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YS and YK Water Cooled Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Units Operation and Maintenance

Document typeOperation Guide
Document number50.40-OM1
EquipmentYK Centrifugal Chiller
BrandYORK
File size3.6 MB

Fault codes in this document

Detection and Removal of Non-Condensible Gases

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Pressure in the storage vessel exceeds the saturation pressure of the refrigerant at the ambient temperaturePresence of non-condensible gases – if the pressure exceeds the saturation pressure by the amount shown in Table 8, there is a need to vent the non-condensible gasesVent the non-condensible gases from the Schraeder type valve located on the top of the storage vessel for a period of fifteen seconds; repeat until the saturation pressure in the storage vessel is within the pressure range shown in Table 8; allow the storage vessel and contained refrigerant to equalize to ambient temperature between ventings17

Checking Compressor for Performance

Code / displayMeaningCauseActionPage
Discharge pressure drops more than 5 Ibs. (34.5 kPa) in one minuteIndicates the discharge valves of the valve assembly are leakingLeaking discharge valves of the valve assemblyDischarge valves should be replaced; if in doubt as to whether the discharge valves leak, turn the compressor over by hand – if pressure rises and falls with each revolution, this will confirm the discharge valve leak31
Failure of a compressor to reach 25” (85 kPa) vacuumIndicates leaky suction valves; all compressors should pump a 25” (85 kPa) vacuum against normal head pressuresLeaky suction valves31

Gurgling Noise – Vacuum Pump Model CRR-1

Code / displayMeaningCauseActionPage
Gurgling noiseThe vacuum pump will gurgle when the oil level in the pump is lowOil level in the pump is low43
Gurgling noiseThe vacuum pump will gurgle when a large leak is present in the system being evacuatedLarge leak present in the system being evacuated43

Suction and Discharge Pressure Problems – Vacuum Pump Model CRR-1

Code / displayMeaningCauseActionPage
Insufficient suction pressureInsufficient suction or discharge pressureLeakage; oil contamination; V-belt slippage; low oil level – four major causes of insufficient suction or discharge pressureDetermine the pump’s ultimate pressure capability: if the suction obtainable is very poor, the pump may be badly contaminated, low on oil or malfunctioning; if the pressure is only slightly higher than the guaranteed ultimate pressure of the pump, an oil change may be all that is required43
Insufficient discharge pressureDischarge pressure insufficient although the recovery and/or recycle system is free from leaks and sufficient suction existsInsufficient flow of refrigerant vapor into the vacuum pump; low oil level; V-belt slippage; leak in the oil case of the vacuum pumpCheck to see that the tubing connecting the suction port to the chiller is not obstructed; if none of these explanations fit the observations, the pump may be malfunctioning and should be sent back to a repair facility43

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