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Weight of Refrigerants In Copper Lines During Operation

(Pounds per 100 Lineal feet of type “L” tubing)

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Recommended Remote Condenser Line Sizes
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Recommended Line Sizes for R-134a*

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Recommended Line Sizes for R-22*

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Recommended Line Sizes for R-404A and R507*

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Fahrenheit-Celsius temperature conversion chart

Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature

Celsius C or F Fahr Celsius C or F Fahr Celsius C or F Fahr Celsius C or F Fahr

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Conversion Factors (Constants)
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English conversion Factors & Data English to Metric conversion factors
To Convert Measurements To Convert Measurements
From To Multiply By From To Multiply By

To Convert Pressure (at 32° F) To Convert Pressure (at 32° F)

From To Multiply By From To Multiply By

To Convert Power To Convert Energy, Heat and Power

From To Multiply By From To Multiply By

Volume-Weight Conversions Wt. Lbs.

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Volume-Weight Conversions Wt. Kilograms

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Tips for Quick Selection Guide

Specific Heat 10 Degree Pulldown BTUH Load for Indicated

lbs of Product per 24 hours
Product Above
Freezing 500 1000 1500 2000 3000 5000

Floor Approx. 65% R.H. Box BTU per

Room Temperature Temperature Door
Sq. Ft.
55° F 50° F
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Spec. Heat
Latent Freezer
Product BTU/lb/Deg. F
Heat Temp. -10 F Freezer Temperature BTUH for Indicated lbs. Prod/Day
32 - 32 + BTU/lb (F) 100 300 750 1000 1500 3000

Courtesy of Heatcraft, Inc. Refrigeration Products Division, Stone Mountain, Georgia.

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Walk-In Quick Selection Guide

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REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT SELECTION DATA SHEET

Box
*Desired Room Temperature °F *Humidity %R.H.

*Ambient Temperature °F

*Box Dimensions: Long Wide High

*Doors: Quantity ❒ Standard ❒ Glass ❒ Dock

*Insulation *Thickness *Temperature

Fiberglass Polyurethane Styrofoam Urethane Concrete *(if not uniform)

Ceiling:
Floor:
Wall #1 (L)
Wall #2 (W)
Wall #3 (L)
Wall #4 (W)

Product
*Description: *Packaging Type:

*Maximum Load: lbs. *Pull Down In: Hours

*Enter Temperature: °F *Final Temperature: °F

Freezing Temperature: °F Latent Heat of Fusion:

Specific Heat Above Freezing: Specific Heat Below Freezing:

Respiration: lbs. BTL/Lb/Day:

Miscellaneous Data:

*Personnel *Motors HP
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Lighting Watts Per Sq. Foot

Comments:

Customer Account #

Contact Phone Contact Fax

For help in selecting refrigeration systems, please provide the above information (* = required). This sheet may
be faxed to our Customer Service Center 1-215-673-6182 or supplied to your local branch personnel.

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System Troubleshooting
The following System Troubleshooting Guide lists the most common types of malfunctions encountered with refrigeration systems.
These simple troubleshooting techniques can save time and money minimizing unnecessary downtime and end-user dissatisfaction.

System Troubleshooting Guide

Condensing Unit Problem Possible Causes
Compressor will not run. Does not try to start. 1. Main power switch open.
2. Fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker.
3. Thermal overloads tripped.
4. Defective contactor or coil.
5. System shut down by safety devices.
6. Open thermostat or control. No cooling required.
7. Liquid line solenoid will not open.
8. Loose wiring.
Compressor hums, but will not start. 1. Improperly wired.
2. Low line voltage.
3. Loose wiring.
4. Defective start or run capacitor.
5. Defective start relay.
6. Motor windings damaged.
7. Internal compressor mechanical damage.
Compressor starts, but trips on overload protector. 1. Improperly wired.
2. Low line voltage.
3. Loose wiring.
4. Defective start or run capacitor.
5. Defective start relay.
6. Excessive suction or discharge pressure.
7. Tight bearings or mechanical damage in compressor.
8. Defective overload protector.
9. Motor windings damaged.
10. Overcharged system.
11. Shortage of refrigerant.
12. Suction or discharge pressure too high.
13. Inadequate ventilation.
14. Operating system beyond design conditions.
Compressor short cycles. 1. Low pressure control differential set too low.
2. Shortage of refrigerant.
3. Low airflow at evaporator(s).
4. Discharge pressure too high.
5. Compressor internal discharge valves leaking.
6. Incorrect unit selection (oversized).
Start relay burns out. 1. Improperly wired.
2. Low or high line voltage.
3. Short cycling.
4. Improper mounting of relay.
5. Incorrect start or run capacitor.
6. Incorrect relay.
Contact welded stuck on start relay 1. Short cycling.
2. No bleed resistor on start capacitor.
Start capacitor burns out 1. Improperly wired.
2. Short cycling.
3. Low line voltage.
4. Relay contacts sticking.
5. Incorrect capacitor.
6. Start winding remaining in circuit for prolonged period.

