Important, Table 4, Outdoor temp – Lennox International Inc. 10ACB User Manual

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TABLE 4

NORMAL OPERATING PRESSURES IN PSIG (LIQUID AND SUCTION +/-- 10 PSIG)*

MODE

OUT. COIL

ENTERING

)+*

)+*&

)+* "

)+*!

)+*!$

)+*"

)+*"&

)+*$

)+*$

MODE

ENTERING

AIR TEMP.

GF (GC)

LIQ.

SUC.

LIQ.

SUC.

LIQ.

SUC.

LIQ.

SUC.

LIQ.

SUC.

LIQ.

SUC.

LIQ.

SUC.

LIQ.

SUC.

LIQ.

SUC.

65 (18.3)

145

71

155

65

160

65

168

63

176

62

162

68

157

69

153

66

159

64

75 (23.9)

167

77

181

70

188

70

197

68

203

66

185

72

182

72

180

71

188

68

4.+18

85 (29.4)

192

81

208

75

216

74

227

73

233

70

210

73

204

73

210

74

219

72

95 (35.0)

221

84

238

80

247

78

258

77

266

74

252

76

244

76

245

77

253

75

105 (40.6)

253

87

270

84

280

82

292

80

299

77

287

79

278

79

279

79

287

76

65 (18.3)

140

79

159

73

164

71

173

71

179

68

157

71

158

70

142

73

151

69

75 (23.9)

161

80

183

75

189

73

199

73

205

70

187

73

182

72

168

75

179

71

6:8

85 (29.4)

189

81

209

77

217

75

228

75

235

72

217

74

205

73

202

76

211

73

95 (35.0)

220

83

238

80

247

78

258

77

266

74

255

76

246

76

245

77

249

74

105 (40.6)

254

84

269

82

279

80

292

79

299

77

289

77

280

79

280

78

286

75

*These are typical pressures only. Indoor evaporator match up, indoor air quality and evaporator load will cause the pressures to vary.

IMPORTANT

Use table 4 as a general guide for performing main-

tenance checks. Table 4 is not a procedure for

charging the system. Minor variations in these

pressures may be expected due to differences in

installations. Significant deviations could mean

that the system is not properly charged or that a

problem exists with some component in the sys-

tem. Used prudently, table 4 could serve as a useful

service guide.

Before charging the unit, follow the procedure below
to determine: the liquid line temperature and the out-
door ambient temperature.

1 -- Connect manifold gauge set to service valves: low

pressure gauge to suction valve service port; high
pressure gauge to liquid valve service port. Con-
nect the center manifold hose to an upright bottle
of HCFC-22. Close manifold gauge set valves.

2 -- Set the room thermostat to call for heat. This will

create the necessary load for properly charging the
system in the cooling cycle.

3 -- Record the outdoor ambient temperature. For

greater accuracy, use the same electronic ther-
mometer to measure liquid temperature.

4 -- When thermostat demand has been satisfied,

switch to cooling mode with a set point of 68-F
(20-C). When pressures have stabilized, record the
liquid line temperature.

5 -- The outdoor temperature will determine which

charging method to use. Proceed with the ap-
propriate charging procedure below.

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Weighing in the Charge Method
RFC Systems, < 65-F

&-+

Outdoor Temp

1-- Recover the refrigerant from the unit.
2-- Conduct a leak check, then evacuate as previously

outlined.

3-- Weigh in the factory charge as shown on the out-

door unit’s rating plate.

The Subcooling Method
RFC Systems, > 65-F

&-+

Outdoor Temp

1-- With the manifold gauge hose still on the liquid ser-

vice port and the unit operating stably, record the

liquid line temperature.

2-- At the same time, record the liquid line pressure

reading.

3-- Using a temperature/pressure chart for HCFC-22,

determine the saturation temperature for the liquid
line pressure reading.

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