) 160.48-PA20
WIRING (WITH VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE) 160.48-PA21
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26874A
28009A
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FORM 160.48-O1
7619A(D)
FIG. 3 (DETAIL A) - COMPRESSOR PREROTATION VANES
COMPRESSOR
DISCHARGE
SUCTION
DISCHARGE
BAFFLE
COOLER
CONDENSER
ELIMINATOR
SUB-COOLER
FLOW
CONTROL
CHAMBER
Section 2
MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL CENTER
NOTE: This instruction covers operation of chillers equipped with Electro-Mechanical or Solid State Starters. If
chiller is equipped with Variable Speed Drive, Form 160.00-O1 is to be used in conjunction with this
manual.
INTRODUCTION
The YORK MicroComputer Control Center is a micro- • CHILLED LIQUID TEMPERATURES - LEAVING AND
processor based control system for centrifugal chill- RETURN
ers. It controls the leaving chilled water temperature • REFRIGERANT PRESSURES - EVAPORATOR AND
via prerotation vane control and has the ability to CONDENSER
limit motor current via control of the prerotation • DIFFERENTIAL OIL PRESSURE
vanes. Fur ther, it is compatible with YORK Solid • CONDENSER LIQUID TEMPERATURES - OPTIONAL
State Starter, Electro-Mechanical Starter and Vari- FIELD INSTALLED - LEAVING AND RETURN
able Speed Drive applications. • OPTIONS
• PRINT
A keypad mounted on the front of the Control Center
• HISTORY PRINT
(see Fig. 4) allows the operator to display system operat-
• MOTOR CURRENT IN % OF FULL LOAD AMPS
ing parameters on a 40 character alphanumeric display
• SATURATION TEMPERATURES - EVAPORATOR
that is part of the keypad. These readings are displayed
AND CONDENSER
via “Display” keypad as follows: In the English mode;
• DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE
temperatures in °F, pressures in (PSIA); in the metric
• OIL TEMPERATURE
mode, temperatures in °C, pressures in (KPa).
• PURGE PRESSURE
• SOLID STATE STARTER MOTOR CURRENT/ VOLTS
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The system setpoints (see Fig. 4) are operator entered 1. Remote Start
on the front control center “Setpoints” keypad. These 2. Remote Stop
set points can also be displayed on the 40 character
alphanumeric display. The system setpoints are: 3. Remote LCWT Setpoint (Pulse Width Modulated
signal)
• CHILLED LIQUID TEMPERATURE (LCWT)
• % CURRENT LIMIT 4. Remote Current Limit Setpoint (Pulse Width Modu-
• PULLDOWN DEMAND LIMIT lated signal)
• CLOCK (TIME-OF-DAY) 5. A “Remote Mode Ready to Start” Status Contacts
• DAILY SCHEDULE (7 DAY TIME-CLOCK
PROGRAMMING) 6. Safety Shutdown Status Contacts
• HOLIDAY 7. Cycling Shutdown Status Contacts
• REMOTE RESET TEMPERATURE RANGE
• DATA LOGGER As an enhancement to the standard EMS features, an
optional card file with plug-in printed circuit boards is
The cause of all system shutdowns (safety or cycling) available. These optional cards will accept a remote
is preserved (until the system is reset or restarts) in the LCWT 0° to 10°F or 0° to 20°F setpoint offset and/or
microcomputer’s memory for subsequent viewing on the remote current limit setpoint interface from three user
keypad display. The operator is continually advised of input choices:
system operating conditions by various background and
warning messages. The keypad contains special service 1. 4-20 mA
keys for use by the service technician when performing 2. 0-10 VDC
system troubleshooting.
3. contact closures
The MicroComputer Control Center is designed to be
compatible with most energy management systems
(EMS) in use today. The standard design allows for the
following EMS interface:
CONTROL CENTER
The Control Center front panel layout consists of five functions that are only relevant to servicing the chiller.
key groups, one switch, and a 1 line by 40 character Typically, these keys would not be used for daily chiller
alphanumeric vacuum fluorescent display: (See Fig. 4) operation.
CHARACTER DISPLAY - The alphanumeric vacuum ACCESS CODE - Permits operator to access the pro-
fluorescent display is located to the right of the “STA- gram.
TUS” key. All messages, parameters, set points, and data
PROGRAM - Permits operator to program the Control
can be viewed at this location. The main communica-
Center.
tions between the operator or service technician and the
MicroComputer Control Center occurs on this display. MODE - Permits operator to check what mode the Con-
trol Center is presently in (“LOCAL”, “REMOTE” or “SER-
DISPLAY - Provide a direct read-out of each monitored
VICE”).
parameter on the alphanumeric display.
1. Service - allows manual PRV control with visual dis-
ENTRY - These keys are used to enter the values for
play readout of PRV operation.
the operator programmed setpoints. These keys are
used in conjunction with the “SETPOINT” keys while in 2. Local - allows manual compressor start from the
program mode. “COMPRESSOR” switch on control center front.
SETPOINTS - These keys are used as follows: 3. Program - allows operator programming of system
setpoints.
1. To view each setpoint, in any Mode, or
4. Remote - allows remote start, remote stop of com-
2. To select the individual setpoints that are programmed
pressor and remote reset of LCWT and % current
by the operator in “Program” Mode only.
limit.
Pressing the appropriate key enables the operator to
COMPRESSOR - “START”, “RUN”, “STOP/RESET”
program that setpoint pressing the “ENTRY” keys.
SWITCH - This 3 position rocker switch is used to start
SERVICE - Included in this group of keys are those (except in “REMOTE” mode), stop/run/reset the system.
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OPERATION
To Display MOTOR CURRENT: If chiller is equipped with a YORK Solid State Starter,
the system FLA is also displayed. This value is pro-
Press the “% MOTOR CURRENT” display key as grammed by the factory and should never be changed.
described above to display motor current as a percent The Micro Board uses this value to calculate and dis-
of Full Load Amps (FLA). The message is as follows: play the % Motor Current parameter that is displayed
when the “% MOTOR CURRENT” display key is pressed.
MOTOR CURRENT = XXX % FLA Also, proper current limit control depends on the cor-
rectly programmed FLA value. For security reasons, a
NOTE: For Solid State Starter Applications - the special access code is required to program the FLA value.
% Motor Current displayed is the highest of three It should only be changed by a service technician.
line currents divided by the programmed chiller
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PULL DOWN DEMAND - This function is used to pro- be reset. For example, if the operator programmed chilled
vide energy savings following the chiller start-up. This liquid temp setpoint is programmed with a value of 10°F,
key displays a programmable motor current limit and then the chilled liquid temp setpoint can be remotely re-
programmable period of time. Operation is as follows: set over a range of 46°F to 56°F (46 + 10 = 56). If not
programmed, the default value for this parameter is 20°F.
Whenever the system starts, the Pull Down Demand
For additional information on remote LCWT reset, refer
Limit is maintained for the programmed time, then the
to Form 160.46-PA4.1.
current limit control returns to % Current Limit setpoint.
The maximum permitted motor current is in terms of % NOTE: If an Energy Management System is interfaced
FLA. The duration of time that the current is limited is in to the Control Center for the purpose of remote
terms of minutes (to a maximum of 255). If not pro- LCWT setpoint reset, then the operator pro-
grammed, the default value is 100% FLA for 00 minutes grammed REMOTE RESET TEMP RANGE
(See “Programming System Setpoints”, page 13). Thus, value determines the maximum value of tem-
no pull down demand limit is imposed following system perature reset controlled by the Energy Man-
start, and the % Current Limit setpoint is used. agement System.
CLOCK - This key displays the day of the week, time of DATA LOGGER - This key is used when an optional
day and calendar date. If not programmed, the default printer is connected to the MicroComputer Control Cen-
value is ter. Refer to Form 160.48-NO1.2 for operation instruc-
tions.
SUNDAY 12:00 AM 1/1/89 SSS MOTOR CURRENT/VOLTS - This key is used on
Solid State Starter applications only. Although this is a
(See “Programming System Setpoints”, page 13.) display key, it is also used to program the applicable AC
DAILY SCHEDULE - This key displays the programmed power line voltage range (200-208 VAC, 220-240 VAC,
daily start and stop times, from Sunday through Satur- 380 VAC, 400 VAC, 415 VAC, 440-480 VAC, 550-600
day plus Holiday. If desired, the Control Center can be VAC). The MicroComputer Control Center uses this entry
programmed to automatically start and stop the chiller to determine the undervoltage-shutdown threshold. For
as desired. This schedule will repeat on a 7-day calen- each line voltage category, there are two shutdown
dar basis. If the Daily Schedule is not programmed, the thresholds - a minimum line voltage level required to
default value is 00:00 AM start and stop times tor all start the compressor and a minimum level required af-
days of the week and the holiday. (Note that the system ter the Control Center is in “RUN” mode. In “ RUN” mode,
will not automatically start and stop on a daily basis with the voltage must be less than the run threshold for 20
these default values because 00:00 is an “Impossible” continuous seconds in order to initiate a shutdown. When
time for the Micro Board; see “Programming System the chiller shuts down,
Setpoints”, page 13). Finally, one or more days in the
week can be designated as a holiday (See description MON 10:00 AM LOW LINE VOLTAGE
under “HOLIDAY” setpoint) and the Control Center can
be programmed (using “DAILY SCHEDULE” setpoint) is displayed. This undervoltage protection can be dis-
to automatically start and stop the chiller on those days abled. The selectable supply voltage ranges and their
so designated. The operator can override the time clock shutdown thresholds are as follows:
at any time using the “COMPRESSOR” switch.
Note that if only a start time is entered for a particular supply voltage range TO START RUN
day, the compressor will not automatically stop until a
200-208 VAC 174 VAC 160 VAC
scheduled stop time is encountered on a subsequent 200-240 200 185
day. 380 331 305
400 349 320
HOLIDAY - This key indicates which days in the upcom- 415 362 335
ing week are holidays. On those designated days, the 440-480 400 370
chiller will automatically start and stop via the holiday 550-600 502 460
start and stop times programmed in the “DAILY SCHED- Supply voltage range disabled 0 None
ULE” setpoint. It will do this one time only and the follow-
ing week will revert to the normal daily schedule for that If Control Center is equipped with version 3.E and later
day. EPROM, an overvoltage shutdown threshold is also
checked. If the line voltage exceeds the overvoltage
REMOTE/RESETTEMP RANGE - This key displays the threshold for 20 continuous seconds, the chiller shuts
maximum offset of remote LCWT setpoint reset. This down,
offset is either 10° or 20°F as programmed. When in
the remote mode, this value is added to the operator
programmed chilled liquid temp setpoint and the sum
equals the temperature range in which the LCWT can
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The EXCESS PURGE THRESHOLD is the number of NOTE: The value displayed is the actual % current limit
purge exhausts that are allowed to occur in 1 hour of chiller setpoint. For example; the value displayed in
operating time before an excess purge warning message “LOCAL” or “PROGRAM” mode is that which is
is displayed. If the number of purge exhausts exceed this operator programmed. The value displayed in
value, “WARNING - EXCESS PURGE” is displayed on the “REMOTE” mode is that which has been pro-
the keypad display (Refer to description of this message grammed by the Energy Management System
in “DISPLAY MESSAGES” section of this book). The DIS- via the remote current limit setpoint input.
PLAY DATA key is used to program this setpoint. It is pro-
If chiller is equipped with a YORK Solid State Starter,
grammable from 10 to 30 purge exhausts per hour by op-
the message is:
erating personnel. The default value is 20 purge ex-
hausts per hour. Field service personnel can program this
setpoint over a wider range (Refer to service manual Form CURRENT LIMIT = XXX % FLA; *MTR CUR = 000 FLA
160.48-M2, Section 13). The typical value would be the
default value 20/hour. However, the number can be low- NOTE: On Solid State Starter applications, this value is
ered to detect small leaks. programmed at the YORK factory. A special ac-
cess code is required.
DISPLAYING SYSTEM SETPOINTS
The currently programmed setpoint values can be To Display PULL DOWN DEMAND Setpoint:
viewed at any time (see page 20) in “SERVICE”,
“LOCAL” or “REMOTE” operating mode as follows: Use “PULL DOWN DEMAND” setpoint key as described
on page 8 to produce the following message:
• Press and release the appropriate “Setpoint” key - the
message will be displayed for 2 seconds. SETPOINT = XX MIN @ XX% LOAD, XX MIN LEFT
- or -
• Press and hold the appropriate “Setpoint” key - the
message will be displayed as long as the key is To Display CLOCK Setpoint (Time of Day):
pressed.
