Carrier Bus Air Conditioning Unit Model GR 45 GR 60 Operation Service Manual Pub T295
Carrier Bus Air Conditioning Unit Model GR 45 GR 60 Operation Service Manual Pub T295
Carrier Bus Air Conditioning Unit Model GR 45 GR 60 Operation Service Manual Pub T295
Conditioning
Equipment
Models
GR--45
GR--60
(N. A. O.)
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OPERATION AND
SERVICE MANUAL
BUS
AIR CONDITIONING
UNIT
Models
GR--45
GR--60
(N. A. O.)
WARNING
DO NOT USE A NITROGEN CYLINDER WITHOUT A PRESSURE REGULATOR
WARNING
DO NOT USE OXYGEN IN OR NEAR A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AS AN EXPLOSION MAY
OCCUR.
WARNING
THE FILTER-DRIER MAY CONTAIN LIQUID REFRIGERANT. SLOWLY LOOSEN THE
FLARE NUTS AND AVOID CONTACT WITH EXPOSED SKIN OR EYES.
CAUTION
Do not under any circumstances attempt to service the microprocessor. should a problem develop with
the microprocessor, replace it.
CAUTION
If unit was recently operated, be careful of remaining hot coolant in the hoses when disassembling.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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LIST OF TABLES
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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION
1.1 INTRODUCTION system, the air conditioning and heating equipment
interfaces with electrical cabling, refrigerant piping,
This manual contains Operating Instructions, Service engine coolant piping (for heating), duct work and other
Instructions and Electrical Data for the Model GR Air components furnished by the bus manufacturer.
Conditioning and Heating equipment furnished by
Carrier Transicold Division as shown in Table 1-1. Operation of the units is controlled automatically by a
Model GR systems consists of an Apex Unit, containing microprocessor based Micromax Controller which
the condenser and evaporator and an engine maintains the vehicle’s interior temperature at the
compartment mounted compressor. To complete the desired set point.
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1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION section, evaporator section, Micromax electronics, and
the Fresh Air System. All components are accessible by
1.2.1 Apex Unit
lifting the top cover. Descriptions of the systems are
The apex unit (see Figure 1-2) includes the condensing provided in the following sub paragraphs.
11 3
10
4
5
6
7
9 8
1. Top Cover 10. Hinge
2. Gas Spring (2) 11. Condenser Fan Grille (4-GR45,
3. Condenser Section (See Figure 1-3) 6-GR60)
4. Evaporator Section (See Figure 1-4) 12. Front Drain (2)*
5. Base 13. Intermediate Drain (2)*
6. Fresh Air System 14. Evaporator Rear Drain (2)*
7. Gas Spring Support (2) 15. Condenser Rear Drain (2)*
8. Lock (2) * Not Shown
9. Serial Plate
Figure 1-2. Apex Unit Components
(GR-60 Shown)
1.2.2 Condensing Section pressure into a liquid at high temperature and pressure.
The condensing section (Figure 1-3) includes the The condenser fans circulate ambient air across the
condenser coils, fan and motor assemblies, filter-drier, outside of the condenser tubes at a temperature lower
receiver, liquid line solenoid valve, service valves, and than refrigerant circulating inside the tubes; this results
an ambient temperature sensor. in condensation of the refrigerant into a liquid. The
filter-drier removes moisture and debris from the liquid
The condenser coils provide heat transfer surface for refrigerant before it enters the thermostatic expansion
condensing refrigerant gas at a high temperature and valve in the evaporator assembly.
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The receiver collects and stores liquid refrigerant. The sensor measures ambient temperature and sends an
receiver is fitted with upper and lower liquid level sight electrical signal to the controller.
glasses to enable determining refrigerant liquid level.
The receiver is also fitted with a fusible plug which The discharge check valve is a spring loaded, normally
protects the system from unsafe high pressure closed valve that opens with the flow of refrigerant from
conditions. The liquid line solenoid valve closes when the compressor. When the compressor clutch is
system is shut down to prevent flooding of coils with disengaged, the discharge check valve will close,
liquid refrigerant. The service valves enable isolation of preventing the flow of high pressure liquid from the
the filter-drier for service. The ambient temperature condenser back into the compressor.
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In the cooling mode the compressor is energized while ECDC* Permanent
the evaporator and condenser fans are operated to p
Evaporator Motor Magnet
provide refrigeration as required. The compressor is
fitted with cylinder unloaders to match compressor 27.5 24 VDC 12 VDC
capacity to the bus requirements. Once interior VDC
temperature reaches the desired set point, the system Horsepower (kW) 0.34(.25) 1/8 (.09)
may operate in the clutch cycle or reheat mode. A Full Load Amps 8.4 9.5 19
controller programmed for clutch cycle will (FLA)
de--energize the compressor clutch and allow the system
to operate in the vent mode until further cooling is Operating Speed 4252/ 4200/
required. A controller programmed for reheat will High/Low (RPM) 3165 1850
maintain compressor operation and open the heat valve Bearing Lubrication Factory Lubricated (addi-
to allow reheating of the return air. In the reheat mode tional grease not required)
interior temperature is maintained at the desired set
point while additional dehumidification takes place. b. Condenser Fan Motor
ECDC* Permanent
Controls may also be provided to allow manual Condenser Motor Magnet
operation of the evaporator fans in low or high speed
and manual control of the fresh air damper in the open or 24 VDC 24 VDC 12 VDC
closed position. Horsepower (kW) 0.15(.11) 1/8 (.09)
Full Load Amps 7 9 18
1.3 REFRIGERATION SYSTEM COMPONENT (FLA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Speed 4252/ 4200/
a. Refrigerant Charge High/Low (RPM) NA 1850
R--134a 14.3 lb (6.5 kg) Bearing Lubrication Factory Lubricated (addi-
tional grease not required)
b. Compressor
* Electronically Communicated Direct Current
UNIT MODEL GR45 GR60
Compressor 05K 05G 1.5 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS -- SENSORS
AND TRANSDUCERS
No of Cylinders 4 6
a. Suction and Discharge Pressure Transducer
Weight - Dry 108 lbs 137 lbs
(49 kg) (62 kg) Supply Voltage: 4.5 to 5.5 vdc (5 vdc nominal)
Supply current: 8 mA maximum
Oil Charge 5.5 pints 6.75 pints
(2.6 liters) (3.2 liters) Output Range: 8K ohms minimum
Input Range: --6.7 to 450 psig (--0.46 to 30.62 bar)
Oil Level: Output Current: -1.5 mA minimum to
Level in sight glass between Min.--Max marks on 1.5 mA maximum
compressor crankcase (curbside) Output Voltage: vdc = 0.0098 x psig + 0.4659
Approved Compressor Oils - R-134a: (See Table 4-2 for calculations.)
Castrol: Icematic SW68C b. Temperature Sensors
Mobil: EAL Arctic 68
ICI: Emkarate RL68H Input Range: --52.6 to 158F (--47 to 70C)
Output: NTC 10K ohms at 77F (25C)
c. Thermostatic Expansion Valve: (See Table 4-1 for calculations.)
Superheat Setting (Non-externally adjustable): 1.6 SAFETY DEVICES
10 to 12F
MOP Setting (Nonadjustable): 55 ±4 psig (3.74 System components are protected from damage caused
±2.27 bar) by unsafe operating conditions with safety devices.
Safety devices with Carrier Transicold supplied
d. High Pressure Switch (HPS): equipment include high pressure switch (HPS), low
pressure switch (LPS), circuit breakers and fuses.
Opens at: 300 ±10 psig (20.41 ±0.68bar)
Closes at: 200 ±10 psig (13.61 ±0.68bar) a. Pressure Switches
High Pressure Switch (HPS)
e. Low Pressure Switch (LPS)
During the A/C mode, compressor operation will
Opens at: 6 ±3psig (0.41 ±0.20 bar) automatically stop if the HPS switch contacts open due
Closes at: 25 ±3 psig (1.7 ±0.20 bar) to an unsafe operating condition. Opening HPS contacts
de-energizes, through the controller, the compressor
1.4 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS -- MOTORS clutch shutting down the compressor. The high pressure
switch (HPS) is installed in the center head of the
a. Evaporator Fan Motor compressor.
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Low Pressure Switch (LPS) The compressor raises the pressure and the temperature
The low pressure switch is installed in the compressor of the refrigerant and forces it into the condenser tubes.
and opens on a pressure drop to shut down the system The condenser fan circulates surrounding air (which is
when a low pressure condition occurs. In addition, if the at a temperature lower than the refrigerant) over the
control monitors a pressure less than 10 psig (0.68 outside of the condenser tubes. Heat transfer is
bar)by the suction pressure transducer mounted in the established from the refrigerant (inside the tubes) to the
evaporator section, the system will be shut down for at condenser air (flowing over the tubes). The condenser
least one minute. tubes have fins designed to improve the transfer of heat
from the refrigerant gas to the air; this removal of heat
b. Fuses and Circuit Breakers causes the refrigerant to liquefy, thus liquid refrigerant
The Relay Board is protected against high current by an leaves the condenser and flows to the receiver.
OEM supplied 150 amp fuse. Independent 15 amp The receiver serves as a liquid refrigerant reservoir so
circuit breakers protect each motor while the output that a constant supply of liquid is available to the
circuits are protected by an additional 15 amp circuit evaporators as needed, and acts as a storage space when
breaker. During a high current condition, the breaker (or pumping down the system. The receiver is equipped
OEM fuse) may open. When power is removed from a with sight glasses to observe the refrigerant for
device, a breaker alarm will be generated. restricted flow and correct charge level.
c. Ambient Lockout
The refrigerant leaves the receiver and passes through
The ambient temperature sensor located in the the receiver outlet/service valve, through a filter-drier
condenser section measures the condenser inlet air where an absorbent keeps the refrigerant clean and dry.
temperature. When the temperature is below the cut out
set point the compressor is locked out until the From the filter-drier, the liquid refrigerant then flows
temperature rises above the cut in setting. The set points through the liquid line solenoid valve to the
may be programmed to cut out at 45F 7.2C) and cut in thermostatic expansion valve. the thermal expansion
at 50F 10C) or cut out at 25 F --3.9C) and cut in at valve reduce pressure and temperature of the liquid and
45F 7.2C) in accordance with bus purchase meters the flow of liquid refrigerant to the evaporator to
specification. This setting protects the compressor from obtain maximum use of the evaporator heat transfer
damage caused by operation at low pressures. surface.
The low pressure, low temperature liquid that flows into
1.7 AIR FLOW the evaporator tubes is colder than the air that is
The paths for ambient air through the condenser and circulated over the evaporator tubes by the evaporator
coach air through the evaporator are illustrated in fans (fans). Heat transfer is established from the
Figure 1-5. evaporator air (flowing over the tubes) to the refrigerant
(flowing inside the tubes). The evaporator tubes have
1.8 AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERATION aluminum fins to increase heat transfer from the air to
CYCLE the refrigerant; therefore the cooler air is circulated to
the interior of the bus. Liquid line solenoid valve closes
When air conditioning (cooling) is selected by the during shutdown to prevent refrigerant flow.
controller, the unit operates as a vapor compression
system using R-134a as a refrigerant (see Figure 1-6). The transfer of heat from the air to the low temperature
The main components of the system are the liquid refrigerant in the evaporator causes the liquid to
reciprocating compressor, air-cooled condenser coils, vaporize. This low temperature, low pressure vapor
receiver, filter-drier, thermostatic expansion valve, passes through the suction line and returns to the
liquid line solenoid valve and evaporator coils. compressor where the cycle repeats.
