In a Danfoss WSH scroll compressor, the
compression is performed by two scroll elements
located in the upper part of the compressor.
Suction gas enters the compressor at the suction
connection. As all of the gas ows around and
through the electrical motor, thus ensuring
complete motor cooling in all applications, oil
droplets separate and fall into the oil sump.
After exiting the electrical motor, the gas enters
the scroll elements where compression takes
place. Ultimately, the discharge gas leaves the
compressor at the discharge connection.
The gure below illustrates the entire
compression process. The centre of the orbiting
scroll (in grey) traces a circular path around
the centre of the xed scroll (in black). This
movement creates symmetrical compression
pockets between the two scroll elements.
Low-pressure suction gas is trapped within
each crescent-shaped pocket as it gets formed;
continuous motion of the orbiting scroll serves
to seal the pocket, which decreases in volume
as the pocket moves towards the centre of the
scroll set increasing the gas pressure. Maximum
compression is achieved once a pocket reaches
the centre where the discharge port is located;
this stage occurs after three complete orbits.
Compression is a continuous process: the
scroll movement is suction, compression and
discharge all at the same time.
SUCTION
COMPRESSION
DISCHARGE
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Features
WSH range is composed of WSH090-105-120140-161-184 which is based on current SH
range light commercial platform. The WSH
range benet from a further improved design
• Gas circulation, motor cooling and oil
behaviour are improved on light commercial
platform models by a new patented motor cap
design.
• Part protection and assembly reduces internal
leaks and increases life durability.
to achieve the ~5% higher eciency for low
pressure ratio applications such as water cooled
chiller, air-to-air rooftop etc...
• Improved part isolation reduces greatly
acoustic levels.
• Gas intake design induces higher resistance to
liquid slugging.
Heat shield that lowers the heat
transfer between discharge and
suction gas and the acoustic level
New PTFE spring seal for even
lower leaks
R410A optimised and dedicated
scroll prole
Patented motor cap
Liquid slug protection per suction
tting in upper position
Patented motor centring spacer
Improved lower bearing centring
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Application Guidelines
Compressor model designation
Danfoss WSH scroll compressors for R410A are
available as single compressors. The example
below presents the compressor nomenclature
which equals the technical reference as shown on
the compressor nameplate.
Nomenclature
Family,
lubricant
& refrigerant
Family, lubricant
& refrigerant
WSH: Scroll optimized for low pressure
ratio applications, POE lubricant, for R410A
Nominal capacity
in thousand Btu/h at 60 Hz, R410A,
ARI conditions
UL index
Nominal
capacity
Code numbers for ordering are listed section
“Ordering information and packaging”.
Oil sight glassAll Danfoss WSH scroll compressors come
equipped with a sight glass (1"1/8 - 18 UNF)
which may be used to determine the amount and
condition of the oil contained within the sump.
Oil equalisation connection
WSH090-105-120-140-161-184: 1"3/4 rotolock
connector allowing use of 1"3/4 - 7/8" or 1"3/4 1"1/8 sleeve.
This connection must be used to mount an oil
equalisation line when two or more compressors
are mounted in parallel.
Schrader
The oil ll connection and gauge port is a 1/4"
male are connector incorporating a schrader
valve.
Oil ll
connection
and gauge port
Oil drain
connection
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
Motor voltage
Wiring connections
WS H 090-105 -120 -14 0-161
Except WSH140-161 code 3
Danfoss WSH scroll compressors are available in ve dierent motor voltages as listed below.
Voltage range180-2 53 V414-506 V517- 632 V342- 418 V
Electrical power is connected to the compressor
terminals by Ø 4.8 mm (3/16") screws. The
The terminal box is provided with a Ø 25.5 mm
(ISO25) and a Ø 29 mm (PG21) knockouts.
maximum tightening torque is 3 Nm. Use a 1/4’’
ring terminal on the power leads.
Terminal box
Ø 25.5 mm knockout
Ø 29 mm knockout
Power supply
WSH140and161 code 3 and
WSH184
The terminal box is provided with a
Ø40.5 mm hole (ISO40) for power supply and a
Ø16.5 mm knockout (ISO16).
Ø 40.5 mm hole
Ø 16.5 mm
knockout
Power supply
IP ratingThe compressor terminal box according to IEC529 is IP54 for all models when correctly sized IP54 rated
cable glands are used.
First numeral, level of protection against contact and foreign objects
5 - Dust protected
Second numeral, level of protection against water
4 - Protection against water splashing
Terminal box
temperature
The temperature inside the terminal box may not
exceed 70°C. Consequently, if the compressor is
installed in an enclosure, precautions must be
taken to avoid that the temperature around the
compressor and in the terminal box would rise
too much. The installation of ventilation on the
enclosure panels may be necessary. If not, the
electronic protection module may not operate
properly. Any compressor damage related to this
will not be covered by Danfoss warranty. In the
same manner, cables must be selected in a way
to insure that terminal box temperature does not
exceed 70°C.
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
Three phase electrical
characteristics
Compressor model
Motor voltage code 3
200-230V / 3ph / 60 Hz
Motor voltage code 4
380-400 V / 3ph / 50 Hz
460V / 3ph / 60hZ
Motor voltage code 7
500 V / 3ph / 50 Hz
575 V / 3 ph / 60 Hz
Motor voltage code 9
380 V / 3ph / 60 Hz
LRAMCC
AAAΩ
WSH090203 43 42 0.39
WSH105267 5148 0.27
WS H120267 61 54 0.27
WSH140304 64 59 0.24
WSH161315 69 68 0.22
WSH184351 75 78 0.20
WSH09098 22 18 1.47
WSH105142 25 21 1.05
WS H120142 29 23 1.05
WSH140147 30 27 0.92
WSH161158 33 30 0.83
WSH184197 39 34 0.83
WSH090841815 2.34
WSH1051032317 1. 57
WS H1201032419 1.57
WSH1401222621 1.38
WSH1611362923 1.32
WSH18413534.727 1.32
WSH0901242622 1.05
WSH1051603325 0.72
WS H1201603528 0.72
WSH1401683732 0.62
WSH16117 74135 0.57
WSH18423950.840 0.57
Max Operating
current
Winding
Resistance
LRA (Locked Rotor Amp)
MCC (Maximum Continuous
Current)
Max. operating Current
Locked Rotor Amp value is the higher average
current as measured on mechanically blocked
compressor tested under nominal voltage. The
LRA value can be used as rough estimation for
The MCC is the current at which the motor
protection trips under maximum load and
low voltage conditions. This MCC value is the
maximum at which the compressor can be
operated in transient conditions and out of
The max. operating current is the current when
the compressors operates at maximum load
conditions and 10% below nominal voltage
(+15°C evaporating temperature and +68°C
condensing temperature).
the starting current. However in most cases, the
real starting current will be lower. A soft starter
can be applied to reduce starting current.
the application envelope. Above this value, the
internal motor protection or external electronic
module will cut-out the compressor to protect
the motor.
Max Oper. A can be used to select cables and
contactors.
In normal operation, the compressor current
consumption is always less than the Max Oper. A.
value.
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Electrical data, connections and wiring
Winding resistance
Danfoss MCI
soft-start controller
Winding resistance is the resistance between
phases at 25°C (resistance value +/- 7%).
Winding resistance is generally low and it
requires adapted tools for precise measurement.
Use a digital ohm-meter, a “4 wires” method and
measure under stabilised ambient temperature.
Winding resistance varies strongly with winding
temperature. If the compressor is stabilised
at a dierent value than 25°C, the measured
resistance must be corrected using the following
formula:
The inrush current for the Danfoss WSH scroll
compressors with motor code 4 (400V /3ph /
50Hz or 460V / 3ph / 60Hz) can be reduced using
the Danfoss digitally-controlled MCI compressor
soft starter. MCI soft starters are designed
to reduce the starting current of 3-phase AC
motors; they can reduce the inrush current by
up to 40%, thereby eliminating the detrimental
Compressor model
WSH090MCI15CM CI15C
WSH105MCI25CMCI25C
WS H120MCI25CMCI25C
WSH140MCI25CMCI25C *
WSH161MCI25CMCI25C *
WSH184MCI25CMCI25C *
* by pass contactor K1 is required
Soft start reference
Ambient max. 40°C
a + t
R
= R
tamb
25°C
a + t
t
: reference temperature = 25°C
25°C
t
: temperature during measurement (°C)
amb
R
: winding resistance at 25°C
25°C
R
: winding resistance at tamb
amb
amb
_______
25°C
Coecient a = 234.5
eects of high starting torque surges and costly
demand charges from the resultant current
spike. Upon starting, the controller gradually
increases the voltage supplied to the motor until
full-line voltage has been reached. All settings,
such as ramp-up time (less than 0.5 sec) and
initial torque, are preset and do not require
modication.
