Rotary screw compressor units all refrigerants (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for Frick SGC 1913
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3, 3a, 3b, 3c SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSORS MODELS: SGC 1913-2824, SGCB/H 3511-3519, Original SGXB 3519-3524, SGXH 3519, and 4013-4021 This manual contains rigging, assembly, start-up, and maintenance instructions. Read thoroughly before beginning installation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death, damage to the unit, or improper operation.
It is important that these compressors are properly applied to an adequately controlled refrigerant or gas system. TRANSIT DAMAGE CLAIMS Consult your authorized Johnson Controls-FRICK represen- All claims must be made by consignee. This is an ICC tative for expert guidance in this determination.
A = JAN, B = FEB, C = MAR, D = APR, E = MAY, F = JUN, The standard Johnson Controls-FRICK Warranty for an G = JUL, H = AUG, K = SEP, L = OCT, M = NOV, N = DEC.
• Balance pistons, located in the inlet end of the com- 5. Pump oil into the SM1. Johnson Controls-FRICK rec- pressor, reduce axial loads on the male axial bearings ommends break-in oil P/N 111Q0831809 for storage to increase bearing life.
Provides an oil supply to hydraulically actuate the slide The rotors are made from the highest quality steel bar- valve and slide stop. stock or forgings to the exacting tolerances of FRICK de- signed high-efficiency rotor profiles. The four-lobed male • Provides oil pressure to the balance piston to help rotor (5 lobes on 408) is connects directly to the driver.
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2313 2317 Volumizer variable volume ratio control Refer to 2321 The FRICK compressor includes a method of varying the NS-7-11 2813 internal volume ratio to match the system pressure ratio. 2817 Control of the internal volume ratio eliminates the power...
Refer to 090.020-M - FRICK Compressor Control Panel for additional information on set-point limits. SGCH 3511 and SGCB 3511 DWG# 534E0966 SGCH 3515 and SGCB 3515 DWG# 534E0971 For proper piping, also refer to the FRICK package manual, SGCH 3519 and SGCB 3519 DWG# 534E0972 070.610-IOM - RWF II Rotary Screw Compressor Units, Models 100 through 1080. SGXH 3519 and SGXB 3519/3524 DWG# 534E1405...
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SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR 070.650-IOM (JUL 19) INSTALLATION Page 13 TE-1 SL-1 SV-1 114.3 [4.50] 177.8 [7.00] CAUTION CAUTION THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN PRESSURIZED WITH NITROGEN GAS. TEMPORARY VALVES & GAUGES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. CYLINDER ASSEMBLY UNDER HIGH SPRING LOAD. 1.
Page 25 HOLDING CHARGE AND STORAGE SGC/SGX compressors are pressure and leak tested at the Johnson Controls–FRICK factory and thoroughly evacuated and charged with dry nitrogen to ensure integrity during ship- ping and short term storage prior to installation. Keep all compressors in a clean, dry location to prevent cor- rosion damage.
100 cSt must not be exited. rest on the support bracket and the motor mount. FRICK compressor oils are recommended — refer to In any screw compressor installation, support suction and 160.802-SPC. Coolware provides FRICK oil properties and...
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070.650-IOM (JUL 19) SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR Page 28 INSTALLATION OUTLET END BALANCE INLET END PISTON MALE SIDE MALE SIDE INLET END OUTLET END FEMALE SIDE FEMALE SIDE Figure 18: Balance piston and squeeze film damper locations (408 model)
55 psi below discharge pressure when SV < 65%. Contact requirements. the factory for more specific configuration information. FRICK CoolWare can calculate oil flows, pressure and tem- In the case that application and/or operating conditions perature required. Add all nominal operation conditions, change, review the BPR settings. Configuration changes including SB-3 and SB-4 oil pressure requirements, to your may be necessary, in which case, contact engineering.
COMPRESSOR/MOTOR COUPLING REQUIREMENTS SGC/SGX compressors are arranged for direct motor drive and require a flexible drive coupling to connect the compressor to the motor. If you are using the Johnson Controls – FRICK motor mount,...
