Refrigerant Charge; Start-Up - Danfoss BOCK HG44e Series Operating Manual

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6.5 Refrigerant charge

CAUTION
Make sure that the suction and pressure line shut-off valves are open.
With the compressor switched off, add the liquid refrigerant directly to the condenser or receiver,
breaking the vacuum.
If the refrigerant needs topping up after starting the compressor, it can be topped up in vapour
form on the suction side, or, taking suitable precautions, also in liquid form at the inlet to the
evaporator.
ATTENTION
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6.6 Start-up

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Check that the safety and protection devices (pressure switch, motor protection, electrical
contact protection measures, etc.) are all functioning properly.
Switch on the compressor and let it run for at least 1 minute at a frequency of at least 50 Hz.
Only then may the speed of the compressor be reduced.
Check the oil level by: The oil must be visible in the sightglass.
ATTENTION I f larger quantities of oil have to be topped up, there is a risk of
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Wear personal protective clothing such as goggles and protective
gloves!
Avoid overfilling the system with refrigerant!
To avoid shifts in concentration, zeotropic refrigerant blends must
always only be filled into the refrigerating plant in liquid form.
Do not pour liquid coolant through the suction line valve on
the compressor.
It is not permissible to mix additives with the oil and
refrigerant.
Ensure that both shut-off valves are open before starting the
compressor!
oil hammer effects.
If this is the case check the oil return!
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