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9
10
A
11
12
16 13
11
A
14
15
DISCHARGE
SUCTION
RECEIVER
16
DISCHARGE
LIQUID 17
MAIN ENGINE
SUCTION RADIATOR
18
VIEW A-A
COMPRESSOR
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HEAT
VALVE
BOOST
PUMP
SUPPLY
RETURN
MAIN ENGINE
RADIATOR
COMPRESSOR
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1.10 RELAY BOARD
1.10.1 Permanent Magnet Motors with 2 speed switching from series to parallel connection (Option 1)
JP6
K14 K15
CB 13 D57
1 2
3 4
D54
CB 11 K16 K17
K1 CB 1 K3 CB 5 K7 CB 7 K9
JP5
CB 12 D63
4 5
2 3
1
K18 K20 D60
CB 2 EF1 EF2 CB 6 CB 8 CF1 CF2
JP4
K8 K11 D72
K5
4 5 6
CB 3 K6 CB 9
2 3
K19 K13 D66
1
D51
D2 D6 D14 D17 D26 D30 D38 D41
JP3
CB 4 CB 10
D69
2 3
1
EF3 EF4 EF6 EF5 CF3 CF4 CF6 CF5
JP1
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b. Thermal Circuit Breakers JP6 Unloaders 1 & 2.
CB 1 Evaporator Fan #1. 15 Amp.
d. LEDS
CB 2 Evaporator Fan #2. 15 Amp.
D 2 Relay K1 output active (evaporator fans 1,2,3 &
CB 3 Evaporator Fan #3. 15 Amp.
4 energized)
CB 4 Evaporator Fan #4. 15 Amp.
D 6 Will be brightly lit if evaporator fans 1, 2, 3 & 4
CB 5 Evaporator Fan #5. 15 Amp.
are on high. Will be at half intensity of they are on low.
CB 6 Evaporator Fan #6. 15 Amp.
D14 Relay K3 output active (evaporator fans 5 & 6
CB 7 Condenser Fan #1. 15 Amp.
energized).
CB 8 Condenser Fan #2. 15 Amp.
CB 9 Condenser Fan #3. 15 Amp. D17 .Will be brightly lit if evaporator fans 5 &6 are
on high. Will be at half intensity of they are on low.
CB10 Condenser Fan #4. 15 Amp.
CB11 Condenser Fan #5. 15 Amp. D26 Relay K7 output active (condenser fans 1, 2, 3
CB12 Condenser Fan #6. 15 Amp. & 4 energized).
CB13 A/C clutch, Unloaders 1&2, D30 Will be brightly lit if condenser fans 1, 2, 3 & 4
Fresh Air Damper, Heat Valve, are on high. Will be at half intensity of they are on low.
Fault Output and Spare D38 Relay K9 output active (condenser fans 5 & 6
output. 15 Amp energized).
c. Connectors D41 Will be brightly lit if condenser fans 5 &6 are on
EF1-EF6 Evaporator fans. high. Will be at half intensity of they are on low.
CF1-CF4 Condenser fans. D51 A/C clutch output active.
JP1 External evaporator & condenser fan D54 Unloader 1 output active.
thermal overload connections. D57 Unloader 2 output active.
JP2 Logic board connector. D60 Fresh air output active.
JP3 Boost pump. D63 Heat valve output active.
JP4 A/C clutch, fault output, compressor high D66 Fault output active.
pressure switch. D69 Boost pump output active.
JP5 Spare output, fresh air output, heat valve. D72 Spare output active.
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1.10.2 Electronically Communtated DC Motors with 2--speed Evaporator Input Signal (Option 2)
JP6
K14 K15 D57
1 2
3 4
CB 13
D54
CB 11 K16 K17
K1 CB 1 K5 K3 CB 5 K7 CB 7 K11 K9
JP5
CB 12 D63
4 5
2 3
1
CB 8 K18 K19 D60
CB 2 CB 6
K2 K4 K8 K10 D85
JP4
D72
CB 3 CB 9
4 5 6
D81 K20 K13 D66
2 3
1
EF1 EF2 CF1 CF2
D26 D30 CB 10 D38 D41 D51
D2 D6 CB 4 D14D17 EF HIGH SIGNAL CF HIGH SIGNAL
JP3
D69
2 3
1
EF3 EF4 EF6 EF5 CF3 CF4 CF6 CF5
JP1
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1.11 LOGIC BOARD
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1.12 CONTROL PANEL (Diagnostic Module)
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SECTION 2
OPERATION
2.1 STARTING, STOPPING AND OPERATING 4 If low or high speed evaporator fan speed is desired,
INSTRUCTIONS press the FAN SPEED button to illuminate the indi-
cator light and bring speed to the desired level.
2.1.1 Power to Logic Board
5 To open or close the fresh air damper, press the
Before starting, electrical power must be available from FRESH AIR button to illuminate the indicator light
the bus power supply. The system components receive and bring the damper to the desired position.
power from two sources: 6 To read interior or exterior temperature, press the
TEMPERATURE button to illuminate the indicator
a. 24 vdc power for the microprocessor electronics is light and bring the display to the desired temperature
supplied through the bus multiplex module. reading. After a short delay, the display will return to
the default set point or return air temperature read-
b. 24 vdc, 125 amp, power from a fuse in the battery ing.
compartment supplies power for the, clutch, com-
pressor unloader solenoids, evaporator and condens- 7 Setpoint may be changed by pressing the UP or
er assemblies; this power is controlled by the Logic DOWN arrow button. The UP button will increase
Board. the setpoint temperature and the DOWN button will
decrease the setpoint temperature.
2.1.2 Starting
8 For additional Micromate operating data refer to
a. If the engine is not running, start the engine. paragraph 2.4.
2.1.3 Self-Test and Diagnostics (Check for Errors
b. OEM SUPPLIED SWITCHES and/or Alarms)
Actual start sequence depends on the operating con-
trols supplied. If only an ON/OFF switch is supplied, Self-test of the main Logic Board electrical circuit is
place the switch in the ON position to start the system automatically initiated when the system is powered up.
in the automatic mode. If additional OEM switches If there is an error in the circuit, an alarm will be
are supplied, refer to the following Micromate con- indicated by flashing LED’s on the Logic Board. If a
trol description for operating instructions. Micromate is connected to the Logic Board, the error
code can also be read on the display. If there are no errors
c. MICROMATE CONTROL PANEL in the circuit, system will operate normally and flash the
It is suggested the system be started in the automatic status LED at a one second interval. During normal
mode. operation, the Logic Board monitors system operating
parameters for out of tolerance conditions. If an out of
1 The Micromate Control Panel Display (see tolerance condition occurs, ALARM will be indicated
Figure 1-11) may be programmed to display the set through the code LED or on the Micromate display.
point temperature or return air temperature. To deter- Refer to section 3 for definition of system errors and
mine which display temperature is programmed, alarms and general troubleshooting procedures.
press the TEMPERATURE button so that the OUT
SIDE AIR indicator is illuminated. If the controller 2.1.4 Stopping
cycles back to the INSIDE AIR indicator, than the Placing the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position or
controller is programmed to display return air tem- pressing the Micromate ON/OFF button will stop the
perature. If the controller does not automatically system operation by removing power to the Logic
cycle back to the return air indicator, than the con- Board.
troller is programmed to display set point tempera-
ture. 2.2 PRE--TRIP INSPECTION
2 To start the system, press the I/O button to illuminate After starting system, allow system to stabilize for ten to
the indicator light and signal the Logic Board to per- fifteen minutes and check for the following:
form start up. Ensure the AUTO button indicator is
illuminated. If not, press the AUTO button to place a. Listen for abnormal noises in compressor or fan mo-
the system in the automatic mode. After the pre--trip tors.
inspection is completed, the switches may be set in
accordance with the desired control modes. b. Check compressor oil level. (Refer to section 4.20.3)
c. Check refrigerant charge. (Refer to section 4.8.1 )
3 If cooling only, heating only or ventilation only is
desired, press the corresponding button (refer to d. Ensure that self-test has been successfully performed
Figure 1-11) to illuminate the indicator light and and that there are no errors or alarms indicated. (Refer
place the system in that mode of operation. to section 2.1.3.)
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AUTO MODE REHEAT AUTO MODE CYCLE HEAT MODE
COOL COOL
HIGH SPEED 2°F
3°F 3°F HIGH SPEED
LOADED LOADED
COOL COOL
HIGH SPEED 1°F
2°F 2°F HIGH SPEED
4 CYLINDERS 4 CYLINDERS
COOL COOL
LOW SPEED SETPOINT
1°F 1°F LOW SPEED
2 CYLINDERS 2 CYLINDERS
VENT
--1°F
SETPOINT SETPOINT
VENT
REHEAT 100%
DUTY CYCLE --2°F
--1°F --1°F
LOW SPEED
4 CYLINDERS HEAT
--3°F
--2°F --2°F
HEAT
--3°F --3°F
--4°F
HEAT
COOL COOL
HIGH SPEED 2°F HIGH SPEED
2°F
4 CYLINDERS 4 CYLINDERS
COOL COOL
LOW SPEED 1°F LOW SPEED
1°F
2 CYLINDERS 2 CYLINDERS
SETPOINT SETPOINT
VENT
REHEAT 100%
--1°F DUTY CYCLE --1°F
LOW SPEED
4 CYLINDERS
--2°F --2°F
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2.3 MODES OF OPERATION 2.3.4 Boost Pump
When the unit is in heat the boost pump relay is
The system is operated by a Carrier Transicold energized, providing 24 VDC to activate the boost
Micromax microprocessor controller which consists of pump.
a logic board (Figure 1-10), relay board (Figure 1-8 or
Figure 1-9), and manual operator switches. The logic 2.3.5 Vent Mode
board regulates operational cycles of the system by In the vent mode the evaporator fans are operated to
energizing or de--energizing Relay Board relays in circulate air in the bus interior.
response to deviations in interior temperature. Modes of 2.3.6 Fresh Air System
operation include Cooling, Heat and Vent. Refer
toFigure 2-1 and the following paragraphs for a The fresh air damper is opened to allow entrance of
description of each mode. ambient air into the air entering the evaporator coil. The
damper is operated by the controller to open when return
Figure 2-1 shows the Logic Board actions at various air temperature is within +/--5F (+/--2.8C) of set point.
temperature deviations from setpoint. On rising 2.3.7 Compressor Unloader Control
temperature, changes occur when the temperature rises
above Logic Board setpoints, On falling temperature, When operating in cooling, the unloaders are used to
changes occur when temperatures falls below Logic reduce system capacity as return air temperature
Board set point. The system will operate in these modes approaches set point. Operation of the unloaders
unless pressures override the Logic Board settings. balances system capacity with the load and thereby
prevents overshoot from set point.
2.3.1 Temperature Control Relay Board mounted unloader outputs control the
capacity of the compressor by energizing or
Temperature is controlled by maintaining the return air de-energizing unloader solenoid valves. The model
temperature measured at the return air grille. 05K (GR45) has two banks of two cylinders each while
the model 05G compressor (GR60) has three banks of
2.3.2 Cooling Mode two cylinders each. Energizing a valve de-activates a
bank of cylinders. The 05K right cylinder bank (looking
Cooling is accomplished by energizing the compressor at the pump end) and the outboard cylinder banks of the
and condenser fans, opening the liquid line solenoid
valve and closing the heating valve. Once interior 05G are equipped with unloader valves (UV1 and, for
the 05G, UV2), each controlling two cylinders; this
temperature reaches the desired set point, the system allows the 05K to be operated with two or four cylinders
may operate in the clutch cycle or reheat mode.