- or - Use “CLOCK” setpoint key as described on page 10 to
• Press and release appropriate “Setpoint” key, then
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produce the following message:
To Display REMOTE RESET TEMP RANGE Setpoint:
TODAY IS DAY XX:XX AM/PM 1/1/89
Use “REMOTE RESET TEMP RANGE” setpoint key as
described above to produce the following message:
The display message for DAILY SCHEDULE will scroll SUPPLYVOLTAGE RANGE 200 – 208 - or -
in the following sequence:
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9 6 7 5 on a telephone dial.
5. Press “ENTER” key.
FIG. 6 - KEYPAD - PROGRAMMING SYSTEM
NOTE: If digits other 9 6 7 5 were entered in step
SETPOINTS
No. 4,
is displayed when the “ENTER” key is 9. Enter setpoints as detailed below. If you make a mis-
pressed. If this occurs, enter the correct take when entering a value, press “CANCEL” key and
access code (9675) and proceed. then “ENTER” key. The display will revert to the de-
fault values and the cursor will return to the first
6. This is displayed:
changeable digit. You can then proceed to enter the
correct values. If the entered value exceeds accept-
ACCESS TO PROGRAM KEY AUTHORIZED able limits,
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To enter CHILLED LIQUID TEMP Setpoint:
(Refer to Fig. 7)
1. Press and release “CHILLED LIQUIDTEMP” setpoint
key. The following program prompt message will be
displayed:
displayed:
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To Enter DAILY SCHEDULE Setpoint:
Press “ADVANCE DAY/SCROLL” key. The display
(Refer to Fig. 11)
will advance to the next consecutive day and the
1. Press and release “DAILY SCHEDULE” setpoint key. previous day will be automatically entered.
The following program prompt message is displayed:
displayed:
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LD00457
LD00457
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SERVICE KEYS
The “SERVICE” keys are provided for the service is displayed. If chiller is not running,
technician’s use when performing routine maintenance
or when troubleshooting the system. The “WARNING SYS READY TO START – VANES HOLDING
RESET” and “PREROTATIONVANES” keys are enabled
in “SERVICE” mode only. The remainder of the Service is displayed. The vanes will remain stationary until the
keys are enabled in “SERVICE”, “LOCAL” or “REMOTE” “OPEN”, “HOLD” or “AUTO” keys are pressed and re-
mode. leased. (This function applies to non-Variable Speed
Drive applications only.)
PREROTATION VANES KEYS
AUTO - Press and release this key to put the prerotation
OPEN - Press and release this key to drive the prerotation vanes under LCWT control as long as the current limit
vanes open. If the chiller is running, setpoint is not reached, which causes the current limit
function to override the LCWT control. If system is run-
SYSTEM RUN - VANES OPENING ning,
SYS READY TO START – VANES OPENING is displayed.The actual opening and closing of the vanes
is indicated on the display. When the vanes are opening,
is displayed. The vanes will continue to open until the
“CLOSE”, “HOLD”, or “AUTO” (if temperature error re- SYSTEM RUN – VANES OPENING
quires it) keys are pressed and released. (This function
applies to non-Variable Speed Drive applications only.) is displayed. If the vanes are closing,
HOLD - Press and release this key to hold the prerotation
vanes in their present position. If chiller is running, SYSTEM RUN – VANES CLOSING
SYSTEM RUN – VANES HOLDING is displayed. Whenever the Control Center is in “LO-
CAL”, “REMOTE” or “PROGRAM” mode, the vane con-
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SYSTEM RUN –VANES CLOSING Purge exhausts are not counted during the first 60 min-
utes of chiller operation. Therefore, this message re-
is displayed. If chiller is not running, places the purge count messages below during the first
hour of operation.
SYS READYTO START – VANES CLOSING
PURGES LAST XX MIN = XX, MAX PURGES/HR = XX
is displayed. When the vanes are fully closed,
SYS READYTO START – VANES CLOSED After the first hour of chiller operation has elapsed, purge
exhausts are counted. This message is displayed dur-
is displayed. The vanes will continue to close until the ing the first hour following the initial 1 hour bypass (see
“OPEN”, “HOLD” or “AUTO” keys are pressed. (This func- above), and after the excess purge message is cleared.
tion applies to non-Variable Speed Drive applications The minutes elapsed during this first hour of purge ex-
only.) haust counting are displayed. The purge count is
incremented each time a purge exhaust occurs. Also,
OTHER SERVICE KEYS the excess purge threshold that has been programmed
by the operator or service person is displayed as MAX
WARNING RESET - Press and release this key to reset PURGES/HR. When the minute count reaches 60, this
the excess purge counting circuitry and the excess purge message is replaced with the following message:
display message. Also, any “WARNING” or “STATUS”
message can be reset with this key, unless the condi-
PURGES LAST HOUR = XX; MAX PURGES/HR = XX
tion still exists. To reset any cycling or warning mes-
sage, place the Control Center in “SERVICE” mode and
After the initial 1 hour bypass and the first hour of purge
press “WARNING RESET” key. To reset any safety shut-
exhaust counting has elapsed as explained above (2
down message, press “WARNING RESET” key in “SER-
hours of chiller run time), this message is displayed
VICE” mode with the “COMPRESSOR” switch in the
thereafter. A running total of the number of purge exhausts
“STOP/RESET” position.
that have occurred within the last hour is displayed. The
MANUAL OIL PUMP - This key is operational in any excess purge threshold that has been programmed by
mode. Press and release this key to run the oil pump. the operator or service person is displayed as MAX
Press and release the key again to stop the oil pump. A PURGES/HR.
10-minute maximum is imposed on the running of the
To hold each of the above messages, press and release
oil pump (i.e., the oil pump will automatically shut off
the “DISPLAY DATA” key, then press and release the
after 10 minutes). If a longer running time is desired,
“DISPLAY HOLD” key. Message No. 1 above will be dis-
the key must be pressed again.
played and updated every 2 seconds until the “DISPLAY
DISPLAY DATA - This key is operational in any three of DATA” key is again pressed and released. Message No.
the Control Center modes of operation (“SERVICE”, “LO- 2 is then displayed and updated every 2 seconds until
CAL” or “REMOTE”). It is used to display certain sys- the “DISPLAY DATA” key is again pressed and released.
tem operating parameters that are relevant to trouble- Message No. 3 is then displayed and updated every 2
shooting the chiller system. seconds until either the “DISPLAY DATA” key is again
Press and hold the “DISPLAY DATA” key. The following pressed and released (whereupon message No. 1 is
messages will sequentially scroll on the display. Each displayed), or the “DISPLAY HOLD” key is pressed and
message will be displayed for 2 seconds. released (whereupon the “DISPLAY DATA” messages
are removed from the display.)
No. 1
NOTE: Purge Count - following a 1 hour bypass at start,
SAT TEMPS EVAP = XX.X °F, COND = XX.X °F purge exhausts are counted and displayed in
the above messages while the chiller is running.
No. 2 With the exception of the first hour after the by-
DISCHARGE TEMP = XXX.X °F, OILTEMP = XXX.X °F pass, the value displayed is the number of ex-
hausts that have occurred in the “Last Hour”.
For example, if you walk up to the Micro Panel
at 9:11 AM and press the “DISPLAY DATA” key
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and it says that there have been 7 purges in the C. Starting the chiller.
“Last Hour”, that means that there have been 7
The purge count is frozen by the following:
exhausts since 8:11 AM. If you do this at 2:57
PM, it means that there have been 7 exhausts A. When the chiller is not running.
since 1:57 PM, etc.
B. An excess purge message is being dis-
The purge count is reset to zero by: played and at least 1 full hour of purge
exhausts have accumulated.
A. Clearing the excess purge message.
HISTORY PRINT - This key is used to initiate a history
B. Moving the Micro Board program jumper
print to the optional printer. Refer to Form 160.48-NO1.2
J-57 (CLK ON/OFF) from “CLK OFF” to
for operation of this key.
CLOCK ON” position.
OPERATING MODES
The MicroComputer Control Center can be operated in • If the Control Center is in “REMOTE” mode, this is
four different operating modes as follows: displayed:
SERVICE - Enables all the Service keys except “DIS- REMOTE OPERATING MODE IN EFFECT
PLAY DATA”, “MANUAL OIL PUMP”, and “HISTORY
PRINT”, which are enabled in all modes. See “Service • If the Control Center is in “SERVICE” mode, this is
Keys”, page 18. displayed:
LOCAL - This is the normal operating mode. The com- SERVICE OPERATING MODE IN EFFECT
pressor can be started and stopped from the Control
Center. Also, the Display and Setpoints parameters can To change operating mode, proceed as follows:
be displayed.
1. Press “ACCESS CODE” key.
PROGRAM - Allows the operator to program the
2. This message appears:
Setpoints parameters, and change operating modes.
REMOTE - In this mode, the Control Center will accept ENTER VALID ACCESS CODE __ __ __ __
control signals form a remote device (i.e., Energy Man-
agement System) or cycling inputs. The control signal 3. Using “Entry” keys, enter 9 6 7 5.
inputs are:
4. As each digit is entered, the characters Y O R K are
1. Remote Start displayed.
2. Remote Stop NOTE: If digits other than 9 6 7 5 are entered,
Y O R K is still displayed.
3. Remote LCWT Setpoint
5. Press “ENTER” key.
4. Remote Current Limit Setpoint
NOTE: If digits other than 9 6 7 5 were entered in step
NOTE: The compressor can be stopped by the “COM-
No. 4,
PRESSOR” switch, regardless of the operating
mode. The switch must be in “RUN” position to
enable “REMOTE” mode. The operator cannot INVALID ACCESS CODE
locally start the compressor using the “COM-
PRESSOR” switch when in the “REMOTE” is displayed when the “ENTER” key is pressed.
mode. If this occurs, enter the correct access code
(9 6 7 5) and proceed.
To determine which operating mode the Control Center
is presently in, simply press the “MODE” key. 6. This message is displayed:
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When 10 minutes have elapsed, access to 11. Press “ADVANCE DAY” key to scroll to desired
“PROGRAM” key will be automatically dis- mode. Each time this key is pressed, a different
abled and the operator must return to step mode is displayed as above:
No. 1 to gain access.
12. When the desired mode is displayed, press “EN-
7. Press “PROGRAM” key. TER” key.
8. This message is displayed: 13. This message is displayed:
9. Press “MODE” key. 14. Press “ACCESS CODE key to exit “PROGRAM”
mode and terminate access to “PROGRAM” mode.
10. The mode that has been previously selected will be
displayed as follows: 15. This message is displayed:
COMPRESSOR SWITCH
(Refer to Fig. 15, page 18)
This rocker switch is used to locally operate the com- To STOP compressor:
pressor. It is used to start, run and stop the compressor.
Move switch from “RUN” to “STOP/RESET” position.
Also, it resets the Control Center after a safety shut-
down. To RESET Control Center:
To START* chiller compressor in “LOCAL” mode: Following a safety shutdown, the operator is required
to reset the Control Center prior to restarting the
Move “COMPRESSOR” switch from “STOP/RESET”
system. Move switch from “RUN” to “STOP/RESET”
to “START” position. Switch will spring-return to “RUN”
position.
position.
*NOTE: The operator cannot start the compressor
(using this switch) when the Control Center
is in “REMOTE” mode.
DISPLAY MESSAGES
The following display messages will be automatically enough to allow the current to decrease to a value less
displayed unless the operator is requesting additional than 104% of the operator-programmed “XXX % FLA”
information via the keypad. current limit.
For example:
SYSTEM RUN – CURRENT LIMIT IN EFFECT
With the operator-programmed “% CURRENT LIMIT”
Displayed when the chiller is running, and the motor set at 50% and the FLA of the chiller equal to 200A,
current is equal to or greater than the operator- the current limit circuit would perform as follows:
programmed “XXX % FLA” current limit value. When (100%) (50% x FLA) = Vanes inhibited from open-
the motor current reaches 100% of this value, the ing further
prerotation vanes are not permitted to open further. If (104%) (50% x FLA) = Vanes driven toward close
the current continues to rise to 104% of this value, the position
vanes will be driven closed - not fully closed; only far
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Therefore:
SYSTEM RUN – LOW PRESSURE LIMIT IN EFFECT
(100%) (50% x 200) = 100A = Vanes stop opening
(104%) (50% x 200) = 104A = Vanes driven toward Displayed when the chiller is running and the evapora-
close position tor pressure falls to 5.55 PSIA (R11); 4.50 PSIA (R123).
