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Nortek T4BE-018 Series User Manual

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T4BE REFRIGERANT CHARGING CHARTS - COOLING ONLY
Application notes for using charging charts
• 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.
• Chargingchartsarevalidforavarietyofindoor,returnairconditionsandaremostinuenced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 charging charts (Figures 4 - 10, pages 10 - 13), 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 (F)
Liquid Pressure (psig)
Add refrigerant when below curve
Remove refrigerant when above curve
T4BE-018K Charging Chart - Cooling

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Nortek T4BE-018 Series Specifications

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BrandNortek
ModelT4BE-018 Series
CategoryHeat Pump
LanguageEnglish

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