Selection of clutch cycle or reheat is factory and the 05G to be operated with two, four or six
cylinders.
programmed in accordance with the bus purchase
specification. Whenever the compressor is started, the unloaders are
energized for thirty seconds to reduce starting torque.
A controller programmed for clutch cycle will After thirty seconds, unloaders may be de-energized.
de--energize the compressor clutch and allow the system Any subsequent changes between energizing and
to operate in the vent mode until further cooling is de-energizing the unloaders for temperature control
required. must be staged with a thirty second delay. Once an
unloader is energized for pressure control, it remains
A controller programmed for reheat will maintain energized for two seconds to prevent short cycling.
compressor operation and cycle the heat valve to allow Only one unloader may change state at a time when
reheating of the return air. In the reheat mode interior staging is required. Operating parameters for
temperature is maintained at the desired set point while temperature control, suction pressure control and
additional dehumidification takes place. discharge pressure control are as follows.
a. Temperature Control
2.3.3 Heating Mode
The unloaders are used to control system capacity by
In the heat mode the liquid line solenoid is closed and controlling compressor capacity.
the compressor and condenser fans are shut down. The 1 Compressor Unloader UV1 Relay. When return air
heat valve is opened to allow a flow of engine coolant temperature falls to less than 2F (1.1C) above set
through the heat section of the evaporator coil. The point unloader UV1 is energized. If temperature
evaporator fans speed is varied as required to circulate rises to greater than 3F (1.7C) above set point,
air over the evaporator coil based on the temperature UV--1 will be de--energized to place the compressor
difference from setpoint. at 100% capacity.
Heating will not start until the water temperature switch 2 Compressor Unloader UV2 Relay. When return air
(WTS) closes. The WTS is located on the block of the temperature falls to less than 1F (0.6C) above set
vehicle and is provided by the OEM. It senses the engine point unloader UV2 is energized. If temperature
coolant temperature and closes on temperature rise at rises to greater than 2F (1.1C) above set point,
105F . The switch prevents the circulation of cooler air UV--2 will be de--energized to place the compressor
throughout the vehicle as the engine comes up to (GR60 only) at 66% capacity.
temperature. b. Suction Pressure
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The unloaders are used to control suction pressure and activated if a high pressure alarm has been activated and
thereby prevent coil frosting: operation has not been locked out (refer to Table 3-3).
1 Compressor Unloader UV1 Relay. When the suction 2.3.10 Compressor Clutch Control
pressure decreases below 26 psig (1.77 bar), unload- A belt driven electric clutch is employed to transmit
er UV1 is energized unloading a cylinder bank (two engine power to the air conditioning compressor.
cylinders); this output will remain energized until De-energizing the clutch electric coil disengages the
the pressure increases to above 34 psig (2.31 bar). clutch and removes power from the compressor. The
2 Compressor Unloader UV2 Relay. When suction clutch will be engaged when in cooling and disengaged
pressure decreases below 23 psig (1.56 bar) [on a when the system is off, in heating or during high and low
GR60], unloader UV2 is energized unloading the pressure conditions.
second compressor cylinder bank; this output will The clutch coil is prevented from engagement when the
remain energized until the pressure increases to ambient temperature is below 45F (7.2C).
above 31 psig (2.11 bar).
c. Discharge Pressure The clutch coil will be de-energized if the discharge
pressure rises to the 300 psig (20.41 bar) cutout setting
Discharge pressure is also controlled by the unloaders: of the compressor mounted high pressure switch. The
1 Compressor Unloader UV1 Relay. When the dis- clutch coil will energize when the discharge pressure
charge pressure increases above 275 psig (18.71 falls to 200 psig (13.61 bar).
bar), unloader UV1 is energized; this output will re- The clutch coil will be de-energized if the suction
main energized until the pressure decreases below pressure decreases below 10 psig (0.68 bar).
220 psig (14.97 bar). Staging is ignored during dis-
2.3.11 Alarm Description
charge pressure override.
2 Compressor Unloader UV2 Relay. When the dis- Alarm descriptions and troubleshooting procedures are
charge pressure increases above 285 psig (19.39 provided in section 3.
bar),unloader UV2 is energized; this output will re- 2.3.12 Hour Meters
main energized until the pressure decreases below Hour meter readings are available in the parameter code
225 psig(15.31 bar). list of the Micromate. The hour meters record the
2.3.8 Evaporator Fan Speed Selection compressor run time and the total time the evaporator
Temperature control is the primary method of fans are on. The maximum hours is 999,999. Refer to
determining the fan speed selection. The following paragraph 2.4.3 for instructions on reading parameter
table indicates relay operational status for the various codes.
fan motor states while Figure 2-1 provides Logic Board 2.4 MICROPROCESSOR DIAGNOSTICS
speed selections at various deviations form set point.. The Micromate allows the user to interface with the
Table 2-1. Evaporator Fan Speed Relay Operation microprocessor based control. This allows system
parameters, alarms and settings to be viewed and
STATE HIGH EVAP FAN modified. On systems with OEM supplied operating
SPEED RELAY switches, a Micromate may be connected as a service
RELAYS tool using a special harness. The following instructions
Off Off Off supplement those provided in paragraph 2.1.2. Once a
Low Off On Micromate is connected as a service tool, the following
instructions are applicable.
High On On
2.4.1 Connecting
2.3.9 Condenser Fan Control Connect the Micromate harness to the service port
The condenser fans are energized when the compressor located in the return air section of the A/C system. When
clutch output is energized. The fans are started in low the Micromate is connected, the panel lights will be
speed and will remain in low speed until the discharge energized and the currently stored setpoint will be
pressure increases to 225 psig (15.31 bar). The fans will displayed. If any alarm is active, the reading will be
remain in high speed until discharge pressure decreases A##, where A indicates that the alarm is active and ##
below 190 psig (12.93 bar). The fans will also be indicates the alarm number.
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2.4.2 Control 2.4.4 System Parameters
NOTE Pressing the up/down arrow keys will allow the user to
scroll up or down through the parameters. If no key is
1 This procedure should be performed by an pressed for 30 seconds this mode is exited and the
HVAC technician who has been trained on display will revert back to the default display. Pressing
Carrier Model GR system design. Control the on/off key any time will exit this mode and the
configuration is preset by the manufacturer display will again indicate the default. The parameters
and resetting of the parameters should not are shown in Table 2-3. When scrolling through the
be required. It is recommended that Carrier parameters, the current parameter will be displayed for
Service or Engineering is contacted before two seconds. After two seconds, the display will show
any control configuration is changed. the data for the current parameter. When the last
Carrier can not be responsible for failures or parameter is reached, the list will wrap back to P1.
damage resulting from unauthorized
changes. 2.4.5 Test Mode
With the system in normal operation, the controller may
2 If a replacement Logic Module is installed, be placed in the test mode, by doing the following:
it is necessary to match the configuration
jumpers (see Figure 1-10) to the original a. Enter the diagnostic mode by pressing the up and
board. Refer to paragraph 4.24. down arrow keys simultaneously for 5 seconds. Enter
the test mode by pressing the COOL key five times.
a. Turn the A/C main power switch (located in the driv- b. In the test mode, the display will read “T##” where
er’s area) to OFF. “##” indicated the test number that is currently run-
ning.
b. Connect the Micromate to the service port located in
the return air section. c. The initial indication will be “T00”. This indicates
the controller is in the test mode and all relays are de--
c. Unplug the logic board connector J3. energized. Press the arrow keys to scroll through and
d. Turn the A/C main power switch back to the ON posi- perform each test When the highest test number is
tion. reached, the display will increment back to the lowest
test number. A listing of tests is provided in
e. Activate the system by pressing the 1/0 key on the Table 2-2.
Micromate panel.
d. To terminate testing, press the I/0 key.
NOTE Table 2-2. Controller Test List
Be sure to reconnect J3 when testing is com- TEST OUTPUT STATE
pleted or the system will fail to operate when T00 All Relays Off
the Micromate is disconnected.
T01 Evaporator High On
T02 Evaporator Low On
NOTE
T03 Condenser High On
When modifying the setpoint temperature for
diagnostic purposes, be sure to reset the set- T04 Condenser Low On
point when testing is complete. T05 Compressor On
T06 Unloader Valve 1 On
2.4.3 Diagnostic Mode T07 Unloader Valve 2 On
Diagnostic mode can be entered by pressing the up and T08 Fresh Air Damper On
down arrow keys simultaneously for 5 seconds.
Diagnostic mode allows alarms and system parameters T09 Heat On
to be viewed. If there are any alarms stored, the most T10 Fault On
recent alarm will be shown. To view additional alarm T11 Boost On
information, refer to section 3. Press the up and down
arrow keys to view parameters. T12 Spare/Motor Input On
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Table 2-3. Parameter Codes
CODE CODE NAME DESCRIPTION
P1 Return Air This value is the temperature measured by the return air sensor. If the sensor is
Temperature shorted it will display CL. If it is open circuited it will display OP.
P2 Coil Temperature This value is the coil temperature measured by the evaporator temperature sen-
sor. If the sensor is shorted it will display CL. If it is open circuited it will dis-
play OP.
P3 Ambient Temperature This value is the outside temperature measured by the ambient temperature
sensor. If the sensor is shorted it will display CL. If it is open circuited it will
display OP.
P4 Suction Line Temper- Not used.
ature
P5 Suction Pressure This value is the suction pressure measured by the suction pressure transducer.
If the sensor is shorted it will display CL If it is open circuited it will display
OP.
P6 Discharge Pressure This value is the discharge pressure measured by the discharge pressure trans-
ducer. If the sensor is shorted it will display “CL” and if it is open circuited it
will display “OP”.
P7 Superheat Not used.
P8 Analog Set Point Not used.
Temperature
P9 A/C Control Window This is the number of degrees F above setpoint at which the unloaders will be
#1 both energized. This value can be modified between 0 and 10 degrees F. The
default value is 1 degree F.
P10 A/C Control Window This is the number of degrees F above AC control window one at which the
#2 first unloader will be energized. This value can be modified between 0 and 10
degrees F. The default value is 1 degree F.
P11 A/C Control Window This is the number of degrees F above AC control window two at which the
#3 evaporator fan speed will be set to low. This value can be modified between 0
and 10 degrees F. The default value is 1 degree F.
P12 Heat Control Window This is the number of degrees F below setpoint before the heat valve is energi-
zed. This value can be modified between 0 and 10 degrees F. The default value
is 2 degree F for heat and 4 degrees F for reheat.
P13 Compressor Safety This number is the minimum time in minutes that the compressor must be off
Off Delay after a high or low pressure alarm before it can be restarted. This value can be
modified between one and five minutes. The default value is 1.
P14 Fan Delay This is the minimum time (in seconds) that the fans must run at a particular
speed before changing to another speed. This value can be modified between
one and 60 seconds. The default value is two seconds.
P15 Unloader/Heat Valve This is the minimum time (in seconds) that the unloaders and heat valve must
Delay be in a particular state (open /closed) before changing to another state. This
value can be modified between 1 and 60 seconds. The default value is 2 sec-
onds.
P16 Compressor High This is the current state of the compressor high pressure switch input. “CL”
Pressure Switch will be displayed if it is closed and “OP” will be displayed if it is open.
P17 Condenser Fan Speed Not used.
Switch
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Table 2-3. Parameter Codes -- Continued
Code Code Name Description
P18 Maximum Setpoint This is the maximum value that the operator will be allowed to set the setpoint
temperature. The value can be modified in degrees with the up and down keys
to a value between 60F and 80F.
