Main Components Of The Unit And Operating Characteristics; Compressors; Lubricant; Air-Cooled Exchanger - Carrier Aquasnap 30RB Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

11 - MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND OPERATING
CHARACTERISTICS

11.1 - Compressors

The units use hermetically sealed scroll compressors.
Each compressor sub-function is equipped with:
- Anti-vibration mountings between the unit chassis and the
chassis of the compressor sub-assembly,
- A safety pressure switch on the discharge line of each circuit,
- Pressure and temperature sensors at the common suction
line and a pressure sensor at the common discharge line.
- Restrictors (not visible) fitted on certain suction pipes to
ensure the oil level is equalised between each compressor.

11.2 - Lubricant

The compressors installed on the units have an oil charge,
ensuring good lubrication under all operating conditions.
The oil level check can be done:
- On the system: the oil levels must be greater than or equal to
half of the sight glass.
- A few minutes after the sub-function has come to a complete
stop: the oil levels must be visible in the sight glasses.
If this is not the case, there might be a leak or an oil trap in the
circuit.
If there is an oil leak, find and repair it, then refill with refrigerant
and oil.
See the Service Guide for the oil removal and refill procedures.
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IMPORTANT: Too much oil in the circuit can cause the unit
to malfunction.
NOTE:
Only use oils which have been approved for the compressors.
Never use oils which have been exposed to air.
IMPORTANT: Polyolester oils are completely incompatible
with mineral oils.
Only use the oils specified by the manufacturer.
11.3 - Air heat exchanger
30RB/30RQ units are equipped with all-aluminium micro-channel
coils (MCHE).