Movincool CLASSIC40 Service Manual

Fig. 1-1 Circuit of Auxiliary Relay

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Generally speaking conventional air condition­ers cool the entire enclosed environment. They
act as “heat exchangers”, requiring an interior
and an exterior unit (condenser) to exhaust
exchanged heat to the outdoors.

Unlike conventional air conditioners, the SPOT
COOL is a cooling system which directs cool
air to particular areas or objects.

SPOT COOL has the following features;

1) Compact Design

The innovative design of SPOT COOL has
resulted in one compact design, replacing the
need for two separate units.

Fig. 1-2 Air Flow of Spot Cool

2) Easy Installation

With the whole cooling system built into one
compact unit, SPOT COOL requires no pipe
work for refrigerant and installed easily. In this
case, cooling air duct work is required.

3) Energy Conservation

SPOT COOL is economical because it cools
only the area or objects which need to be
cooled, not the entire room.

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CONSTRUCTION, SPECIFICATIONS and DATA

2. CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIFICATION

2-1. Construction

Fig. 2-1 Construction of Hermetric Rotary Type Compressor

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CONSTRUCTION, SPECIFICATIONS and DATA

1) Basic Construction

The SPOT COOL is compact in construction because the condenser and the evaporator are
enclosed in one unit. The interior is divided into two sections. The front face is equipped with the
evaporator and control box. The rear section contains the condenser and the compressor.

2) Air Flow (See Fig. 1-2)

1. Air flow for the condenser
Air is taken through apertures in the rear face and both sides of unit to cool the condenser and
discharged through the exhaust air duct at the top of unit.

2. Air flow for the evaporator
Air is taken from the front face of unit, cooled via the evaporator, and blown off from the aperture
in the unit top.
Using a cooling air duct (option, to be installed on the field), blow cool air against an object to be
cooled.
All air inlets are provided with air filters.

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CONSTRUCTION, SPECIFICATIONS and DATA

2-2 Specifications

Item Model 30HU

[Rating Condition] DB 35˚C WB28.2˚C

95˚F 83˚F

(60%)
[Features]

Power frequency ..................................................... (Hz) 60

Line Voltage .......................................................... (Volt) Three phase 220

Power consumption ............................................... (Kw) 4.7

Current consumption .......................................... (Amp) 70

Power factor ........................................................... (%) 88

Starting current ................................................... (Amp) 70

Power wiring .......................................................(AWG) 12 (4-core)

[Cooling Unit]

Cooling capability ............................................. (Kcal/h) 9830

(Btu/h) 39000
Cooling system Direct expansion
[Blower]
Type of fan Sirroco fan

Air volume ...........................................................(m3/h) 1800

(ft3/min) 1060

Motor output .......................................................... (Kw) 0.75

[Compressor]
Type Hermetic

reciprocating type

Output .................................................................... (Kw) 2.2

Refrigerant R-22

(kg) 2.0

Packed amount of refrigerant ................................ (lbs) 4.4)0

[Safety Device]
Overcurrent relays (for compressor, evaporator fanwith
motor and condenser fan motor)
Compressor overload relay with
Fan motor protectors (for evaporator and condenser)with
High pressure switch with
Anti-freezing thermostat with
[Dimensions and Weight]

W x D x H .............................................................. (mm) 12100 x 650 x 985

(inch) 43.3 x 25.6 x 38.8

Weight ..................................................................... (kg) 160

(lbs) 353
[Operating Conditions]
Inlet air MAX. 45˚C (113˚F), 50%

MIN. 25˚C (77˚F), 50%

Fig. 2-1 Construction of Hermetric Rotary Type Compressor

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REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

3. REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

The component parts of the refrigerant system include the followings;

• Compressor • Evaporator

• Condenser • Modulating tank

• Capiliary tub • High pressure switch

These parts are all connected by copper piping. All the connections have been brazed.

Fig. 3-1 Refrigerant system of MODEL 30HU

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REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

3-1. Compressor

The compressor used for this unit is a reciprocating type. It is a hermetic compressor which incorpo­rates a drive motor and a compression mechanism in an enclosed vessel.

3-1-1. Construction

The reciprocating type compressor consists of a drive section (motor) and a compressin mecha­nism as shown in Fig. 3-2. When the rotor shaft of motor rotates, the crank shaft causes the
piston to reciprocate in the cylinder and absorb and compress the refrigerant. Main components
are the motor, crank case, bearing, crank shaft, cylinder, piston, etc. The motor and compression
mechanism are supported by a spring inside the outer shell so that vibration of the compressor
does not transmit directly to the outside. The out shell is on the low pressure side, in which gas
flows from the evaporator. This gas cools the motor and compression mechanism.

