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S4BD REFRIGERANT CHARGING CHARTS - COOLING ONLY
Application Notes on the Use of Charging Charts
NOTES:
1. All pressures are listed psig and all temperatures in °F
2. Discharge temperatures GREATER than charted values
indicate an UNDERCHARGED system.
3. Discharge temperatures LESS than charted values
indicate an OVERCHARGED system.
• 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.
• Whenrepairingsystemleaks,alwaysuseanitrogen(inert)gastoprotecttherefrigerantsystemandpressure
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.
• Chargingchartsarevalidforavarietyofindoor,returnairconditionsandaremostinuencedbytheoutdoor
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 charging charts (Figures 3 - 9, pages 12 - 15), 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.
• Toinspectasystemsoperationusingqualityinstruments,matchthemeasuredliquidtemperaturetotheunits
chart. The measured liquid pressure reading should be within 3% of the charts value for most installations.
• Forsystemsthatareoperatingwithmorethana5%deviation,inspecttheunitforthepropervoltageandphase
balance and the refrigeration system for leaks.
• Unitsthatareoperatingatlessthen95%ofthenominalvoltageorwitha2%phaseimbalancemayseeamore
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)
LEGEND
Shaded boxes indicate flooded conditions.
Rated design values. The suction pressure
will be lower than design value if outdoor air
flow, entering dry bulb, or entering wet bulb
temperatures are lower than design.