Simultaneously, the prerotation vanes will be prevented
SYSTEM RUN – AUTO VANES from further opening. This action maintains chiller opera-
tion to prevent low-evaporator-pressure shutdown at 5.42
Displayed when the chiller is running, the MicroComputer PSIA (R11); 4.40 PSIA (R123). When the evaporator
Control Center is in “SERVICE” mode, and the vanes pressure rises to 5.65 PSIA (R11); 4.70 PSIA (R123),
are operating in “AUTO” mode. the vanes will be permitted to open. Low pressure limit
feature is not used when program jumper (JP-3) is cut
SYSTEM RUN – VANES OPENING (Brine application).
Displayed when the chiller is running and the Micro- SYSTEM RUN – HIGH PRESSURE LIMIT IN EFFECT
Computer Control Center is in “SERVICE” mode with:
Displayed when the chiller is running and the condenser
• The vanes operating in “AUTO” mode and opening to
pressure rises to 28.8 PSIA. Simultaneously, the prero-
maintain the leaving chilled water temperature
tation vanes will be inhibited from further opening. This
setpoint.
-or- action occurs to prevent system shutdown on high con-
denser pressure at 29.7 PSIA. When the condenser
• The operator has pressed the vanes “OPEN” key on
pressure falls to 28.6 PSIA, the vanes will be permitted
the keypad.
to open.
Displayed when the chiller is running, the Micro- Indicates a probable condenser or evaporator transducer
Computer Control Center is in “SERVICE” mode, and problem, because the output is unreasonable. The mi-
the operator has pressed the vanes “HOLD” key. croprocessor arrives at this conclulsion by subtracting
the evaporator transducer output from the condenser
SYS READY TO START – VANES OPENING transducer output. The result must be zero or some posi-
tive number. If the result is a negative number, it con-
Displayed when the chiller is not running and the opera- cludes that there is a probable condenser or evaporator
tor has pressed the vanes “OPEN” key on the keypad. transducer problem. This function is inhibited for the first
10 minutes of chiller run-time, and is checked every 10
minutes thereafter. Message is reset by pressing the
SYS READY TO START – VANES CLOSING
“WARNING RESET” key in the “SERVICE” mode.
Displayed when the chiller is not running and the opera-
tor has pressed the vanes “CLOSE” key on the keypad. WARNING: PURGE FLOAT SWITCH ERROR
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If the purge transducer output is indicating a pressure Displayed when chiller is shut down on a cycling shut-
greater than 95 PSIA (for 255 continuous sec.) the above down, safety shutdown (operator must move the “COM-
warning message is displayed alternately with the nor- PRESSOR” switch to “STOP/RESET” in order to restart)
mal foreground message. When the pressure decreases or operator-initiated shutdown (within 30 minutes of ini-
to less than 95 PSIA, the message is automatically tial start-up). The status message consists of the day
cleared. and time of shutdown, cause of shutdown, and type of
restart required. Upon pressing “STATUS” key, “System
MON XX:XX WARNING – EXCESS PURGE Shutdown Message” will be displayed for 2 seconds and
then return to
Anytime after the first hour of chiller operation, if the
purge exhaust count equals the programmed “MAX SYSTEM SHUTDOWN – PRESS STATUS
PURGE/HR” threshold, this message is alternately dis-
played with the normal foreground message. The day Display can be held indefinitely by depressing “DISPLAY
and time displayed is the time the excess purge event HOLD” key. For examples of “System Shutdown Mes-
occurred. This message will be displayed until manually sages”, see below.
cleared using the “WARNING RESET” key in the “Ser-
vice” mode. Clearing the message also resets the purge SYSTEM SHUTDOWN MESSAGES
exhaust count to zero and invokes the message Day of Week Time of Day Cause of Shutdown Type of Restart
PURGES.LAST XX MIN = XX; MAX PURGES/HR = XX MON 10:00 AM – LOW WATER TEMP – AUTOSTART
While the excess purge message is displayed, the purge Chiller was shut down Monday at l0:00AM because the
exhaust count will continue to increment until the 1 hour LCWT has decreased to a value that is 4°F below the
period has elapsed. The count is then frozen until the operator-programmed chilled liquid temperature
excess purge message is cleared. This provides a record setpoint. However, if the setpoint is less than 40°F, the
of the total number of purge exhausts that occurred chiller will 20 always shut down at 36°F. Further, if the
within the 1 hour period that the excess purge event chiller is running and the setpoint is changed, the (Low
occurred. Water Temperature) cutout will be 36°F for l0 minutes in
Refer to “DISPLAY DATA” key in SERVICE KEYS sec- order to eliminate nuisance trips. Finally, for brine chill-
tion for complete explanation of purge counting. ing applications, the LWT cutout is always 4°F below
the setpoint (The water jumper on the Micro Board must
NOTE: If the “STATUS” key is arbitrarily pressed, with- be removed for a brine unit).
out the operator being prompted by the
message, this message shall be displayed: Variable Speed Drive has shut down the chiller because
the LCWT has decreased to a value that is 4°F below
the operator-programmed chilled liquid temperature
NO MALFUNCTION DETECTED
setpoint. If the chiller is running and the setpoint is in-
creased greater than 4°F, the Variable Speed Drive will
SYSTEM RUN – LEAVING TEMP CONTROL initiate a shutdown. The shutdown is caused by LWT
contact supplied from the Variable Speed Drive.To cause
Displayed while the chiller is running. Indicates that the the Micro Board to monitor the Variable Speed Drive
prerotation vanes are being controlled by the leaving LWT input, the non-Variable Speed Drive jumper on the
chilled water temperature (LCWT). This is the normal Micro Board must be removed.
mode of chiller operation. Thus, if the LCWT is above
the setpoint, but pulling down rapidly, the vanes will pulse MON XX:XX AM – FLOW SWITCH – AUTOSTART
closed as the LCWT nears the setpoint.
Chiller is shut down because a chilled-liquid flow switch
SYSTEM READY TO START has opened. The flow switch must open for a minimum
of 2 seconds in order to cause a shutdown. The flow
Indicates that the system is not running, but will start switch is checked 25 seconds into “Start Sequence Ini-
upon application of a start signal. tiated” and continuously thereafter.
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MON XX:XX AM – SYSTEM CYCLING – AUTOSTART SYSTEM RUN – LEAVING TEMP CONTROL
A remote command (computer relay contact or manual If equipped with 3.E or later EPROM. This check is not
switch) connected to the Remote/Local cycling input of performed when Micro Board program jumper JP-4 is
the digital input board has shut down the chiller. removed (Steam Turbine applications).
MON XX:XX AM – MULTI UNIT CYCLING – AUTOSTART MON XX:XX AM – INTERNAL CLOCK – AUTOSTART
Lead/Lag sequence control accessory has shut down The operator-programmed daily stop schedule has shut
the chiller. down the chiller. The chiller will automatically restart
when the operator-programmed daily star t schedule
MON XX:XX AM – POWER FAILURE – AUTOSTART initates a start. It can be overridden by pressing the
“COMPRESSOR” switch to the “START” position.
The chiller is shut down because there has been a power
interruption or failure. The chiller will automatically REMOTE STOP
restart when power is restored. This message will be
displayed if the Micro Board is configured for “AUTO RE- This message will be displayed when a remote device
START AFTER POWER FAILURE”. The Micro Board is (typically an Energy Management System) has com-
factory set for manual restart after power failure. To con- manded the chiller to shut down. The chiller will restart
vert it to auto restart after power failure, remove one of upon application of a separate start signal from the re-
the two-pin program jumpers from the cloth bag lo- mote device. This message will only be displayed when
cated inside the Control Center and place it on the Control Center is in “REMOTE” mode.
terminals labeled “Auto R” (J-60) on the Micro Board.
ANTI-RECYCLE, XX MIN LEFT
MON XX:XX AM – POWER FAILURE
The chiller may not restart more frequently than every
The chiller is shut down because there has been a power 30 minutes. Displayed when chiller is shut down and
interruption or failure. When power is restored, the chiller there is time remaining on the anti-recycle timer. In nor-
can be restarted by pressing the “COMPRESSOR” mal operation, chiller cannot be restarted until
switch to “STOP/RESET” position and then to “START”
position. This message will be displayed if the Micro ANTI-RECYCLE, 00 MIN LEFT
Board is configured for “MANUAL RESTART AFTER
POWER FAILURE”. The Micro Board is factory set for is displayed. However, when servicing the chiller, it may
manual restart after power failure. This has been ac- be desirable to inhibit this 30-minute timer. If so, simply
complished by removing the two-pin jumper from the install a jumper plug in the unmarked terminals of the
terminals fabled “Auto R” (J-60) on the Micro Board. Micro Board directly under Auto Restart jack.
SYSTEM RUN – LEAVING TEMP CONTROL MON XX:XX AM – LOW EVAP PRESSURE
but the motor current was less than 10% FLA for 25 con- The chiller is shut down because the evaporator pressure
tinuous seconds. This is indicative of an AC undervoltage has decreased to 5.42 PSIA (R11); 4.40 PSIA (R123).
condition that has caused the start relay (1R) in the The chiller will be allowed to start when the pressure in-
MicroComputer Control Center to de-energize. This con- creased to 5.43 PSIA (R11); 4.41 PSIA (R123). To restart
dition is checked when the MicroComputer Control Cen- chiller, press the “COMPRESSOR” switch to the “STOP/
ter goes into “RUN” mode (after 30 second pre-lube). This START” position and then to the “START” position.
condition can also be caused by failure of any component
that would cause a loss of the start signal from the Con- MON XX:XX AM – LOW EVAP PRESSURE – BRINE
trol Center. In essence, this check assures that the com-
pressor is running when the Control Center is displaying The chiller is shut down because the brine Low Evapo-
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rator Pressure (LEP, not included with standard Control 2. Solid State Starter - power fault, 110°F start inhibit,
Center) safety contacts have opened. The brine LEP phase rotation/loss, out of lock.
safety is located external to the Control Center. Safety
3. Current Module - power fault.
cutout settings will vary with the brine application. To
restart the chiller, wait until the safety contacts close,
press the “COMPRESSOR” switch to the “STOP/RESET” MON XX:XX AM – POWER FAULT – AUTOSTART
position and then to the “START” position.
The chiller is shut down because of a Solid StateStarter
or current module (CM-2 Electro-Mechanical starter
MON XX:XX AM – LOW OIL PRESSURE
application) “Power Fault” shutdown. The chiller will au-
tomatically restart. This function is sensed by the motor
The chiller is shut down because the oil pressure has
controller input to the digital input board. A power-fault
decreased to 15 PSID while running, or never achieved
shutdown is initiated by the motor controller contacts
20 PSID prior to compressor start during the oil pump
(CM-1) opening and reclosing in one second.
pre-lube run. The chiller will be allowed to restart when
the pressure increases to 20 PSID. Differential pressure
is sensed by two pressure transducers. To restart chiller, MON XX:XX AM HIGH DISCHARGE TEMP
press “COMPRESSOR” switch to “STOP/RESET” posi-
tion and then to the “START” position. The chiller is shut down because the discharge tem-
perature has increased to 220°F. The system will be al-
lowed to restart when the temperature has decreased
MON XX:XX AM – HIGH PRESSURE
to 219°F. Temperature is sensed by a thermistor RT2.
To restart the chiller, press “COMPRESSOR” switch to
The chiller is shut down because condenser pressure
“STOP/RESET” position and then to the “START” posi-
has increased to 15 PSIG (29.7 PSIA). System will be
tion.
allowed to restart when pressure decreases to 9 PSIG
(23.7 PSIA). Pressure is sensed by a High Pressure
(HP) safety control that is located on a mounting bracket MON XX:XX AM HIGH OIL TEMP
above the oil-pump starter located on the condenser
near the purge unit. This message is prompted by the The chiller is shut down because the oil temperature
opening of the HP safety control contacts. To restart has increased to 180°F. The system will be allowed to
chiller, press “COMPRESSOR” switch to the “STOP/ restart when the temperature decreases to 179°F. The
RESET” position and then to the “START” position. temperature is sensed by a thermistor RT3. To restart
the chiller, press “COMPRESSOR” switch to “STOP/
RESET” position and then to the “START” position.