Fig. 3-2 Construction of Hermetic Reciprocating Type Compressor

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Fig. 3-3 Suction

REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

3-1-2. Operation

1) Suction

When the piston is pushed down, pressure
inside the cylinder lowers. When this
pressure becomes less than the suction
side (low pressure side) pressure, the
suction valve at the top of the cylinder is
pushed open by the suction side pressure
and the refrigerant is sucked into the
cylinder. See Fig. 3-3.

2) Compression

The refrigerant in the cylinder is pushed up
by the piston. As its capacity reduces, its
pressure increases gradually. See Fig. 3-4.

Fig. 3-4 Compression

Fig. 3-5 Discharge

3) Discharge

When the refrigerant pressure in the
cylinder becomes higher than the pressure
on the delivery side (hight pressure side) of
the compressor, the discharge valve opens
to deliver the compressed refrigerant to
the discharge side. See Fig. 3-5.

3-1-3. Lubrication of Compressor

In the lubrication system, lubricant from
the thrust pad hole enters an eccentric
hole in the crank shaft. Here, forced by
centrifugal force, the lubricant rises the
eccentric hole, enters the spiral groove in
the shaft, and rises while simultaneously
lubricating the bearing and subsequent
areas.

Fig. 3-6 Lubrication of Compressor

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REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

3-2. Condenser

The condenser, which serves as a heat exchanger, has thin aluminum projections called spine fins
fastened toa copper tube. Heat is exchanged by forcing cooler air across the condenser fins.

3-3. Capillary Tube

The following table shows the specifications of the capillary tube.

Model Qty Purpose of Use I.D, (mm) Length (mm)

30HU 4 FOR COOLING Ø1.4±0.02 445

3-4. Evaporator

The evaporator is a heat exchanger using plate-fins and tubes. It is mounted at the front face of the
unit, located on the suction side of the blower.

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Fig. 3-7 Modulating Tank

REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

3-5. Modulating Tank

The modulating tank consists of a copper
pipe and tank sections, each being separated
from the other. The pipe connects to the
evaporator outlet at one end and to the
suction pipe of the compressor at the other;
the tank connects to the evaporator inlet.

The modulating tank is covered with a heat
insulator that eliminates thermal effects from
ambient temperature. It varies the quantitiy of
refrigerant in the refrigerating cycle for
optimum operating condition: it stores part of
refrigerant under light load and delivers
additiona refrigerant to the cycle under heavy
load.

3-6. High Pressure Switch

The high pressure switch prevents the con­denser and compressor from being damaged
by an excessively high pressure in the high­pressure end of the refrigerating cycle, i.e.,
the refrigerant condensing pressure.

Fig. 3-8 High Pressure Switch

The switch is normally closed. The diaphragm
detects variations in pressure and, as the
pressure increases, the snap disk snaps back
to pucsh the pin down, causing the internal
contacts to open. This generates a signal to
open the auxiliary relay.

Possible causes of this trouble include:

1) The condenser air filter is seriously con­taminated and clogged.

2) Defective condense blower.

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REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

3-7. Piping

The parts of the cooling system are connected by copper pipe.

In the unit, the refrigerant cycle is enclosed. Each connection has been brazed. the circled portion in
the figure shows the parts which have been brazed.

Fig. 3-9 Refrigerant System Piping for MODEL 30HU

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4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The component parts of the electrical system include the following:

• Control box • Overcurrent relays

• Control switch • Relays

• Fan motor • Lamps etc.

• Compressor motor

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fig. 4-1 Electrical System for MODEL 30HU

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4-1. Control Box

The interior of the control box is shown in the figure below.

Fig. 4-2 Main Control Box

Fig. 4-3 Sub Control Box

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Fig. 1-1 Circuit of Auxiliary Relay

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4-1-1. Auxiliary Relay

When the power is supplied to the unit,
this relay is energized across terminals 7
and 8 closed across terminals 5 and 3 and
across 6 and 4. These states remain
unchanged in all operation modes (FAN or
COOL). If one of the errors mentioned
below has occurred at the unit, the auxil­iary relay is deenergized across terminals 7
and 8, and opened across terminals 5 and
3 and across 6 and 4. This shuts off power
to the fan motor relay and compressor
motor relay and accordingly brings the unit
to a stop. Also, the relay is closed across
terminals 6 and 2 to turn on the warning
lamp.