Soft start reference
Ambient max. 55°C
Input controlled soft start
MCI with by pass contactor
When the control voltage is applied to A1 - A2,
the MCI soft starter will start the motor, according
to the settings of the ramp-up time and initial
torque adjustments. When the control voltage
is switched OFF, the motor will switch o
instantaneously.
By means of the built-in auxiliary contact (23-24)
the by pass function is easily achieved, see wiring
diagram beside.
No heat is generated from the MCI. As the
contactor always switches in no-load condition
it can be selected on the basis of the thermal
current
(AC-1).
13-14 contact not applicable with MCI 25C.
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DGT
HP
LPS
180 s
TH
LP
CONTROL CIRCUIT
F1F1
KM
KM
KM
KAKA
A1
A2
A3
KA
KA
KS
KS
KS
L1 L3 L2
Q1
T1
T3
T2
LLSVKS
Wiring diagram with pump-down cycle
KM
L1 L3 L2
Q1
CONTROL CIRCUIT
F1F1
KMKA
KA KS
KS
KS
HP
DGT
TH
180 s
85 52 019 - A
T1
T2
M
T3
KAKA
A1
A2
A3
Wiring diagram without pump-down cycle
LPS
Application Guidelines
Electrical data, connections and wiring
General wiring
information
The wiring diagrams below are examples for a
safe and reliable compressor wiring. In case an
alternative wiring logic is chosen, it is imperative
to respect the following rules:
When a safety switch trips, the compressor must
stop immediately and must not re-start until
the tripping condition is back to normal and
the safety switch is closed again. This applies to
the LP safety switch, the HP safety switch, the
discharge gas thermostat and the motor safety
thermostat.
In specic situations, such as winter start
operation, an eventual LP control for pumpdown cycles may be temporarily bypassed to
allow the system to build pressure. But it remains
mandatory for compressor protection to apply an
LP safety switch. The LP safety switch must never
be bypassed.
Pressure settings for the LP and HP safety switch
and pump-down listed in table from section “Low
pressure”.
When ever possible (i.e. PLC control), it is
recommended to limit the possibilities of
compressor auto restart to less than 3 to 5 times
during a period of 12 hours when caused by
motor protection or LP safety switch tripping.
This control must be managed as a manual reset
device.
Compressor models WSH090-105-120-140161 -184 have been provided with an internal
overload motor protection to prevent against
Over current
protection
Locked rotor
protection
While not compulsory, an additional external
overload is still advisable for either alarm or
manual reset.
Phase reversal protection
excessive current and temperature caused by
overloading, low refrigerant ow or phase loss.
The cutout current is the MCC value listed in
section “Three phase electrical characteristics”.
Then it must be set below MCC value (at max
operating current:
• when the motor temperature is too high, then
the internal protector will trip
The protector is located in the star point of the
motor and, should it be activated, will cut out all
three phases. It will be reset automatically.
• when the current is too high the external
overload protection will trip before the internal
protection therefore oering possibility of
manual reset.
Phase sequence and
reverse rotation
protection
Use a phase meter to establish the phase
orders and connect line phases L1, L2 and L3
to terminals T1, T2 and T3, respectively. The
direction, and the motor is wound so that if the
connections are correct, the rotation will also be
correct.
compressor will only operate properly in a single
Voltage imbalance
Compressor models WSH090-105-120-140161-184 incorporates an internal reverse vent
valve which will react when the compressor
is run in reverse and will allow refrigerant to
circulate through a by-pass from the suction
to the discharge. Although reverse rotation is
not destructive for these models, it should be
corrected as soon as possible. Repeated reverse
rotation longer than 24hours may have negative
impact on the bearings. Reverse rotation will be
The operating voltage limits are shown in the
table section “Motor voltage”. The voltage applied
to the motor terminals must lie within these
table limits during both start-up and normal
operations. The maximum allowable voltage
obvious to the user as soon as power is turned
on: the compressor will not build up pressure, the
sound level will be abnormally high and power
consumption will be minimal. If reverse rotation
symptoms occur, shut the compressor down and
connect the phases to their proper terminals. If
reverse rotation is not halted, the compressor will
cycle o-on the motor protection.
imbalance is 2%. Voltage imbalance causes high
amperage over one or several phases, which in
turn leads to overheating and possible motor
damage. Voltage imbalance is given by the
formula:
2 x Vavg
V1-3 = Voltage between phases 1 and 3.
V2-3 = Voltage between phases 2 and 3.
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Approval and certications
Approvals and
certicates
Pressure equipment
directive 2014/68/EU
Low voltage directive
2014 /35/EU
WSH scroll compressors comply with the
following approvals and certicates.
CE 0062 or CE 0038 or CE0871
(European Directive)
UL
(Underwriters Laboratories)
Other approvals / certicatesContact Danfoss
ProductsWSH0 90-105 -120 -140-161-184
Refrigerating uidsGroup 2
Category PEDII
Evaluation module D1
Service temperature - Ts-35°C < Ts < 55°C
Service pressure - Ps33.3 bar(g)
Declaration of conformitycontact Danfoss
ProductsWSH090 to 184
Declaration of conformity
ref. Low voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Certicates are listed on the product datasheets:
http://www.danfoss.com/odsg
All WSH models
All 60 Hz WSH models
Contact Danfoss
Machines directive
2006/42/EC
Internal free volume
ProductsWSH090 to 184
Manufacturer's declaration of incorporation
ref. Machines Directive 2006/42/EC
ProductsInternal free volume without oil (litre)
WSH09012. 4
WSH105-120-140 -16114. 3
WSH18414.6
Contact Danfoss
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Application Guidelines
Operating conditions
Refrigerant and
lubricants
General information
The scroll compressor application range is
inuenced by several parameters which need to
be monitored for a safe and reliable operation.
These parameters and the main
recommendations for good practice and safety
devices are explained hereunder.
When choosing a refrigerant, dierent aspects
must be taken into consideration:
• Legislation (now and in the future)
• Safety
• Application envelope in relation to expected
running conditions
• Compressor capacity and eciency
• Compressor manufacturer recommendations
and guidelines
Danfoss Commercial Compressors, along with
the whole refrigeration and air conditioning
industry, shares today’s concern about the
environmental issues that are ozone depletion,
global warming and overall energy consumption.
Usual HCFCs refrigerant uids such as R22
are known to be implicated in these harmful
phenomena, especially ozone depletion due to
their chlorinated content. These substances are
scheduled to be phased-out from production
• Refrigerant and lubricants
• Motor supply
• Compressor ambient temperature
• Application envelope (evaporating
temperature, condensing temperature, return
gas temperature)
Additional points could inuence the nal choice:
• Environmental considerations
• Standardisation of refrigerants and lubricants
• Refrigerant cost
• Refrigerant availability
and use in coming years, in accordance with the
international Montreal Protocol (1984).
As a result, new chlorine-free molecules have
been recently developed and are now ready to
replace former uids. Among those refrigerants,
the HFC blend R410A is admitted by a great
majority of manufacturers to be the most
promising in terms of environmental impact,
stability and eciency, and is already seen as the
R22 replacement.
Cooling capacity of liquid (kJ/kg.K) at 25°C1.241.541.84
Cooling capacity of vapor (kJ/kg.K) at 1 atm, 25 °C0.6570.8290.833
Temperature glide (°C)07.4<0.2
WSH compressors are to be used with R410A
refrigerant, with polyolester oil.
• R410A’s superior thermodynamical properties
compared to R22 and R407C refrigerants allow
for today’s massive – and necessary – switch to
high eciency systems.
• Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP): R410A
does not harm the ozone layer.
• Global warming potential (GWP): R410A shows
a relatively high warming potential. However,
the GWP index denotes direct warming eect,
which is relevant only in case of release to the
atmosphere. A more accurate index is T.E.W.I.,
for Total Equivalent Warming Impact, which
• Because of the higher system eciency it allows
to achieve, R410A is in this regard the best
refrigerant.
