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8 - OPERATING MODE FOR HEAT PUMP UNITS 61XWH
8.1 - Heating mode
Unlike in the cooling mode, the unit uses the heating setpoint in 
this conguration. The evaporator leaving water control (lowest 
setpoint taken into consideration) is still maintained to prevent 
operation at very low temperatures.
8.2 - Simultaneous operating use (Heating and 
cooling):
Sometimes the customer need to recover the cooling production 
in parrallel than the main use heating. In this case, a cooling 
setpoint could be prefered than standard heating setpoint.
9 -  MAJOR SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND OPERATION DATA
9.1 -  Direct-drive twin-screw compressor with 
variable capacity slide valve
The unit uses 06T geared twin-screw compressors equipped with 
a variable capacity slide valve for continuous control between 50% 
and 100% of full load.
9.1.1 - Oil lter
The 06T screw compressor has an independent oil lter.
9.1.2 - Refrigerant
The unit is a water source heat pump operating only with refrigerant 
R1234ze(E)
9.1.3 - Lubricant
The 06T screw compressor is approved for use with the following 
lubricant: CARRIER MATERIAL SPEC PP 47-38.
9.1.4 - Oil supply solenoid valve
An oil supply solenoid valve is installed on the oil return line as 
standard to isolate the compressor from oil flow when the 
compressor is not operating. The oil solenoid valve is field 
replaceable.
9.1.5 - Capacity control system
The 06T screw compressor has an unloading system that is 
standard on all compressors. This unloading system consists of 
slide valve that permits changing the length of the screw used for 
the refrigerant compression. This valve is controlled by the action 
of a piston controlled by two solenoid valves on the oil return line.
9.1.6 - Liquid injection line
The liquid injection line includes a shut-off valve and an electronic 
expansion valve. It permits to reach higher condensing temperature 
keeping limited discharge temperature.
9.2 - Pressure vessels
General
To remove an apparent discrepancy between TS maxi of 
components and of the high pressure side of the unit, refer to the 
note in 3.1. 
Monitoring  during  operation,  re-qualication,  re-testing  and  re-
testing dispensation:
• Follow the regulations on monitoring pressurised equipment.
• It is normally required that the user or operator sets up and 
maintains a monitoring and maintenance le.
• If no regulations exist or to complement regulations, follow 
the control programmes of EN 378.
• If they exist follow local professional recommendations.
• Regularly inspect the condition of the coating (paint) to 
detect blistering resulting from corrosion. To do this, check 
a non-insulated section of the container or the rust formation 
at the insulation joints. 
• Regularly check for possible presence of impurities  
(e.g. silicon grains) in the heat exchange uids. These impurities 
maybe the cause of the wear or corrosion by puncture.
• Filter the coolant and carry out internal inspections as 
described in EN 378.
• In case of re-testing please refer to the maximum operating 
pressure given on the unit nameplate.
• The reports of periodical checks by the user or operator 
must be included in the supervision and maintenance le.
Repair
Any repair or modication, including the replacement of moving 
parts:
• must  follow  local  regulations  and be  made  by  qualied 
operators  and  in accordance  with  qualied  procedures, 
including changing the heat exchanger tubes.
• must be made in accordance with the instructions of the 
original manufacturer. Repair and modification that 
necessitate permanent assembly (soldering, welding, 
expanding etc.) must be made using the correct procedures 
and by qualied operators.
• An indication of any modication or repair must be shown 
in the monitoring and maintenance le.
Recycling
The unit is wholly or partly recyclable. After use it contains 
refrigerant vapours and oil residue. It is coated by paint.
Operating life
The evaporator and oil separator are designed for:
• prolonged storage of 15 years under nitrogen charge with 
a temperature difference of 20K per day.
• 452000 cycles (start-ups) with a maximum difference of 6 K 
between two neighbouring points in the vessel, based on 6 
start-ups per hour over 15 years at a usage rate of 57%.
Corrosion allowances
Gas side: 0 mm
Heat exchange uid side: 1 mm for tubular plates in lightly alloyed 
steels, 0 mm for stainless steel plates or plates with copper-nickel 
or stainless steel protection.