MON XX:XX AM – EVAP TRANS OR PROBE ERROR
The chiller is shut down because the leaving chilled water MON XX:XX AM – OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
temperature minus the evaporator saturation tem-
perature is outside the range of -2.5°F to +25°F con- Chiller is shut down because to oil pressure has in-
tinuously for 10 minutes. To restart the chiller, press creased to 60 PSID. The chiller will be allowed to restart
“COMPRESSOR” switch to “STOP/START” position and when the oil pressure decreases to 59 PSID. Pressure
then to “START” position. On Brine applications (pro- is sensed by two oil-pressure transducers that are sens-
gram jumper JP-3 removed), this check is no longer per- ing low and high sump pressure. This safety shutdown
formed when the evaporator transducer is reading a is provided primarily as a check on the oil pressure trans-
pressure below its “out-of-range” threshold. ducers. Display of this message is generally indicative
of a defective transducer or interface. To restart the
chiller, press “COMPRESSOR” switch to “STOP/RESET”
MON XX:XX AM – MOTOR CONTROLLER – EXT. RESET
position and then to the “START” position.
The chiller is shut down because a current module
(CM-2 Electro-Mechanical starter application), or the VANE MOTOR SWITCH OPEN
YORK Solid State Starter, or Variable Speed Drive initi-
ated a shutdown. To restart system, reset the external Chiller is shut down because a system-start sequence
device that caused the shutdown. The chiller will auto- has been initiated, but the prerotation vanes are not fully
matically restart. closed.
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FLA for 10 seconds minimum anytime when the com-
pressor-start signal is not energized. To restart the chiller, SYSTEM COASTDOWN
press “COMPRESSOR” switch to “STOP/RESET” a po-
sition and then to the “START” position. Displayed while motor is decelerating atter a chiller
shut down. The oil pump is running during this period.
The duration of this period is controlled by the “CSTDN”
MON XX:XX AM – PROGRAM INITIATED RESET (JP-4) wire jumper on the Micro Board as follows:
The chiller is shut down because the Micro Board did FUNCTION Jumper Position
not receive a hardware-generated interrupt on sched-
ule. Typical is an Analog/Digital Converter interrupt. This 150 SEC. COASTDOWN INSTALLED
message is indicative of a Micro Board hardware failure
* 6 MIN. COASTDOWN CUT
or electrical noise on Micro Board. The chiller will auto-
matically restart. This message indicates that the watch- * Use on steam turbine applications only.
dog timer-circuit has reset the microprocessor. This oc-
curs when the time needed to step through program is
longer than allowable, thus the software program is ini- MON XX:XX AM – MTR PHASE CURRENT UNBALANCE
tialized at the beginning. (Solid State Starter Applications Only)
The chiller is shut down because the compressor-
SYSTEM READYTO START – PRESS STATUS motor current was unbalanced while the chiller was
running. The current balance is only checked atter the
The chiller was shut down on a safety shutdown and motor has been running for a minimum of 45 seconds
will start upon application of a local or remote start sig- and the motor current is 80% FLA or greater. If the
nal. Since the message states that the chiller is “Ready current in any phase deviates from the average (a+b+c 3 )
to Start”, it means that the condition that caused the current by greater than 30% for a minimum of 45 con-
shutdown no longer exists and the Control Center has secutive seconds, a shutdown is initiated. To restart the
been manually reset. When the “STATUS” key is pressed, system, press the “COMPRESSOR” switch to “STOP/
a message is displayed that describes the reason for RESET” position and then to the “START” position. An
shutdown. The message will be displayed for 2 seconds example of the conditions for shutdown is as follows:
and then return to If
IøA = 200A
SYSTEM READY TO START – PRESS STATUS IøB = 200A
IøC = 118A
Those messages that could be displayed are any of Then
the previously described safety-shutdown messages IAV = 200 + 200 + 118
3
or warning messages. They can be cleared from the IAV = 173A
display by entering “Service” mode and pressing
“WARNING RESET” key. Or, the message will be IACCEPTABLE = 173 ± 30% = 121A or 225A
cleared by initiating a compressor start. Therefore
Since IøC = 118A which is less than the accept-
START SEQUENCE INITIATED able 121A, the chiller would shut down if this un-
balance exists tor 45 consecutive seconds.
Indicates that the Micro Board has received a local or
remote start signal and has initiated the chiller start-up MON XX:XX AM – LOW LINEVOLTAGE
routine. This is the compressor pre-lube period. The
duration of this period is controlled by the “Prerun” (JP-6) (Solid State Starter Applications Only)
wire jumper on the Micro Board as follows: Chiller is shut down because the voltage in any phase
of line voltage has decreased below the under-voltage-
FUNCTION Jumper Position shutdown threshold for 20 consecutive seconds, or failed
to achieve the minimum required starting line-voltage.
30 SEC. OIL PUMP RERUN INSTALLED Refer to explanation under “System Setpoints - SSS
*180 SEC. OIL PUMP RETURN CUT Motor Current/Volts”, page 8. The system will auto-
matically restart when all phases of line voltage in-
* Only used on YDTK 131-144 “F” compressors. crease to the minimum required starting voltage.
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MICRO BOARD
24673A
FIG. 16 - MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL CENTER - INTERIOR - WITH PANEL OPEN - LOCATION OF REAL TIME
CLOCK U16 RTC IC CHIP
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SECTION 3
SYSTEM OPERATING PROCEDURES
28050A
WARNING
OIL HEATERS CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
IN THE OIL RESERVOIR
If the oil heater is de-energized during a shut-
down period, it must be energized for 12 hours Proper operating oil level - the middle of the up-
prior to starting compressor, or remove all oil and per sight glass.
recharge compressor with new oil. (See “Oil
If the oil is excessively high after start-up, the
Charging Procedure”, page 44.)
excess oil may be drained from the oil filter drain
NOTE: The oil heater is thermostatically con- valve while the compressor is running.
trolled and remains energized as long as
If oil level is low, oil should be added to the com-
the fused disconnect switch to the starter
pressor. (See “Oil Charging Procedure”, page 44.)
or Variable Speed Drive is energized.
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START-UP PROCEDURE must be programmed for the proper day and time.
Any setpoints which are desired to be changed may
Pre-Starting be programmed. If not programmed the “default”
value setpoints are as follows:
Prior to starting the chiller observe the MicroComputer
Control Center. Make sure the display reads LCWT = 45°F
% Current Limit = 100% FLA
SYSTEM READY TO START Pulldown Demand = None
Clock = Sun 12:00A.M.
To pre-start the chiller use the following procedure: Daily Schedule = None
Holiday = None
1. OIL HEATER - The oil heater must be energized for Remote Reset Temp. Range = 20°F
12 hours prior to starting the chiller. The unit will not Data Logger = No Operation
start if the oil is less than 71°F. If not possible the
compressor oil should be drained and new oil must Start-Up
be charged into the oil sump. (See “Oil Charging
Procedure”, page 44.) 1. If the chilled water pump is manually operated, start
the pump. The Control Center will not allow the chiller
2. OIL PUMP - To check, press and release the to start unless chilled liquid flow is established
“MANUAL OIL PUMP” key under “Service” on the through the unit. (A field supplied chilled water flow
Control Center. The oil pump will run for 10 minutes switch is required.) If the chilled liquid pump is wired
and shut down. Press and release the “MANUAL OIL to the MicroComputer Control Center the pump will
PUMP” key to stop the operation of the oil pump for automatically start, therefore, this step is not neces-
less than 10 minutes of operation. sary.
3. PREROTATION VANES - To perform this test the 2. To start the chiller, press the “COMPRESSOR
starter interlock terminals 3 and 4 must be jumpered START” switch. This switch will automatically spring
to allow vanes to open (remove the jumper after test). return to the “RUN” position. (If the unit was previ-
Make sure the Control Center is in the “SERVICE” ously started press the “STOP/RESET” side of the
mode, then press the prerotation vanes “OPEN” and “COMPRESSOR” switch and then press the “START”
“CLOSE” keys to observe the operation of the side of the switch to start the chiller.) When the start
prerotation vanes. The Control Center supplies a sig- switch is energized the Control Center is placed in
nal to operate the prerotation vanes. The movement an operating mode and any malfunction will be noted
of the vanes will be displayed on the control center. by messages on the 40 character alphanumeric dis-
The display readout is active whenever power is sup- play. (See Fig. 17)
plied to the control center. Return from the “Service”
mode to “Local”, “Program”, or “Remote” mode to Note: Any malfunctions which occur during “STOP/
suit the method of operation selected for the chiller RESET” are also displayed.
application. On Variable Speed Drive units, the vanes When the chiller is shut down, the prerotation vanes
may be manually controlled by a switch on the ca- will close automatically to prevent loading the com-
pacity board in the logic box. Thus, the keypad vane pressor on start-up. When the prerotation vanes are
control keys are non-functional on Variable Speed fully closed the display will read
Drive units.
4. % CURRENT LIMIT - Press the “% CURRENT SYSTEM READY TO START – VANES CLOSED
LIMIT” setpoint key on the Control Center. The dis-
when in “SERVICE” mode. When the chiller starts to
play should read
operate, the following automatic sequences are ini-
tiated: (Refer to Fig. 18, “Chiller Starting & Shutdown
CURRENT LIMIT = 100% FLA Sequence”.)
On Solid State Starter units only, the display is 1. The MicroComputer Control Center alphanumeric
display message will read
CURRENT LIMIT = 100% FLA, MTR CUR = XXXX FLA
START SEQUENCE INITIATED
if the Control Center was not programmed. If the set- for the first 30 seconds of the starting sequence. (3
point is not 100% and was predetermined for the job min. if Micro Board JP-6 removed)
application the Control Center should be pro-
grammed to that specification. 2. The compressor vent line solenoid valve will open
after the first 5 minutes of unit operation. The sole-
5. All Control Center setpoints should be programmed noid will close automatically after the compressor
before the chiller is started. Prior to start, the clock shuts down.
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FIG. 18 - CHILLER STARTING SEQUENCE & SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE LD00465
3. The 1R-1 contacts of the 1R start relay will remain ter the compressor starts. If the chiller shuts down
open for the first 30 seconds of oil pump operation. during this period of time it cannot be started until
These contacts will close, starting the compressor the timer completes the 30 minute cycle.
motor and the condenser water pump at the end of
6. The chilled liquid pump contacts will close, starting
the 30 second period.
the chilled liquid pump to allow liquid flow through
4. The oil pump will start to circulate oil for a 30 sec- the cooler when the “COMPRESSOR” start switch is
ond pre-run to establish oil flow and adequate lubri- energized.
cation to all bearings, gears, and rotating surfaces
7. After the first 30 seconds of operation, the compres-
within the compressor.
sor will start and the Control Center display mes-
The high and low oil pressure transducers (OP) and sage will read
the oil temperature sensor (RT3) will sense any mal-
function in the lubrication system and activate one
SYSTEM RUN – CURRENT LIMIT IN EFFECT
of the following display messages:
while the motor is accelerating to full speed. When
DAY 10:30 AM – LOW OIL PRESSURE the motor reaches full speed and the current falls
below 100% FLA the message will read
DAY 10:30 AM – HIGH OIL PRESSURE
SYSTEM RUN – LEAVING TEMP. CONTROL
DAY 10:30 AM – LOW OIL TEMP – AUTOSTART
Chiller OPERATION
DAY 11:30 AM – OIL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER After the compressor reaches its operating speed the
prerotation vanes will begin to open under the control of
5. The anti-recycle timer software function will operate the micro processor board or the logic section of the
after the 30 seconds of pre-run time. At this time the Variable Speed Drive which senses the leaving chilled
timer will be initiated and will run for 30 minutes af- liquid temperature. The unit capacity will vary to main-
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If the load continues to decrease, after the prerotation FIG. 19 - MINIMUM ENTERING CONDENSING
vanes are entirely closed, the chiller will be shut down WATER TEMPERATURE
by the Low Water Temperature control (LWT) function
which is displayed on the Control Center as: chilled water temperature. Cooling tower fan cycling
will normally provide adequate control of the entering
MON 10:30 AM – LOW WATER TEMPERATURE – AUTOSTART condenser water temperature on most installations.