P19 Minimum Setpoint This is the minimum value that the operator will be allowed to set the setpoint
temperature. The value can be modified in degrees with the up and down keys
to a value between 60F and 80F.
P20 Compressor Hours This is the number of hours of operation that the compressor has run with the
High clutch energized in thousands
P21 Compressor Hours This is the number of hours of operation that the compressor has run with the
Low clutch energized in hundreds, tens and ones.
P22 Evaporator Hours This is the number (in thousands) of hours of operation with the evaporator
High fans energized.
P23 Evaporator Hours This is the number (in hundreds, tens and ones) of hours of operation with the
Low evaporator fans energized.
P24 Maintenance 1 Hour This is the value of compressor hours high (P20) at which maintenance alarm
High #1 will be activated. This value can be modified by the up and down arrow
keys. If both high and low values are zero the alarm is disabled.
P25 Maintenance 1 Hour This is the value of compressor hours low (P21) at which maintenance alarm
Low #1 will be activated. This value can be modified by the up and down arrow
keys. If both high and low values are zero the alarm is disabled.
P26 Maintenance 2 Hours This is the value of evaporator fan hours high (P22) at which maintenance
High alarm #2 will be activated. This value can be modified by the up and down ar-
row keys. If both high and low values are zero the alarm is disabled.
P27 Maintenance 2 Hours This is the value of evaporator fan hours low (P23) at which maintenance alarm
Low #2 will be activated. This value can be modified by the up and down arrow
keys. If both high and low values are zero the alarm is disabled.
P28 Freeze Alarm Setting This is the value at which the freeze alarm will be activated. The default value
is 32F. This value can be modified between 20F and 40F in one degree in-
crements by using the arrow keys
P29 Relay Module Voltage This is the voltage being supplied to the relay module.
P30 Main Board Software This is the software version of the logic board.
Version
P31 Display Software This is the software version of the display module.
Version
P32 Ki Not used.
P33 Kp Not used.
P34 Default Display This is the value displayed on the Micromate control panel. It is set to OFF to
display set point temperature or set to ON to display return air temperature.
This feature is available in software revision 1.9 and later.
P33 Not Defined Not used. These codes will show in software revision 1.9 and later.
to
P34
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SECTION 3
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION
Do not under any circumstances attempt to service the microprocessor. should a problem develop with
the microprocessor, replace it.
3.1 SELF DIAGNOSTICS error codes can be read by counting the number of times
that the Logic Board STATUS and CODE LED’s (see
A self test is performed by the Micromax Logic Board Figure 1-10) flash simultaneously. The Micromate
each time the board is powered up. Errors, if any, will be display will indicate errors with the code ER-#, where
indicated and the unit will not be allowed to start. The “ER” is the error prefix and # is the error number.
Table 3-1 Error Codes
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Table 3-2 Alarm Codes
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Table 3-2 Alarm Codes -- Continued
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Table 3-3 General System Troubleshooting Procedures
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Table 3-3 General System Troubleshooting Procedures -- Continued
INDICATION/ REFERENCE
TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES
SECTION
3.3.4 Abnormal Noise Or Vibrations -- Continued
Condenser or evaporator fans Loose mounting hardware Check/Tighten
Defective bearings Replace
Blade interference Check
Blade missing or broken Check/Replace
3.3.5 Control System Malfunction
Will not control Sensor or transducer defective 4.21 or 4.22
Relay(s) defective Check
Microprocessor controller malfunction Check
Logic Board J3 connector unplugged
3.3.6 No Evaporator Air Flow Or Restricted Air Flow
Air flow through coil blocked Coil frosted over Defrost coil
Dirty coil Clean
Dirty filter Clean/Replace
No or partial evaporator air flow Motor(s) defective Repair/Replace
Motor brushes defective Replace
Evaporator fan loose or defective Repair/Replace
Fan damaged Repair/Replace
Return air filter dirty Clean/Replace
Icing of coil Clean/Defrost
Fan relay(s) defective Check/Replace
Safety device open 1.6
Fan rotation incorrect Check
3.3.7 Expansion Valve Malfunction
Low suction pressure with high Low refrigerant charge 4.8
superheat Wax, oil or dirt plugging valve orifice Check
Ice formation at valve seat 4.6
Power assembly failure Replace
Loss of bulb charge Replace
Broken capillary tube 4.19
Low superheat and liquid slug- Bulb is loose or not installed. 4.19
ging in the compressor Superheat setting too low 4.19
Ice or other foreign material holding valve open
Side to side temperature differ- Wax, oil or dirt plugging valve orifice Check
ence (Warm Coil) Ice formation at valve seat 4.7
Power assembly failure Replace
Loss of bulb charge Replace
Broken capillary 4.19
3.3.8 Heating Malfunction
Insufficient heating Dirty or plugged heater core Clean
Coolant solenoid valve(s) malfunctioning or plugged Check/Replace
Low coolant level Check
Strainer(s) plugged Clean
Hand valve(s) closed Open
Water pumps defective Repair/Replace
Auxiliary Heater malfunctioning. Repair/Replace
No Heating Coolant solenoid valve(s) malfunctioning or plugged Check/Replace
Controller malfunction Replace
Pump(s) malfunctioning Repair/Replace
Safety device open 1.6
Continuous Heating Coolant solenoid valve stuck open Replace
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SECTION 4
SERVICE
WARNING
BE SURE TO OBSERVE WARNINGS LISTED IN THE SAFETY SUMMARY IN THE FRONT OF
THIS MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE HVAC SYSTEM
NOTE
Following completion of all maintenance or service activities, the alarm queue should be cleared of any origi-
nal alarms and any alarms generated during service. Refer to paragraph 3.2.1
4.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SYSTEM REFERENCE
SYSTEM
ON OFF SECTION
a. Daily Maintenance
X Pre-trip Inspection -- after starting 2.2
X Check tension and condition of V-belt None
b. Weekly Inspection
X Perform daily inspection See above
X Check condenser, evaporator coils and air filters for cleanliness None
X Check refrigerant hoses and compressor shaft seal for leaks 4.6
X Feel filter-drier for excessive temperature drop across drier 4.11
c. Monthly Inspection and Maintenance
X Perform weekly inspection and maintenance See above
X Clean evaporator drain pans and hoses None
X Check wire harnesses for chafing and loose terminals Replace/Tighten
X Check fan motor bearings None
X Check compressor mounting bolts for tightness None
X Check fan motor brushes None
4.2 OPENING TOP COVER 4.3 SUCTION AND DISCHARGE SERVICE VALVES
To open the top cover, push in on the latches and pull
forward as the cover is lifted . (See Figure 4-1.) The suction and discharge service valves (Figure 4-2)
are provided with a double seat and a gauge port, which
allows servicing of the compressor and refrigerant lines.
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TO DISCHARGE OR VALVE CAP e. Frontseat (clockwise) both manifold gauge hand
FROM SUCTION valves.
LINE
f. Turn the service valve connected to the discharge
gauge port toward frontseat (clockwise) approxi-
mately 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
g. Slowly turn the manifold discharge hand valve to-
ward backseat (counterclockwise) approximately
SERVICE VALVE one turn.
PORT TO PORT STEM
COMPRESSOR h. Tighten charging hose onto dummy fitting.
i. Slowly turn the manifold suction hand valve toward
Service Valve Service Valve backseat (counter--clockwise) to remove air from
Frontseated Backseated line.
(clockwise) (counterclockwise)
j. Tighten suction hose at the service valve port.
k. Frontseat (close) both manifold hand valves.
Figure 4-2.Suction or Discharge Service Valve l. Turn the service valve connected to the suction gauge
port toward frontseat (clockwise) approximately 1/4
4.4 INSTALLING MANIFOLD GAUGE SET to 1/2 turn.
A manifold gauge set (Figure 4-3) can be used to 4.5 PUMPING THE SYSTEM DOWN OR REMOV-
determine system operating pressures, add charge, ING THE REFRIGERANT CHARGE
equalize or evacuate the system.
NOTE
Suction Discharge
Pressure Pressure To avoid damage to the earth’s ozone layer, use
Gauge Gauge a refrigerant recovery system whenever remov-
ing refrigerant.
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3 f. Check refrigerant level. Refer to paragraph 4.8.1. It
may be necessary to clear any alarms that have been
S D 4 generated.
5 3
S D
10 2
9
1
4
8
1 7 6
5
7
1. Filter-Drier Inlet 5.Vacuum Pump 6
Service Valve 6.Refrigerant Cylinder
2. Thermostatic 7.Reclaimer
Expansion Valve 8.Filter-Drier 1. Discharge Service 4. Vacuum Pump
3. Manifold Gauge 9.Liquid Solenoid Valve and Port 5. Reclaimer
Set Valve 2. Suction Service 6. Refrigerant Cylinder
4. Thermistor Vacuum 10. Filter-Drier Outlet Valve and Port 7. Thermistor Vacuum
Gauge Service Valve 3. Manifold Gauge Gauge
Set
Figure 4-4. Low Side Pump Down Connections
Figure 4-5. Compressor Service Connections
i. Re--connect suction pressure transducer and remove
low pressure switch jumper. If required, clear any 4.5.3 Pump Down An Operable Compressor For
alarms that have been generated during this proce- Repair
dure. To service an operable compressor, pump the refrigerant
into the condenser coil and receiver as follows:
j. Open service valves and check refrigerant level. Re-
fer to paragraph 4.8.1. a. Install manifold gauge set. Refer to Figure 4-5.
4.5.2 Refrigerant Removal From An Inoperative b. Frontseat the compressor suction service valve by
Compressor. turning clockwise.
To remove the refrigerant from a compressor that is not c. Place a jumper on the low pressure switch. Start the
operational, do the following: unit and run in cooling until 10 ”/hg (25.4 cm/hg) of
vacuum is reached. Shut the system down.
a. Attach a manifold gauge set as shown in Figure 4-5
and isolate the compressor by frontseating the suction d. Frontseat the compressor discharge service valve and
and discharge valves. wait 5 minutes to verify vacuum is maintained. If the
pressure rises above vacuum, open the compressor
b. Recover refrigerant with a refrigerant reclaimer. If the discharge service valve and repeat steps c and d until a
discharge service valve port is not accessible, it will vacuum is maintained.
be necessary to recover refrigerant through the suc- e. Service or replace components as required and leak
tion service valve port only. check the compressor.
c. Service or replace components as required and leak f. Using refrigerant hoses designed for vacuum service,
check the compressor. connect a vacuum pump to center connection of man-
d. Using refrigerant hoses designed for vacuum service, ifold gauge set. Evacuate system to 500 microns.
connect a vacuum pump to center connection of man- Close off pump valve, isolate vacuum gauge and stop
ifold gauge set. Evacuate system to 500 microns. pump. Wait 5 minutes to verify that vacuum holds.
Close off pump valve, isolate vacuum gauge and stop g. Once vacuum is maintained, re--connect low pressure
pump. Wait 5 minutes to verify that vacuum holds. switch, disconnect manifold gauge set and open com-
e. Once vacuum is maintained, recharge low side to 20 pressor service valves.
to 30 psig (1.36 to 2.04 bar) by admitting vapor from h. Check refrigerant level. Refer to paragraph 4.8.1. It
the refrigerant cylinder. Disconnect manifold gauge may be necessary to clear any alarms that have been
set and backseat compressor service valves. generated.
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2 c. Add sufficient nitrogen to raise system pressure to
4 150 to 200 psig (10.21 to 13.61 bar).
3 S D d. Check for leaks. The recommended procedure for
finding leaks in a system is with an electronic leak de-
tector. Testing joints with soapsuds is satisfactory
1 only for locating large leaks.
e. Remove test gas and replace filter--drier.