1. Abnormally large current has flown in the
evaporator fan motor.

Specifications

Rated Voltage: AC230 volts

Rated current: 10 Amps

UL Recognized; file E43028

2. Abnormally large current has flown in the
condenser fan motor.

3. Abnormally large current has flown in the
compressor motor.

4. Compressor motor temperature has risen
abnormally.

5. High pressure has risen abnormally.

Fig. 1-1 Circuit of Auxiliary Relay

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4-1-2. Fan Motor Relay

This fan motor relay is closed when the
unit is in operation of FAN and COOL
mode, and supply power to the fan motor
of the evaporator. In the following case,
the relay opens to cut off power to the fan
motor.

When the auxiliary relay is opened by the
overcurrent relay OFF, compressor
overlaod relay OFF or high pressure switch
OFF.

Specifications

Rated Voltage: AC230 Volts

Rated current: 15 amps

UL listed file No.:E43028

Fig. 4-6 Circuit of Fan Motor Relay

4-1-3. Compressor Relay

This compressor relay is closed when the
unit is in operation of only COOL mode
and supply power to the compressor. In
the following case, the relay opens to cut
off power to the compressor.

When the auxiliary relay is opened by the
high pressure switch OFF, overcurrent
relay OFF or compressor overload relay
OFF.

When the evaporator is freezed. (Thermo­stat OFF)

Specifications

Rated Voltage: AC230 Volts

Rated current: 30 amps

UL listed file No.:E43028

Fig. 4-7 Fan Motor Relay

Fig. 4-8 Circuit of Compessor Relay

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Fig. 4-9 Compressor Relay

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4-1-4. Overcurrent Relay

For three-phase blower motor and com­pressor motor, an overcurrent relay is
usually used as a safety device. The
overcurrent relay prevents motor coil from
burning if overcurent has flown into the
motor due to abnormal load applied to the
blower motor or compressor motor,
extraordinary change in supply voltage, or
loss of current in one phase. If overcurrent
flows into the heating coil would around
the bimetal strip, the bimetal strip curls,
thereby opening the output contact
(across terminals 95 and 96). This output
contact shuts off the auxiliary relay circuit
and brings the unit to a stop.

Fig. 4-10 Internal Construction of Over Current Relay

Fig. 1-1 Circuit of Auxiliary Relay

UL recognized: File E78841

Current Setting

For compressor motor 16A

For evaporator fan motor 2.8A

For condenser fan motor 2.0A

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4-2. Control Switch

The control switch is employed to start or
stop operation. This switch is of 250V, 20A
rating rotary type (3-position).

The switching positions are OFF-FAN-COOL.
Each contact is switched by the cam uniting
with the shaft.

When the unit is hung from the ceiling, pulling
the pull cord allows operation of the control
switch.

Switch Terminals OFF FAN COOL

(5) - (2) Conduct OFF OFF

(5) - (1) OFF Conduct Conduct

(5) - (4) OFF OFF Conduct

Fig. 4-12 Control Switch

Fig. 4-13 Control Switch

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Fig. 4-14 Fan Motor

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4-3. Fan Motor

The fan motors are of three phase, induction
type.

The following table shows the specifications
of the fan motors.

When the control switch is set to FAN, the
evaporator fan motor rotates. When it is set to
COOL, both the evaporator and condenser
fan motors rotate.

Model/Spec. Rated Voltage (Volt) Rated
Output (Watt)

For Evaporator 220 750

For Condenser 220 400

4-4. Compressor Motor

The compressor motor is a three phase
motor. This motor is built in the compressor.
(Refer to 3-1.)

Specifications

Rated Voltage: 220V

Rated Output: 2200W

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4-5. Thermostat

When the evaporator has freezed, the contacts of thermostat open to stop the compressor and the
ventilating operation is automatically initiated. When the evaporator is unfreezed, the contacts close
to restart the compressor and the cooling operation is initiated.

The heat sensing tube of thermostat is mounted at the evaporator outlet tube and is insulated from
surrounding air by het insulating material. The setting of thermosate is fixed at -1.5˚C when the
contacts are open and at +14.5˚C when the contacts are closed.

Fig. 4-15 Thermostat

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4-6. Wiring

Power supplied cord is applied with 12AWG (4-core) wires.