- or - CHECKING OPERATION
During operation, the following conditions should be
MON 03:50 PM – LOW WATER TEMPERATURE –VSD AUTOSTART
periodically checked:
This occurs when the leaving water temperature falls 1. On starting, the prerotation vanes should remain
to 4°F below setpoint or 36°F, whichever is higher. The closed.
LWT is part of the Micro Board or the capacity control
2. Be sure the oil pump is operating while unit is running.
board (part of the logic section of the Variable Speed
Drive). 3. Check Oil Pressure display. A gradual decrease in
bearing oil pressure of 5 to 10 PSI (with constant
NOTE: If the temperature setpoint has been repro-
suction and discharge pressures) may be an indica-
grammed within the last 10 minutes, the LWT
tion of a dirty filter. The filter should be replaced when
cutout is 36°F for 10 minutes.
pressure loss is 30% or more of the original pres-
sure. The actual bearing oil pressure will vary with
Condenser Water Temperature Control
compressor suction and discharge pressures. When
The YORK Millenium chiller is designed to use less a new system is first operated under normal full load
power by taking advantage of lower than design tem- conditions, the bearing oil pressure should be re-
peratures that are naturally produced by cooling towers corded as a reference point with which to compare
throughout the operating year. Exact control of con- subsequent readings.
denser water, such as a cooling tower bypass, is not
necessary for most installations. The chiller requires only OPERATING LOG SHEET
that the minimum condenser water temperature be no
A permanent daily record of system operating condi-
lower than the value determined by referring to Fig. 19.
tions (temperatures and pressures) recorded at regular
At start-up the entering condenser water temperature intervals throughout each 24 hour operating period
may be as much as 25°F colder than the standby return should be kept.
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LD00467 23889A
*NOTE: These items can be printed by an electronic printer connected to J-11 of the Micro Board and pressing the
PRINT key on the Micro Board or automatically using the Data Logger feature.
FIG. 20 - LIQUID CHILLER LOG SHEETS - FORM 160.44-F6
An optional status printer is available for this purpose 2. If the compressor is in operation, check the bear-
or Fig. 20 shows a log sheet used by YORK personnel ing oil pressure by pressing “OIL PRESSURE” key
for recording test data on chillers. It is available from to read the display on the Control Center. Also check
the factory in pads of 50 sheets each under Form No. the oil level in the oil reservoir. Drain or add oil if
160.44-F6 and may be obtained through the nearest necessary.
YORK office. Automatic data logging is possible by con-
3. Check entering and leaving condenser water pres-
necting the optional printer and programming the DATA
sure and temperatures for comparison with job de-
LOGGER function; Ref. Form 146.48-NO1.2.
sign conditions. Condenser water temperatures can
An accurate record of readings serves as a valuable be checked by pressing “CONDENSER LIQUIDTEM-
reference for operating the system. Readings taken when PERATURES” display key.
a system is newly installed will establish normal condi- 4. Check the entering and leaving chilled liquid tem-
tions with which to compare later readings. peratures and evaporator pressure for comparison
For example, dirty condenser tubes may be indicated with job design conditions. This can be accomplished
by higher than normal temperature differences between by pressing the “CHILLED LIQUID TEMPS” key and
leaving condenser water and refrigerant leaving the the “Refrigerant Pressures” key.
condenser. 5. Check the condenser saturation temperature (based
upon condenser pressure sensed by the condenser
OPERATING INSPECTIONS (See Section 2) transducer). Press the “DISPLAY DATA” key. This key
By following a regular inspection using the display may be depressed repeatedly after depressing the
readings of the MicroComputer Control Center, and “Display Hold” key to display three different param-
maintenance procedure, the operator will avoid se- eters.
rious operating difficulty. The following list of inspec- 6. Check the compressor discharge temperature.
tions and procedures should be used as a guide. Press “Display Data” key. During normal operation
discharge temperature should not exceed 220°F.
Daily
7. Check the compressor motor voltage and current
1. Check MicroComputer Control Center displays.
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this unit is to automatically remove the mixture of not installed on the Micro Board)
noncondensable gases and refrigerant from the top of • Low Evaporator Pressure
the condenser, expel the noncondensables to the at- • Low Oil Pressure
mosphere and return the refrigerant to the system. • High Condenser Pressure
• Evaporator Transducer or Probe Error
• High Discharge Temperature
IMPORTANT • High Oil Temperature
• Oil Pressure Transducer
The purge unit operates continuously when the
• Starter Malfunction Detected
system is in operation.
• Faulty Discharge Temperature
• Sensor Aux. Safety Shutdown
• Motor Phase Current Unbalance (Solid State Starter
The Turboguard purge unit includes a display message
Unit only)
on the control center display. The message reads
• VSD Shutdowns (See Form 160.00-O1)
WARNING: EXCESS PURGE
If the chiller shuts down on a “Cycling” shutdown the
if an excessive air leak is present within the chiller. The display will read:
“WARNING RESET” should be pushed with the Con-
trol Center in “Service” mode to reset the display. Leak SYSTEM SHUTDOWN – PRESS STATUS
check and correct the leak if the display continues to
show this message. Upon pressing the “status” key the day-of-week, time-
of-day and cause of shutdown are displayed. These shut-
NEED FOR MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE downs do not require the operator to manually reset the
Control Center prior to restarting the chiller. The chiller
If the system is malfunctioning in any manner or the
will automatically restart when the cycling condition is
unit is stopped by one of the safety controls, consult
removed.
Table 2, “Operating Analysis Chart” (pages 50 and 51)
of this instruction manual. After consulting this chart, if
CYCLING SHUTDOWNS
you are unable to make the proper repairs or adjust-
ments to start the compressor or the particular trouble • Power Failure (If auto restart programming jumper is
continues to hinder the performance of the unit, please installed on the Micro Board)
call the nearest YORK District Office. Failure to report • Low Water Temperature
constant troubles could damage the unit and increase • Flow Switch
the cost of repairs considerably. • System Cycling
• Multi-Unit Cycling
NORMAL AND SAFETY SYSTEM SHUTDOWNS • Internal Clock
Normal and safety system shutdowns have been built • Anti-Recycle
into the chiller to protect it from damage during certain • Motor Controller (manual reset of the CM-2 module
operating conditions. Therefore, it should be understood on E-M starter units, the logic board of the SSS or
that at certain pressures and temperatures the system VSD may be required)
will be stopped automatically by controls that respond • Power Fault
to high temperatures, low temperatures, and low and • Low Oil Temperature
high pressures, etc. Table 1 is an explanation of each • Program Initiated Reset
specific shutdown. If the chiller shuts down on a “Safety” • AC Undervoltage
shutdown the display will read • Low Line Voltage (Solid State Starter Units only)
• VSD Shutdowns (See Form 160.00-O1 )
SYSTEM SHUTDOWN – PRESS STATUS
STOPPING THE SYSTEM (See Fig. 4)
Upon pressing the “status” key, the day-of-week, time-
of-day and cause of shutdown are displayed. Safety shut- The MicroComputer Control Center can be programmed
downs require the operator to manually reset the Con- to start and stop automatically (maximum, once each
trol Center prior to restarting the chiller. When the dis- day) whenever desired. Refer to Section 2. To stop the
play reads “Start Sequence Initiated” the cause of the chiller proceed as follows:
safety shutdown is automatically cleared from the 1. Push the compressor switch to “STOP/RESET”. The
memory. Control Center display will show
SAFETY SHUTDOWNS
SYSTEM COASTDOWN
• Power Failure (If auto restart programming jumper is
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for 150 seconds (6 min. if Micro Board jumper JP-4 2. If freezing temperatures are encountered while the
removed). The compressor, condenser water, and system is idle, carefully drain the cooling water from
cooling tower fans will stop automatically. The oil the cooling tower, condenser, condenser pump, and
pump will continue to run for a period of 150 sec- the chilled water system-chilled water pump and
onds. The oil pump will then stop automatically. coils. Open the drains on the cooler and condenser
Once stopped, the liquid heads to assure complete drainage. (If a Vari-
able Speed Drive, drain its water cooling system. If
SYSTEM COASTDOWN Solid State Starter, drain water from starter cooling
loop. Isolate theTurboguard purge unit from the main
display will be replaced by system.)
SYSTEM READY TO START 3. Isolate the Turboguard purge unit from the main sys-
tem.
2. Stop the chilled water pump (if not wired into the 4. Move jumper J-57 on the Micro Board from CLOCK
Microcomputer Control Center, in which case it will ON position (CLKON) to CLOCK OFF position
shut off automatically simultaneously with the oil (CLKOFF) while 115VAC control power is applied.
pump.) (The actual water pump contact operation is This conserves the battery.
dependent upon the position of Micro Board jumper
J-54.) 5. Open the main disconnect switches to the compres-
sor motor, condenser water pump and the chilled
3. Open the switch to the cooling tower fan motors, if water pump. Open the 115 volt circuit to the Control
used. Center.
4. The compressor sump oil heater (thermostatically
controlled) is energized when the unit is stopped. START UP AFTER PROLONGED SHUTDOWN
1. When putting the system into operation after pro-
PROLONGED SHUTDOWN longed shutdown (during the winter), remove all oil
If the chiller is to be shut down for an extended period of from the compressor. Install a new filter element and
time (for example, over the winter season), the follow- charge compressor with fresh oil. Replace purge unit
ing paragraphs outline the procedure to be followed. and oil return filters. Move jumper J-57 on the micro
board from CLOCK OFF position (CLKOFF) to
1. After the system pressure has risen above atmo- CLOCK ON position (CLKON) and reset the clock.
spheric, test all system joints for refrigerant leaks Energize the 115 volt circuit to the Control Center to
with a leak detector. If equipment room is below 70°F, energize the compressor sump oil heater for at least
circulate hot water (not to exceed 100°F) through 12 hours.
the cooler tubes to raise the system pressure. If any
leaks are found, they should be repaired before al- 2. Operate the “Oil Pump” (press and release the
lowing the system to stand for a long period of time. manual oil pump key) until steady oil pressure is es-
tablished. Then press and release the “Oil Pump”
During long idle periods, the tightness of the system key to stop operation of the oil pump. If the water
should be checked periodically. systems were drained fill the condenser water cir-
cuit and chilled liquid circuit.
SECTION 4
SYSTEM COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION -
COMPRESSOR/MOTOR ASSEMBLY
CASING - The casing is accessible with vertical cir- aluminum impeller. The impeller is designed for balanced
cular joints and fabricated of close-grain cast iron. The thrust. The impeller is dynamically balanced to insure
motor assembly is completely removable from the com- vibration free operation and is overspeed tested for safety.
pressor rotor and scroll assembly. Compressor cast-
BEARINGS - Insert type journal and thrust bearings
ings are designed for 15 PSIG working pressure and
are fabricated of aluminum alloy and are precision bored
hydrostatically pressure tested at 50 PSIG.
and axially grooved.
COMPRESSOR - The rotor assembly consists of a heat
INTERNAL GEARS - Single helical gears with crowned
treated alloy steel drive shaft (integral with pinion gear)
teeth are employed so that more than one tooth is in
and a lightweight, high strength, fully shrouded cast
contact at all times to provide even distribution of the
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compressor load with quiet operation. Gears are inte- high voltage) in the terminal box. Provisions are fur-
grally assembled in the compressor rotor support and are nished for 208 through 600 volts for three-lead types of
oil film lubricated. Each gear is individually mounted in starting (solid state, across-the-line, and auto trans-
journal bearings with individual thrust bearings to insure former). Motor terminal lugs are furnished with theYORK
proper balance of forces from the impeller and motor. Current Guard Starter and the Variable Speed Drive
mounted in the power section. Overload/overcurrent
LUBRICATION SYSTEM - YORK lubricating oil is force
transformers (CT’s) are furnished as listed below; in
fed to all bearings and filtered by an externally mounted
motor terminal box, as follows:
15 micron replaceable cartridge oil filter equipped with
service valves. An automatic oil recovery system returns
oil to the compressor that has migrated into the refriger- Application #CT’s Furnished in Motor Terminal Box
ant system. Heat is removed from the oil by a refriger- E-M STARTER 3
ant-cooled oil cooler, located in the evaporator. All oil
piping is completely factory-installed and tested. A ther- SS STARTER 0
mostatically controlled heater is supplied in the oil res-
VS DRIVE 0
ervoir to limit the amount of refrigerant absorbed by
the oil when the compressor is not operating.