5
f. Evacuate and dehydrate the system. (Refer to para-
graph 4.7.)
g. Charge the unit. (Refer to paragraph 4.8.)
h. Ensure that a Logic Board self-test has been per-
formed and that there are no errors or alarms indi-
cated. (Refer to paragraph 2.1.3.)
4.7 EVACUATION AND DEHYDRATION
6
8 4.7.1 General
7
The presence of moisture in a refrigeration system can
have many undesirable effects. The most common are
1. Suction Service Set copper plating, acid sludge formation, “freezing-up” of
Valve and Port 5. Vacuum Pump metering devices by free water, and formation of acids,
2. Discharge Line 6. Reclaimer resulting in metal corrosion.
Service Port 7. Refrigerant Cylinder 4.7.2 Preparation
3 Check Valve 8. Thermistor Vacuum
4. Manifold Gauge Gauge NOTE
Using a compound gauge for determination of
Figure 4-6. System Charge Removal Connections
vacuum level is not recommended because of
4.5.4. Removing Entire System Charge its inherent inaccuracy.
To remove the entire refrigerant charge, do the
following: a. Evacuate and dehydrate only after pressure leak test.
(Refer to paragraph 4.6)
a. Connect a manifold gauge set to the system as shown
in Figure 4-6. b. Essential tools to properly evacuate and dehydrate
any system include a good vacuum pump with a mini-
b. Connect a reclaimer to the center manifold gauge set mum of 5 cfm (8.5 m 3/hr) volume displacement,
connection. (CTD P/N 07-00176-01), and a good vacuum indica-
c. Recover refrigerant in accordance with reclaimer tor (available through Robinair Manufacturing,
manufacturers instructions. Montpelier, Ohio, Part Number 14010).
c. Keep the ambient temperature above 60F (15.6C)
4.6 REFRIGERANT LEAK CHECK to speed evaporation of moisture. If ambient tempera-
ture is lower than 60F (15.6C), ice may form before
A refrigerant leak check should always be performed moisture removal is complete.
after the system has been opened to replace or repair a
component. 4.7.3 Procedure for Evacuation and Dehydrating
System
To check for leaks in the refrigeration system, perform
the following procedure: a. Remove refrigerant using a refrigerant recovery sys-
tem. Refer to paragraph 4.5.4
NOTE b. The recommended method is connecting lines (3/8”
It must be emphasized that only the correct re- OD copper tubing or refrigerant hoses designed for
frigerant should be used to pressurize the sys- vacuum service) as shown in Figure 4-6.
tem. Use of any other refrigerant will contami- c. Make sure vacuum pump valve is open.
nate the system, and require additional d. Start vacuum pump. Slowly open valves halfway and
evacuation. then open vacuum gauge valve.
e. Evacuate unit until vacuum gauge indicates 1500 mi-
a. Ensure the liquid line service and solenoid valves are crons Hg vacuum. Close gauge valve, vacuum pump
open. valve, and stop vacuum pump.
b. If system is without refrigerant, charge system with f. Break the vacuum with clean dry refrigerant. Use re-
refrigerant vapor to build up pressure between 20 to frigerant that the unit calls for. Raise system pressure
30 psig (1.36 to 2.04 bar). to approximately 2 psig (0.14 bar).
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g. Remove refrigerant using a refrigerant recovery sys- 4.8.3 Adding Partial Charge
tem. a. Install manifold gauge set at the compressor suction
h. Start vacuum pump and open all valves. Dehydrate service valve and service port above the discharge
unit to 500 microns Hg vacuum. line check valve. See figure Figure 4-6.
b. Place appropriate refrigerant cylinder on scales. Pre-
i. Close off pump valve, and stop pump. Wait five min- pare to charge vapor refrigerant by connecting charg-
utes to see if vacuum holds. ing hose from container to center connection on
j. Charge system. Refer to paragraph 4.8.2 gauge manifold . Purge air from hoses.
c. Run unit in cool mode for 15 minutes. With suction
4.8 ADDING REFRIGERANT TO SYSTEM service valve midseated open cylinder valve and add
vapor charge until refrigerant level appears in the
4.8.1 Checking Refrigerant Charge lower receiver sight glass. Under the above condi-
tions, the system is properly charged when the refrig-
The following conditions must be met to accurately erant liquid level is at 1/2 to 3/4 of the lower receiver
check the refrigerant charge. sight glass. If it is not at the proper level, add or re-
move refrigerant to bring it to the proper level. Re-
a. Coach engine operating at high idle. frigerant level should not appear in the upper sight
b. Unit operating in cool mode for 15 minutes. glass, as this would indicate an overcharge.
d. Backseat suction service valve. Close vapor valve on
c. Head pressure at least 150 psig (10.21 bar). (It may be refrigerant drum and note weight. Remove manifold
necessary to block condenser air flow to raise head gauge set and replace all valve caps.
pressure.)
4.9 CHECKING FOR NONCONDENSIBLES
d. Under the above conditions, the system is properly
charged when the refrigerant liquid level is at 1/2 to To check for noncondensibles, proceed as follows:
3/4 of the lower receiver sight glass. If it is not at the a. Stabilize system to equalize pressure between the
proper level, add or remove refrigerant to bring it to suction and discharge side of the system.
the proper level. Refrigerant level should not appear
in the upper sight glass, as this would indicate an b. Check temperature at the condenser and receiver.
overcharge. c. Check pressure at the compressor discharge service
valve.
4.8.2 Adding Full Charge
d. Check saturation pressure as it corresponds to the
a. Install manifold gauge set at the compressor suction condenser/receiver temperature using the Tempera-
service valve and service port above the discharge ture-Pressure Chart, Table 4-4.
line check valve. See figure Figure 4-6. e. If gauge reading is 3 psig (0.20 bar) or more than the
b. Evacuate and dehydrate system. (Refer to paragraph saturation pressure in step d, noncondensibles are
4.7) present.
f. Remove refrigerant using a refrigerant recovery sys-
c. Place appropriate refrigerant cylinder on scales. Pre- tem.
pare to charge liquid refrigerant by connect charging
hose from container to center connection on gage g. Evacuate and dehydrate the system. (Refer to para-
manifold . Purge air from hoses. graph 4.7.)
h. Charge the unit. (Refer to paragraph 4.8.2.)
d. Note weight of refrigerant and cylinder.
4.10 CHECKING AND REPLACING HIGH PRES-
e. Open cylinder valve, backseat discharge valve on SURE SWITCH
gauge manifold and allow liquid refrigerant to flow
into the high side of the system WARNING
f. When correct charge has been added, refer to para- DO NOT USE A NITROGEN CYLINDER
graph 1.3, close cylinder valve and frontseat man- WITHOUT A PRESSURE REGULATOR
ifold discharge valve. At this point, the high side of
the system has been charged but the low side is still in WARNING
a vacuum because the liquid line solenoid is normally
closed. DO NOT USE OXYGEN IN OR NEAR A
REFRIGERATION SYSTEM AS AN EX-
g. Prepare the cylinder as required to allow vapor charg- PLOSION MAY OCCUR.
ing. Backseat the manifold suction valve and charge
vapor to build 20 to 30 psig (1.36 to 2.04 bar) pres- a. Disconnect wiring and remove switch from unit. All
sure on the manifold suction gauge. Close cylinder units are equipped with a schrader valve at the high
valve and frontseat suction manifold set. pressure switch connection.
h. Check charge level in accordance with the procedures b. Connect switch to a cylinder of dry nitrogen. (See
of paragraph 4.8.1. Figure 4-7.)
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1 4.11.2 To Replace Filter--Drier
4 a. Perform a low side pump down. Refer to paragraph
4.5.1.
2 5
b. Turn the driver’s A/C switch to “OFF” position.
6 c. Frontseat the filter--drier outlet service valve and
place a new filter-drier near the unit for immediate
installation.
3
WARNING
THE FILTER-DRIER MAY CONTAIN
LIQUID REFRIGERANT. SLOWLY
LOOSEN THE FLARE NUTS AND AVOID
CONTACT WITH EXPOSED SKIN OR
1. Cylinder Valve and Gauge EYES.
2. Pressure Regulator
3. Nitrogen Cylinder
4. Pressure Gauge (0 to 400 psig = 0 to 27.22 bar) d. Using two open end wrenches, slowly crack open the
5. Bleed-Off Valve flare nuts on each side of the filter-drier. Remove the
6. 1/4 inch Connection filter-drier.
Figure 4-7. Checking High Pressure Switch e. Remove seal caps from the new filter-drier. Apply a
c. Connect an ohmmeter across switch terminals. light coat of compressor oil to the flares.
d. Set nitrogen pressure regulator higher than switch f. Assemble the new filter-drier to lines ensuring that
cutout setting. (refer to paragraph 1.3.) the arrow on the body of the filter-drier points in the
direction of the refrigerant flow (refrigerant flows
e. Close cylinder valve and open bleed--off valve. Open from the receiver to the evaporator). Finger tighten
cylinder valve and slowly close bleed--off valve. The flare nuts.
switch should open, (no continuity) with in required
cut out tolerance. g. Tighten filter-drier flare nuts using two open end
wrenches.
f. Close cylinder valve and release pressure through the
bleed-off valve. As pressure drops, switch should h. Evacuate the filter--drier and lines by connecting a
close, (continuity) within required cut in tolerance. vacuum pump as shown in Figure 4-4. Evacuate to
500 microns.
g. Replace or re--install switch (as required) and recon-
nect wiring. i. Backseat (fully close) both service valve ports and re-
place valve caps.
4.11 FILTER-DRIER j. Test filter-drier for leaks.
k. Check refrigerant level.
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4.13 EVAPORATOR COIL REPLACEMENT b. Place main battery disconnect switch in OFF position
and lock.
a. If refrigerant remains in the system, perform a low
side pump down to remove refrigerant from the evap- c. Disconnect wire leads to coil.
orator coils. d. Remove coil retaining screw and nameplate.
CAUTION e. Lift burned-out coil from enclosing tube and replace.
If unit was recently operated, be careful of f. Connect wire leads and test operation.
remaining hot coolant in the hoses when dis- 4.14.2 Internal Part Replacement
assembling. a. Place main battery disconnect switch in OFF position
and lock.
b. Remove fresh air intake.
b. Open the vent fitting at the top of the outlet header of
c. Drain heater coil by removing the required coolant the heater coil.
from the engine cooling system.
c. Drain coil by opening the drain-cock on the inlet tube.
d. Remove 12 mounting screws, 4 each at the receiver
support, at the front of the unit and at the return air d. Disassemble valve and replace defective parts.
opening. e. Assemble valve, refill and bleed coolant lines.
e. Remove the electronic board and harness. 4.14.3 Replace Entire Valve
f. Remove the filter--drier. a. Place main battery disconnect switch in OFF position
and lock.
g. Disconnect suction line hose and lift coil out of unit.
b. Drain coolant from lines as previously described and
h. To install the coil assembly, reverse the removal pro- disconnect hoses to valve .
cedure.
c. Disconnect wire leads to coil.
4.14 SERVICING THE HEAT VALVE d. Remove valve assembly from bracket.
The heat valve (Figure 4-9) requires no maintenance e. Install new valve and re-connect hoses. It is not ne-
unless a malfunction to the internal parts or coil occurs. cessary to disassemble the valve when installing.
This may be caused by foreign material such as: dirt, f. Refill and bleed coolant lines.
scale, or sludge in the coolant system, or improper
voltage to the coil. g. Connect wire leads and test operation.