Proper connections are indicated at all the wire ends. Faston type No. 250 or 187 terminals are
used.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fig. 4-16 Wiring Diagram

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5. DATA

5-1. Exterior Dimensions Diagram

Fig. 5-1 Exterior Demensions of MODEL 30HU

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5-2. Construction diagram

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fig. 5-2 Construction Diagram of MODEL 30HU

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5-3. Cooling Capability Characteristics

1) Cooling Capability curve

Fig. 5-3 Cool Capability Curve

2) Current consumption curve

Fig. 5-4 Current Consumption Curve

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3) Cool air temperature difference curve

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fig. 5-5 Cool Air Temperature Difference Curve

4) Static pressure and air volum curve of cool air

Fig. 5-6 Static Pressure and Air Volume Curve

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Repair

1. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 24

2. INSPECTION OF UNIT ............................................................................ 26

3. DISASSEMBLY ....................................................................................... 27

4. INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .............................. 34

5. INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM ........................... 38

6. REASSEMBLY ........................................................................................ 47

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1. TROUBLESHOOTING

Before troubleshooting this system the following inspection should be performed.

a) Inspection of power source voltage and phase sequence

Check the voltage of the power source.

Model 30Hu: Three phase, 220 volt ± 15%, 6-Hz.

Check the operation and condition of the fuse or circuit breaker in the power source.

Check the rotating direction of blower. If the blower rotates in the opposite direction, phase
sequence of the power source is reverse.
Therefore, exchange two of the power cables connected to the power terminals R, S, and T.

b) Inspection of air filters

Remove the air filters and check the element. If it is dirty, wash it as described in the OPERATION
MANUAL.

The following chars are provided as a guide for categorized problem remedies. Detailed information is
contained in the following pages.

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2. INSPECTION OF UNIT

In case of trouble, perform the following
inspection before disassembly.

2-1. Inspection of Clogging at Heat

Exchanger of Evaporator and Con­denser.

Check the heat exchanger of the evaporator
and condenser for dier and clogging. If they
are dirty or clogged, remove and wash each
part.

2-2. Examination of Operating Environ-

ment

Check the environment around the unit.

Inlet Air:

Fig. 2-1 Spine Fins of the Condenser

45˚C (113˚F), 50% or lower

25˚ (77˚F), 50% or higher

If the unit is operatied at higher temperature
and/or higher himidity than above, change the
place of installation. If the unit operated in an
environment outside this range, evaporator
will be frozen.

2-3. Inspection of Cooling Capacity

Measure the difference in temperature be­tween the inlet of evaporator and the cooling
air duct.

If the difference is out of the range given in
teh graph at right, perform inspection.

Fig. 2-2 Operating Environment

Fig. 2-3 Inspection of Cooling Capacity

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3. DISASSEMBLY

[MODEL 30HU]

Fig. 3-1 Disassembly of MODEL 30HU

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3-1. Removal of outer panels

1) Removal of following parts

1. Air filters

2. Exhaust duct

3. Front panel

4. Evaporator panel

5. Condenser panel

6. Right side panel

7. Rear panel

2) Remove three screws from the control box
and open the control box cover.

3) Remove four screws from the sub-control
box and opent the sub-control box cover.

Fig. 3-2 Removal of Parts

4) Remove four lead wires of the power wire
from the terminal block. Loosen the two
screws fixing conduit and disconnect the
power wire.

5) Remove left side panel.

Fig. 3-3 Removal of Control Box Cover

Fig. 3-4 Removal of Power Wire

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3-2. Removal of Electrical Parts

1) Remove the electrical wiring according to the wiring diagram as shown below.

Fig. 4-16 Wiring Diagram

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2) Remove the electrical partsk in the control box and sub-control box.

Fig. 3-6 Removal of Electrical Parts

3) Remove the control switch, power indi­cated lamp and warning lamp as shown.

Fig. 3-7 Removal of Control Switch

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3-3. Removal of blower assembly (for evaporator)

Fig. 3-8 Blower Assembly

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1) Remove five wing nuts and remove the fan
casing.

2) Remove the set bolt using a box wrench
and their remove the sirocco fan.

NOTE:

Tightening torque for set bolt.

Fig. 3-9 Removal of Blower Housing

170~190kg-cm (12.5~13.7 ft-lb)

3) Remove four nuts and remove the blower
motor.

