Reciprocating Compressor
M Series Operation Manual
4M/6M/8M/62M/62M-FM
CAUTION
Before operating, inspecting, or servicing the compressor, read this manual thoroughly to fully
understand the contents.
Keep this operation manual in a safe, designated place for future reference whenever the
manual is needed.
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Preface
Thank you for having purchased our M series reciprocating compressor (hereinafter indicated as "this
machine").
This operation manual (hereinafter indicated as "this manual") describes safety information, operational and
maintenance procedures in detail for safe and effective use of this product.
Before installing or using this product, make sure you read this manual.
Keep this manual in a safe place near the product for quick reference.
Preface
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Warranty and Disclaimer
Warranty and Disclaimer
Warranty Clauses
If malfunctions or damages occur under proper usage (conditions) following documents such as operation
manual or drawings of this product, or, if MAYEKAWA judges that malfunctions or damages are related to
design or manufacture of the product, and if the malfunctions or damages are within the warranty period, we
will repair or replace the product without any charges.
The warranty period is "12 months from factory shipment of this product".
MAYEKAWA is not liable for production or man made disaster compensation due to malfunction or damage
of this product.
Disclaimer Clauses (Exclusion of Warranty Clauses)
Although MAYEKAWA warrants the clauses mentioned above, the following clauses are exempted.
Malfunction or damage of this product caused by natural disaster, or other accidental forces (such as
Malfunction or damage caused by misusage described below.
Malfunction, damage, or defect of this product due to abnormal or improper use (such as storing
this product for middle to long term outside the building or in locations subject to high
temperatures and high humidity, unexpected inspections, tests, operations, and excessive repetition
start-up/stoppage of the product.)
Malfunction or damage caused by devices or equipments not provided by MAYEKAWA including
operation control methods of those devices.
Malfunction or damage caused by refrigerants, gases, or refrigerant oils, and operating conditions
(design conditions) not approved for this product.
Malfunction or damage caused by maintenance or inspection not recommended by MAYEKAWA.
Malfunction or damage caused by parts that are not Mayekawa genuine.
Malfunction or damage caused by remodeling the product without approval of MAYEKAWA.
Malfunction or damage caused by unexpected misusage
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Important Information
Important Information
Intended Use of the Product
This product is a universal screw compressor intended for refrigeration, cold storage, and air conditioning. Do
not use the product for any other purposes that are not intended for or which depart from the specifications.
For specifications of this product, refer to "2.2 Compressor Specifications".
When performing maintenance use qualified refrigeration personnel.
Important Information for Safe Use of the Product
Although MAYEKAWA has paid a lot of attention to safety measures for this product, all hazards including
potential hazards caused by human errors, or due to environmental conditions can not be anticipated.
There are guidelines that must be observed for operating this product. However, the warnings in this manual
and safety labels on the product are not all inclusive. When operating this product, pay extreme caution on
personnel safety as well as on items described in this manual.
Important rules for safety work with the product that apply to all workers including managers and supervisors
are listed below.
Before using this product, carefully read and fully understand the contents written in this manual and pay
attention to safety.
Operation, maintenance, and inspection of this product should be performed by qualified personnel
educated about the fundamentals of the product and trained about hazards involved and measures to
avoid danger.
Do not allow any person other than those educated on the fundamental expertise of the product and
trained about hazards involved and measures to avoid dangers to approach the product while it is
operating or during maintenance.
Observe all related federal/national and local codes and regulations.
To prevent accidents, do not carry out any operation or maintenance other than those described in this
manual, or use the product for any unapproved purpose.
Replace the parts with the
Not only workers but also managers should actively participate safety and health activities in the
workplace to prevent accidents.
Observe the following precautions when performing maintenance work on electrical control.
Electrical maintenance of the product must be performed by certified/qualified personnel and only those
educated about the electrical control of the product.
Before servicing or inspecting the electrical equipments or devices, turn "OFF" the motor main power
and control power, and perform lockout/tagout to prevent the power from being turned on during work.
Even when the motor main power and control power are turned "OFF", the product may be turned on if the
power is supplied from outside the refrigeration system, cold storage, and air conditioning system. Make sure
the power supply on the power source side is shut off, and perform lockout/tagout to prevent the product from
being turned on during work.
genuine parts.
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Important Information
About This Manual
This product may be modified without prior notice. Therefore, the appearance of actual machine may
differ from the descriptions in this manual. If you have any questions contact your sales offices or
service centers.
This manual is in English. If any other language is required it is the customers responsibility to prepare
a manual for safety education and operation instructions.