• As a near-azeotropic mixture, refrigerant R410A
behaves like an homogeneous substance,
whereas other zeotropic mixtures such as
R407C and other blends suer a temperature
glide during phase change that lessens thermal
eciency and makes them dicult to transfer
from a container to another.
• Reduced refrigerant mass ow, permitted by a
higher heat capacity, induce a lower sound level
of the installation as well as more compact and
lighter systems.
takes into account indirect contributions due to
running energy costs.
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0
Condensing temperature (°C)
Evaporating temperature (°C)
Application Guidelines
Operating conditions
POE oilPolyolester oil (POE) is miscible with HFC's
(while mineral oil is not), but has to be evaluated
regarding lubrication ability in compressors.
POE oil has better thermal stability than
refrigerant mineral oil.
Motor supplyWSH scroll compressors can be operated at
nominal voltages as indicated section “Motor
voltage”. Under-voltage and over-voltage
Compressor ambient
temperature
High ambient temperature
Low ambient temperature
WSH compressors can be applied from -35°C to
55°C ambient temperature. The compressors are
designed as 100% suction gas cooled without
In case of enclosed tting and high ambient
temperature it is recommended to check the
temperature of power wires and conformity to
their insulation specication.
Although the compressor itself can withstand
low ambient temperature, the system may
require specic design features to ensure safe
POE is more hygroscopic and also holds moisture
more tight than mineral oil.
It also chemically reacts with water leading to
acid and alcohol formation.
operation is allowed within the indicated voltage
ranges. In case of risk of under-voltage operation,
special attention must be paid to current draw.
need for additional fan cooling. Ambient
temperature has very little eect on the
compressor performance.
In case of safe tripping by the internal
compressor overload protection the compressor
must cool down to about 60°C before the
overload will reset. A high ambient temperature
can strongly delay this cool-down process.
and reliable operation. See section ‘Specic
application recommendations’.
Application envelope
The operating envelope for WSH scroll
compressors is given in the gure below, where
the condensing and evaporating temperatures
represent the range for steady-state operation.
Under transient conditions, such as start-up and
defrost, the compressor may operate outside this
envelope for short periods.
The operating limits serve to dene the
envelope within which reliable operations of the
compressor are guaranteed:
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
SH=15K
• Maximum discharge gas temperature: +135°C,
• A suction superheat below 5 K is not
recommended due to the risk of liquid ood
back,
• Maximum superheat of 30 K,
• Minimum and maximum evaporating and
condensing temperatures as per the operating
envelopes.
SH=10KSH=5K
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20
15
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Cond. temp. (°C)
Application Guidelines
Operating conditions
Discharge temperature
protection
The discharge gas temperature must not exceed
135°C.
The discharge gas thermostat accessory kit (code
7750009) includes all components required for
installation as shown below. The thermostat must
be attached to the discharge line within 150 mm
from the compressor discharge port and must be
thermally insulated and tightly xed on the pipe.
DGT protection is required if the high and low
pressure switch settings do not protect the
compressor against operations beyond its
specic application envelope. Please refer to
the examples below, which illustrate where DGT
protection is required (Ex.1) and where it is not
(Ex.2).
A discharge gas temperature protection device
must be installed on all heat pumps. In reversible
air-to-air and air-to-water heat pumps the
discharge temperature must be monitored
65
Example 1 (R410A, SH = 11 K)
LP switch setting:
LP1 = 3.3 bar (g) (-15.5°C)
HP switch setting:
HP1 = 38 bar (g) (62°C)
Risk of operation beyond the application envelope.
DGT protection required.
Example 2 (R410A, SH = 11 K)
LP switch setting:
LP2 = 4.6 bar (g) (-10.5°C)
HP switch setting:
HP2 = 31 bar (g) (52°C)
No risk of operation beyond the
application envelope.
No DGT protection required.
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
-30-25-20-15
Thermostat
Discharge line
Bracket
Insulation
during development test by the equipment
manufacturer.
The DGT should be set to open at a discharge gas
temperature of 135°C.
The compressor must not be allowed to cycle
on the discharge gas thermostat. Continuous
operations beyond the compressor’s operating
range will cause serious damage to the
compressor!
Example 1
DGT - limit
LP1
LP2
-10
Evap. temp. (°C)
Example 2
R410A
-5051015
HP1
HP2
High and low
pressure protection
High pressure
A high-pressure (HP) safety switch is required to
shut down the compressor should the discharge
pressure exceed the values shown in the table
section “System pressure test”. The high-pressure
switch can be set to lower values depending on
the application and ambient conditions. The HP
switch must either be placed in a lockout circuit
or consist of a manual reset device to prevent
cycling around the high-pressure limit. If a
discharge valve is used, the HP switch must be
connected to the service valve gauge port, which
must not be isolated.
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Operating conditions
Low pressure
A low-pressure (LP) safety switch must be used.
Deep vacuum operations of a scroll compressor
can cause internal electrical arcing and scroll
instability. Danfoss WSH Scroll compressors
exhibit high volumetric eciency and may draw
very low vacuum levels, which could induce such
a problem. The minimum low-pressure safety
switch (loss-of-charge safety switch) setting is
Pressure settingsR410A
Working pressure range high side bar (g)13.5 - 44.5
Working pressure range low side bar (g)2.3 - 11.6
Maximum high pressure safety switch setting bar (g)45
Minimum low pressure safety switch setting * bar (g)1. 5
Minimum low pressure pump-down switch setting ** bar (g)2.3
* LP safety switch shall never be bypassed and shall have no time delay.
** Recommended pump-down switch settings: 1.5 bar below nominal evap. pressure with minimum of 2.3 bar(g)
Note that these two dierent low pressure
switches also require dierent settings. The
low pressure pump down switch setting must
always be within the operating envelope, for
example 2.3 bar for R410A. The compressor can
given in the following table. For systems without
pump-down, the LP safety switch must either be
a manual lockout device or an automatic switch
wired into an electrical lockout circuit. The LP
switch tolerance must not allow for vacuum
operations of the compressor. LP switch settings
for pump-down cycles with automatic reset are
also listed in the table below.
minimum low pressure safety switch setting
may be outside the normal operating envelope
and should only be reached in exceptional
(emergency) situations, for example 1.5 bar for
R410A.
be operated full time under such condition. The
Cycle rate limit
Danfoss recommends a restart delay timer to
limit compressor cycling. The timer prevents
reverse compressor rotation, which may occur
during brief power interruptions.
There must be no more than 12 starts per hour, a
number higher than 12 reduces the service life of
the motor-compressor unit. A three-minute (180sec) time out is recommended.
The system must be designed in a way that
guarantees a minimum compressor running time
of two minutes so as to provide for sucient
motor cooling after start-up along with proper oil
return. Note that the oil return may vary since it
A1
H
TT
A2
depends upon system design.
Please contact Danfoss Technical Support for any deviation from this guidelines.
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System design recommendations
General
Essential piping design
recommendations
Successful application of scroll compressors
is dependent on careful selection of the
compressor for the application. If the compressor
is not correct for the system, it will operate
The working pressure in systems with R410A is
about 60% higher than in systems with R22 or
R407C. Consequently, all system components and
piping must be designed for this higher pressure
level.
Proper piping practices should be employed to
ensure adequate oil return, even under minimum
load conditions with special consideration given
to the size and slope of the tubing coming
from the evaporator. Tubing returns from the
evaporator should be designed so as not to trap
oil and to prevent oil and refrigerant migration
back to the compressor during o-cycles.
In systems with R410A, the refrigerant mass
ow will be lower compared to R22/R407C
systems. To maintain acceptable pressure
drops and acceptable minimum gas velocities,
the refrigerant piping must be reduced in size
beyond the limits given in this manual. Poor
performance, reduced reliability, or both may
result.
compared to R22 / R407C systems. Take care
not to create too high pressure drops or since
in R410A systems the negative impact of high
pressure drops on the system eciency is
stronger than in R22/R407C systems.
Piping should be designed with adequate threedimensional exibility. It should not be in contact
with the surrounding structure, unless a proper
tubing mount has been installed. This protection
proves necessary to avoid excess vibration, which
can ultimately result in connection or tube failure
due to fatigue or wear from abrasion. Aside from
tubing and connection damage, excess vibration
may be transmitted to the surrounding structure
and generate an unacceptable noise level within
that structure as well. For more information on
noise and vibration, see the section on: “Sound
and vibration management”.