Fig. 3-10 Removal of Sirocco Fan

Fig. 3-11 Removal of Blower Motor

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3-4. Removal of blower assembly (for condenser)

Fig. 2-1 Construction of Hermetric Rotary Type Compressor

1) Remove the nut (left handed screw) and
fan.

NOTE:

Tightening torque for nut.

450±50kg-cm (33± 3.7 ft-lb)

Fig. 3-13 Removal of Fan

2) Remove four nuts and remove the blower
motor from bracket.

Fig. 3-14 Removal of Blower Motor

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4. INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4-1. Inspection of Control Switch

At each position of the control switch, there
should be continuity across the following
terminals..

Switch Position Conducting Terminals

OFF 2 - 5

FAN 1 - 5

COOL 1 - 5, 4 - 5

If there is no switch continuity, replace the
control switch.

4-2. Inspection of Warning Lamp and

Power Indicated Lamp.

Make a test circuit as shown in Fig. 4-2. If the
lamp fails to light up, replace it.

4-3. Inspection of Fan Motor

Measure resistance between the each termi­nals of the fan motor. (Except grounding
terminal.)

Fig. 4-1 Inspection of Control Switch

Fig. 4-2 Inspection of Lamps

Condenser fan motor: 16.2 ± 2Ω (at 20˚C)

Evaporator fan motor: 5.9 ± 0.6Ω (at 20˚C)

If the resistance is not these standard values,
replace the fan motor.

Fig. 4-3 Inspection of Condenser Fan Motor

Fig. 4-4 Inspection of Evaporator Fan Motor

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4-4. Inspection of Thermostat

Check for coninuity across two terminals of
the termostat. At normal temperature, (17˚C
or higher) there is continuity across two
terminals.. If continuity is interrupted across
the terminals, replace the thermostat.

4-5. Inspection of High Pressure Switch

Check for continuity across two terminals of
the high pressure switch. At normal pressure
when the unit is stopped, there is continuity
across two terminals. If continuity is inter­rupted across the terminals, replace the high
pressure switch.

NOTE: Cut off pressure - 27.5kg/cm2G

(391PSIG)

Fig. 1-1 Circuit of Auxiliary Relay

Fig. 1-1 Circuit of Auxiliary Relay

Reset pressure - 20.5kg/cm2G

(291 PSIG)

4-6. Inspection of Comprssor Motor

Measure resistance across the terminals (R,
S, T) of the compressor motor.

Resistance: 1.13Ω ± 0.15Ω (at 20˚C)

1.07Ω (from Oct., 1986)

If the resistance is not this standard values,
replace the compressor.

4-7. Inspection of Over Load Relay.

The compressor has a built-in over load relay.
Check for continuity across tow terminals of
the overload relay.

Fig. 1-1 Circuit of Auxiliary Relay

At normal temperature, there is continutiy
across two terminals. If continuity is inter­rupted across the terminals, replace the
compressor.

Make check at the ambient temperature of
45˚C or less and more than 1 hour after
operation has been stopped.

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4-8. Inspection of Compressor Relay

Check for continuity across the terminals
when the test button is depressed and/or
released.

Depressed:

All couples of terminals are conducted.

Released:

All couples of terminals are not conducted.

Measure the resistance across terminals A
and B.

Standard resistance: 650 ~ 800Ω

When the resistance is out of this range,
replace the compressor relay.

4-9. Inspection of over current relays

Check for continuity across the terminals 1 ­2, 3 - 4 and 5 - 6. These couples of terminals
are conducted via little resistance. At normal
condition (Non power source), there is conti­nuity across terminals 96 and 95.

Fig. 4-8 Inspection of Compressor Relay

If these continuities are interrupted, replace
the overcurrent relay.

NOTE

1. Do not turn the dials of over current relays.

These dials of over current relays. These dials
have been factory adjusted.

2. These over current relays are automateic

resetting type.

Fig. 4-9 Inspection of Over Current Relays

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Fig. 4-10 Inspection of Fan Motor Relay

4-10. Inpsection of Fan Motor Relay.

Check for continuity across the terminals
when the test button is depressed and when
it is released.

Depressed:

All couples off terminals are conducted

Released:

All couples of terminals are not conducted.

(Couples of terminals:

11 - 12, 13 - 14, 15 - 16 and 19 - 20.)

Measure the resistance across termianls A
and B.

Standard resistance: 1900~2100Ω.

When the resistance is out of this range, and/
or all couples of terminals are not conducted
when the test button is depressed, replace
the fan motor relay.