This manual is copyrighted. Drawings and technical references including this manual shall not, in
whole or part, be copied, photocopied, or reproduced into any electronic medium or machine-readable
form without prior permission from MAYEKAWA.
Photographs or drawings included in this manual may differ from the appearance of actual product.
If this manual is lost or damaged, immediately place a purchase order to your local sales office or
service center for a new manual. Using the product without the manual may result in safety issues.
If you resell the product, never fail to attach this manual to the product.
Construction of This Manual
Title of section and chapter Description details
Preface Describes the outline of this manual and how to read this manual.
Warranty and Disclaimer
Important Information Describes important information related to the machine and this manual.
1. Safety
2. Configuration and
Specification of Compressor
3. Installation Describes the installation procedure of the machine.
4. Operation of the Compressor
and the System
5. Maintenance
6. Troubleshooting
7. Related Document Describes information such as illustrated parts breakdown and parts list.
Describes clauses and coverage of warranty.
Exclusion of warranty clauses is described as disclaimer.
Describes safety information for the worker, safety rules for this machine,
and management details regarding the work safety that is required for
handling the machine.
Describes the main components of the machine, functional information,
specification, and service limits.
Describes the precautions for operating the machine.
Describes sections and period for inspecting, and assembly and
disassembly of this product.
Describes the methods of the machine in case of problem occurring during
operation of the machine.
How to Order Genuine Parts
Confirm the applicable parts in "7.1 Development View and Configuration Table of the Parts" of "Chapter 7,
Related Document". And inform the “Product Name, Part Number, Part Name, and required quantity” to your
local sales offices or service centers.
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Important Information
Inquiry
If you need further information or have any questions, please contact your local sales offices or service
centers.
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7.7 Parts Inspection and Replacement Standards........................................7-31
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1 Safety
1.1 Observation/Prevention
1.1.1 Observance (Do's)
1.1.1.1 Do's on Operation
Attach safety and protection devices into compressors operation sequence.
Regularly inspect the safety and protective devices function properly.
If safety and protective devices do not work properly or the machine continues to run even during test
of these devices, stop the operation! Inform your supervisor of it immediately.
If the compressor stops for unknown reasons, immediately inform your supervisor of it. Obtain his/her
approval before restarting the compressor.
Some refrigerants in use generate bad smell or toxic gases, or may cause deficiency of oxygen. Make
sure to ventilate the air during operation.
The properties of refrigerant and refrigerant oil can be corrosive, decomposable, and/or toxic, insure to
obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and follow its instructions.
When stopping the operation of this compressor, turn "OFF" the motor (main power), heater power,
and control power. Close the suction and discharge side shut-off valves. Follow proper compressor
evacuation procedures.
1 Safety
1.1.1.2 Do's on Maintenance
Before performing the work together with at least one other person, thoroughly confirm the work
details and acknowledge other worker's movement.
Always turn OFF and lock out/tag out the motor (main power), control power, and other devices before
troubleshooting during operation, and before setup, cleaning, or maintenance and inspection of the
compressor.
Always lock out/tag out the fluid supply/stop valve and the valves at downstream or upstream side of
an opening part before troubleshooting during operation, setup, cleaning, or maintenance and
inspection of the compressor to prevent the valves from opening during work.
Some refrigerants in use generate bad smell or toxic gases, or may cause deficiency of oxygen. Make
sure to ventilate the air during work.
The properties of refrigerant and refrigerant oil can be corrosiveness, decomposability, and/or toxicity,
insure to obtain the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and follow its instructions.
After using tools always restore to designated place and never leave tools in the compressor.
1.1.1.3 Do's on Lockout/Tagout after Shutting off the Power
Prepare lockout/tagout devices for the main breakers of motor main power and control power.
Performing lockout/tagout after shutting off the power is very effective for preventing mis-operation of
the worker, and for preventing injury of all workers that are working in the power facility and on the
compressor.
If there are any possibilities of danger during works (especially during cleaning, maintenance and
inspection, and troubleshooting), turn "OFF" the motor main power and control power, and perform
lockout/tagout.
The worker himself must always lock out/tag out the compressor before working in the compressor for
troubleshooting during operation, setup, cleaning, or maintenance and inspection of the compressor.
The worker who performed lockout/tagout should release them after checking that all procedures have
completed.
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1.1.1.4 Do's about Personal Protective Devices
Prepare and use protective devices complying with the safety standards of the regulations.
Check the function of each protective device before using.
Wear designated clothes such as work outfits.