Oil (under pressure) is supplied from the oil reservoir by COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION SYSTEM
an internally-mounted submersible oil pump. Oil Pump The chiller lubrication system consists of the oil pump,
motors are available in 208 through 600V-3Ph-60/50Hz oil filter, oil cooler and all interconnecting oil piping and
to match the application and are supplied complete with passages. (See Fig. 22) There are seven main points
starter and current sensing overloads for extra protec- within the motor-compressor which must be supplied
tion. The oil reservoir heater is 1000 watts, 115V-1Ph- with forced lubrication as follows:
60/50Hz immersion type. A separate three phase power
supply is required except when ordered with a YORK 1. Compressor Drive Shaft (Low Speed)
Solid State Starter or Variable Speed Drive. A gravity a. Shaft seal.
flow oil reservoir is provided to feed the bearings and
b. Front and rear journal bearings - one on each
gears during coast down in the event of a power failure.
side of driving gear.
CAPACITY REDUCTION - Prerotation vanes (PRV) c. Low speed thrust bearing (forward and reverse).
modulate the unit capacity from 100% to 10% of design,
2. Compressor Driven Shaft (High Speed)
on normal air conditioning jobs. The prerotation vanes
are airfoil-shaped and made of manganese bronze. An a. Forward and reverse high speed thrust bearing.
external, electric PRV operator automatically controls b. Three journal bearings (YDTJ67 through 95 and
the vane position through a simple, reliable linkage. YDTL108 through 126). Two journal bearings
SHAFT SEAL - The compressor drive shaft seal con- (YDTL131 and 144).
sists of a spring-loaded, precision lapped carbon ring, 3. Speed Increasing Gears
high temperature elastomer “O” ring static seal, and
a. Meshing surfaces of drive and pinion gear teeth.
stress-relieved, precision lapped cast iron collar.The seal
features a small face area and low rubbing speed. It To provide the required amount of oil under the neces-
provides an efficient seal under both vacuum and pres- sary pressure to properly lubricate these parts, a motor
sure conditions. The seal is oil-flooded at all times and driven submersible oil pump is located in a remote oil sump.
is pressure-lubricated during compressor operation. Upon pressing of the “Compressor Start” switch on the
OPEN MOTOR - The 3600 RPM open motor is a drip- control center, the oil pump is immediately energized.
proof, squirrel cage, induction type constructed to YORK After a 30 second delay to allow the system oil pressure
design specifications by nationally-known manufactur- to stabilize, the compressor motor will start. The oil pump
ers. Standard low voltage (208 through 600V-3Ph-60/ will continue to run during the entire operation of the
50Hz) motors are available for full-voltage (across-the- compressor, and for 150 seconds during compressor
line) or reduced-voltage (solid state, star delta or auto coastdown.
transformer) starting. Standard high voltage (2300 The submerged oil pump takes suction from the sur-
through 4160V-3Ph60/50Hz) motors are available for full- rounding oil and discharges it to the oil cooler where
voltage (across-the-line) or reduced-voltage (primary re- heat is rejected. The oil flows from the oil cooler to the
actor or auto transformer) starting. Open close coupled oil filter. The oil leaves the filter and flows to the emer-
motors are built with a cast iron adapter flanged be- gency oil reservoir where it is distributed to the
tween the motor and compressor. This unique design compressor bearings. The oil lubricates the compres-
allows the motor to be coupled to the compressor. sor rotating components and is returned to the oil sump.
MOTOR TERMINAL BOX - The casing is fabricated of Since the emergency oil reservoir is at the highest point
heavy gauge steel. There are six terminals (three for in the lubrication system, it provides an oil supply to
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the various bearings and gears in the event of a sys- TUBES - Individually-replaceable, 3/4" O.D., integral-
tem shutdown due to power failure. The reservoir, lo- finned copper heat exchanger tubes are used in the
cated on the top of the compressor, allows the oil to be cooler and condenser. The tubes are roller-expanded
distributed through the passages by gravity flow, thus into the tube sheets, providing a leak-proof seal.
providing necessary lubrication during the compres-
COMPACT WATER BOXES - Removable water boxes
sor coastdown.
are fabricated of steel. The standard design working
pressure is 150 PSIG and the boxes are tested at 225
OIL PUMP
PSIG. Integral steel water baffles are located and welded
For normal operation the oil pump should operate at all within the water box to provide required 1, 2, or 3-pass
times during the chiller operation. Manual pump opera- arrangements. Water nozzle connections with Victaulic
tion may be used to establish stable oil pressure before grooves are welded to the water boxes. These nozzle
starting. When depressed and released, the “Manual connections are suitable for Victaulic couplings, weld-
Oil Pump” key will operate the oil pump for 10 minutes ing or flanges (300 PSI has flanges). 1/2" coupling and
and then automatically shut off. To stop the oil pump separable well are located in the entering and leaving
sooner, depress the “Manual Oil Pump” key again. chilled liquid nozzles for temperature sensing elements.
Plugged 1/2" or 3/4" drain and vent connections are pro-
On shutdown of the system for any reason, the oil pump
vided in each water box.
operates and continues to run for 150 seconds. The
system cannot restart during that time interval. COOLER - The cooler is a horizontal, flooded, shell-
and-tube type, with a distribution system consisting of a
OIL HEATER distributor trough to give uniform distribution through-
out the shell length and a perforated distributor plate,
During long idle periods, the oil in the compressor oil
located under the entire tube bundle, to equally distribu-
reservoir tends to absorb as much refrigerant as it can
tor refrigerant. Intermediate steel tube supports are
hold, depending upon the temperature of the oil and the
spaced at intervals of less than four feet. Highly effi-
pressure in the reservoir. As the oil temperature is low-
cient, aluminum mesh eliminators are located above the
ered, the amount of refrigerant absorbed will be
tube bundle to prevent liquid refrigerant carryover into
increased. If the quantity of refrigerant in the oil be-
the compressor.
comes excessive, violent oil foaming will result as the
pressure within the system is lowered on starting. This A liquid level sight glass is conveniently located on the
foaming is caused by refrigerant boiling out of the oil as side of the cooler to aid in determining proper refriger-
the pressure is lowered. If this foam reaches the oil pump ant charge.
suction, the bearing oil pressure will fluctuate with pos-
CONDENSER - The condenser is a horizontal, shell-
sible temporary loss of lubrication, causing the oil pres-
and-tube type, with a discharge gas baffle to prevent
sure safety cutout to actuate and stop the system. See
direct high velocity impingement on the tubes. This baffle
Section 2.
is also used to distribute the refrigerant gas flow prop-
To maintain the lowest possible concentration of refrig- erly for most efficient heat transfer. A purge connection
erant in the oil, the compressor oil reservoir is equip- is located in the condenser for efficient elimination of
ped with a 115 volt electric reservoir oil heater. The oil noncondensibles. Intermediate steel tube supports are
heater is thermostatically controlled at all times during spaced at intervals of less than four feet.
compressor shutdown to maintain the sump oil at 135°F
REFRIGERANT FLOW CONTROL - The flow control
to 145°F. If the oil temperature falls below 55°F, the dis-
chamber is welded to the bottom of the condenser to
play will read
allow complete drainage of liquid refrigerant from the
condenser. The chamber contains a single fixed-orifice
SYSTEM SHUTDOWN – PRESS STATUS flow control with no moving parts.
Pressing the “STATUS” key causes the message to read BURSTING DISC - A 2" or 3" frangible carbon bursting
disc relief device is located in the compressor suction
line.
DAY 10:00 AM – LOW OIL TEMP – AUTOSTART
CONTROL CENTER (See Section 2)
The system will be allowed to automatically restart when
oil temp rises to 71°F. A microprocessor based Control Center is factory
mounted, wired and tested on each chiller. The Control
SHELLS - The cooler and condenser shells are rolled
Center enclosure is a NEMA Type 1 and is provided with
carbon steel plate with fusion welded seams. A thick
a hinged door with lock and key. The MicroComputer
tube sheet is welded to each end of the shell and is
Control Center automatically controls the operation of
drilled and reamed to accommodate the tubes. All shells
the unit in meeting system cooling requirements while
have a design working pressure of 15 PSIG and are
minimizing energy use.
pressure-tested at 30 PSIG.
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FIG. 22 - SCHEMATIC DRAWING - YT COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION SYSTEM LD00468
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SOLID STATE STARTER (OPTIONAL) vane position for maximum part load efficiency by ana-
lyzing information fed to it by sensors located through-
The Solid State Starter is a reduced-voltage liquid cooled
out the chiller.
starter that controls and maintains a constant current
flow to the motor during start-up. The starter is mounted
on the chiller. The power wiring from the starter to the
motor and from the starter control transformer to the
Control Center is factory wired and tested. Available for
200-600V-3Ph-60/50Hz power; 2 or 3 barrel lug connec-
tions per phase are provided on the starter. The starter
enclosure is NEMA Type1 and is provided with a hinged
door with lock and key.
SECTION 5
OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE
USE OF PUMP ASSISTED TURBOGUARD PURGE UNIT
PURGING THE SYSTEM drop from 90 to 80 PSIA. The pump is also used in the
drain portion of the purge cycle to pump out the purge
To assure satisfactory operation, it is impor tant that
tank. This provides for uniform purge cycle duration. The
these systems be kept free of moisture-laden air and
oil supply to the purge tank is taken downstream from
noncondensible gases. Air in the system usually col-
the chiller oil cooler in order to provide cool oil to the
lects in the condenser, blanketing some of the con-
tank and increase refrigerant separation efficiency. If the
densing surface, causing the discharge pressure and
purge air exhaust solenoid valve tails to open at 90 PSIA,
temperature to rise, resulting in high operating costs
the power to the pump will be cut off at 105 PSIA with
and possibly shutdown of the system by the high pres-
the high pressure cutout switch. Manual reset is required
sure cutout. Moisture in the system causes acid for-
in order to re-energize the boost pump.
mation which is destructive to internal system parts.
A purge unit is furnished to automatically remove the START-UP
mixture of noncondensible gases and refrigerant from the
1. Place the control panel in “PROGRAM” operating
top of the condenser, expel the noncondensibles to the
mode as follows:
atmosphere and return the refrigerant to the system.
a. Press "Access Code" key.
b. This is displayed:
IMPORTANT
day ENTER VALID ACCESS CODE
The purge unit operates continuously only when
the system is in operation.
c. Using "Entry" keys enter the special service ac-
cess code. (See Section 2)
d. As each digit is entered, the characters Y O R K
OPERATION are displayed.
Purge operation is as follows: There is a fill and drain NOTE: If digits other than the correct digits are
cycle which is controlled via the action of the tank float entered, Y O R K is still displayed.
switches. The oil boost pump raises the oil supply pres-
e. Press the “ENTER” key.
sure to the purge tank to enable exhaust release at 90
PSIA. When an exhaust is made, the tank pressure will
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CHECK VALVE
PURGE TANK
FILTER DRIER
PUMP
2626874A(D) 2627046A(D)
NOTE: If digits other than the correct digits were d. Press the “AUTO” prerotation vanes service key
entered in step No. 4, to verify that the following message is displayed:
is displayed when the “ENTER” key is e. Press the “ACCESS CODE” mode key to exit
pressed. If this occurs, enter the correct “PROGRAM” mode.
access code and proceed.
3. All field piping connections should be leak checked.
f. This is displayed:
4. The purge pump motor will be energized when the
chiller compressor is started; the purge pump motor
DAY ACCESS TO PROGRAM KEY AUTHORIZED
fan should be in motion. If the pump motor fails to start,
try resetting the high pressure cutout switch by de-
NOTE: Unless terminated by pressing the “AC-
pressing and releasing the manual reset button. The
CESS CODE” key again, the operator
purge will go through a fill/drain cycle every 8 to 12
will have access to the “PROGRAM”
minutes depending on the amount of air present in
mode key for 10 minutes. When 10 min-
the system. An air exhaust is made if enough
utes have elapsed, access to the “PRO-
noncondensible is present to bring purge condenser
GRAM” mode key will be automatically
pressure to 90 PSIA. Purge cycling can be monitored
disabled and the operator must return to
on the control panel by using the “DISPLAY DATA”
step No. 1 to gain access.
sevice key to purge tank pressure.
g. Press the “PROGRAM” mode key.
h. This is displayed: Excess Purge Threshold
The excess purge threshold can be programmed by the
day PROGRAM MODE, SELECT SETPOINT service person or customer operator personnel. When this
threshold is met, an excess purge message is displayed
2. Select the Turboguard boost pump, as follows: alternately with the normal foreground message. The ser-
a. Press the “AUTO” prerotation vanes service key. vice person, using the special service access code, can
b. Press the “ADVANCE DAY/SCROLL” entry key program the threshold for 1-30 purges per hour. The cus-
repeatedly (if needed) until the following message tomer operator personnel, using access code 9 6 7 5, can
is displayed: program the threshold for 10-30 purges per hour. The
default value is 20. To enter the excess purge threshold:
day TURBOGUARD BOOST PUMP SELECTED 1. Press the “ACCESS CODE” mode key.
c. Press the “ENTER” key and the display will read: 2. The following message is displayed:
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8. Press the “DISPLAY DATA” service key. This mes- Excess Purge
sage is displayed:
Anytime after the first hour of chiller operation, if the
purge exhaust count equals the programmed “MAX
MAXIMUM PURGES PER HOUR = XX
PURGES/HR” threshold,
9. Using the “ENTRY” keys, enter the desired value. Use
DAY < TIME > WARNING – EXCESS PURGE
leading zeroes where necessary (i.e.: 06).