Fig. 4-11 Inspection of Auxiliary Relay

4-11. Inspection of Auxiliary Relay

Check for continuity between the each
terminals as follows.

Measure the resistance across terminals 7
and 8.

Standard resistance: 14 ~ 16 kΩ.

When the resistance is out of this range, and/
or continuties are not as above table, replace
the auxiliary relay.

4-12. Inspection of Wiring Connection

Refering to 3-2, check for connection of each
wire.

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5. INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF REFRIGERANT SYSTEM

5-1. Inspection

When something is wrong with the refrigerant system, it fails to cool sufficiently. the possible cause
of this failure is clogging, leakage or insufficient refrigerant. In such a case, inspect the system
according to the following procedure.

5-1-1. Inspection of Refrigerant Clogging

Check the component parts of the refrigerant system and the pipes connecting them for clog­ging. If clogged with refrigerant, only the clogged part is frosted partially. In such a case, change
the part in question.

5-1-2. Inspection of Refrigerant Leak

Carefully check all connections, and each component for leaks whenever the refrigerant system is
installed or repaired.

Use the gas leak tester to inspect the system.

Fig. 5-1 Gas Leak Tester

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The gas leak tester should be used in the following way.

1) Check the amount of propane liquid in the container.

2) Install the propane container to the gas leak tester body by turning it fully clockwise.

3) When lighting the tester, insert the match into the ignigting hole of the tester and turn the adjust­ing handle slowly counterclockwise. This will ignite the gas leak tester.

4) The reactor (copper ring) must be red heat, but the flame must be kept as small as possible. The
smaller the flame, the more sensitive.

5) Hold the tip of the sensing tube at each suspected leak.

6) Watch for a change in the flame color.
If there is no leak, the flame will be almost colorless.
The slightest leak will be indicated by a brightly colored flame

Color of flame:

When leak is very small Color of flame is light green.

When leak is large Color of flame is bright blue.

When leak is very large Color of flame is purple.

NOTE:

a) Always hold the tester vertically when detecting a leak.

b) Use adequate ventilation, burned R-22 is poisonous and should not be inhaled.

c) Never make a gas leak check near flammable materials.

5-1-3. Insufficient Refrigerant

In case there is a leak, clogging or trouble in the refrigerant system of the Spot Cool replace or
repair the part in question. All the connections of the refrigerant system have been brazed. When
removing or reassembling these connections, they must by brazed.

5-2. Repair of Refrigerant System

In case there is a leak, clogging or trouble in the refrigerant system of the Spot Cool replace or repair
the part in question. All the connections of the refrigerant system have been brazed. When removing
or reassembling these connections, they must be brazed.

5-2-1. Correct Brazing Work

It is desirable to use a slightly reducing flame. Normally, often used is an oxy-acetylene flame
which is easy to judge and adjust the condition of the flame. Unlike gas welding, a secondary
flame is used for brazing.

It is necessary to preheat the base metal proerly depending on the shape, size or thermal con­ductivity of the brazed fitting.

The most important point in flame brazing is to bring the whole brazed fitting to a proper brazing
temperature. It is also important to take care not to cause overflow of brazing filler metal, oxidiza­tion of brazing filler metal, or deterioration due to the overheating of flux.

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(1) Proper Fitting, Proper Clearance

In general, the strength of brazing filler metal
is lower than that of the base metal. So, the
shape and clearance of the brazed fitting are
quite important.

As for the shape of the brazed fitting, it is
necessary to maximize its adhesive area. The
clearance of the brazed fitting must be
minimized to pour brazing filler metal into it
by use of capillary attraction.

Fig. 5-2 Brazed Fitting and Its Clearance

(2) Cleaning of Brazing Filter Metal and Pipe

When the refrigerant cycle is exposed by heating, brazing filler metal may be found sticking to the
inside and outside of the pipe. Brazing filler metal may also be compounded with oxygen int he air to
form oxide film. Fats and oils may stick to the pipe.

In such conditions, complete brazing cannot be made. It is necessary to get rid of brazing filler metal
completely by using sand paper or a solvent such as trichlene.

(3) Use of Dry Nitrogen Gas

During brazing, the inside of the pipe undergoes oxidative reaction due to the brazing flame. Con­duct dry nitrogen gas (11/min;adjust with the flow regulator) through the pinch-off tube of the refrig­erant cycle to prevent oxidization.