Do not wear any neckties or jewelry as there is a possibility of being entangled by a movable part or
rotating part. Put on a helmet as your hair may get entangled.
Do not have anything in your pocket to prevent objects from falling into the machine.
1.1.1.5 Do's about Handling of Hazardous and Toxic Substances
Obtain Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) from manufacturers of hazardous and toxic substances.
Check the MSDS and follow the handling instructions recommended by the manufacturers to handle
and store those substances.
An example of Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is provided as a reference at the end of this
chapter.
1.1.1.6 Do's about Handling Emergency Situation
Formulate an emergency action plan complying with the regulations, and post it on a safe place.
1.1.1.7 Do's about Waste Oil, Fluid, and Materials
Disposing of refrigerant and oil used for the compressor are subject to a number of regulations for the
environmental protection purposes. Follow the local, state, federal acts and regulations and your
company's rules when disposing of such waste oil, fluid and materials.
1.1.1.8 Other Do's
Keep the floor clean around the refrigerating, cold storage, and air conditioning systems, and keep
passages and walkways clear.
Walk only on the areas set up as a work floor. Also, do not leave tools and cleaning solutions in that
area.
If water or oil is spilled on the compressor or the floor, immediately wipe it off to prevent workers
from injury caused by slipping.
1.1.2 Don'ts
Do not remove or relocate any safety device, including electrical interfaces.
Do not disable any safety device by short-circuiting or bypassing without any permission.
Do not leave the compressor unsafe and unattended, by removing a safety cover or some other
measures.
Do not touch, clean, or lubricate any moving part of the compressor during operation.
Do not touch, clean, or lubricate the compressor during its operation.
Do not touch relays or electric systems such as terminal block with bare hands when turning on the
power.
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1.2 Warnings
To alert workers to possible danger, the following two measures are always provided with the compressor.
Warnings described in this manual
Safety labels affixed on the compressor
1.2.1 Types and Meanings of Warnings
This manual includes the following four types of warnings to be used for expected hazards during operation
and maintenance of the compressor.
Neglecting such warnings may cause accidents, resulting in personal injury or even death.
Also, the compressor or its auxiliary equipment may be heavily damaged. Therefore, be sure to always
observe the instructions of the warnings.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serous
injury or death.
Indicates a potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serous injury
or death.
Indicates a potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
Emphasizes important items and indicates profitable information.
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1.2.2 Safety labels
The following shows the types of the safety labels and their positions affixed on the compressor. Always
follow the warnings instructed on the safety label affixed on the compressor.
Be sure to follow the instructions of the safety labels. Otherwise, danger
resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage may arise.
Do not smear, cover, or peel off the safety labels.
If the safety labels are damaged or missing, purchase and affix new labels to their
proper positions according to this manual.
Inform our service center of the product name and safety label No when placing a purchase
order for safety labels.
Types of Safety Labels
Table 1-1 Safety label
No. Safety labels Remarks
1
2
For specification with belt cover
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Affixing Positions of Safety Labels
The figure below shows the affixing positions of safety labels.
The numbers in the figure correspond to the ones in Table 1-1 Safety label.
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Fig. 1-1 Affixing positions of safety labels (Ex: 6M)
Fig. 1-2 Affixing positions of safety labels (Ex:
62M-FM)
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1.3 Remaining Hazard
The following information is provided on the assumption that this compressor is operated, inspected, and
maintained while being used in general refrigerating, cold storage, and air conditioning systems. Note that all
hazardous sources cannot be predicted for the refrigerating, cold storage, and air conditioning systems you
actually use.
Devise appropriate countermeasures for hazardous sources in your systems.
Table 1-2 Hazardous sources
Hazardous
parts
A Driving
section
B Head cover Damage caused by
C Discharge
piping
D Unloader
solenoid
valve
E Heater Electric Shock
F Suction
(side)
shut-off
valve
G Discharge
(side)
shut-off
valve
H Gas purge
valve
I Oil drain Burns
J Noise and
vibration
K Motor Damage caused by high
Predicted hazard
Contact and entanglement in
rotational part
Drop-off of moving part
Recovery after interruption
of energy supply
contacting hot part
Damage caused by
contacting hot part
Electric Shock Installation of guard
Burns
Contact with and inhale of
toxic substances
Low temperature burns
Contact with and inhale of
toxic substances
Burns
Contact with and inhale of
toxic substances
Contact with toxic
substances
Damage caused by noise Wearing protective
temperature
Electric Shock
Counter measures in
operation
Installation of guard
and cover
Installation of guard
Wearing protective
devices
Installation of guard
Wearing protective
devices
Wearing protective
devices
Installation of guard
and cover
Wearing protective
devices
Wearing protective
devices
Sufficient ventilation
Installation of guard
Wearing protective
devices
Sufficient ventilation
Installation of guard
Wearing protective
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Fig. 1-3 Hazardous sources (Ex: 6M)
Fig. 1-4 Hazardous sources (Ex: 62M-FM)
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1.4 Safety Devices
For safe use and protection of the compressor, make sure to attach safety devices to your compressor,
complying with the regulations and the following instructions for each devices.