There are only three possible valve malfunctions: coil 1
burnout, failure to open, or failure to close. 2
Coil burnout may be caused by the following:
3
1 Improper voltage.
2 Continuous over-voltage, more than 10% or Under-
voltage of more than 15%. 4
3. Incomplete magnetic circuit due to the omission of
the coil housing or plunger. 5
4. Mechanical interference with movement of plunger 6
which may be caused by a deformed enclosing tube. 7
Failure to open may be caused by the following: 8
1 Coil burned out or an open circuit to coil connections. 9
2 Improper voltage.
3 Torn diaphragm.
4 Defective plunger or deformed valve body assembly. 10
Failure to close may be caused by the following:
1 Defective plunger or deformed valve body assem- 1. Coil Retaining Screw 5. Kick-Off Spring
bly. 2. Nameplate 6. Plunger
2 Foreign material in the valve. 3. Coil Housing 7. Closing Spring
Assembly 8. Diaphragm
3 Torn diaphragm. 4. Enclosing Tube & 9. O-Ring
4.14.1 Coil Replacement Bonnet Assembly 10. Valve Body
a. It is not necessary to drain the coolant from the sys-
tem. Figure 4-9. Heat Valve
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4.15 SERVICING THE LIQUID LINE SOLENOID
VALVE
1
2
The Liquid line solenoid valve (Figure 4-10) is very
similar to the heat valve. It requires no maintenance
unless a malfunction to the internal parts or coil occurs.
This may be caused by foreign material such as: dirt,
scale, or sludge in the refrigeration system, or improper 3
voltage to the coil.
There are only three possible valve malfunctions: coil
burnout, failure to open, or failure to close. 4
Coil burnout may be caused by the following: 5
1 Improper voltage. 6
2 Continuous over-voltage, more than 10% or under- 7
voltage of more than 15%.
8
3 Incomplete magnet circuit due to the omission of the
coil hosing or plunger.
1. Snap Cap 5. Gasket
4 Mechanical interface with movement of plunger
which may be caused by a deformed enclosing tube. 2. Coil Assembly 6. Piston Assembly
3. Enclosing Tube 7. Body
Failure to open may be caused by the following: Assembly 8. Bracket Adapter
4. Plunger Assembly
1 Coil burned out or an open circuit to coil connections.
Figure 4-10. Liquid Line Solenoid Valve
2 Improper voltage. 4.15.3.Replace Entire Valve
3 Defective plunger or deformed valve body assembly. a. Perform a low side pump down, remove coil and
plunger assembly and un--braze valve from lines.
Failure to close may be caused by the following: b. Remove valve assembly from bracket.
1 Defective plunger or deformed valve body assembly. c. Disconnect wire leads to coil.
2 Foreign material in the valve. d. Disassemble new valve, to protect internal parts, and
solder to lines.
4.15.1 Coil Replacement e. Assemble and leak check valve.
a. It is not necessary to remove the refrigerant charge f. Evacuate low side and re--open system.
from the system. g. Connect wire leads and test operation.
b. .Place main battery disconnect switch in OFF posi- 4.16 CONDENSER FAN/MOTOR ASSEMBLY
tion and lock.
4.16.1 Removal
c. Disconnect wire leads to coil. a. Place main battery disconnect switch in OFF position
and lock.
d. Remove coil retaining clip and nameplate.
b. Unlatch motor draw latches. See Figure 4-11.
e. Lift burned-out coil from enclosing tube and replace. c. Disconnect motor wire harness and lift motor out of
f. Connect wire leads and test operation unit.
e. Evacuate low side and re--open system. Figure 4-11. Condenser Fan/Motor Assembly
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4.16.2 Inspection And Cleaning d. To reassemble, reverse procedure.
a. At regular maintenance periods, remove brush cov- 4.18 REPLACING RETURN AIR FILTERS
ers, examine and clean motor interior.
The return air filters are located behind the return air
b. Place main battery disconnect switch in OFF position grill, inside the vehicle.
and lock.
The filters should be checked for cleanliness
c. Remove all foreign material. such as dirt and carbon periodically depending on operating conditions. A dirty
dust with dry moderately compressed air. Clean by filter will restrict air flow over the evaporator coil which
suction if possible to avoid blowing foreign matter may cause insufficient cooling or heating and possible
into the motor. frost buildup on the coil. To remove the filters, do the
d. Confirm free movement of brushes to prevent bind- following.
ing. a. Place main battery disconnect switch in OFF position
e. Examine brush wear and general condition. If bro- and lock.
ken, cracked chipped or worn to 1/3 the original b. Remove the return air grille.
length, replace. Refer to paragraph 4.16.3.
c. Loosen filter retaining clips and remove the filter
f. Examine the condition of the brush springs. A discol- from the grille.
ored spring is a sign of overheating which may weak- d. Reverse procedure to install new filters.
en the spring. If discolored, replace.
g. Observe condition of communtator and armature 4.19 THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION VALVE
coils The thermostat expansion valve (Figure 4-13) is an
4.16.3 Brush Replacement automatic device which maintains constant superheat of
the refrigerant gas leaving the evaporator regardless of
a. Place main battery disconnect switch in OFF position suction pressure. The valve functions are: (a) automatic
and lock. control of refrigerant flow to match the evaporator load
b. Remove condenser motor, refer to paragraph 4.16.1. and (b) prevention of liquid refrigerant entering the
compressor. Unless the valve is defective, it seldom
c. Remove brush covers, remove and inspect brush as- requires any maintenance.
semblies. Replace if required.
d. Replace brush covers and reinstall condenser motor. 1
2
e. To reassemble, reverse the above procedure. Ensure
motor is properly seated in support. 3
f. Verify the proper operation of motor. 4
5
4
6
MOUNTING
7
CLIP
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e. Remove capscrews and lift off power head and cage c. Loosen one TXV bulb clamp and make sure area un-
assemblies and gaskets. der clamp is clean.
f. Check, clean and remove any foreign material from d. Place temperature thermocouple in contact with the
the valve body, valve seat and mating surfaces. If re- suction tube and parallel to the TXV bulb, and then
quired, replace valve body. secure loosened clamp making sure both bulb and
thermocouple are firmly secured to suction line.
(SeeFigure 4-14.) Reinstall insulation around the
NOTE bulb.
Do not adjust the new replacement expansion
valve. Valves are preset at the factory. e. Connect an accurate low pressure gauge to the low
pressure port (9, Figure 1-6)
g. Using new gaskets, install new cage and power head f. Close top cover being careful to route thermocouple
assemblies. sensing wire and gauge hose outside the unit.
g. Start bus and run on fast idle until unit has stabilized,
h. Leak check the new valve and evacuate and dehydrate about 20 to 30 minutes.
low side. (Refer to paragraph 4.7.)
i. The thermal bulb is installed below the center of the NOTE
suction line (four or eight o’clock position). This area When conducting this test, the suction pressure
must be clean to ensure positive bulb contact. Strap must be at least 6 psig (0.41 bar) below the ex-
thermal bulb to suction line. Ensure that retaining
straps are tight and renew insulation. pansion valve maximum operating pressure
(MOP). Refer to paragraph 1.3 for MOP.
j. Fasten equalizer line to the expansion valve.
k. Open filter-drier inlet service valve and compressor h. From the temperature/pressure chart (Table 4-4), de-
service valves. termine the saturation temperature corresponding to
the evaporator outlet pressure.
l. Run the coach for approximately 30 minutes on fast
idle. i. Note the temperature of the suction gas at the expan-
sion valve bulb. Subtract the saturation temperature
m.Check refrigerant level. (Refer to paragraph 4.8.1) from this temperature. The difference is the superheat
of the suction gas.
n. Check superheat. (Refer to paragraph 4.19.2.)
j. The superheat may cycle from a low to high reading.
4.19.2 Superheat Measurement Monitor the superheat taking readings every 3--5
minutes for a total of 5--6 readings. Calculate the su-
NOTE perheats, add the readings and divide by the number
of readings taken to determine average superheat.
All readings must be taken from the TXV bulb The superheat should be 10F to 12F.
location and out of the direct air stream.
k. If superheat is not within tolerance, replace the valve.
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NOTES ate compressor to 500 microns. Front seat both man-
ifold valves to isolate the pump.
1 Service replacement compressors are sold
without service valves. Valve pads are l. Start unit and check refrigerant level (refer to para-
installed in their place. The optional graph 4.8.1).
unloaders are not supplied, as the cylinder m.Check compressor oil level (refer to paragraph
heads are shipped with plugs. Customer 4.20.3). Add or remove oil if necessary.
should retain the original unloader valves
for use on the replacement compressor. n. Check compressor unloader operation.
o. Remove manifold gauge set.
2 The piston plug that is removed from the 4.20.2 Transferring Compressor Clutch
replacement compressor head must be
installed in the failed compressor if To remove a clutch (see Figure 4-16) from a compressor
returning for warranty or core credit. and install on a replacement compressor, do the
following:
3 Do not interchange allen-head capscrews
that mount the piston plug and unloader, 1
they are not interchangeable. 2
3
4 Check oil level in service replacement
compressor. (Refer to paragraphs 1.3 and 4
4.20.3.) 5
6
7
f. Remove the three socket head capscrews from the 8
cylinder head(s) that have unloader valves installed.
See Figure 4-15. Remove the unloader valve and by-
pass piston assembly, keeping the same capscrews
with the assembly. The original unloader valve must
be transferred to the replacement compressor. The
plug arrangement removed from the replacement is
installed in the original compressor as a seal. If piston 1. Compressor (typical) 5. Rotor Nut
is stuck, it may be extracted by threading a socket 2. Seal Cover 6. Armature
head capscrew into top of piston. A small Teflon seat 3. Coil 7 Spacer Nuts
ring at the bottom of the bypass piston plug must be
4. Rotor 8. Snap Ring
removed.
Figure 4-16. Compressor Clutch
GASKET SPRING a. Using a wrench on the armature flats to keep it from
FLANGE turning, remove the special bolt holding it to the
COVER shaft.
COMPRESSOR
HEAD b. Using special tool (CTD Part Number 07--00242
--01), remove the rotor nut and rotor. Retain original
CAPSCREWS key.