Suction lines
If the evaporator lies above the compressor, as
is often the case in split or remote condenser
systems, the addition of a pump-down cycle
is strongly recommended. If a pump-down
cycle were to be omitted, the suction line must
have a loop at the evaporator outlet to prevent
refrigerant from draining into the compressor
during o-cycles.
If the evaporator were situated below the
compressor, the suction riser must be trapped so
as to prevent liquid refrigerant from collecting at
the outlet of the evaporator while the system is
idle, which would mislead the expansion valve’s
sensor (thermal bulb) at start-up.
max. 4 m
max. 4 m
To condenser
HP
U-trap
0.5% slope
4 m/s or more
U-trap, as short as possible
8 to 12 m/s
0.5% slope
4m/s or more
U trap, as short as possible
LP
Evaporator
21FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
System design recommendations
Discharge lines
Heat exchangers
When the condenser is mounted at a higher
position than the compressor, a suitably sized
“U”-shaped trap close to the compressor is
necessary to prevent oil leaving the compressor
from draining back to the discharge side of the
compressor during o cycle. The upper loop also
helps avoid condensed liquid refrigerant from
draining back to the compressor when stopped.
To obtain optimum eciency of the complete
refrigerant system, optimised R410A heat
exchangers must be used. R410A refrigerant has
good heat transfer properties: it is worthwhile
designing specic heat exchangers to gain in size
and eciency.
An evaporator with optimised R410A distributor
and circuit will give correct superheat at outlet
and optimal use of the exchange surface. This is
critical for plate evaporators that have generally a
shorter circuit and a lower volume than shell and
tubes and air cooled coils.
For all evaporator types a special care is required
for superheat control leaving the evaporator and
oil return.
Upper loop
HP
U Trap
Condenser
LP
3D exibility
A sub-cooler circuit in the condenser that creates
high sub cooling will increase eciency at high
condensing pressure. In R410A systems the
positive eect of sub cooling on system eciency
will be signicantly larger than in R22/R407C
systems.
Furthermore, for good operation of the
expansion device and to maintain good
eciency in the evaporator it is important
to have an appropriate sub cooling. Without
adequate sub cooling, ash gas will be formed at
the expansion device resulting in a high degree
of vapour at the expansion device inlet leading to
low eciency.
Refrigerant charge limitDanfoss WSH compressors can tolerate liquid
refrigerant up to a certain extent without major
problems. However, excessive liquid refrigerant in
the compressor is always unfavourable for service
life. Besides, the installation cooling capacity may
be reduced because of the evaporation taking
place in the compressor and/or the suction line
instead of the evaporator. System design must be
such that the amount of liquid refrigerant in the
compressor is limited. In this respect, follow the
guidelines given in the section “Essential piping
design recommendations” in priority.
22FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Use the tables below to quickly evaluate the
required compressor protection in relation with
the system charge and the application.
Model
WSH0905.9
WSH105-120-140 -161-1847.9
Refrigerant charge limit
(kg)
Application Guidelines
System design recommendations
BELOW charge limitABOVE charge limit
Cooling only systems,
Packaged units
Cooling only systems
with remote condenser
and split system units
Reversible heat pump system
REC
Note: for special conditions such as low ambient temperature, low refrigerant load or brazed plate heat exchangers please refer to
corresponding sections.
No test or additional safeties required
Refrigerant migration and ood back test
REC
Sump heater
REC
Specic tests for repetitive ood back
REQ
Sump heater
REQ
Defrost test For more details, refer to section "Reversible heat pump system"
REQ
RecommendedRequiredNo test or additional safeties required
REQ
More detailed information can be found in the paragraphs hereafter.
Please contact Danfoss Technical Support for any deviation from these guidelines.
O-cycle migrationO-cycle refrigerant migration is likely to occur
when the compressor is located at the coldest
part of the installation, when the system uses
a bleed-type expansion device, or if liquid is
allowed to migrate from the evaporator into
the compressor sump by gravity. If too much
liquid refrigerant accumulates in the sump, it
will saturate the oil and lead to a ooded start.
When the compressor starts running again, the
refrigerant evaporates abruptly under the sudden
decrease of the bottom shell pressure, causing
the oil to foam. In extreme situations, this might
result in liquid slugging (liquid entering the scroll
elements), which must be avoided as it causes
irreversible damage to the compressor.
Danfoss WSH scroll compressors can tolerate
occasional ooded starts as long as the total
system charge does not exceed the maximum
compressor refrigerant charge.
Refrigerant migration and ood back test
REQ
Sump heater
REQ
Refrigerant migration and ood back test
REQ
Sump heater
REQ
Liquid receiver (in association with LLSV and
REC
pump down)
A suitable test to evaluate the risk of o-cycle
migration is the following:
Stabilise the non running system at 5°C ambient
temperature,
Raise the ambient temperature to 20°C and keep
it for 10 minutes,
Start the compressor and monitor sump
temperature, sight glass indication and sound
level.
The presence of liquid in the crankcase can be
easily detected by checking the sump level
through the oil sight glass. Foam in the oil sump
indicates a ooded start.
A noisy start, oil loss from the sump and sump
cool down are indications for migration.
Depending on the amount of migration graduate
measures shall be taken:
• Sump heater
• Liquid line solenoid valve
• Pump down cycle
23FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
System design recommendations
Sump heaterThe surface sump heaters are designed to protect
the compressor against o-cycle migration of
refrigerant.
When the compressor is idle, the oil temperature
in the sump of the compressor must be
maintained at no lower than 10 K above the
saturation temperature of the refrigerant on the
low-pressure side. This requirement ensures that
the liquid refrigerant is not accumulating in the
sump. A sump heater is only eective if capable
of sustaining this level of temperature dierence.
Tests must be conducted to ensure that the
appropriate oil temperature is maintained under
all ambient conditions (temperature and wind).
Note that below –5°C ambient temperature and a
wind speed of above 5m/second, we recommend
that the heaters be thermally insulated in order
to limit the surrounding energy losses.
Since the total system charge may be undened,
a sump heater is recommended on all standalone compressors and split systems. In addition,
any system containing a refrigerant charge in
excess of the maximum recommended system
charge for compressors requires a sump heater.
A sump heater is also required on all reversible
cycle applications.
Initial start-up: due to light commercial platform
compact design, it is recommended to energize
surface sump heater in advance to remove
refrigerant at initial start-up only 6 hours in
advance.
The heater must be energized whenever the
compressor is o to avoid liquid refrigerant
entering the compressor.
Provide separate electrical supply for the heaters
so that they remain energized even when
the machine is out of service (eg. Seasonal
shutdown).
Surface sump heater accessories are available
from Danfoss (see section “Accessories”).
Liquid line solenoid valve
(LLSV)
Pump-down cycleA pump-down cycle represents one of the most
A LLSV may be used to isolate the liquid charge
on the condenser side, thereby preventing
against charge transfer or excessive migration to
the compressor during o-cycles. The quantity of
eective ways to protect against the o-cycle
migration of liquid refrigerant. Once the system
has reached its set point and is about to shut
o, the LLSV on the condenser outlet closes.
The compressor then pumps the majority of
the refrigerant charge into the condenser and
receiver before the system stops on the low
pressure pump-down switch. This step reduces
the amount of charge on the low side in order to
prevent o-cycle migration. The recommended
low-pressure pump-down switch setting is 1.5
bar below the nominal evaporating pressure.
It shall not be set lower than 2.3 bar(g). For
suggested wiring diagrams, please see section
"Suggested wiring diagrams logic".
refrigerant on the low-pressure side of the system
can be further reduced by using a pump-down
cycle in association with the LLSV.
In certain conditions, the discharge valve in
the WSH090 - 105 - 120 - 140 - 161 - 180 - 184
compressor may not completely seal and result
in compressor restarts during pump down
applications. An external, non-bleeding check
valve may need to be installed.
Tests for pump down cycle approval:
• As the pump-down switch setting is inside the
application envelope, tests should be carried
out to check unexpected cut-out during
transient conditions (i.e. defrost – cold starting).
When unwanted cut-outs occur, the low
pressure pump-down switch can be delayed. In
this case a low pressure safety switch without
any delay timer is mandatory.
24FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
System design recommendations
Liquid ood back
• While the thermostat is o, the number of
pressure switch resets should be limited to
avoid short cycling of the compressor. Use
dedicated wiring and an additional relay which
allows for one shot pump-down.