Periodically perform inspection and maintenance of devices for normal/proper operation. Maintenance and
inspection must be performed as an important part for the safety of machine and personnel. Provide users of
the compressor with necessary information on the safety devices, for example, types of the safety devices,
installation position, function, and inspection method of safety related devices.
Check the safety devices after turning on the power and before operation of the
compressor. If they do not operate normally, immediately take repair or replace
safeties before starting compressor.
1.4.1 Emergency Stop Button
Overview/Function/Purpose
Used to stop the compressor immediately if an emergency occurs in the compressor.
Installation Positions
On the control board on the compressor and in the operation control room
Stop/Restoration Methods
Specify the stop/restoration methods of emergency stop button, and make sure to provide users of this
compressor with them.
Inspection Method/Cycle
The emergency stop button requires test to ensure compressor is shut down when pressed, insure this is done
before testing the operation of compressor and periodically after compressor is put into service. Specify the
inspection methods/cycle of the emergency stop button, and make sure to provide users of this compressor
with them.
1.4.2 Breakers of Motor Main Power and Control Power (with
Lockout/Tagout Devices)
Overview/Function/Purpose
When working on compressor (especially during cleaning, maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting),
ensure to lockout/tagout main and control power to prevent mis-operation and hazards to workers while the
motor main power and control power are turned "OFF".
Methods of Performing and Releasing Lockout/Tagout
Make sure to clearly notify methods of performing and releasing lockout/tagout referring to the regulations
created by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) or local governing body.
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1.4.3 Safety Belt/coupling Guard
Overview/Function/Purpose
Prevents contact and entanglement in the driving section of this compressor.
Installation Positions
Driving section
Fig. 1-5 Attachment of driving section safety cover (6M)
Specify the inspection methods/cycle of the safety cover, and make sure to provide users of this compressor
with them.
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1.4.4 Safety valve
Overview/Function/Purpose
A safety valve is used to prevent the compressor from bursting when its internal pressure rises abnormally.
Installation Positions
Install a safety valve on discharge outlet between the shut-off valve (service valve) and the compressor. Set
the safety valve so that it operates even when the shut-off valve is closed during operation.
Properly terminate the discharge outlet of safety valve according to the type of
refrigerant, following the local, state, federal acts and regulations. If ammonia is
discharged into the atmosphere, it highly possibly causes health damage such as
intoxication and bad smell. And if it is discharged into enclosed space such as
inside of the compressor, it may cause serious accident such as deficiency of
oxygen.
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Fig. 1-6 Attachment example of safety valve
No. Description
Safety valve
1
Settings
Set the pressure of safety valve to the designed system pressure or lower. Specify the safety valve settings,
and make sure to provide users of this compressor with them.
Inspection Method/Cycle
Insure to replace or repair safety relief valve following the local, state, federal acts and regulations.
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1.4.5 Automatic Control and Protection Equipment M compressor
When the oil pressure in compressor (Gauge pressure minus crank case pressure) drops from
deficiency of refrigerant oil, clogging of filter, and interfusion of refrigerant, automatically shuts off
the motor circuit and stops the operation of compressor.
This intended to prevent damage to the compressor from abnormal friction. Can also cause the
unloader mechanism from malfunctioning
High pressure protection equipment (HP)
When the discharge pressure on compressor becomes abnormally high because the compressor is
operated incorrectly or the water supply for condenser is cut. HP switch shuts off the motor circuit
automatically to stop the operation of compressor.
Prevents system ruptures and refrigerant leaks.
Control of the compressor capacity: Low pressure control equipment (LP)
The number of capacity control step in the compressor is determined by the number of cylinder.
Generally two cylinders are considered as one bank. Therefore, capacity control of four steps is
available for eight cylinders, three steps for six cylinders, and two steps for four cylinders. Capacity
control is performed by detecting suction pressure the low pressure control switch is used.
It automatically controls opening/closing of the solenoid valve connected to the unloader piston in the
capacity control mechanism of compressor.
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