Frick TDS Series Installation Operation & Maintenance

Frick TDS Series Installation Operation & Maintenance

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Rotary Screw Compressor
Models TDS_163 - TDS_355
This manual contains installation, operation, 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 incorrect operation.
Check www.FrickCold.com for the latest version of this publication.
Form 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013)
Installation – Operation – Maintenance
File:
Service Manual – Section 070
Replaces:
Nothing
Distribution: 3, 3a, 3b, 3c
Revised:
April 2016, p. 2, 8, 16
October 31, 2022
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  • Page 1 Form 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) Installation – Operation – Maintenance File: Service Manual – Section 070 Replaces: Nothing Distribution: 3, 3a, 3b, 3c Revised: April 2016, p. 2, 8, 16 October 31, 2022 TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor Models TDS_163 - TDS_355 This manual contains installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Shutdown due to improper oil pressure (high-stage and Rigging and handling ............12 booster) ..............22 Lifting instructions ............12 Troubleshooting the TDS_ compressor (Frick RWB II Foundation ..............12 package) ..............22 Customer connections ............ 13 Troubleshooting the hydraulic system ......22 Oil system requirements ..........
  • Page 3: General Information Preface

    Johnson ment must be properly selected and connected to a prop- Controls - Frick sales order numbers from the data plate. erly designed and installed system. The Engineering plans, See Figure 1.
  • Page 4: Long-Term Storage

    Figure 2: Refrigerant name plates The standard Johnson Controls-Frick Warranty for an TDS_ screw compressor covers twelve (12) months from start-up or 18 months from shipment, whichever comes first. It is recommended that arrangements be made with...
  • Page 5: Preparing Compressor For Storage

    Synthetic components in the compressor may deteriorate over time TDS_ compressor even if they are kept flooded with oil. A warm and dry The Frick TDS_ rotary screw compressor utilizes mating environment is essential to minimize environmental and asymmetrical profile helical rotors to provide a continu- corrosion damage. Long-term storage of the affected ous flow of refriger a nt vapor and is designed for both high equipment at a customer’s site may involve additional...
  • Page 6: Oil Pump

    Page 6 Installation - Operation - Maintenance 4. Provides an oil supply to hydraulically actuate the slide Volumizer variable volume ratio control: The Frick com- valve and slide stop. pressor includes a method of varying the internal volume ratio to match the system pressure ratio. Control of the 5.
  • Page 7: Installation

    TDSL 283 2.4 DWG# 534E0583 TDXB 355 S, L, XL, U DWG# 534E1406 TDXH 355 S, L, XL, U DWG# 534E1406 If you do not have these drawings, please request any you require by contacting Johnson Controls - Frick sales.
  • Page 8 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor Page 8 Installation Figure 3: Compressor port locations, 163/193 Symbol Size SC-1 3/8-18 NPTF SC-2 3/8-18 NPTF SC-3 3/8-18 NPTF SC-4 3/8-18 NPTF SC-5 3/8-18 NPTF SC-6 3/8-18 NPTF SC-7 1/8-27 NPTF SC-8 1-11½...
  • Page 9 TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) Installation Page 9 Figure 4: Compressor port locations, 233 Symbol Size SB-2 3/8-18 NPTF SB-3 3/4-14 NPTF SC-1 3/8-18 NPTF SC-2 3/8-18 NPTF SC-3 3/8-18 NPTF SC-4 3/8-18 NPTF SC-5 3/8-18 NPTF SC-6 3/8-18 NPTF SC-7 1/8-27 NPTF...
  • Page 10 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor Page 10 Installation Figure 5: Compressor port locations, TDS_ 283 Symbol Size SB-2 3/4-14 NPTF SB-3 1-11½ NPTF SC-1 3/8-18 NPTF SC-2 3/8-18 NPTF SC-3 3/8-18 NPTF SC-4 1/2-14 NPTF SC-5 3/8-18 NPTF SC-6 3/8-18 NPTF SC-7...
  • Page 11 TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) Installation Page 11 Figure 6: Compressor port locations, TDS_ 355 Symbol Size SB-2 3/4-14 NPTF SB-3 1½-11½ NPTF SC-1 1/2-14 NPTF SC-2 1/2-14 NPTF SC-3 1/2-14 NPTF SC-4 1/2-14 NPTF SC-5 3/8-18 NPTF SC-6 3/4-14 NPTF SC-7...
  • Page 12: Holding Charge And Storage

    Lifting rings are located to facilitate the rigging and lifting Every TDS_ compressor is pressure and leak tested at the of the bare compressor. See Figure 8. Ensure only a quali- Johnson Controls–Frick factory and then thoroughly evacu- fied operator performs the lifting and that they follow the ated and charged with dry nitrogen to ensure its integrity necessary precautions.
  • Page 13: Customer Connections

