Nordyne T4BD-042 Series User Manual

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Charging Charts & Application Notes - (Cooling Only)
• This equipment’s cooling system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Always use safe and
environmentally sound methods when handling refrigerant handling or servicing the unit. Review the
factory literature and safety warnings prior to servicing.
• Whenrepairingsystemleaks,alwaysuseanitrogen(inert)gastoprotecttherefrigerantsystemandpressure
check the repair before re-charging. Always replace the filter-dryers when performing any repair to the refrigeration
system with one capable of acid removal. After completing the repairs, evacuate the system to 350 - 500 microns
and weigh in the refrigerant to the amount specified on the unit rating label.
• Thechargingchartsbelow(Figure 6, Figure 7, & Figure 8 are valid for a variety of indoor, return air conditions and
are most influenced by the outdoor ambient temperature, outdoor fan operation and the unit operating voltage.
Before using these charts, make sure the unit is in a stable operating mode. As shown in the charts, the ideal
system sub-cooling can vary over the range of operation. Reference the charts to determine the ideal amount of
sub-cooling for a given liquid pressure. Units charged to other values will not perform at the rated unit efficiency
(EER) or rated Coefficient of Performance (COP) in heating mode.
• Toinspectasystemsoperationusingqualityinstruments,matchthemeasuredliquidtemperaturetotheunits
chart. The measured liquid pressure reading should be within 3% of the charts value for most installations.
• Forsystemsthatareoperatingwithmorethana5%deviation,inspecttheunitforthepropervoltageandphase
balance and the refrigeration system for leaks.
• Unitsthatareoperatingatlessthen95%ofthenominalvoltageorwitha2%phaseimbalancemayseeamore
significant deviation than the amount stated above.
• DO NOT use the charts in systems that have a fan cycling under low-ambient control. Refer to the low-ambient
kit instructions for more information. (If applicable)
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Liquid Temperature (
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Liquid Pressure (psig)
Remove refrigerant when above the curve
Add refrigerant when below the curve
T4BD-042KA Charging Chart - Cooling
Figure 6. ChargingChartfor3.5TonUnits(TXVMatches)

Nordyne T4BD-042 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Nordyne
Model	T4BD-042 Series
Category	Heat Pump
Language	English