50 Tons & Under Man Hours 5.5
Over 20 Tons Man Hours 7
Application:
This applies to those units that have the compressors located inside
the air cooled condenser housing. These units are considered one-half of a split
system. Normally installed where compressor noise and/or vibration is
undesirable and normally associated with air handlers (PM AIRHNDL-A), air
conditioning machines (PM ACUNITSS-A), and modular A/C units, ceiling/wall
mounted, split system (PM ACUNITCW-A). The unit may stand alone and be
associated with walk-in freezers and refrigerators.
Special Instructions:
The frequency of maintenance for these units will be the same frequency as is
established for the air handler or packaged A/C unit it services. Normally, once
yearly for air handlers and comfort cooling A/C units and monthly for special
purpose A/C units.
Comfort cooling units should be serviced just prior to the cooling season.
1. Schedule outage with operating personnel.
2. Review the Procedure for "Controlling Hazardous Energy
Sources."
3. Obtain and review manufacturer's instructions.
4. Review the Procedure for "Selection, Care, and Use of
Respiratory Protection".
5. Deenergize, tag, and lock out electrical circuit.
6. Comply with the latest provisions of the Clean Air Act and Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) regulations as they apply to protection of
stratospheric ozone.
7. No intentional venting of refrigerants is permitted. During the servicing,
maintenance, and repair of refrigeration equipment, the refrigerant must be
recovered.
8. Whenever refrigerant is added or removed from equipment, record the
quantities on the appropriate forms.
9. Recover, recycle, or reclaim the refrigerant as appropriate.
10. If disposal of the equipment item is required, follow regulations concerning
removal of refrigerants and disposal of the item.
11. If materials containing refrigerants are discarded, comply with EPA
regulations as applicable.
12. Refrigerant oils to be removed for disposal must be analyzed for hazardous
waste and handled accordingly
13. Closely follow all safety procedures described in the Material Safety Data
Sheet (MSDS) for the refrigerant and all labels on refrigerant containers.
Items to Check & Initial Completion:
1. ___ Remove debris from air screen and clean underneath unit.
2. ___ Pressure wash coil with coil cleaning solution. Rinse and neutralize
(cleaning solution) in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
3. ___ Straighten fin tubes with fin comb.
4. ___ Check electrical connections for tightness.
5. ___ Check mounting for tightness.
6. ___ Check all refrigeration lines for support and signs of wear.
7. ___ Thoroughly inspect and clean interior and exterior of machine.
8. ___ Clean and treat all rusted areas. Touch up prime and paint as needed.
9. ___ Check for refrigerant leaks using a halogen leak detector, soap bubbles,
or similar testing device. If leaks are not able to be stopped or
corrected, report leak status to supervisor.
10.___ Check refrigerant levels and recharge if needed.
11.___ Perform required lubrication and remove old or excess
lubricant.
12.___ Clean motor with vacuum or low pressure air (less than 40
psi). Check for obstructions in motor cooling and air flow.
13.___ Visually inspect fused disconnect switches and contactors for condition,
proper operation, arcing or any evidence of overheating.
14.___ Check motor name plate for current rating and controller
manufacturer's recommended heater size. (Heater size shall not be changed
without the Regional Design Engineer's approval.)
15.___ Check line and load connections and heater mounting screws
for tightness.
16.___ Check fan blades for dust buildup and clean if necessary.
17.___ Check fan blades and moving parts for excessive wear.
18.___ Check fan RPM to design specifications.
19.___ Check bearing collar set screws on fan shaft to make sure they are tight,
if applicable.
20.___ Check dampers for dirt accumulation. Check felt; repair or
replace as required.
21.___ Check damper motors and linkage for proper operation. Adjust linkage on
vanes if out of alignment, if equipped.
22.___ Lubricate mechanical connections of dampers sparingly, if
equipped.
23.___ Check compressor oil level (non-hermetically sealed units only) if
compressor is equipped with a sight glass
24.___ Run machine with service gauge manifold attached, checking action of
controls, relays, switches, etc. to see that:
a.___ compressor(s) run at proper settings.
b.___ controls activate properly.
c.___ controls activate unit.
d.___ suction and discharge pressures are proper.
25.___ Check setting on controls and return to normal operation.
26.___ Clean up the work area and properly dispose of debris and waste.
Note: Seal off all service ports with flare caps. Report any missing caps or
dust covers.
Tools and Materials:
1. Standard Tool kit.
Plus Refrigeration - gauges
Leak detector-electronic or halogen
Pocket thermometer
Clamp on meter (volt - ohm - amp meter)
Flaring tool
Tubing cutters
Packing kit and packing
Crescent wrenches to 14"
2. Refrigeration manifold.
3. Pressure washer.
4. Fin comb.
5. Paint brush.
6. Cleaning materials and tools, vacuum, grease gun, and oil. Consult the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper
personal protective equipment (PPE).
7. Respirator.
8. Safety goggles.
9. Gloves
10. Rust inhibitor and protective coatings. Consult the MSDS for hazardous
ingredients and proper PPE. Consult the MSDS to ensure that the paint lead
level is 0.06% or less.
11. Self sealing quick disconnect refrigerant hose fittings.
12. Refrigerant recovery/recycle unit.
13. EPA/DOT approved refrigerant storage tanks.
14. Approved refrigerant.
15. Electronic leak detector.
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