Tecumseh Argus - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................... 1
INSPECTION ........................................................................................1
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................................1
Space and Location Requirements ................................................... 2
Lifting and Handling Instructions ...................................................... 3
Ground Mounting ............................................................................... 3
Roof Mounting .................................................................................... 3
Snow ................................................................................................... 3
Rigid Mount Compressors ................................................................ 3
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ................................................................ 3
PIPING ..................................................................................................... 4
PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS ........................................................ 6
SYSTEM FLUSHING, PURGING, AND
PRESSURE TESTING FOR LEAKS ........................................................ 6
PRESSURE CONTROLS ......................................................................... 7
SYSTEM EVACUATION .......................................................................... 7
SYSTEM CHARGING .............................................................................. 8
HEAD PRESSURE SYSTEMS ................................................................ 9
HEAD PRESSURE CONTROLS .............................................................. 9
REFRIGERANT FLOODING CHARGE .................................................... 9
REFRIGERATION OILS ............................................................................ 9
Approved Hermetic Compressor Refrigerant Oils ............................. 9
POLYOL ESTER LUBRICANTS ............................................................. 10
HYGROSCOPICITY ............................................................................... 10
Color .................................................................................................. 10
SYSTEM START UP PROCEDURE ...................................................... 10
SYSTEM BALANCING-COMPRESSOR SUPERHEAT ....................... 11
GENERAL SEQUENCE OF OPERATION .............................................. 12
Refrigeration Cycle ........................................................................... 12
Defrost Cycle .................................................................................... 12
Electric Defrost Troubleshooting ..................................................... 13
Timer .................................................................................................. 13
Operation of Paragon Timer ............................................................. 13
Operation of Grasslin Timer .............................................................. 13
Operational Checkout Procedure ..................................................... 14
FIELD WIRING ....................................................................................... 14
PHASE LOSS MONITOR ...................................................................... 15
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................... 16
QUESTIONS AND SUPPORT ............................................................... 16
APPENDIX ............................................................................................. 17
Operational Charge .......................................................................... 17
CU Wiring Diagrams ........................................................................ 18
Line Sizing ........................................................................................ 21
ARGUS Nomenclature .....................................................................30
Trouble Shooting Chart ....................................................................31
Start Up Information .........................................................................32