BYPASS (NOT INTERCHANGEABLE WITH
PISTON CONTROL VALVE SCREWS) c. Noting the position of the wire, remove the three bolts
PLUG holding the coil to the compressor.
d. Remove every other bolt from the seal cover of the
Figure 4-15.Removing Bypass Piston Plug new compressor in the same manner as the original
g. Remove the pressure switches and install on replace- compressor. Mount the coil assembly with the wire in
ment compressor after checking switch operation (re- the same orientation as it was mounted on the original
fer to paragraph 4.10). compressor. Tighten the mounting bolts to 45 lbs/ft
(6.2 mkg).
h. Remove clutch assemble and retain original clutch
key. Install on replacement compressor. Refer to e. Mount rotor on shaft with rotor nut. Be sure pulley
paragraph 4.20.2. turns freely without binding.
i. Install compressor in unit by performing the removal f. Install armature on shaft using original key and tight-
steps in reverse. It is recommended that new locknuts en mounting bolt to 20 ft/lbs (2.8 mkg).
be used when replacing compressor. Install new gas- g. Perform a check of the air gap between the inside face
kets on service valves and tighten bolts uniformly. of the armature and the mating face of the rotor. The
j. Leak check connections and replace filter--drier. Re- air gap should be measured with a minimum of 50
fer to paragraph 4.6. psig (3.4 bar) in the crankcase. A preliminary check
may be performed before the crankcase is pressurized
k. Using refrigerant hoses designed for vacuum service, but a final check must be performed before the clutch
connect a vacuum pump (see Figure 4-5) and evacu- is operated. The gap should be between 0.016 and
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0.030 inch (0.41 to 0.76 mm). If required, remove the 3. Evacuate compressor to 500 microns. Backseat
eight armature spacer nuts and spacer. Add or remove compressor suction and discharge valves, start sys-
shims to adjust gap. Reinstall spacer nuts and tighten tem and recheck oil level.
to 7--8 ft/lbs(1.0 to 1,1 mkg). 4. Remove manifold gauge set.
h.Reconnect wiring and test clutch operation. 1
12
4.20.3 Compressor Oil Level
2
To check, and if required correct, the compressor oil 3
11
level do the following:
4
a. Operate the coach for at least one--half hour at fast 10
idle speed, with the temperature controls at the cool- 9 5
est setting, and the compressor fully loaded. It may be
necessary to pre--heat the coach and/or operate the 8
system in the reheat mode to keep the compressor ful-
ly loaded throughout this procedure 6
b. Ensure the system is fully charged (refer to paragraph 7
4.8.1) and the compressor crankcase is warm to the
touch after fifteen minutes of operation.
c. Shut off the system and immediately record the oil 05G - GR60
level in the compressor sight glass. See Figure 4-17. 11 1
If the compressor is not level, an average between the 12
sight glass levels will have to be made to determine
level.
d. The proper oil level is between the marks on the com- 3
pressor crankcase (05G compressors) or between 1/4
and 1/2 of the sight glass (05K compressors). Refer to
Figure 4-17. If the oil level is correct, release the 2 5
coach into service. If the level is above the required
amount, proceed to step e.. If the level is below the 9
required amount proceed to step f.
7
e. To remove oil and bring the level to the proper 8
amount, do the following:
1. Pump down the compressor until only a slight posi- 05K - GR45
tive pressure remains in the crankcase. Refer to para- 1. Electric Unloader 6. Bottom Plate
graph 4.5.3.
Valve 7. Oil Drain Plug
2. Shut off the coach engine and ensure the compressor 2. Suction Service 8. Oil Level Sight Glass
discharge and suction service valves are frontseated. Valve Charging Port 9. Oil Pump
Reclaim the remaining refrigerant in the compressor 3. Suction Service 10.O-ring
crankcase. Valve 11 .Discharge Service
3. Drain or pump out compressor oil until the level is 4. Clutch Valve
brought to the minimum for this compressor. 5. Oil Fill Plug 12 .Service Port
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connector. Pressure should decrease 3 to 5 psi (0.2 to c. At least one sensor lead must be disconnected from
0.4 bar) when the unloader is unplugged and increase the controller before any reading can be taken. Not
the same amount as the plug is reconnected. repeat doing so will result in a false reading. Two preferred
test for second unloader if fitted. methods of determining the actual test temperature at
the sensor are an ice bath at 32F (0C) and/or a cali-
f. If pressures do not react as described, check unloader brated digital temperature meter.
coil or repair unloader mechanism as required.
g. When testing is complete, reconnect transducer and 4.22 PRESSURE TRANSDUCER CHECKOUT
unloader connectors and remove manifold gauge set.
NOTE
h. Disconnection of the suction pressure transducer will System must be operating to check transducers.
cause an “A15” alarm. Once the transducer is recon-
nected, the alarm will go to inactive and can then be
cleared. a. With the system running use the driver display or
manifold gauges to check suction and/or discharge
Table 4-1. Temperature Sensor Resistance pressure(s).
Temperature b. Use a digital volt-ohmmeter measure voltage across
Resistance In Ohms the transducer at terminals A & C. See Figure 4-18.
F C Compare to values in Table 4-2. A reading within two
--20 --28.9 165,300 percent of the values in the table would be considered
good.
--10 --23.3 117,800
0 --17.8 85,500
10 --12.2 62,400
20 -- 6.7 46,300 C
30 -- 1.1 34,500
A B
32 0 32,700
40 4.4 26,200
50 10.0 19,900
60 15.6 15,300 Figure 4-18 Transducer Terminal Location
70 21.1 11,900 4.23 REPLACING SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERS
77 25 10,000
a. Place main battery disconnect switch in OFF position
80 26.7 9,300 and lock.
90 32.2 7,300 b. Tag and disconnect wiring from defective sensor or
100 37.8 5,800 transducer.
110 43.3 4,700 c. Remove and replace defective sensor or transducer.
120 48.9 3,800 d. Connect wiring to replacement sensor or transducer.
e. Checkout replacement sensor or transducer. (Refer to
4.21 TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECKOUT section 4.21 or 4.22, as applicable.)
f. Repair or replace any defective component(s), as re-
a. An accurate ohmmeter must be used to check resist- quired.
ance values shown in Table 4-1.
b. Due to variations and inaccuracies in ohmmeters, 4.24 LOGIC BOARD CONFIGURATION
thermometers or other test equipment, a reading If a replacement Logic Board is installed, it is necessary
within two percent of the chart value would be con-
sidered accaptable. If a sensor is bad, the resistance to match the configuration jumpers (see Figure 1-10) to
value would usually be much higher or lower than the the original board. Table 4-3 provides a list of jumper
value given in Table 4-1 . functions
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Table 4-2. PressureTransducer Voltage Table 4-3. Logic Board Configuration
“/hg Voltage Psig Voltage Psig Voltage
Jumper Description
20” 0.369 100 1.446 215 2.573
A. High Reheat -- Selects fan speed
10” 0.417 105 1.495 220 2.622
Psig Voltage 110 1.544 225 2.671 B. High Vent -- Selects fan speed
0 0.466 115 1.593 230 2.720 C. Dry Heat -- Selects re--heat configuration
5 0.515 120 1.642 235 2.769 D. Reheat/Cycle -- Selects clutch cycle
10 0.564 125 1.691 240 2.818 E. Transducers -- Selects transducer configu-
15 0.614 130 1.740 245 2.867 ration
20 0.663 135 1.789 250 2.916 F. Refrigerant -- Selects refrigerant
25 0.712 140 1.838 255 2.965 G. Unit Type -- Selects software configuration
30 0.761 145 1.887 260 3.014 H. Unit Type -- Selects software configuration
35 0.810 150 1.936 265 3.063 I. Factory -- Reserved for the manufacturer.
40 0.858 155 1.985 270 3.112
J. Invert H2O -- Selects temperature switch
45 0.907 160 2.034 275 3.161 configuration
50 0.956 165 2.083 280 3.210 K. Voltage -- Selects unit voltage
55 1.007 170 2.132 285 3.259 L. Factory -- Reserved for the manufacturer.
60 1.054 175 2.181 290 3.308
M. Psig/Bars -- Selects display configuration
65 1.103 180 2.230 295 3.357
N. C/F -- Selects display configuration
70 1.152 185 2.279 300 2.406
75 1.204 190 2.328 305 3.455 O. Loaded Start -- Selects start--up configura-
tion
80 1.250 195 2.377 310 3.504
P. PI Reheat -- Selects reheat algorithm
85 1.299 200 2.426 315 3.553
90 1.348 205 2.475 320 3.602
95 1.397 210 2.524 325 3.651
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Table 4-4. R-134a Temperature - Pressure Chart
Temperature Vacuum Temperature Pressure
F C “/hg cm/hg kg/cm@@ bar F C psig kPa kg/cm@@ bar
--40 --40 14.6 49.4 37.08 0.49 28 --2 24.5 168.9 1.72 1.69
.35 .37 12.3 41.6 31.25 0.42 30 --1 26.1 180.0 1.84 1.80
--30 --34 9.7 32.8 24.64 0.33 32 0 27.8 191.7 1.95 1.92
--25 --32 6.7 22.7 17.00 0.23 34 1 29.6 204.1 2.08 2.04
--20 --29 3.5 11.9 8.89 0.12 36 2 31.3 215.8 2.20 2.16
--18 --28 2.1 7.1 5.33 0.07 38 3 33.2 228.9 2.33 2.29
40 4 35.1 242.0 2.47 2.42
--16 --27 0.6 2.0 1.52 0.02
45 7 40.1 276.5 2.82 2.76
Temperature Pressure 50 10 45.5 313.7 3.20 3.14
F C psig kPa kg/cm@@ bar 55 13 51.2 353.0 3.60 3.53
--14 --26 0.4 1.1 0.03 0.03 60 16 57.4 395.8 4.04 3.96
--12 --24 1.2 8.3 0.08 0.08 65 18 64.1 441.0 4.51 4.42
--10 --23 2.0 13.8 0.14 0.14 70 21 71.1 490.2 5.00 4.90
--8 --22 2.9 20.0 0.20 0.20 75 24 78.7 542.6 5.53 5.43
--6 --21 3.7 25.5 0.26 0.26 80 27 86.7 597.8 6.10 5.98
--4 --20 4.6 31.7 0.32 0.32 85 29 95.3 657.1 6.70 6.57
--2 --19 5.6 36.6 0.39 0.39 90 32 104.3 719.1 7.33 7.19
0 --18 6.5 44.8 0.46 0.45 95 35 114.0 786.0 8.01 7.86
2 --17 7.6 52.4 0.53 0.52 100 38 124.2 856.4 8.73 8.56
4 --16 8.6 59.3 0.60 0.59 105 41 135.0 930.8 9.49 9.31
6 --14 9.7 66.9 0.68 0.67 110 43 146.4 1009 10.29 10.09
8 --13 10.8 74.5 0.76 0.74 115 46 158.4 1092 11.14 10.92
10 --12 12.0 82.7 0.84 0.83 120 49 171.2 1180 12.04 11.80
12 --11 13.2 91.0 0.93 0.91 125 52 184.6 1273 12.98 12.73
14 --10 14.5 100.0 1.02 1.00 130 54 198.7 1370 13.97 13.70
16 --9 15.8 108.9 1.11 1.09 135 57 213.6 1473 15.02 14.73
18 --8 17.1 117.9 1.20 1.18 140 60 229.2 1580 16.11 15.80
20 --7 18.5 127.6 1.30 1.28 145 63 245.6 1693 17.27 16.93
22 --6 19.9 137.2 1.40 1.37 150 66 262.9 1813 18.48 18.13
24 --4 21.4 147.6 1.50 1.48 155 68 281.1 1938 19.76 19.37
26 --3 22.9 157.9 1.61 1.58
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SECTION 5
ELECTRICAL
5--1 INTRODUCTION
This section includes electrical wiring schematics. The schematic shown in this section provides information for all
unit models and optional configurations. For model GR45 units, which are fitted with four evaporator and condenser
fans, the components used to control the fifth and sixth fans are not energized. For applications with OEM supplied
operating switches, the switches are wired to Logic Board connector J3 as shown. For units with a Micromate as the
operators control, there is no wiring to the Logic Board J3 connector. The Micromate is hard wired to the Logic Board
connector J2 in the same manner as shown for service port use.