10. Press the “ENTER” key. is alternately displayed with the normal foreground mes-
11. Press the “PROGRAM” mode key to exit “PRO- sage. The day and time displayed is the time the excess
GRAM” mode. purge event occurred. This message will be displayed
until manually cleared using the “WARNING RESET” ser-
Purge Messages vice key in “SERVICE” mode. Clearing the message also
resets the purge exhaust count to zero and invokes the
The purge messages are displayed as part of the message:
scrolled messages using the “DISPLAY DATA” service
key as follows: PURGES LAST XX MIN = XX; MAX PURGES/HR = XX
No. 1
While the excess purge message is displayed, the purge
PURGE PRESSURE = XXX PSIA exhaust count will continue to increment until the 1 hour
period has elapsed. The count is then frozen until the
This message displays the pressure as sensed hy the excess purge message is cleared. This provides a record
purge transducer. of the total number of purge exhausts that occurred within
the 1 hour period that the excess purge event occurred.
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Purge Count of greater than 95.0 PSIA for 255 continuous seconds,
the following message is alternately displayed with the
Following a 1 hour bypass at start, purge exhausts are
normal foreground message:
counted and displayed in the above messages while
the chiller is running. With the exception of the first hour
after the bypass, the value displayed is the number of WARNING – HIGH PURGE PRESSURE
exhausts that have occurred in the “Last Hour”. For ex-
ample, if you walk up to the control panel at 9:11 AM When the pressure decreases to less than 95.0 PSIA,
and press the “DISPLAY DATA” service key and it says the message is automatically cleared.
that there have been 7 purges in the “Last Hour”, that
means that there have been 7 exhausts since 8:11 AM. Excess Purge Alarm Contacts
If you do this at 2:57 PM, it means that there have been A set of alarm contacts are provided on relay board P/N
7 exhausts since 1:57 PM, etc. The purge count is reset 031-00932-002 at terminals TB4-55/56. These are dry
to zero by the following: N.O. contacts rated at 2A inductive @ 250 VAC and 5A
1. Clearing the excess purge message. resistive @ 250 VAC.
2. Moving the Micro Board program jumper J-57 (CLK These contacts can be used to annunciate an excess
ON/OFF) from “CLK OFF” to “CLK ON” position. purge condition to a remote location. Anytime an excess
3. Starting the chiller. purge condition occurs, these contacts close and remain
closed until the excess purge warning message is cleared
The purge count is frozen by the following: by pressing the “WARNING RESET” service key in
1. When the chiller is not running. “SERVICE” mode. This causes the contacts to open.
2. An excess purge message is being displayed and at
least 1 full hour of purge exhausts have accumu- MAINTENANCE
lated. In addition to standard Turboguard purge maintenance
requirements, the exhaust orifice should be cleaned and
High Purge Pressure Warning Message checked on a yearly basis.
If the purge transducer output is indicating a pressure
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LD00469 22621A(D)
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CHARGING THE UNIT WITH OIL
THE OIL CHARGE the pump discharge connection to the oil charging
valve (A) located on the remote oil reservoir cover
The nominal oil charge for the compressor is: 10 gal.
plate. (See Fig. 27) Do not tighten the connection at
“B” and “C” compressor; 15 gal. “E” and “F’ compres-
the charging valve until after the air is forced out by
sor.
pumping a few strokes of the oil pump. This fills the
New oil YORK Refrigeration Type “C” must be used in lines with oil and prevents air from being pumped
the centrifugal compressor. Since oil absorbs moisture into the system.
when exposed to the atmosphere it should be kept tightly
3. Open the oil charging valve and pump oil into the
capped until used.
system until oil level in the compressor oil reservoir
is about midway in the upper sight glass. Then, close
OIL CHARGING PROCEDURE
the charging valve and disconnect the hand oil pump.
The oil should be charged into the oil reservoir using
4. As soon as oil charging is complete, close the power
the YORK Oil Charging Pump - YORK Part No. 070-
supply to the starter or Variable Speed Drive to en-
10654. To charge oil into the oil reservoir proceed as
ergize the oil heater. (See “System Operating Pro-
follows:
cedures”, page 28). This will keep the concentration
1. The unit should be shut down. of refrigerant in the oil to a minimum.
NOTE: If charging oil to restore the correct level, When the oil reservoir is initially charged with oil, the oil
the unit may be kept in operation. pump should manually be started to fill the lines, pas-
sages, oil cooler and oil filter. This will lower the oil level
2. Immerse the suction connection of the oil charging
in the reservoir. It will then be necessary to add oil to
pump in a clean container of new oil and connect
bring the level back to the center of the upper sight glass.
OIL RESERVOIR
20101A LD00472
CONNECT TO OIL CHARGING VALVE A
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SECTION 6
TROUBLE SHOOTING
TABLE 1 - CAUSES OF NORMAL AND SAFETY SYSTEM SHUTDOWNS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL CENTER DISPLAY
SHUTDOWN CAUSE
CONTROL CENTER DISPLAY GOVERNING CONTROL FUNCTION
CONTROL CENTER DISPLAY
MON. 10:00 AM Low Water Autostart Low Water (LWT) Chilled water 4°F below chilled
Temperature setpoint water setpoint
MON. 10:00 AM Low Water Autostart Low Water (LWT) Chilled water 4°F below chilled
Temperature VSD setpoint water setpoint
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TABLE 1 - CAUSES OF NORMAL AND SAFETY SYSTEM SHUTDOWNS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL CENTER DISPLAY - CONTINUED
4°F below chilled water Automatic Restart when water reaches setpoint. System load is less than minimum capacity.
setpoint (If set to 40°F would If system is running and setpoint is increased
be 36°F.) (36°F minimum) 4°F, system will continue to run, as LWT cutout
shifts to a fixed 36°F for 10 minutes.
4°F below chilled water If system is running and setpoint is increased System load is less than minimum capacity.
setpoint (If set to 40°F would 4°, VSD will Initiate Shutdown. Automatic Restart
be 36°F.) (36°F minimum) when water temperature reaches setpoint.
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TABLE 1 - CAUSES OF NORMAL AND SAFETY SYSTEM SHUTDOWNS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL CENTER DISPLAY - CONTINUED
SHUTDOWN CAUsE CONTROL CENTER DISPLAY GOVERNING CONTROL FUNCTION
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TABLE 1 - CAUSES OF NORMAL AND SAFETY SYSTEM SHUTDOWNS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL CENTER DISPLAY - CONTINUED
Will start at 59 PSID when compressor switch is This Shutdown is provided to check on Oil pressure
placed to STOP/RESET and then START. Transducers for failure in the high state. Replace Oil
Pressure Transducer in oil sump or compressor.
Restart automatically after Vane Motor arm linkage Vanes are set improperly. Reset vane linkage, check
is set properly. Press STOP/RESET and then vane positions using the Service key switch and proper
START switch. keys on the MicroComputer Control Center or switch
of capacity board of Variable Speed Drive.
Press compressor STOP/RESET switch and then Check motor starter operation. Motor current value
START switch. greater than 15%.
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TABLE 2 - OPERATING ANALYSIS CHART
Temperature difference between liquid Air in condenser. Purge unit operates automatically to take
refrigerant out and water off condenser care of this condition. Test for air leaks if
higher than normal. display
reads: WARNING – EXCESS PURGE
High discharge pressure. Condenser tubes dirty or scaled. Clean condenser tubes.
Check water conditioning.
Temperature difference between condenser Insufficient condensing water flow. Increase the quantity of water through the
water on and water off higher than normal, condenser to proper value.
with normal cooler pressure.
Temperature difference between leaving Insufficient charge of refrigerant. Check for leaks and charge refrigerant into
chilled water and refrigerant in cooler system.
greater than normal with high discharge
temperature. Flow orifice blocked. Remove obstruction.
Temperature difference between leaving Cooler tubes dirty or restricted. Clean cooler tubes.
chilled water and refrigerant in the cooler
greater than normal with normal discharge
temperature.
Temperature of chilled water too low with Insufficient load for system capacity. Check prerotation vane motor operation
low motor amperes. and setting of low water temperature cutout.
High chilled water temperature. Prerotation vanes fail to open. Check the prerotation vane motor
positioning circuit.
Low oil pressure displayed on control Oil pump running in wrong direction. Check rotation of oil pump.
center; compressor will not start. (Electrical Connections)
5. SYMPTOM: COMPRESSOR STARTS, NORMAL OIL PRESSURE DEVELOPS, FLUCTUATES FOR SHORT WHILE, THEN
COMPRESSOR STOPS ON OIL PRESSURE CUTOUT
Oil pressure normal, fluctuates, then com- Unusual starting conditions exist, i.e., oil Drain the oil from the compressor and
pressor stops on Oil Pressure Cutout. foaming in reservoir and piping due to charge new oil into the compressor. (See
Display reading: lowered system pressure. “Oil Charging Procedure”, page 44.)
LOW OIL PRESSURE
Burned out oil heater. Replace oil heater.
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6. SYMPTOM: UNUSUALLY HIGH OIL PRESSURE DEVELOPS WHEN OIL PUMP RUNS
Unusually high oil pressure is displayed High oil pressure. Transducer defective. Replace low or high oil pressure transducer.
when the oil pressure display key is Relief valve is misadjsuted. Adjust external relief valve.
pressed when the oil pump is running.
Oil pump vibrates or is extremely noisy Misalignment of pump or piping. Correct condition or replace faulty part.
with some oil pressure when pressing Mounting bolts loose.
“Oil Pressure” display key. Bent shaft.
Worn pump parts.
NOTE: When oil pump is run without an Oil not reaching pump suction inlet in Check oil supply and oil piping.
oil supply it will vibrate and sufficient quantity.
become extremely noisy.
8. SYMPTOM: OIL PRESSURE GRADUALLY DECREASES (NOTED BY OBSERVATION OF DAILY LOG SHEETS)
Oil pressure (noted when pressing “Oil Oil filter is dirty. Change oil filter.
Pressure” display key) drops to 70% of
oil pressure when compressor was Extreme bearing wear. Inspect compressor.
originally started.
Oil refrigerant return not functioning. Filter-drier in oil return system dirty. Replace oil filter-drier with new.
Jet or office of oil return jet clogged. Remove jet, inspect for dirt.
Remove dirt using solvent and replace.
No oil pressure registers when pressing “Oil Faulty oil pressure transducer. Replace oil pressure transducer.
Pressure” display key when oil pump runs. Faulty writing/connectors.
Oil pump pumping capacity low. Excessive end clearance in pump. Inspect and replace worn parts.
Other worn pump parts.
Partially blocked oil supply inlet. Check oil inlet for blockage.
Purge unit not purging and air is 1. Faulty float switch assembly. Check these components and replace
present in the unit. 2. Faulty three-way oil solenoid valve. where necessary.
3. Faulty exhaust solenoid valve.
4. Faulty pressure transducer.
Purge unit purging air and refrigerant 1. Faulty exhaust solenoid valve. Restore refrigerant liquid cooling supply.
