Lennox XP19-024 Instruction Manual page 5

The scroll compressor is tolerant to the effects of liquid re-
turn. If liquid enters the scrolls, the orbiting scroll is allowed
to separate from the stationary scroll. The liquid is worked
toward the center of the scroll and is discharged.
Due to its efficiency, the scroll compressor is capable of
drawing a much deeper vacuum than reciprocating com-
pressors. Deep vacuum operation can cause internal fusite
arcing resulting in damaged internal parts and will result in
compressor failure. This type of damage can be detected
and will result in denial of warranty claims. The scroll com-
pressor can be used to pump down refrigerant as long as
the pressure is not reduced below 7 psig.
NOTE − During operation, the head of a scroll compressor
may be hot since it is in constant contact with discharge
gas.
The scroll compressors in all XP19 model units are de-
signed for use with R410A refrigerant and operation at high
pressures. Compressors are shipped from the factory with
3MA (32MMMA) P.O.E. oil. See electrical section in this
manual for compressor specifications.
SUCTION
SUCTION
POCKET
1
SUCTION
3
HOW A SCROLL WORKS
MOVEMENT OF ORBIT
ORBITING
SCROLL
STATIONARY SCROLL
CENTRIFUGAL
HIGH
PRESSURE
GAS
FIGURE 7
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TWO−STAGE OPERATION
The two−stage scroll compressor operates like any stan-
dard scroll compressor with the exception the two−stage
compressor modulates between first stage (low capacity
approximately 67%) and second stage (high capacity).
Modulation occurs when gas is bypassed through bypass
ports (figure 8 bypass ports open) in the first suction pock-
et. This bypassing of gas allows the compressor to operate
on first stage (low capacity) if thermostat demand allows.
Indoor thermostat setting will determine first or second
stage operation. The compressor will operate on first−stage
until demand is satisfied or the indoor temperature reaches
the thermostat set point calling for second−stage.
Second−stage (high capacity) is achieved by blocking the
bypass ports (figure 8 bypass ports closed) with a slider
ring. The slider ring begins in the open position and is con-
trolled by a 24VDC internal solenoid. On a Y2 call the inter-
nal solenoid closes the slider ring, blocking the bypass
ports and bringing the compressor to high capacity. Two−
stage modulation can occur during a single thermostat de-
mand as the motor runs continuously while the compressor
modulates from first−stage to second− stage.
SUCTION
2
FLANKS
SEALED BY
SUCTION
FORCE
4
INTERMEDIATE
PRESSURE
GAS
CRESCENT
SHAPED GAS
POCKET
DISCHARGE
POCKET