The pump-down allows to store all the refrigerant
in the high pressure side circuit. On unitary
or close-coupled systems, where the system
refrigerant charge is expected to be both correct
and denable the entire system charge may be
stored in the condenser during pump-down if all
components have been properly sized.
During normal operation, refrigerant enters the
compressor as a superheated vapour. Liquid
ood back occurs when a part of the refrigerant
entering the compressor is still in liquid state.
Danfoss SH scroll compressors can tolerate
occasional liquid ood back. However system
Liquid ood back test: repetitive liquid ood back
testing must be carried out under expansion
valve threshold operating conditions: a high
pressure ratio and minimum evaporator
load, along with the measurement of suction
superheat, oil sump temperature and discharge
gas temperature.
During operations, liquid ood back may be
detected by measuring either the oil sump
temperature or the discharge gas temperature.
If at any time during operations, the oil sump
temperature drops to within 10K or less above
Other application needs a liquid receiver to store
the refrigerant.
Receiver dimensioning requires special attention.
The receiver shall be large enough to contain
part of the system refrigerant charge but it shall
not be dimensioned too large. A large receiver
easily leads to refrigerant overcharging during
maintenance operation.
design must be such that repeated and excessive
ood back is not possible.
A continuous liquid ood back will cause oil
dilution and, in extreme situations, lead to lack
of lubrication and high rate of oil leaving the
compressor.
the saturated suction temperature, or should
the discharge gas temperature be less than 35K
above the saturated discharge temperature, this
indicates liquid ood back.
Continuous liquid ood back can occur with
a wrong dimensioning, a wrong setting or
malfunction of the expansion device or in case of
evaporator fan failure or blocked air lters.
A suction accumulator providing additional
protection as explained hereunder can be used
to solve light continuous liquid ood back.
Suction accumulator: a suction accumulator
oers protection against refrigerant ood back
at start-up, during operations or defrosting by
trapping the liquid refrigerant upstream from
the compressor. The suction accumulator also
protects against o-cycle migration by providing
additional internal free volume to the low side of
the system.
A suction accumulator must be carefully
dimensioned, taking into account the refrigerant
charge as well as the gas velocity in the suction
line.
The accumulator should not be sized for less than
50% of the total system charge. Tests must be
conducted to determine the actual refrigerant
holding capacity needed for the application.
Depending on the operating conditions it may
happen that the recommended connections of
the accumulator are one size smaller than the
suction line.
25FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Low ambient application
Low ambient start-up
Specic application recommendations
Under cold ambient conditions (<0°C), upon
start-up the pressure in the condenser may be so
low that a sucient pressure dierential across
the expansion device cannot be developed to
properly feed the evaporator.
As a result, the compressor may go into a deep
vacuum, which can lead to compressor failure
due to internal arcing and instability in the
scroll wraps. Under no circumstances should
the compressor be allowed to operate under
vacuum. The low-pressure control must be set in
accordance with the table section “Low pressure”
in order to prevent this from happening.
Early feeding of the evaporator and management
of the discharge pressure could help to attenuate
these eects.
Low pressure dierentials can also cause the
expansion device to “hunt” erratically, which
might cause surging conditions within the
evaporator, with liquid spillover into the
compressor. This eect is most pronounced
during low load conditions, which frequently
occur during low ambient conditions.
Low ambient operations
The Danfoss WSH scroll compressor requires
a minimum pressure dierential between the
suction and discharge pressures (please refer
to operation envelop) to force the orbiting
scroll down against the oil lm on the thrust
bearing. Anything less than this dierential and
the orbiting scroll can lift up, causing a metalto-metal contact. It is therefore necessary to
maintain sucient discharge pressure in order to
ensure this pressure dierential. Care should be
taken during low ambient operations when heat
removal from air-cooled condensers is greatest
and head pressure control may be required for
low ambient temperature applications. Operation
under low pressure dierential may be observed
by a signicant increase in the sound power level
generated by the compressor.
It is recommended that the unit be tested and
monitored at minimum load and low ambient
conditions as well. The following considerations
should be taken into account to ensure proper
system operating characteristics.
Expansion device: The expansion device
should be sized to ensure proper control of
the refrigerant ow into the evaporator. An
oversized valve may result in erratic control.
This consideration is especially important in
manifolded units where low load conditions may
require the frequent cycling of compressors.
This can lead to liquid refrigerant entering the
compressor if the expansion valve does not
provide stable refrigerant super-heat control
under varying loads.
The superheat setting of the expansion device
should be sucient to ensure proper superheat
levels during low loading periods. A minimum of
5 K stable superheat is required.
Head pressure control under low ambient
conditions: Several possible solutions are
available to prevent the risk of compressor to
vacuum and low pressure dierential between
the suction and discharge pressures.
In air-cooled machines, cycling the fans with
a head pressure controller will ensure that the
fans remain o until the condensing pressure
has reached a satisfactory level. Variable speed
fans can also be used to control the condensing
pressure. In water-cooled units, the same can be
performed using a water regulator valve that is
also operated by head pressure, thereby ensuring
that the water valve does not open until the
condensing pressure reaches a satisfactory level.
The minimum condensing pressure must be
set at the minimum saturated condensing
temperature shown in the application envelopes.
Under very low ambient conditions, in which
testing has revealed that the above procedures
might not ensure satisfactory condensing and
suction pressures, the use of a head pressure
control valve is recommended. Note: This
solution requires extra refrigerant charge, which
can introduce other problems. A non-return
valve in the discharge line is recommended and
special care should be taken when designing the
discharge line.
26FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
For further information, please contact Danfoss.
Application Guidelines
Specic application recommendations
Sump heaters
Low load operation
Brazed plate
heat exchangers
Sump heaters are strongly recommended on
all systems where the compressor is exposed to
low ambient temperatures, especially split and
remote condenser installations. The sump heater
The compressors should be run for a
minimum period in order to ensure that the
oil has sucient time to properly return to the
A brazed plate heat exchanger needs very little
internal volume to satisfy the set of heat transfer
requirements. Consequently, the heat exchanger
oers very little internal volume for the
compressor to draw vapour from on the suction
side. The compressor can then quickly enter into
a vacuum condition. It is therefore important
that the expansion device be sized correctly
and that a sucient pressure dierential across
the expansion device be available to ensure
adequate refrigerant feed into the evaporator.
This aspect is of special concern when operating
the unit under low ambient and load conditions.
For further information on these conditions,
please refer to the previous sections.
will minimize refrigerant migration caused by
the large temperature gradient between the
compressor and the remainder of the system,
please refer to section “Accessories”.
compressor sumps and that the motor has
sucient time to cool under conditions of lowest
refrigerant mass ows.
Due to the small volume of the brazed plate heat
exchanger, no pump-down cycle is normally
required. The suction line running from the heat
exchanger to the compressor must be trapped to
avoid refrigerant migration to the compressor.
When using a brazed plate condenser heat
exchanger, a sucient free volume for the
discharge gas to accumulate is required in order
to avoid excess pressure build-up. At least one
meter of discharge line is necessary to generate
this volume. To help reduce the gas volume
immediately after start-up even further, the
supply of cooling water to the heat exchanger
may be opened before the compressor starts
up so as to remove superheat and condense the
incoming discharge gas more quickly.
Electronic expansion
valve
Reversible heat pump
systems
The use of an electronic expansion valve requires
a specic compressor start / stop control.
A specific compressor start sequence control has
to be set when an electronic expansion valve
(EXV) is used. The sequence must be adjusted
according to the EXV step motor speed to allow
time for the EXV to open before the compressor
starts to avoid running under vacuum conditions.
The EXV should be closed at compressor stop
not to let refrigerant in liquid phase entering the
Transients are likely to occur in reversible heat
pump systems, i.e. a changeover cycle from
cooling to heating, defrost or low-load short
cycles. These transient modes of operation
may lead to liquid refrigerant carry-over (or
ood back) or excessively wet refrigerant return
conditions. As such, reversible cycle applications
require specic precautions for ensuring a long
compressor life and satisfactory operating
characteristics. Regardless of the refrigerant
compressor. Ensure that the EXV closes when the
supply voltage to the controller is interrupted (ie
power cut o) by the use of a battery back up.
EXV Opened
Closed
Compressor On
O
charge in the system, specic tests for repetitive
ood back are required to conrm whether or not
a suction accumulator needs to be installed.