    Frick compressor oils per 160.802-SPC are recom- in addition to suction and discharge. mended. Frick Coolware compressor selection program in- clude properties for the Frick oils and provide information SB-2 Inlet Bearings and Balance Piston on viscosity requirement for a given compressor selection.
  • Page 14: Oil Filters

    Compressor/motor coupling requirements. to protect it. Frick supplied pumps are a positive displace- Frick TDS_ compressors are arranged for direct motor ment gear type that must have a safety relief valve to...
  • Page 15: Coupling Alignment Procedure

    1. Shut off control power. NOTICE 2. Remove the four socket head cap screws securing the Frick recommends cold aligning the motor .005” high. potentiometer cover to the unloader cylinder. This cold misalignment compensates for thermal growth 3. Unsolder leads to the potentiometer and remove.
  • Page 16: Volumizer Potentiometer

    070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor Page 16 Installation POT #4 on the SBC until 0% is indicated. If 0% is not at- POT #1 on the SBC until 5.0 (4.2 for TDSH 283SX, 4.5 tainable, get as close as possible and then proceed to the for TDSB 355U) is indicated.
  • Page 17: Volumizer Volume Ratio Control

    Pressure Regulating Valve. Signals from the control panel operate the solenoid valve Balance piston pressure regulator (output module 12 on Frick micro panel). The solenoid valve for TDSH 355 compressors should open when the slide valve position is 70% or greater, A Balance Piston Pressure Regulator is required to reduce and close when the slide valve position is 65% or less.
  • Page 18: Operation

    Prior to the start-up, the prestart check must be accomplished. See Forms section for Checklist. Operation and start-up instructions The Frick TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor will be a com- Initial start-up procedure ponent in an integrated system. As such the compressor...
  • Page 19: Maintenance General Information

    TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) Maintenance Page 19 Maintenance service. Water vapor condensing in the compressor while running or more likely while shut down, can cause rusting of critical components and reduce life. General information 2. Keep suction strainer clean. Check periodically, This section provides instructions for normal maintenance, particularly on new systems where welding slag or pipe a recommended maintenance program, and troubleshoot-...
  • Page 20: Recommended Maintenance Program

    070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor Page 20 Maintenance Recommended maintenance program 1. Always take vibration readings from exactly the same places and at exactly the same percentage of load. In order to obtain maximum compressor performance and ensure reliable operation, a regular maintenance 2.
  • Page 21: Operating Log

    TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) Maintenance Page 21 1. Only use Frick oil or high quality oils approved by The following list of abnormal system conditions can cause Johnson Controls-Frick for your application. abnormal operation of the TDS_ compressor: 2. Only use Frick filter elements. Substitutions must be...
  • Page 22: Shutdown Due To Improper Oil Pressure (High-Stage And Booster)

    Compressor must be running with sufficient oil pressure. Unloader piston stuck. Contact Frick Factor or Frick for assistance. Slipper seals worn out or damaged. Contact Frick Factor or Frick for assistance. NOTICE Troubleshooting the compressor is limited to identifying the probable cause. If a mechanical problem is suspected contact the Service Department, Frick.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting The Oil Pump And System

    TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) Maintenance Page 23 Troubleshooting the oil pump and system Symptom Probable causes and corrections Pump will not produce enough oil Check that service valves are open. pressure at start-up Filter cartridges may be blocked. Check PSID across filters. Strainer may be blocked. Clean. Oil pressure regulator set too low or stuck open.
  • Page 24: Read This First: Compressor Prestart Checklist

    Page 24 Maintenance Read this first: compressor prestart checklist The following items must be checked and completed by the installer prior to the arrival of the Frick Field Service Supervisor. Details on the checklist can be found in this manual. Certain items on this checklist will be reverified by the Frick Field Service Supervisor prior to the actual start-up.
  • Page 25 TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) Maintenance Page 25 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 Amount of Shims used to Correct ______________...
  • Page 26: Vibration Data Sheet

    070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor Page 26 Maintenance Vibration data sheet Date: __________________________________________ Sales Order Number: ________________________________ End User: _______________________________________ Installing Contractor: ________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ Service Technician: __________________________________ Final Hot Alignment Equipment ID (As in Microlog): ____________________ Compressor Model Number: __________________________ Compressor Serial Number: __________________________ Unit Serial Number: _________________________________ Face...
  • Page 27 TDS_ Rotary Screw Compressor 070.250-IOM1 (NOV 2013) Installation - Operation - Maintenance Page 27 Index accumulator, 3 lifting rings, 12 thermal stability, 6 allowable flange loads, 13 load surges, 3 traps, 3 antifriction bearings, 6 long term storage, 4 troubleshooting, 19 ASHRAE, 3 lubrication system, 5 troubleshooting filter cartridges, 23...
  • Page 28 October 2022 revisions Throughout – Updated Frick and Johnson Controls logos Cover – Updated web address – Updated cover statement Page 12 – Added Lifting instructions section Page 18 – Add warning statement Page 19 – Add 2 and 3 warning statement in General information –...

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