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Carrier 17M Start-Up Instructions

Carrier 17M Start-Up Instructions

Open drive centrifugal liquid chillers

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Open Drive Centrifugal Liquid Chillers Safety Guide
General Safety Guidelines
Comprehensive safety advice for operating centrifugal chillers.
Danger Warnings and Precautions
Specific hazards and critical precautions to prevent severe injury or damage.
Warning Statements
Important safety notices regarding equipment operation and potential risks.
Operational Safety Cautions
Cautionary Notes for Safe Operation
Additional safety advice for operating the machinery.
Introduction and Job Data Requirements
Document Overview and Purpose
General introduction, scope, and purpose of the manual.
Required Job Data
Essential information and specifications needed before starting work.
Initial Machine Preparations and Checks
General Preparations and Tightness Verification
Basic setup, cleaning, and leak checks before operation.
Safety Devices, Lubrication, and Piping Inspection
Checks for safety devices, component lubrication, and piping integrity.
Pre-Start System Checks and Control Setup
Turbine Operation and Water Charging Procedures
Checking turbine operation and filling water systems.
Level Controller Configuration and Settings
Setting up and verifying liquid level controllers.
Control System Calibration and Safety Adjustments
Oil Pressure Switch Settings
Adjusting low oil pressure cutouts for safety.
Load Limiting Control Assembly Calibration
Calibrating systems that limit motor load.
Demand Limit Controller Calibration
Demand Limit Controller Calibration
Steps to calibrate the demand limit controller for load management.
Component Calibration and Adjustment Procedures
Electro-Pneumatic Transducer Calibration
Calibrating the transducer for suction damper control.
Automatic Suction Damper Adjustment
Adjusting the suction damper position for optimal operation.
Compressor Oil Preparation and Start-Up Procedures
Compressor Oil Handling Procedures
Heating, quenching oil, and suction damper adjustments.
Labyrinth Pressurization Steps
Procedures for pressurizing labyrinths to prevent oil issues.
Pre-Start Machine Checklist
Final checks before starting the machine.
Purge Operation and Running System Checks
Automatic Thermal Purge Operation
Operation of the automatic purge system for system cleaning.
Motor-Driven Purge Operation
Using the motor-driven purge for system maintenance.
Running System Monitoring and Checks
Monitoring temperatures, pressures, and levels during operation.
Machine Shutdown and Alignment Procedures
Stopping the Machine Safely
Procedures for safely stopping the compressor.
Refrigerant Charge Adjustment
Fine-tuning refrigerant levels for optimal performance.
Hot Alignment and Doweling Procedures
Post-operation alignment and securing components.
Pumpout Procedures: Overview and Controls
Pumpout Unit General Information
Purpose, adjustments, and control description of the unit.
Pumpout Control Settings
Setting pressure switches for pumpout operations.
Pumpout Unit Operations (5F Model)
Machine Evacuation (5F Units)
Evacuating machines using the pumpout unit.
Refrigerant Transfer (5F Units)
Moving refrigerant between storage tank and machine.
Distilling Refrigerant Charge
Removing Impurities from Refrigerant
Procedures for removing water and impurities from refrigerant.
Pressurization and Refrigerant Handling
Pressurizing the Machine System
Adding pressure to the system for testing or evacuation.
Charging Refrigerant into Machine
Adding refrigerant to the machine for operation.
6D Pumpout Procedures and Operator Guidance
6D Pumpout Evacuation and Transfer
Evacuating and transferring refrigerant with the 6D unit.
Operator Instruction Topics
Key components and knowledge for operators.