(4) Take care not to allow dirt, water, oil, etc. to enter into the pipe.
(5) Vertical Joint

Heat the whole brazed fitting to a proper brazing temperature. Make the brazing filler metal contact
with the fitting so that the brazing filler metal starts flowing by itself. Stop heating the fitting as soon
as the brazing filler metal has flown into the clearance. Since the brazing filler nmetal flows easily
into the portion heated to a proper temperature, it is essential to keep the whole fitting at a proper
brazing temperature.

Fig. 5-3 Vertical Down Joint

Fig. 5-4 Vertical Up Joint

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5-2-2. Removal of Refrigerant Cycle Relatives

CAUTION:

1. When removing the brazed portion, protect the other parts with a steel plate, asbestos, etc. to
keep the other parts from the flame.

2. Before removing the refrigerant cycle from the brazed portion, be sure to cut off the end of
pinch-off tube and bleed the cycle of gas.

3. In this case, also bleed the refrigerant cycle of N2 gas through the open pinch-off tube in order to
prevent oxidization.

Fig. 5-5 Refrigerant Cycle of MODEL 30HU

[Exchanger and Brazing Removing Portions]

Exchanger Brazing Removing Portions

Compressor A-B

Condenser A-C

Capillary tube D-F

Evaporator D-E

NOTE:

1. Evaporator include the capilliary tube.

2. Hold the compressor body, not the tubes, when carrying the compressor.

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5-3. Charging the System with R-22

Be sure to purge the system and charge the system with refrigerant to the specified amount in the
following.

CAUTION:

1) When handling refrigerant (R-22), the following precautions should be observed.
A) Always wear eye protection while handling refrigerant.
B) Keep the refrigerant container blow 40˚C (104˚F).
C) Do nnot handle refrigerant in an enclosed room.
D) Do not handle refrigerant near an open flame (especially never while smoking a cigarette).
E) Discharge refrigerant slowly, when purging a system.
F) Be careful the liquid refrigerant does not contact skin.

2) If liquid refrigerant strikes eye or skin.
A) Do not rub the eye or skin.
B) Splash large quantities of cool water on the eye or skin.
C) Apply clean petroleum jelly to the skin.
D) Rush to physician or hospital for immediate professional treatment.
E) Do not attempt to treat it yourself.

5-3-1. Connection of Gauge Manifold

(1) Cut off the crushed end of the pinch-

off tube at the high pressure side of
the refrigerant cycel with a pipe cutter.

(2) Fit the process tube fitting to the

pinch-off tube on both sides.

Fig. 5-6 Mounting of process tube Fitting

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Fig. 5-7 Connection of Gauge Manifold

(3) Connect the charging hoses (red one

on high pressure side, and blue one on
low pressure side) of the gauge
manifold to the process tube fittings.

NOTE: Connect the hoses using care not to
mistake the high pressure side for the low pres­sure side and vice versa.

(4) Connect the charging hose (green) at

the center of the gauge manifold to the
vacuum pump.

5-3-2. Purging

(1) Open the high pressure valve (HI) and

the low pressure valve (LO) of the
gauge manifold.

Fig. 5-8 Purging

(2) Turn on the vacuum pump to start

purging. (Purge the system for approx.
15 minutes.)

(3) When the negative pressure gauge

reading (degree of vacuumization)
reaches 750 mmHg or larger, close the
high pressure valve and the low
pressure valve of the gauge manifold
and turn off the vacuum pump.

5-3-3. Checking Airtightness

(1) Leave the high pressure valve and the

low pressure valve of the gauge
manifold closed for five minutes or
more, and confirm that the gauge
pointer does not return to zero.

(2) In case the gauge pointer returns

gradually to zero, there must be a leak
somewhere. In such a case, first
correct the brazed portion.
Purge the system once more, and
confirm there is no leak.

Fig. 5-9 Checking Airtightness

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5-3-4. Checking Gas Leak

(1) Remove the charging hose (green)

from the vacuum pump, and connect
the hose to the refrigerant cylinder
(R22).

NOTE: Before this stip, fit the mouthpiece for
refrigerant cylinder (service tool: No. 945502050)
to the outlet of the refrigerant cylinder.

(2) Loosen the nut on the gauge manifold

sid e fo the charging hose (green).
Open the valve of the refrigerant
cylinder to purge air from inside the
charging hose. (As soon as a “hissing”
sound is heard, tighten the nut as it
was before.)