2. Faulty pressure transducer.
3. Lack of cooling.
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SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE
RENEWAL PARTS
* One standard atmosphere = 14.696 PSIA NOTES: PSIG = Lbs. per sq. in. gauge pressure
= 760 mm Hg. absolute pressure at 32°F = Pressure above atmospheric
= 29.921 inches Hg. absolute at 32°F PSIA = Lbs. per sq. in. absolute pressure
= Sum of gauge plus atmospheric pressure
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the source of hot water under pressure and the cooler
head drain connection, out the cooler vent connec-
tion, into the condenser head drain and out the con-
denser vent. To avoid the possibility of causing leaks,
the temperature should be brought up slowly so that
the tubes and shell are heated evenly. Close the sys-
tem charging valve and the stop valve between the
vacuum indicator and the vacuum pump. (See Fig.
28) Then disconnect the vacuum pump leaving the
vacuum indicator in place.
6. Hold the vacuum obtained in Step 3 in the system
for 8 hours; the slightest rise in pressure indicates a
leak or the presence of moisture, or both. If, after 8
hours the wet bulb temperature in the vacuum indi-
cator has not risen above 40°F or a pressure of LD00474
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down keep a careful watch on the wet bulb indicator tem- will freeze, and the result will be a faulty temperature
perature, and do not let it fall below 35°F. If the tempera- reading.
ture is allowed to fall to 32°F the water in the test tube
REFRIGERANT CHARGING
To avoid the possibility of freezing the liquid within the TABLE 4 - REFRIGERANT CHARGE
cooler tubes when charging an evacuated system, only SHELL CODES
refrigerant vapor from the top of the drum or cylinder
COOLER COMPRESSOR LBS.
must be admitted to the system until the system pres-
sure is raised above the point corresponding to the freez- G0, G1, G3 B 890
ing point of the cooler liquid. For water, the pressure G0, G1, G3 C 890
corresponding to the freezing point is 20.4 in Hg. vacuum H1, H3 ↓ 970
for R-123 (at sea level).
J1, J3 ↓ 1130
While charging, every precaution must be taken to pre- K1, K3 ↓ 1270
vent moisture laden air from entering the system. Make
G0, G1, G3 E 890
up a suitable charging connection from new copper tub-
ing to fit between the system charging valve and the H1, H3 ↓ 970
fitting on the charging drum. This connection should be J1, J3 ↓ 1130
as short as possible but long enough to permit suffi-
K1, K3 ↓ 1270
cient flexibility for changing drums. The charging con-
nection should be purged each time a full container of L1, L3 ↓ 1390
refrigerant is connected and changing containers should K4, K6 F 1390
be done as quickly as possible to minimize the loss of K7, K9 ↓ 1530
refrigerant.
L4, L6 ↓ 1590
Refrigerant may be furnished in drums containing ei-
ther 100, 200 or 650 Ibs. of refrigerant. These drums use if it should ever become necessary to remove re-
are not returnable and they should be stored for future frigerant from the system.
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MEGGING THE MOTOR
While the main disconnect switch and compressor mo- 2. If readings fall to the left of the applicable curve, re-
tor starter and Variable Speed Drive both open, meg the move external leads from the motor and repeat test.
motor as follows:
NOTE: Motor is to be megged with the stator at ambi-
1. Using a megohm meter (megger), meg between ent temperature after 24 hours of idle standby.
phases and each phase to ground (See Fig. 30); these
readings are to be interpreted using the graph shown
in Fig. 31.
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Condenser condensers. If acid cleaning is required, YORK recom-
mends the use of this type of organization. The Dow
In a condenser, trouble due to fouled tubes is usually
Industries Service Division of the Dow Chemical Com-
indicated by a steady rise in head pressure, over a pe-
pany, Tulsa, Oklahoma, with branches in principal cities
riod of time, accompanied by a steady rise in condens-
is one of the most reliable of these companies.
ing temperature, and noisy operation. These symptoms
may also be due to foul gas buildup. Purging will re-
TESTING FOR COOLER AND CONDENSER TUBE
move the foul gas revealing the effect of fouling.
LEAKS
TUBE FOULING Cooler and condenser tube leaks may result in refriger-
ant leaking into the water circuit, or water leaking into
Fouling of the tubes can be due to deposits of two types
the shell depending on the pressure levels. If refrigerant
as follows:
is leaking into the water it can be detected at the liquid
1. Rust or sludge, which finds its way into the tubes head vents after a period of shutdown. If water is leak-
and accumulates there. This material usually does ing into the refrigerant, frequent purging will be neces-
not build up on the inner tube surfaces as scale, but sary and system capacity and efficiency will drop off
does interfere with heat transfer. Rust or sludge can sharply. If a tube is leaking and water has entered the
generally be removed from the tubes by a thorough system, the cooler and condenser should be valved off
brushing process. trom the rest of the water circuit and drained immedi-
ately to prevent severe rusting and corrosion. If a tube
2. Scale, due to mineral deposits. These deposits, even
leak is indicated, the exact location of the leak may be
though very thin and scarcely detectable upon physi-
determined as follows:
cal inspection, are highly resistant to heat transfer.
They can be removed most effectively by circulating 1. Allow the system to warm up until a substantial pres-
an acid solution through the tubes. sure is reached for testing. Dry nitrogen (pressure
not to exceed 12 PSIG) may be admitted to the unit
TUBE CLEANING PROCEDURES to increase pressure in the shell. Remove the heads
and listen at each section of tubes for a hissing sound
Brush Cleaning of Tube
that would indicate gas leakage. This will assist in
If the tube fouling consists of dirt and sludge, it can usu- locating the section of tubes to be further investi-
ally be removed by means of the brushing process. Drain gated. If the probable location of the leaky tubes has
the water sides of the circuit to be cleaned (cooling wa- been determined, treat that section in the following
ter or chilled water) remove the heads and thoroughly manner (if the location is not definite, all the tubes
clean each tube with a soft bristle bronze brush. DO will require investigation).
NOT USE A STEEL BRISTLE BRUSH. A steel brush
2. Wash off both tube heads and the ends of all tubes
may damage the tubes.
with water.
Improved results can be obtained by admitting water
into the tube during the cleaning process. This can be
NOTE: Do not use carbon tetrachloride for this pur-
done by mounting the brush on a suitable length of 1/8"
pose since its fumes give the same flame
pipe with a few small holes at the brush end and con-
discoloration that the refrigerant does.
necting the other end by means of a hose to the water 3. With nitrogen or dry air blow out the tubes to clear
supply. them of traces of refrigerant laden moisture from the
circulation water. As soon as the tubes are clear, a
The tubes should always be brush cleaned before acid
cork should be driven into each end of the tube. Re-
cleaning.
peat this with all of the other tubes in the suspected
Acid Cleaning of Tubes section or if necessary, with all the tubes in the cooler
or condenser. Allow the cooler or condenser to remain
If the tubes are fouled with a hard scale deposit, they
corked up to 12 to 24 hours before proceeding.
must be acid cleaned. It is important that before acid
Depending upon the amount of leakage, the corks
cleaning, the tubes be cleaned by the brushing process
may blow from the end of a tube, indicating the loca-
described above. If the relatively loose foreign material
tion of the leakage. If not, it will be necessary to make
is removed before the acid cleaning, the acid solution
a very thorough test with the halide torch.
will have less material to dissolve and flush from the
tubes with the result that a more satisfactory cleaning 4. After the tubes have been corked for 12 to 24 hours,
job will be accomplished with a probable saving of time. it is recommended that two men working at both ends
of the cooler carefully test each tube - one man re-
COMMERCIAL ACID CLEANING moving corks at one end and the other at the op-
posite end to remove corks and handle the test torch.
In many major cities, commercial organizations now of-
Start with the top row of tubes in the section being
fer a specialized service of acid cleaning coolers and
investigated, remove the corks at the ends of one
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tube simultaneously and insert the exploring tube 6. If any of the tube sheet joints are leaking, the leak
for 5 seconds - this should be long enough to draw should be detected by the test torch. If a tube sheet
into the detector any refrigerant gas that might have leak is suspected, its exact location may be found
leaked through the tube walls. A fan placed at the by using a soap solution. A continuous buildup of
end of the cooler opposite the torch will assure that bubbles around a tube indicates a tube sheet leak.
any leakage will travel through the tube to the torch.
5. Mark any leaking tubes for later identification.
COMPRESSOR
Maintenance for the compressor assembly consists of about by restricted oil lines, passages, or dirty oil filters.
checking the operation of the oil return system and If the unit is shutting down on (HOT) High Oil Tempera-
changing the dehydrator, checking and changing the oil, ture or Low Oil Pressure (OP), change the oil filter ele-
checking and changing the oil filters, checking the ment. Examine the oil filter element for the presence of
operation of the oil heater, checking the operation of aluminum particles. If aluminum particles are noticeable
the oil pump, and observing the operation of the com- and the same conditions continue to stop the unit op-
pressor. eration after a new filter element is installed, notify the
nearestYORK office to request the presence of a YORK
Internal wearing of compressor parts could be a seri-
service man.
ous problem caused by improper lubrication, brought
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
For information covering the MicroComputer Control the Wiring Diagrams. These diagrams also contain a
Center operation, refer to Section 2. The operating points starting and stopping sequence and timing sequence
of the pressure and temperature cut outs are shown in diagram.
SECTION 8
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
It is the responsibility of the owner to provide the neces- 2. Oil Changing - The oil in the compressor must be
sary daily, monthly and yearly maintenance require- changed annually or earlier if it becomes dark or
ments of the system. IMPORTANT: If a unit failure cloudy.
occurs due to improper maintenance during the war-
ranty period; YORK will not be liable for costs incurred COMPRESSOR MOTOR
to return the system to satisfactory operation.
1. Check motor mounting screws frequently to insure
In any operating system it is most important to provide tightness.
a planned maintenance and inspection of its function-
2. Meg motor windings annually to check for deteriora-
ing parts to keep it operating at its peak efficiency. There-
tion of windings.
fore, the following maintenance should be performed
when prescribed.
PRESSURE TESTING
COMPRESSOR The chiller should be pressure tested annually. Any leaks
1. Oil Filter - The oil filter must be changed when the oil found must be repaired immediately. If frequent purg-
pressure drops 30% or semi-annually if not required ing has occurred, the unit must be pressure tested as
earlier. soon as possible to prevent air and moisture from en-
tering the until. Air and moisture are the worst enemies
When the oil filter is changed it should be inspected of the R-123 system and experience has shown that
thoroughly for any aluminum particles which would units which are maintained tight, are systems that will
indicate possible bearing wear. If aluminum particles provide trouble free efficient operation.
are found this should be brought to the attention of
the nearest YORK office for their further investiga-
tion and recommendations.
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COOLER AND CONDENSER Annually
The major portion of maintenance on the condenser and 1. Clean and inspect all valves which are part of the
cooler will deal with the maintaining of the water side of purge unit system.
the condenser and cooler in a clean condition.
2. Drain and flush the oil and refrigerant from the purge
The use of untreated water in cooling towers, closed unit shell.
water systems, etc. frequently results in one or more of
a. Before flushing remove the float assembly from
the following:
the purge unit shell.
1. Scale Formation b. Disconnect the oil line from he bottom of the
2. Corrosion or Rusting purge unit shell.
3. Slime and Algae Formation c. To clean - flush refrigerant from the top of the
It is therefore to the benefit of the user to provide for purge unit shell and let the refrigerant drain from
proper water treatment to provide for a longer and more the bottom through the oil line cormection.
economical life of the equipment. The following recom- d. After a complete flushing, replace the float
mendation should be followed in determining the condi- assembly and the oil drain line.
tion of the water side of the condenser and cooler tubes. 3. Clean the following orifice.
1. The condenser tubes should be cleaned annually or a. One (1) orifice in the liquid line feed to the cool-
earlier if conditions warrant. If the temperature dif- ing coil.
ference between the water off the condenser and
b. Purge unit exhaust orifice.
the condenser liquid temperature is more than 4°
greater than the difference recorded on a new unit it 4. Inspect the foul gas inlet check valve.
is a good indication that the condenser tubes require
cleaning. They should be cleaned as instructed on OIL RETURN SYSTEM
pages 58 and 59 of this manual. 1. Change the dehydrator in the oil return system semi-
2. The cooler tubes under normal circumstances will annually or earlier if the oil return system fails to
not require cleaning. If however the temperature dif- operate.
ference between the refrigerant and the chilled wa- 2. When the dehydrator is changed the nozzle of the
ter increases slowly over the operating season, it is eductor should be checked for any foreign particles
an indication that the cooler tubes may be fouling or that may be obstructing the jet.
that there may be a water by-pass in the water box
requiring gasket replacement. ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
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