The following considerations cover the most
important issues when dealing with common
applications. Each application design however
should be thoroughly tested to ensure
acceptable operating characteristics.
27FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Specic application recommendations
Sump heatersSump heaters are mandatory on reversible
cycle applications given the high probability of
liquid migration back to the compressor sump
Discharge temperature
thermostat
Heat pumps frequently utilize high condensing
temperatures in order to achieve a sucient
temperature rise in the medium being heated.
At the same time, they often require low
evaporating pressures to obtain sucient
temperature dierentials between the evaporator
and the outside temperature. This situation may
result in high discharge temperature; as such,
it is mandatory that a discharge gas thermostat
be installed on the discharge line to protect
Discharge line, reversing
valve, solenoid valves
The Danfoss WSH scroll compressor is a high
volumetric machine and, as such, can rapidly
build up pressure in the discharge line if gas
in the line becomes obstructed even for a very
short period of time which situation may occur
with slow-acting reversing valves in heat pumps.
Discharge pressures exceeding the operating
envelope may result in nuisance high-pressure
switch cutouts and place excess strain on both
the bearings and motor.
To prevent such occurrences, it is important that
a 1-meter minimum discharge line length be
allowed between the compressor discharge port
and the reversing valve or any other restriction.
This gives sucient free volume for the discharge
gas to collect and to reduce the pressure peak
during the time it takes for the valve to change
position. At the same time, it is important that
the selection and sizing of the reversing or 4-way
valve ensure that the valve switches quickly
enough to prevent against too high discharge
pressure and nuisance high-pressure cutouts.
during o-cycles due to the outdoor location of
most units and operations during low ambient
conditions.
the compressor from excessive temperatures.
Operating the compressor at too high discharge
temperatures can result in mechanical damage
to the compressor as well as thermal degradation
of the compressor lubricating oil and a lack
of sucient lubrication. The discharge gas
thermostat should be set to shut down the
compressor in the event discharge gas rises
above 135°C.
Check with the valve manufacturer for optimal
sizing and recommended mounting positions.
Additionally, in order to make a smooth transition
when beginning and ending defrost , it is
recommended to stop compressors when decide
to move 4-way valve:
• rst stop compressors
• wait 10 seconds
• move the 4-way valve
• wait 10 seconds
• restart the compressors
In applications with heat recovery or condenser
partialisation, servo piloted solenoid valve have
to be properly sized or associated with a second
small valve in parallel, in order to avoid quick
discharge pressure drops when opening. This
phenomenon could lead to hammering eects
and create constraints on the non return valve
integrated in discharge tting (SH180 to 380).
Compressors
On
O
Way valve
Position 1
Position 2
28FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
start of defrost
sequence
<--------
--->
10 sec10 sec10 sec10 sec
<--------
--->
end of defrost
sequence
<--------
--->
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--->
Application Guidelines
Specic application recommendations
Defrost and reverse cycleThe Danfoss WSH scroll compressor has the
ability to withstand a certain amount of liquid
refrigerant dynamic slug. However we advise that
Suction line accumulator
Water utilizing systems
The use of a suction line accumulator is strongly
recommended in reversible-cycle applications.
This because of the possibility of a substantial
quantity of liquid refrigerant remaining in the
evaporator, which acts as a condenser during the
heating cycle.
This liquid refrigerant can then return to the
compressor, either ooding the sump with
refrigerant or as a dynamic liquid slug when the
cycle
Apart from residual moisture in the system
after commissioning, water could also enter the
refrigeration circuit during operation. Water in
the system shall always be avoided. Not only
because it can quickly lead to electrical failure,
sludge in sump and corrosion but in particular
because it can cause serious safety risks.
Common causes for water leaks are corrosion and
freezing.
the system is unloaded to the minimum capacity
step for defrost or when the cycle is reversed.
switches back to a defrost cycle or to normal
cooling operations.
Sustained and repeated liquid slugging and
ood back can seriously impair the oil’s ability
to lubricate the compressor bearings. This
situation can be observed in wet climates where
it is necessary to frequently defrost the outdoor
coil in an air source heat pump. In such cases a
suction accumulator becomes mandatory.
Corrosion: Materials in the system shall be
compliant with water and protected against
corrosion.
Freezing: When water freezes into ice its volume
expands which can damage heat exchanger
walls and cause leaks. During o periods water
inside heat exchangers could start freezing when
ambient temperature is lower than 0°C. During
on periods ice banking could occur when the
circuit is running continuously at too low load.
Both situations should be avoided by connecting
a pressure and thermostat switch in the safety
line.
29FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Sound and vibration management
Starting sound level
Running sound level
During start-up transients it is natural for the
compressor sound level to be slightly higher
than during normal running. WSH scroll
compressors exhibit very little increased start-up
transient sound. If a compressor is miswired,
compressor rotation is characterised by an
objectionable sound. To correct reverse rotation,
disconnect power and switch any two of the
three power leads at the unit contactor. Never
switch leads at the compressor terminals.
the compressor will run in reverse. Reverse
Compressor acoustic hoods have been
developed to meet specic extra-low noise
incorporate sound proong materials and oer
excellent high and low frequency attenuation.
requirements. The covers and bottom insulations
50 Hz60 Hz
Model
WSH090706726120Z0034
WSH10571.56746120Z0035
WS H12072.56756120Z0035
WSH140*72.56766120Z0035
WSH161*73.56776120Z0035
WSH184756786120Z0135
Sound power and attenuation are given at condition of Te 4.9°C/Tc 38.4°C/SH5K/SC6K, measured in free space
* For WSH140 code 3 and WSH161 code 3 use acoustic hood reference 120Z0135
(1) Attenuation given with acoustic hood only
Materials are UL approved and RoHS compliant
Sound power
dB(A)
Attenuation
dB A (1)
Sound power
dB(A)
Attenuation
db A (1)
Acoustic hood
code number
Stopping sound level
Sound generation in a
refrigeration or air
conditioning system
WSH compressors are equipped with a discharge
valve which closes at compressor shut down
and thus prevents the compressor from running
backwards. This reduces the stopping sound to a
metallic click caused by the closing valve.
Typical sound and vibration in refrigeration and
air conditioning systems encountered by design
and service engineers may be broken down into
the following three source categories.
Sound radiation: this generally takes an airborne
path.
When the pressure dierence or gas ow at shut
down should be very low, this can delay the
discharge valve from closing and lead to a longer
noise duration.
Mechanical vibrations: these generally extend
along the parts of the unit and structure.
Gas pulsation: this tends to travel through the
cooling medium, i.e. the refrigerant.
The following sections focus on the causes and
methods of mitigation for each of the above
sources.
30FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Sound and vibration management
Compressor sound radiationFor sound radiating from the compressor, the
emission path is airborne and the sound waves
are travelling directly from the machine in all
directions.
The Danfoss WSH scroll compressor is designed
to be quiet and the frequency of the sound
generated is pushed into the higher ranges,
which not only are easier to reduce but also do
not generate the penetrating power of lowerfrequency sound.
Use of sound-insulation materials on the inside of
unit panels is an eective means of substantially
reducing the sound being transmitted to the
outside. Ensure that no components capable
of transmitting sound/vibration within the unit
come into direct contact with any non-insulated
parts on the walls of the unit.
Mechanical vibrations
Vibration isolation constitutes the primary
method for controlling structural vibration.
Danfoss WSH scroll compressors are designed to
produce minimal vibration during operations.
The use of rubber isolators on the compressor
base plate or on the frame of a manifolded unit
is very eective in reducing vibration being
transmitted from the compressor(s) to the unit.
Once the supplied rubber grommets have been
properly mounted, vibrations transmitted from
the compressor base plate to the unit are held
to a strict minimum. In addition, it is extremely
important that the frame supporting the
mounted compressor be of sucient mass and
Due to the Danfoss scroll’s unique design of
a full-suction gas-cooled motor, compressor
body insulation across its entire operating
range is possible. Acoustic hoods are available
from Danfoss as accessories. They have been
developed to meet specic extra low noise
requirements. They incorporate sound proong
materials and oer excellent high and low
frequency alternative.
These hoods are quick and easy to install and do
not increase the overall size of the compressors
to a great extend.
Refer to section “Running sound level” for sound
attenuation and code numbers.
stiness to help dampen any residual vibration
potentially transmitted to the frame. For further
information on mounting requirements, please
refer to the section on mounting assembly.