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LEGEND
CONNECTOR LEGEND
SYMBOLS
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
ATS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CONNECTOR TERMINAL
BPS BOOST PUMP SIGNAL J1 LOGIC POWER
CB1 CIRCUIT BREAKER, EF1 J3 ON/TEST
GROUND CB2 CIRCUIT BREAKER, EF2 J4 INPUT
CB3 CIRCUIT BREAKER, EF3 J5 RELAY BOARD INTERFACE
CB4 CIRCUIT BREAKER, EF4 J6 SENSOR
FACTORY WIRING
CB5 CIRCUIT BREAKER, EF5 J7 DIAGNOSTIC LINK
CB6 CIRCUIT BREAKER, EF6 JP1 MOTOR OVERLOAD
OEM WIRING JP2 LOGIC BOARD INTERFACE
CB7 CIRCUIT BREAKER, CF1
CB8 CIRCUIT BREAKER, CF2 JP3 BOOST PUMP
GROUND STUD CB9 CIRCUIT BREAKER, CF3 JP4 CLUTCH
CB10 CIRCUIT BREAKER, CF4 JP5 HEAT/FAIL
CB11 CIRCUIT BREAKER, CF5 JP6 UNLOADER
POWER STUD
CB12 CIRCUIT BREAKER, CF6 W_ATS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
CB13 CIRCUIT BREAKER, MISC W_COMP COMPRESSOR
CONNECTOR
CF1 COND MOTOR 1 W_FAV FRESH AIR VALVE
CF2 COND MOTOR 2 W_HPS HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH
NORMALLY OPEN CONTACT CF3 COND MOTOR 3 W_LPS LOW PRESSURE SWITCH
W_LLS LIQUID LINE
CF4 COND MOTOR 4
CF5 COND MOTOR 5 W_WTS WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH
A CONNECTOR, POSITON ”A”
CF6 COND MOTOR 6
CTH COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
LAMP D2 EF1/2 LED ASSEMBLY
D6 EF3/4 LED ASSEMBLY
D14 EF5 LED ASSEMBLY
DIODE
D17 EF6 LED ASSEMBLY
D26 CF1/2 LED ASSEMBLY
D30 CF3/4 LED ASSEMBLY
FUSE
D38 CF5 LED ASSEMBLY
D41 CF6 LED ASSEMBLY
D51 CLUTCH LED ASSEMBLY
COIL
D54 UV1 LED ASSEMBLY
D57 UV2 LED ASSEMBLY
MOTOR (EF or CF) D60 FRESH AIR VALVE LED ASSEMBLY
D63 RSV LED ASSEMBLY
D66 ALARM LED ASSEMBLY
D72 SPARE LED ASSEMBLY
PRESSURE SENSOR DPT DISCHARGE PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
EM1 EVAP MOTOR 1
EM2 EVAP MOTOR 2
EM3 EVAP MOTOR 3
EM4 EVAP MOTOR 4
LED ASSEMBLY
EM5 EVAP MOTOR 5
EM6 EVAP MOTOR 6
F FUSE
FAV FRESH AIR VALVE
PRESSURE SWITCH
FTS FREEZE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
HV HEAT VALVE
K1 EF1/2 RELAY
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
K2 EF3/4 REALY
K3 EF5 RELAY
K4 EF6 RELAY
MANUAL RESET BREAKER K7 CF1/2 RELAY
K8 CF3/4 RELAY
K9 CF5 RELAY
RELAY COIL K10 CF6 RELAY
K13 CLUTCH RELAY
K14 UV1 RALAY
K15 UV2 RELAY
MANUAL SWITCH K16 FRESH AIR RELAY
K17 HEAT RELAY
K18 FAULT RELAY
POLY SWITCH K19 BOOST RELAY
K20 SPARE RELAY
K21 EVAP. FAN HIGH RELAY
K22 EVAP. FAN LOW RELAY
TEMPERATURE SWITCH
K23 COND. FAN HIGH RELAY
K24 COND. FAN LOW RELAY
LPS LOW PRESSURE SWITCH
MULTI--PLEX MODULE LLS LIQUID LINE SOLENOID
RAS RETURN AIR SENSOR
SPT SUCTION PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
UV1 UNLOADER SOLENOID VALVE #1
RIBBON CABLE UV2 UNLOADER SOLENOID VALVE #2
WTS WATER TEMPERATURE SWITCH
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5-2
ALTERNATOR RELAY BOARD
SIGNAL
24VDC
D79
SERVICE JUMPER 86 85
PORT 24V 1 2 K2
12V 1 J1 JP1 JP1
J2 5 SPB SPB 1 J2 K21
86 85 D21 HIGH
DATA 2
DIM 1 2 SPC SPC JP2 K1
J5
SIGNAL
MICROMATE DATA 1 1 24V K22
4 3 SPD SPD 3 D22 LOW
GND 4
6 SPA SPA
JP2
J3 18 18 86 85 D87
24VDC 5
VENT K5
CLUTCH RELAY
24VDC 3 JP2 W_HPS W_HPS
85 86 86 85 D80
COOL JUMPER
6 6 K13 4 B A 1 4
3 K4
JP4 JP4 JP1 JP1
24VDC 4
HPS
HEAT UV1 RELAY
LOGIC BOARD JP2
85 86 86 85 D23
24VDC 2 7 7 K14 K3
AUTO/ON
D24
JP2 UV2 RELAY
24VDC 7
85 86
HIGH SPEED
8 8 K15
24VDC 8
D88
LOW SPEED 86 85
FRESH AIR
JP2 K6
85 86
J4
9 9 K16
24VDC
1
86 85 D81
W_LPS LPS W_LPS JP2 HEAT RELAY JUMPER
85 86 5 6 K8
A B 2
5-3
10 10 K17 JP1
JP1 K23
D45 HIGH
86 85
FAULT RELAY K7
JP2 86
WTS 85
4 11 11 K18 K24
D46 LOW
105F
J6 BOOST RELAY
GROUND (--) JP2
1 85 86 D89
12 12 86 85
RAS K19
K11
2
JP2 SPARE
3 D82
85 86 86 85
JUMPER
FTS 13 13 K20 7 8 K10
4 JP1
JP1
W_ATS
EVAP FAN HIGH RELAY
A 5 JP2 D47
85 86 86 85
ATS
2 2 K21 K9
B 6
W_ATS D48
EVAP FAN LOW RELAY
(+) B 22 JP2
85 86
C 23 3 3 K22
SPT
(--) A 24 D90
COND FAN HIGH RELAY 86 85
JP2 K12
85 86
4 4 K23
(+) B 19
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F(150A) +24VDC K1 CB1 EF1 EF1 K5
POWER
2 A EM1 B 1
CABLE
1--120 D2 CB2 EF2 EF2
(NOVA) 2 A EM2 B 1
D14
D17
D38
D60
A B
K20 JP5
1 SPARE
D72
CIRCUIT BREAKER JP6 W_COMP W_COMP JP6
CONNECTION MARKING K14
2 D UV1 C 4
TYPICAL ALL BREAKERS
D54
2 1
K15 JP6 W_COMP W_COMP JP6
1 F UV2 E 3
ALL BREAKERS 15 AMP
D57
D51 A LLS B
30 87
JP5 W_LLS W_LLS
RELAYS K5, K6 K17
K11 &K12 3 A A HV B
W_CTRL2
87A D63
JP4 A/C FAIL
K18
3 C
30 87 ALL OTHERS W_CTRL2
D66
D69
JP3 W_CTRL2
3 B
BPM +
FLOOR HEATERS
Figure 5--3. Wiring Schematic, Permanent Magnet Motors - Relays to External Components
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5-4
ALTERNATOR RELAY BOARD
SIGNAL
24VDC
SERVICE
PORT
12V 1 J1
J2 5 SPB SPB 1 J2
DATA 2
DIM 1 2 SPC SPC JP2
J5
SIGNAL
MICROMATE DATA 1 1 24V
4 3 SPD SPD 3
GND 4
6 SPA SPA EF HIGH RELAY
JP2 D79
85 86
J3 18 18 K5
24VDC 5
VENT
5-5
10 10 K17 JUMPER
5 6 K7
WTS JP1 JP1
4 CF3/4 RELAY K24
FAULT RELAY D46 COND FAN LOW
JP2 86 85 86
MOTOR FAIL SIGNAL 85
105F 11 11 K18 K8
5
GROUND (--) (SEE FOLLOWING DIAGRAM)
J6 BOOST RELAY
JP2 CF5 RELAY
85 86 D47
1 JUMPER 85 86
RAS 12 12 K19 7 8 K9
2 JP1 JP1
(--) A 24
COND FAN HIGH RELAY
JP2
85 86
4 4 K23
(+) B 19
COND FAN LOW RELAY
DPT C 20 JP2
85 86
(--) 21 J1 5 5 K24
A
3
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F (125A) +24VDC K7 CB7 C TO J4--5
POWER CF1 CF1
2 A CF1 B 1 SEE PRECEEDING DIAGRAM
CABLE
D26
CB8 CF2 CF2
2 A CF2 B 1
C
CB9 C
K8 CF3 CF3
2 A CF3 B 1
D30
CB10 CF4 CF4
2 A CF4 B 1
C
C
CB1 D
K1 EF1 EF1
2 A EF1 B 1
D2
CB2 EF2 EF2
2 A EF2 B 1
C
D
D
CB3 C
K2 EF3 EF3
2 A EF3 B 1
D6
CB4 EF4 EF4
2 A EF4 B 1
C
D
K3 CB5 EF5 CF5
2 A CF5 B 1
D14 C
D
D60
K20 JP5
1 SPARE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
CONNECTION MARKING D72
TYPICAL ALL BREAKERS JP6 W_COMP W_COMP JP6
K14
2 1 2 D UV1 C 4
D54
ALL BREAKERS 15 AMP
K15 JP6 W_COMP W_COMP JP6
1 F UV2 E 3
D51 A LLS B
TYPICAL ALL RELAYS
JP5 W_LLS W_LLS
K17
3 A HV B
D63
JP4 A/C FAIL
K18
3
D66
D69
JP3 W_CTRL2 BPM +
3 B
FLOOR HEATERS
Figure 5--5. Wiring Schematic, Electronically Communtated Motors - Relays To External Components
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5-6
INDEX
A F
Air Filters, 4-9 Filter--Drier, 4-6
Alarm, 2-4, 3-1 Fresh Air System, 1-4, 2-3
Alarm Clear, 3-1 Fuse, 1-6
Alarm Codes, 3-1
Alarm Queue, 3-1
H
Ambient Lockout, 1-6
Apex Unit, 1-2 Heat Valve, 4-7
Heating Cycle, 1-8
Heating Mode, 2-3
B
High Pressure Switch, 1-5, 4-5
Boost Pump, 2-3
Hour Meter, 2-4
C
L
Circuit Breaker, 1-6, 1-10, 1-11
Liquid Line Solenoid, 4-8
Clutch, 2-4, 4-11
Compressor, 1-4, 1-5, 4-10 Logic Board, 1-12, 2-1, 4-13
E O
ELECTRICAL, 5-1 Oil Charge, 4-12
Evacuation, 4-4 Operating Controls, 1-4
Evaporator, 1-3 Operating Instructions, 2-1
Evaporator Coil, 4-7 OPERATION, 2-1
Evaporator Fan, 1-5, 2-4, 4-9
Index-1
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INDEX -- Continued
P T
Pre--Trip Inspection, 2-1 Temperature Control, 2-3
Pressure Transducer, 1-5, 4-13 Temperature Pressure Chart, 4-15
Pump Down, 4-2, 4-3 Temperature Sensor, 1-5, 4-13
Thermostatic Expansion Valve, 1-5, 4-9
R Top Cover, 4-1
Refrigerant Charge, 1-5, 4-2, 4-4, 4-5 TROUBLESHOOTING, 3-1
Refrigerant Removal, 4-3, 4-4
Refrigeration Cycle, 1-6
U
Relay Board, 1-9
Unloaders, 2-3
S
SAFETY, i V
Self Diagnostics, 3-1 Vent Mode, 2-3
SERVICE, 4-1
Service Valves, 4-1
Starting, 2-1
W
Stopping, 2-1 Wiring Schematics, 5-1
Suction Pressure, 2-3
Superheat, 4-10
System Parameters, 2-5
Index-2
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