Lennox XC21 Series Unit Information page 30

APPROACH
TEST AND CHARGE METHOD
65ºF (18.3ºC) and Above
If refrigerant added or removed, retest to confirm that unit is properly
charged
If value is greater than shown (high approach), add refrigerant; if less
than shown (liquid temp too close to ambient temp, low approach),
remove refrigerant.
APPº (Approach) Values(F:+/−1.0° [C: +/−0.6°])*
Second Stage (High Capacity)
XC21−XXX−230−04
ºF (ºC)* −024
Any 3.9 (2.2) 5.9(3.3) 6.1 (3.4) 12.2 (6.8)
*Temperature of air entering outdoor coil
XC21−XXX−230−05
ºF (ºC)* −024
Any 3.5 (2.2) 6.0(3.3) 6.0 (3.3) 13.0 (7.2)
*Temperature of air entering outdoor coil
* These approach values are also listed on the unit charging sticker
401104S located on the unit access panel.
SUBCOOLING
TEST AND CHARGE METHOD
65ºF (18.3ºC) and Above
CARDBOARD OR
PLASTIC SHEET
If refrigerant added or removed, verify charge using the approach
method
If value is greater than shown, remove refrigerant; if less than shown,
add refrigerant
SCº (Subcooling) Values (F:+/−1.0° [C: +/−0.6°])
Second Stage (High Capacity)
XC21−XXX−230−04
ºF (ºC)* −024
Any 3.9 (2.2) 3.9 (2.2) 4.8 (2.7) 4.0 (2.2)
*Temperature of air entering outdoor coil
XC21−XXX−230−05
ºF (ºC)* −024
Any 4.0 (2.2) 2.5 (1.4) 4.0 (2.2) 3.0 (1.7)
*Temperature of air entering outdoor coil
* These subcooling values are also listed on the unit charging sticker
401104S located on the unit access panel.
XC21
−036 −048 −060
−036 −048 −060
Figure 17. Using Approach Test and Charge Method
BLOCK OUTDOOR COIL: [sometimes
necessary with lower temperatures]
Use cardboard or plastic sheet to
restrict the airflow through the outdoor
coil to achieve pressures from 325−375
psig (2240−2585 kPa).
pressures are needed to check charge.
Block equal sections of air intake
panels and move coverings sideways
until the liquid pressure is in the above
noted ranges.
−036 −048 −060
−036 −048 −060
Figure 18. Using Subcooling Test and Charge Method
1. Confirm proper airflow across coil using Figure 14.
2. Compare unit pressures with table 4, Normal Operating Pressures.
3. Use APPROACH to correctly charge unit or to verify the charge is
correct.
4. Set thermostat to call for heat (must have a cooling load between
70-80ºF (21−26ºC).
5. Connect gauge set.
6. When heat demand is satisfied, set thermostat to call for cooling.
7. Allow temperatures and pressures to stabilize.
8. Record outdoor ambient temperature:
AMBº =_________
9. Record line temperature:
LIQº = __________
10. Subtract to determine approach (APPº):
LIQº_____ − AMBº _____ = APPº_____
11. Compare results with table to the left.
1. Confirm proper airflow across coil using Figure 14.
2. Compare unit pressures with table 4, Normal Operating Pressures.
3. Use SUBCOOLING to correctly charge unit or to verify the charge is
correct.
4. Set thermostat to call for heat (must have a cooling load between
70-80ºF (21−26ºC)
Higher
5. Connect gauge set
6. Measure outdoor ambient temperature
7. When heat demand is satisfied, set thermostat to call for cooling
8. Allow temperatures and pressures to stabilize.
NOTE − If necessary, block outdoor coil to maintain 325 − 375 psig.
9. Record liquid line temperature:
LIQº = ______
10. Measure liquid line pressure and use the value to determine saturation
temperature (see table 5):
SATº = ______
11. Subtract to determine subcooling (SCº):
SATº_____ − LIQº _____ = SCº _____
12. Compare results with table to the left.
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