The tubing should be designed so as to both
reduce the transmission of vibrations to other
structures and withstand vibration without
incurring any damage. Tubing should also be
designed for three-dimensional exibility. For
more information on piping design, please see
the section entitled “Essential piping design
recommendations”.
Gas pulsation
The Danfoss WSH scroll compressor has been
designed and tested to ensure that gas pulsation
has been optimized for the most commonly
encountered air conditioning pressure ratio. On
heat pump installations and other installations
where the pressure ratio lies beyond the
typical range, testing should be conducted
under all expected conditions and operating
congurations to ensure that minimum gas
pulsation is present. If an unacceptable level
is identied, a discharge muer with the
appropriate resonant volume and mass should
be installed. This information can be obtained
from the component manufacturer.
31FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Installation
Compressor handling and
storage
Each WSH compressor is shipped with printed
Instructions for installation. These instructions
can also be downloaded from our website:
Each Danfoss WSH scroll compressor is equipped
with two lift rings on the top shell. Always use
both these rings when lifting the compressor.
Use lifting equipment rated and certied for
the weight of the compressor. A spreader
bar rated for the weight of the compressor is
highly recommended to ensure a better load
distribution. The use of lifting hooks closed
with a clasp and certied to lift the weight of
the compressor is also highly recommended.
Always respect the appropriate rules concerning
lifting objects of the type and weight of these
compressors. Maintain the compressor in an
upright position during all handling manoeuvres
(maximum of 15° from vertical).
Never use only one lifting lug to lift the
compressor. The compressor is too heavy for the
single lug to handle, and the risk is run that the
lug could separate from the compressor with
extensive damage and possible personal injury
as a result.
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refrigerant and between -35°C and 70°C when
charged with nitrogen.
When the compressor is mounted as part
of an installation, never use the lift rings on the
compressor to lift the installation. The risk is run
that the lugs could separate from the compressor
or that the compressor could separate from the
base frame with extensive damage and possible
personal injury as a result.
Never apply force to the terminal box with the
intention of moving the compressor, as the
force placed upon the terminal box can cause
extensive damage to both the box and the
components contained inside.
HEAVY
Compressor mounting
Mounting
Store the compressor not exposed to rain,
corrosive or ammable atmosphere and between
do not lift
manually
-35°C and 50°C when charged with R410A
Maximum inclination from the vertical plane while operating must not exceed 3 degrees.
Compressors WSH090-105-120-140-161-184
come delivered with four rubber mounting
grommets and metal sleeve liners that serve
to isolate the compressor from the base frame.
These grommets must always be used to mount
the compressor in a single application. The
grommets must be compressed until contact
between the at washer and the steel mounting
sleeve is established. The grommets attenuate
to a great extent the transmission of compressor
vibrations to the base frame.
When a surface sump heater is used, it must be
applied after the grommets are mounted on
The required bolt size for the WSH 090 -105-120140-161-184 compressors is HM8-40. This bolt
must be tightened to a torque of 15 Nm.
HM 8 bolt
Lock washer
Flat washer
Steel mounting
sleeve
Rubber grommet
Nut
compressor feet, in order to avoid surface sump
heater damage.
15 mm
32FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Installation
Compressor holding
charge
Each compressor is shipped with a nominal dry
nitrogen holding charge between 0.3 and 0.7 bar
and is sealed with elastomer plugs.
Before the suction and discharge plugs are
removed, the nitrogen holding charge must be
released via the suction schrader valve to avoid
an oil mist blowout. Remove the suction plug
System cleanlinessThe refrigerant compression system, regardless
of the type of compressor used, will only provide
high eciency and good reliability, along with a
long operating life, if the system contains solely
the refrigerant and oil it was designed for. Any
other substances within the system will not
improve performance and, in most cases, will be
highly detrimental to system operations.
The presence of non-condensable substances
and system contaminants such as metal
shavings, solder and ux, have a negative
impact on compressor service life. Many of these
contaminants are small enough to pass through a
mesh screen and can cause considerable damage
within a bearing assembly.
The use of highly hygroscopic polyolester oil
in R410A compressors requires that the oil be
exposed to the atmosphere as little as possible.
rst and the discharge plug afterwards. The plugs
shall be removed only just before connecting the
compressor to the installation in order to avoid
moisture from entering the compressor. When
the plugs are removed, it is essential to keep the
compressor in an upright position so as to avoid
oil spillage.
System contamination is one of main factors
aecting equipment reliability and compressor
service life. It is important therefore to take
system cleanliness into account when assembling
a refrigeration system.
During the manufacturing process, circuit
contamination may be caused by:
• Brazing and welding oxides
• Filings and particles from the removal of burrs
in pipe-work
• Brazing ux
• Moisture and air.
Consequently, when building equipment
and assemblies, the precautions listed in the
following paragraphs must be taken.
TubingOnly use clean and dehydrated refrigeration-
grade copper tubing. Tube-cutting must be
carried out so as not to deform the tubing
roundness and to ensure that no foreign debris
remains within the tubing. Only refrigerant grade
ttings should be used and these must be of
Brazing and soldering
Copper to copper
connections
Dissimilar metals
connection
Do not bend the compressor discharge or suction
lines or force system piping into the compressor
connections, because this will increase
stresses that are a potential cause of failure.
Recommended brazing procedures and material,
are described section “Compressor connection”.
When brazing copper-to-copper connections,
the use of copper/phosphorus brazing alloy
containing 5% silver or more with a melting
When manipulating dissimilar metals such as
copper and brass or steel, the use of silver solder
(5% or more) and anti-oxidant ux is necessary.
both a design and size to allow for a minimum
pressure drop through the completed assembly.
Follow the brazing instructions on next pages.
Never drill holes into parts of the pipe-work
where lings and particles can not be removed.
These operations must be performed by a
qualied personnel in compliance with all
pertinent practices and safety procedures.
temperature of below 800°C is recommended. No
ux is required during brazing.
Please contact Danrfoss Technical support for any
deviation from this guidelines.
33FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Installation
Compressor connection
When brazing the compressor ttings, do not
overheat the compressor shell, which could
severely damage certain internal components
due to excessive heating. Use of a heat shield
and/or a heat-absorbent compound is highly
recommended. Due to the relatively sizable
tubing and tting diameters a double-tipped
torch using acetylene is recommended
for brazing operation on Danfoss SH scroll
compressors.
heat shield
A
C
B
For brazing the suction and discharge
connections, the following procedure is advised:
.Make sure that no electrical wiring is connected
to the compressor.
.Protect the terminal box and compressor
painted surfaces from torch heat damage (see
diagram).
.Remove the Teon gaskets when brazing
rotolock connectors with solder sleeves.
.Use only clean refrigeration-grade copper
tubing and clean all connections.
.Use brazing material with a minimum of 5%
silver content.
.Purge nitrogen or CO
through the compressor
2
in order to prevent against oxidation and
ammable conditions. The compressor should
not be exposed to the open air for extended
periods.
.Use of a double-tipped torch is recommended.
.Apply heat evenly to area A until the brazing
temperature is reached. Move the torch to
area B and apply heat evenly until the brazing
temperature has been reached there as well,
and then begin adding the brazing material.
Move the torch evenly around the joint, in
applying only enough brazing material to ow
the full circumference of the joint.
.Move the torch to area C only long enough to
draw the brazing material into the joint, but not
into the compressor.
.Remove all remaining ux once the joint has
been soldered with a wire brush or a wet cloth.
Remaining ux would cause corrosion of the
tubing.
In addition, for discharge connections equipped
with a non return valve integrated in discharge
tting (SH180 to SH380) the direction of the
torch has to be as described on the picture, and
maximum brazing time should be less thant two
minutes to avoid NRVI damages.
Ensure that no ux is allowed to enter into the
tubing or compressor. Flux is acidic and can cause
substantial damage to the internal parts of the
system and compressor.
The polyolester oil used in SH compressors
is highly hygroscopic and will rapidly absorb
moisture from the air. The compressor must
therefore not be left open to the atmosphere
for a long period of time. The compressor tting
plugs shall be removed just before brazing the
compressor. The compressor should always be
the last component brazed into the system
Before eventual unbrazing the compressor or
any system component, the refrigerant charge
must be removed from both the high- and
low-pressure sides. Failure to do so may result in
serious personal injury. Pressure gauges must be
used to ensure all pressures are at atmospheric
level.