Set magnetic center correctly on the sleeve bearing operation. Connect to +/- and signal as shown in the wiring motors. diagram in Figure 22. Refer to FRICK Compressor Control Panel 090.040-O for instructions for calibration procedure. Set up the minimum distance between compressor shaft and motor shaft to allow for seal removal (see Outline drawings).
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SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR 070.650-IOM (JUL 19) INSTALLATION Page 33 DELETE (NC) FOR DELETE (NC) FOR DELETE (NC) FOR DELETE (NC) FOR HIGH STAGE HIGH STAGE BOOSTER BOOSTER APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS 1541 1541 1542 1542 1543 3/8 OD SS 3/8 OD SS 1544 INCREASE...
070.650-IOM (JUL 19) SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR Page 34 INSTALLATION VOLUMIZER VOLUME RATIO CONTROL Open valve at SC3 Open valve at SC4 Compressor Vi increase: The volume ratio Vi is increased when MSS solenoid valve YY3 is energized and oil flows from the oil manifold through valve ports P and A to compressor port SC3, enters the increase side of the cylinder and overcomes the decreased spring tension. Simultaneously, oil flows from SC4 port through valve ports B and T to compressor suction.
Page 35 Operation OPERATION AND START-UP INSTRUCTIONS INITIAL START-UP FRICK SGC/SGX Rotary Screw Compressors are components Prior to the start-up, the pre-start check must be in an integrated system. As such, the compressor requires accomplished. See Forms section for Checklist.
070.650-IOM (JUL 19) SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR Page 36 MAINTENANCE Maintenance GENERAL INFORMATION 5. Protect the compressor during long periods of shut- This section provides instructions for normal maintenance, down. If the compressor sits for long periods without run- a recommended maintenance program, and troubleshooting ning, it is advisable to evacuate to low pressure and charge and correction guides.
3. Excessively high discharge pressure. 1. Only use FRICK oil or high quality oils approved by Johnson 4. Excessively high or low temperature coolant to the oil Controls - FRICK for your application.
• Piston Seals worn out/damaged. Contact Johnson Controls - FRICK Service for assistance. Notice Unless the Service Technician has been certified by Johnson Controls – FRICK to rebuild our compressors, troubleshoot- ing the compressor is limited to identifying the probable cause. If a mechanical problem is suspected contact Johnson Controls –...
070.650-IOM (JUL 19) SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR Page 40 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The linear transmitter, with hermetic enclosure is based (CONTINUED) on the inductive measuring principle. It features removable CAPACITY LINEAR TRANSMITTER REPLACEMENT - electronics (from the sensor well) eliminating the need to SLIDE VALVE evacuate the compressor for replacement.
__ DO NOT energize compressor drive motor! Only authorized Factory Field Service Technicians are to perform this. Summary: Ensure the above items are completed for when the FRICK Field Service Supervisor arrives. Ensure there is an uncoupled compressor drive unit (to verify motor rotation and alignment) and energized oil heaters with the oil at the proper standby temperatures.
SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR 070.650-IOM (JUL 19) FORMS Page 43 DRIVE TRAIN ALIGNMENT Ambient Temperature at Time of Alignment _______ Oil Separator Temperature at Time of Alignment ________ Motor Coupling Type ___________ Size ___________ Distance Between Coupling Hub Faces __________ Soft Foot Check OK as Found Shimming Required...
070.650-IOM (JUL 19) SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR Page 44 FORMS VIBRATION DATA SHEET Date: __________________________________________ Sales Order Number: ________________________________ End User: _______________________________________ Installing Contractor: ________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ Service Technician: __________________________________ Equipment ID (As in Microlog): ____________________ Compressor Serial Number: __________________________ Unit Serial Number: _________________________________ National Board Number: _____________________________ Running Hours: _____________________________________...
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SGC/SGX ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR 070.650-IOM (JUL 19) INDEX Page 45 Index accumulator, 3 identification data plate, 3 seal life, 5 allowable flange loads, 26 installation, 9 seal well, 5, 6, 7 angular-contact bearings, 5 insulated, 35 serial number, 3 ASHRAE, 3 shaft alignment, 40 shaft seal housing, 5 shipping gauges, 25...
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