Bard PH13242-A Installation Instructions Manual

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Manual 2100-468EPage 17 of 27START UPThese units require R-410A refrigerant and Polyol Ester.GENERAL:1. Use separate service equipment to avoid crosscontamination of oil and refrigerants.2. Use recovery equipment rated for R-410Arefrigerant.3. Use manifold gauges rated for R-410A (800 psi/250psi low).4. R-410A is a binary blend of HFC-32 and HFC-125.5. R-410A is nearly azeotropic - similar to R-22 andR-12. Although nearly azeotropic, charge withliquid refrigerant.6. R-410A operates at 40-70% higher pressure thanR-22, and systems designed for R-22 cannotwithstand this higher pressure.7. R-410A has an ozone depletion potential of zero,but must be reclaimed due to its global warmingpotential.8. R-410A compressors use Polyol Ester.9. Polyol Ester oil is hygroscopic; it will rapidly absorbmoisture and strongly hold this moisture in the oil.10. A liquid line dryer must be used - even a deepvacuum will not separate moisture from the oil.11. Limit atmospheric exposure to 15 minutes.12. If compressor removal is necessary, always plugcompressor immediately after removal. Purge withsmall amount of nitrogen when inserting plugs.TOPPING OFF SYSTEM CHARGEIf a leak has occurred in the system, Bard Manufacturingrecommends reclaiming, evacuating (see criteria above),and charging to the nameplate charge. Topping off thesystem charge can be done without problems.With R-410A, there are no significant changes in therefrigerant composition during multiple leaks andrecharges. R-410A refrigerant is close to being anazeotropic blend (it behaves like a pure compound orsingle component refrigerant). The remaining refrigerantcharge, in the system, may be used after leaks haveoccurred and then “top-off” the charge by utilizing thecharging charts on the inner control panel cover as aguideline.REMEMBER: When adding R-410A refrigerant, it mustcome out of the charging cylinder/tank as a liquid to avoidany fractionation, and to insure optimal systemperformance. Refer to instructions for the cylinder that isbeing utilized for proper method of liquid extraction.SAFETY PRACTICES:1. Never mix R-410A with other refrigerants.2. Use gloves and safety glasses, Polyol Ester oils canbe irritating to the skin, and liquid refrigerant willfreeze the skin.3. Never use air and R-410A to leak check; themixture may become flammable.4. Do not inhale R-410A – the vapor attacks thenervous system, creating dizziness, loss ofcoordination and slurred speech. Cardiacirregularities, unconsciousness and ultimate deathcan result from breathing this concentration.5. Do not burn R-410A. This decompositionproduces hazardous vapors. Evacuate the area ifexposed.6. Use only cylinders rated DOT4BA/4BW 400.7. Never fill cylinders over 80% of total capacity.8. Store cylinders in a cool area, out of directsunlight.9. Never heat cylinders above 125°F.10. Never trap liquid R-410A in manifold sets, gaugelines or cylinders. R-410A expands significantlyat warmer temperatures. Once a cylinder or line isfull of liquid, any further rise in temperature willcause it to burst.START UP NOTESFor improved start up performance, wash the indoor coilwith dishwasher detergent.