For more detailed information on the appropriate
materials required for brazing or soldering, please
contact the product manufacturer or distributor.
For specic applications not covered herein,
please contact Danfoss for further information.
System pressure testAlways use an inert gas such as nitrogen for
pressure testing. Never use other gasses such as
oxygen, dry air or acetylene as these may form
Maximum compressor test pressure (low side)33.3 bar(g)
Maximum compressor test pressure (high side)45 bar (g)
Maximum pressure dierence between high and low
side of the compressor
34FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
an inammable mixture. Do not exceed the
following pressures:
37 bar
Application Guidelines
Installation
Leak detection
Vacuum evacuation and
moisture removal
Pressurize the system on HP side rst then LP side
to prevent rotation of the scroll. Never let the
Leak detection must be carried out using a
mixture of nitrogen and refrigerant or nitrogen
and helium, as indicated in the table below.
Never use other gasses such as oxygen, dry air
Leak detection with refrigerantLeak detection with a mass spectrometer
Nitrogen and R410ANitrogen and Helium
Note 1: Leak detection with refrigerant may be forbidden in some countries. Check local regulations.
Note 2: The use of leak detecting additives is not recommended as they may aect the lubricant properties.
Moisture obstructs the proper functioning of the
compressor and the refrigeration system.
Air and moisture reduce service life and increase
condensing pressure, and cause excessively high
discharge temperatures, which can destroy the
lubricating properties of the oil. Air and moisture
also increase the risk of acid formation, giving
rise to copper platting. All these phenomena
can cause mechanical and electrical compressor
failure.
For these reasons it is important to perform a
vacuum dehydration on the system to remove
all residual moisture from the pipe-work after
assembly;
pressure on LP side exceed the pressure on HP
side with more than 5 bar.
or acetylene as these may form an inammable
mixture.
Pressurize the system on HP side rst then LP
side.
WSH compressors are delivered with < 100 ppm
moisture level. The required moisture level in the
circuit after vacuum dehydration must be < 100
ppm for systems with an SH.
• Never use the compressor to evacuate the
system.
• Connect a vacuum pump to both the LP and
HP sides.
• Evacuate the system to a pressure of 500 μm
Hg (0.67 mbar) absolute.
Do not use a megohm meter nor apply power to
the compressor while it is under vacuum as this
may cause internal damage.
Filter driersA properly sized and type of drier is required.
Important selection criteria include the driers
water content capacity, the system refrigeration
capacity and the system refrigerant charge.
The drier must be able to reach and maintain
a moisture level of 50 ppm end point dryness
(EPD).
For new installations with WSH compressors with
polyolester oil, Danfoss recommends using the
Danfoss DML (100% molecular sieve) solid core
lter drier. Molecular sieve lter driers with loose
beads from third party suppliers shall be avoided.
For servicing of existing installations where acid
formation is present the Danfoss DCL (solid core)
lter driers containing activated alumina are
recommended.
The drier is to be oversized rather than under
sized. When selecting a drier, always take into
account its capacity (water content capacity),
the system refrigeration capacity and the system
refrigerant charge.
After burn out, remove and replace the liquid line
lter drier and install a Danfoss type DAS burnout drier of the appropriate capacity. Refer to the
DAS drier instructions and technical information
for correct use of the burnout drier on the liquid
line.
35FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Installation
Refrigerant charging
Insulation resistance and
dielectric strength
For the initial charge the compressor must not
run and eventual service valves must be closed.
Charge refrigerant as close as possible to the
nominal system charge before starting the
compressor. This initial charging operation must
be done in liquid phase. The best location is on
the liquid line between the condenser outlet
and the lter drier. Then during commissioning,
when needed, a complement of charge can be
done in liquid phase: slowly throttling liquid in
on the low pressure side as far away as possible
from the compressor suction connection while
compressor is running. The refrigerant charge
Insulation resistance must be higher than 1
megohm when measured with a 500 volt direct
current megohm tester.
Each compressor motor is tested at the factory
with a high potential voltage (hi-pot) that
exceeds the UL requirement both in potential
and in duration. Leakage current is less than 5mA.
WSH scroll compressors are congured with
the pump assembly at the top of the shell,
and the motor below. As a result, the motor
can be partially immersed in refrigerant and
oil. The presence of refrigerant around the
motor windings will result in lower resistance
quantity must be suitable for both summer and
winter operations.
Vacuum or charge from one side can seal the
scrolls and result in a non-starting compressor.
When servicing, always ensure that LP/HP
pressures are balanced before starting the
compressor.
Be sure to follow all government regulations
regarding refrigerant reclamation and storage.
For more detailed information see “Recommended refrigerant system charging practice”
news bulletin FRCC.EN.050.
values to ground and higher leakage current
readings. Such readings do not indicate a faulty
compressor.
In testing insulation resistance, Danfoss
recommends that the system be rst operated
briey to distribute refrigerant throughout the
system. Following this brief operation, retest the
compressor for insulation resistance or current
leakage.
Never reset a breaker or replace a fuse without
rst checking for a ground fault (a short circuit to
ground). Be alert for sounds of arcing inside the
compressor.
Commissioning
Oil level checking and
top-up
The system must be monitored after initial startup for a minimum of 60 minutes to ensure proper
operating characteristics such as:
• Proper metering device operation and desired
superheat readings
• Suction and discharge pressure are within
acceptable levels
In installations with good oil return and line
runs up to 20 m, no additional oil is required. If
installation lines exceed 20 m, additional oil may
be needed. 1 or 2% of the total system refrigerant
charge (in weight) can be used to roughly dene
the required oil top-up quantity but in any case
the oil charge has to be adjusted based on the oil
level in the compressor sight glass.
When the compressor is running under stabilized
conditions the oil level must be visible in the
sight glass.
The presence of foam lling in the sight glass
indicates large concentration of refrigerant in the
oil and / or presence of liquid returning to the
compressor.
• Low foaming in sight glass and compressor
sump temperature 10K above saturation
temperature to show that there is no
refrigerant migration taking place
• Acceptable cycling rate of compressors,
including duration of run times
• Current draw of individual compressors within
acceptable values (max operating current)
• No abnormal vibrations and noise.
The oil level can also be checked a few minutes
after the compressor stops.
When the compressor is o, the level in the
sight glass can be inuenced by the presence of
refrigerant in the oil.
Always use original Danfoss POE oil 160SZ from
new cans.
Top-up the oil while the compressor is idle. Use
the schrader connector or any other accessible
connector on the compressor suction line and
a suitable pump. See News bulletin “Lubricants
lling in instructions for Danfoss Commercial
Compressors”.
36FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Packaging
Ordering information and packaging
Single pack
Compressor models
WSH09056547071869
WSH10556547071876
WS H12056547071876
WSH14056547071879
WSH16156547071881
WSH18456547071884
Length
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Height
(mm)
Gross
weight
(kg)
Industrial pack
Compressor modelsNbr*
WSH090811509506804942
WSH1058115 09507505442
WS H1208115 09507505442
WSH1408115 09507505662
WSH161811509507505822
WSH184811509507506062
* nbr: number of compressors per pack
Length
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Height
(mm)
Gross
weight
(kg)
Static
stacking
pallets
37FRCC.PC.028.A5.02
Application Guidelines
Ordering information and packaging
Ordering information
Single pack
Industrial pack
Danfoss WSH scroll compressors can be ordered
in either industrial packs or in single packs. Please
Compressor model
WSH090120H1012120H1014120 H1016120H1018
WSH105120H1020120H1022120H1024120 H1026
WS H120120 H1028120H1030120H1032120 H1034
WSH140120H1036120H1038120 H104 0120H10 42
WSH161120 H104 4120H1046120 H104 8120H1050
WSH184120H1052120 H1054120H1056120H1058
Compressor model
WSH090120H1013120H1015120 H101712 0H1019
WSH105120 H1021120H102 3120H10 2512 0H1027
WS H120120 H102912 0H1031120 H1033120H1035
WSH14012 0H1037120 H103912 0H10 41120 H1043
WSH161120 H104 512 0H10 47120 H1049120 H1051
WSH184120H1053120 H1055120H1057120H1059
3479
3479
use the code numbers from below tables for
ordering.
• Page 36: Insulation resistance and dielectric
strength: Leakage current is less than 5mA
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