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Compressor noisy or vibrating. 1. Flood back of refrigerant.
2. Improper piping support on the suction or discharge lines.
3. Broken or worn internal compressor parts.
4. Incorrect oil level.
5. Scroll compressor rotating in reverse (three phase).
6. Improper mounting on unit base.
Discharge pressure too high. 1. Non-condensables in the system.
2. System overcharged with refrigerant.
3. Discharge service valve partially closed.
4. Condenser fan not running.
5. Dirty condenser coil.(air-cooled condensers)
6. Dirty tubes. .(water-cooled condensers)
7. Defective or improperly set water regulating valve. (water-cooled condensers)
8. Defective or improperly set flooded head pressure control.
Discharge pressure too low. 1. Low suction pressure.
2. Cold ambient air.
3. Suction service valve partially closed.
4. Shortage of refrigerant.
5. Defective or improperly set water regulating valve. (water-cooled condensers)
6. Defective or improperly set flooded head pressure control.

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Condensing Unit Problem Possible Causes
Suction pressure too high. 1. Excessive load.
2. Compressor internal valves broken.
3. Incorrect unit selection (undersized).
4. Improper TXV bulb charge.
Suction pressure too low. 1. Shortage of refrigerant.
2. Evaporator dirty or iced up.
3. Clogged liquid line filter drier.
4. Clogged suction line filter or compressor suction strainers.
5. Expansion valve malfunctioning.
6. Condensing temperature too low.
7. Improper TX valve selection.
8. Evaporator distributor feed problems.
Low or no oil pressure. 1. Low oil level. (trapped oil in evaporator or suction line)
2. Clogged suction oil strainer.
3. Excessive liquid refrigerant in the crankcase.
4. Worn oil pump.
5. Oil pump reversing gear sticking in the wrong position.
6. Worn bearings.
7. Loose fitting on oil line.
8. Pump housing gasket leaking.
Compressor loses oil. 1. Refrigerant leak.
2. Short cycling.
3. Excessive compressor ring blowby.
4. Refrigerant flood back.
5. Improper piping or traps.
6. Trapped oil in evaporator.
Compressor runs continuously 1. Excessive load.
2. Too low of a system thermostat setting or defective thermostat.
3. Shortage of refrigerant.
4. Leaking compressor internal valves.
5. Malfunctioning liquid line solenoid.
6. Incorrect unit selection (undersized).
Fixture Problem Possible Causes
Room temperature too high. 1. Defective room thermostat or improper differential / setting.
2. Malfunctioning liquid line solenoid valve.
3. Insufficient air across evaporator coil (iced up coil, product blocking evaporator, fan blade /
xxxmotor problem).
4. Improper evaporator superheat (low refrigerant charge, plugged TXV strainer, poor TXV
xxxbulb contact, incorrect TXV setting).
5. Malfunctioning condensing unit.
Room temperature too low. 1. Defective room thermostat or improper differential / setting.
2. Malfunctioning liquid line solenoid valve.
Ice accumulating on ceiling. 1. Defrost on too long (improper setting / defective termination thermostat, improper setting /
x xdefective time clock).
2. Too many defrosts per day.
3. Fans not delayed after defrost (improper setting / defective fan delay thermostat).
Evaporator coil not clear of ice after defrost. 1. Defrost on too short (improper setting / defective termination thermostat, improper setting
xxx/ defective time clock).
2. Electric heaters defective / miswired / low voltage.
3. Not enough defrosts per day.
4. Air defrost evaporator operating at too low of temperature
xx(require electric defrost).
5. Defective / miswired interlock at compressor contactor.
6. Defective defrost contactor or coil.
Ice building up in drain pan. 1. Improper slope in pan.
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2. Blocked drain line (unheated , not insulated).

3. Electric heater in drain pan defective / miswired / low voltage).
4. Not enough defrosts per day.
5. Lack of or improper P-trap in drain line.
Evaporator fans will not operate. 1. Main power switch open.
2. Fuse blown or tripped circuit breaker.
3. Defective contactor or coil.
4. Room temperature too high (fan delay thermostat open).
5. Fan delay thermostat improper setting / defective.
6. Defective fan motor (low voltage / tripped on thermal overload).
7. Defective time clock.
8. Normal mode during defrost cycle (electric defrost type evaporator).

IMPORTANT TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE

Before any components are changed on the refrigeration system, the cause of the failure must be identified. Further
problems will exist unless the true cause or problem is identified and corrected.

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