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© 2016 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
AE4-1303 R15
7 to 15 Ton ZR*KC and ZP*KC Copeland Scroll
™
Compressors
AE4-1303 R15
June 2016
Safety
Safety Instructions ......................................................2
Safety Icon Explanation ..............................................2
Instructions Pertaining to Risk of Electrical
Shock, Fire, or Injury to Persons ..............................3
Safety Statements ....................................................... 3
Introduction
Nomenclature .............................................................. 4
Application Considerations
Operating Envelope ....................................................4
Internal Pressure Relief (IPR) Valve ...........................4
Advanced Scroll Temperature Protection ....................5
Discharge Line Thermostat .........................................5
High Pressure Control .................................................5
Low Pressure Control .................................................5
Shut Down Device ......................................................5
Discharge Check Valve ...............................................5
DischargeMufers ......................................................5
Compressor Cycling .................................................... 6
Piping Length & High Refrigerant Charge ...................6
Suction & Discharge Line Noise & Vibration ...............6
Suction & Discharge Fittings .......................................7
System Tubing Stress .................................................7
Accumulators ..............................................................7
Crankcase Heat ..........................................................7
Pump Down Cycle ......................................................8
Reversing Valves ........................................................8
System Screens & Strainers .......................................8
Contaminant Control ...................................................8
Oil Type & Removal ....................................................9
Three Phase Electrical Phasing .................................. 9
Power Factor Correction ............................................10
Deep Vacuum Operation ............................................ 10
Manifolded Compressors ...........................................10
Manifolded Applications .............................................10
Motor Protection .........................................................11
Application Tests
Application Test Summary .........................................11
Continuous Floodback Test ........................................ 12
Field Application Test .................................................12
Assembly Line Procedures
Compressor Handling ............................................... 12
Mounting ................................................................... 13
Suction & Discharge Fittings ..................................... 13
Assembly Line Brazing Procedure ............................ 13
Unbrazing System Components ............................... 13
Pressure Testing ....................................................... 13
Assembly Line System Charging Procedures ........... 14
Electrical Connections .............................................. 14
Hipot Testing ............................................................. 14
Tandem Assembly ..................................................... 14
Service Procedures
Field Replacement .................................................... 15
Mounting ................................................................. 15
Removing Oil .......................................................... 15
Electrical ................................................................. 15
Module .................................................................... 15
Compressor Replacement after a Motor Burn .......... 16
Manifolded Compressor Replacement ...................... 16
Start-Up of a New or Replacement Compressor ...... 16
Field Troubleshooting the Kriwan Module ................. 16
Field Troubleshooting the CoreSense
Communications Module ........................................ 17
Scroll Functional Check ............................................ 17
RefrigerantRetrots .................................................. 18
Figures & Tables
How a Scroll Works.. ................................................. 19
Scroll Operating Envelopes ...................................... 20
Compressor Terminal Box Wiring ............................. 21
ASTP Label ............................................................... 22
Crankcase Heater Location ...................................... 23
Scroll Suction Tube Brazing ...................................... 24
Field Application Test ................................................ 25
DesignCongurations ............................................... 25
Compressor Accessories & Service Parts ................ 26
Refrigerant Charge Limits... ...................................... 27
Torque Values ........................................................... 27
ProtectorSpecications ............................................ 28
CoreSense LED Flash Code Information ................28-29
Tandem Oil Balancing ............................................... 30
Tilted Tandem ............................................................ 30
APPENDIX
KriwantoCoreSenseRetrotInstructions ................ 31
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