Emerson Copeland Scroll ZP K3 Series User Manual

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© 2016 Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.
AE4-1303 R15
Field Service
WARNING
Remove refrigerant charge from both the low
and high side of the compressor before cutting
the suction and discharge lines to remove
the compressor. Verify the charge has been
completely removed with manifold gauges.
• To disconnect: Reclaim refrigerant from both the
high and low side of the system. Cut tubing near
compressor.
• To reconnect:
○ Recommended brazing materials: Silfos
with minimum 5% silver or silver braze
materialwithux.
○ Inserttubingstubsintottingandconnect
to the system with tubing connectors.
○ Follow New Installation brazing
New Installations
• The copper-coated steel suction tube on scroll
compressors can be brazed in approximately the
same manner as any copper tube.
• Recommended brazing materials: Any silfos
material is recommended, preferably with a
minimum of 5% silver. However, 0% silver is
acceptable.
• BesuresuctiontubettingI.D.andsuctiontube
O.D.are cleanprior toassembly. Ifoil lmis
present wipe with denatured alcohol, Dichloro-
Triuoroethaneorothersuitablesolvent.
• Using a double-tipped torch apply heat in Area 1.
As tube approaches brazing temperature, move
torchametoArea2.
• Heat Area 2 until braze temperature is attained,
moving torch up and down and rotating around
tube as necessary to heat tube evenly. Add
braze material to the joint while moving torch
around joint to ow braze material around
circumference.
• After braze material ows around joint, move
torch to heat Area 3. This will draw the braze
material down into the joint. The time spent
heating Area 3 should be minimal.
• As with any brazed joint, overheating may be
detrimentaltothenalresult.
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2
3
Figure 6
Scroll Suction Tube Brazing

Emerson Copeland Scroll ZP K3 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Emerson
Model	Copeland Scroll ZP K3 Series
Category	Air Compressor
Language	English