Fig. 5-10 Purging Air inside Charging Hose

(3) Open the high pressure valve of the

gauge manifold. Charge the system
with refrigerant until the low pressure
gauge indicates 75 PSIG. (4 kg/cm2G).
After charging is complete, close the
high pressure valve.

(4) Check carefully for gas leak inside the

refrigerant cycle using the gas leak
tester.

(5) Correct (braze) leaking portions, if any.

CAUTION:

Before checking for gas leak, fully confirm that
there is nothing flammable in the area to cause
an explosion or fire. Since contact of refrigerant
with an open fire generates toxic gas (phosgene),
take care not to breathe it.

Fig. 5-11 Charging with Refrigerant for Gas

Leak Check

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5-3-5. Purging (Repeat)

(1) Close the valve of the refrigerant

cylinder. Then remove the charging
hose (green) from the refrigerant
cylinder, and connect it to the vacuum
pump.

NOTE: Keep the high pressure valve and the low
pressure valve of the gauge manifold closed.

(2) In the procedure of above “5-3-2.),

purge the system until the low pres­sure gauge indicates 750mmHg or
larger. (For 15 minutes or more.)

(3) After purging is complete, close the

high pressure valve and the low
pressure valve of the gauge manifold..

Fig. 5-12 Purging (Repeat)

Fig. 5-13 Purging Air Inside Charging Hose

CAUTION:

Be sure to purge the system twice or more using
the repetitive vacuum method.

Purge the system an additional time on rainy or
humid days.

5-4. Refrigerant Charging Work
5-4-1. Refrigerant charging

(1) Remove the charging hose (green)

from the vacuum pump, and connect it
to the refrigerant cylinder (R-22).

(2) Loosen the nut on the gauge manifold

side of the charging hose (green).
Open the valve of the refrigerant
cylinder, and purge the air from inside
the charging hose.

NOTE: At this time, tighten the nut as soon as
the air comes out with a “hissing” sound.

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(3) Place the refrigerant cylinder on a

scale. (weighting capacity: 70lbs;
graduated in 0.2 oz.)

(4) Open the high pressure valve of the

gauge manifold and the valve of the
refrigerant cylinder.

Charge the system with refrigerant to
the specified amount, looking at the
graduations of the scale.

[Specified Charging Amount of Refrigerant]

If the system cannot be charged with
specified amount of refrigerant under this
condition, follow the steps below:

1. Close the high-pressure valve of
manifold.

Fig. 5-14 Charging with Refrigerant

2. Run the system.

3. Slowly open the low pressure valve
while looking at the scale reading.

4. When the scale reads the specified
amount, immediatey close the low­pressure valve.

5. Bring the system to a stop.

CAUTION:

The charging amount of refrigerant has a great
effect on the colling capacity of the cooler for
business use. Charge to the specified amount,
always looking at the scale graduations.

(5) Close the high pressure valve of the

gauge manifold and the valve of the
refrigerant cylinder.

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5-4-2. Removal of Gauge Manifold

(1) Pinch off the pinch-off tube with a

pinch-off tool.

(2) Remove the gauge manifold and the

process tube fitting. Crush the end of
the pinch-off tube.

(3) Braze the end of the pinch-off tube.

(4) Make sure that gas leak is not ob-

served at the pinched off portion and
the brazed end.

6. REASSEMBLY

Reassemble the unit in the reverse order of
removal.

Fig. 5-15 Removal of Gauge Manifold

Fig. 6-1 Compressor Mounting

Described below are the parts that need
special care in reassembling the unit. Perform
wiring in reference to the wiring diagram.

(1) Compressor Mounting

Mount the compressor on the frame, using
cushion, collar steel, spring washer, plate
washer and nut.

(2) Blower Assembly Mounting

1. Mounting of blower fans (for evaporator).

Tightening Torque:

1.3 ± 0.7 lb•ft (1.8 ± 0.1 kg•m).

NOTE:

1) After reassembling, the gap between evapo­rator fan and casing should be 0.06 inches
(1.5 mm) or more.

2) After reassembling, the gap between con­denser fan and exhaust duct should be 2.0
inches (5 mm) or more.

(3) Wiring Notice

Fig. 6-2 Blower Assembly Mounting

Fix the wires with clamps so that they do not
come into contact with the edges of struc­ture, etc.
Set the wire with clamps at the same posi­tions they were before removal.

(4) Perform Test

Perform the inspection of cooling capacity in
2-3., and check for abnormal noise or abnor­mal vibration.

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