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If pressures and amp draw are too high, remove charge.
If you are not using the “Matched Combination” which is
listed on the unit "Specification Sheet", check subcooling
(TEV coils) or superheat (flowrator coils) as detailed below.
AMANA-Approved Mix-Matched System Combinations
Use Amana expanded performance multiplier tables in
addition to the following procedures.
INDOOR COIL WITH EXPANSION VALVE
At stabilized cooling conditions and with an outdoor tem-
perature of 60°F or higher, the subcooling at the outdoor
unit liquid line service valve should be as specified in the
specification sheet. Add or remove charge as required.
INDOOR COIL WITH ORIFICE
For a proper superheat reading, measure the refrigerant
pressure and temperature at the outdoor unit vapor line
service valve. The superheat should be within 3°F of that
shown on the
Desired Superheat vs Outdoor Temperature
chart (
page 9)
. If the superheat is higher, add charge. If the
superheat is lower, remove charge.
EXAMPLE: The low side pressure is 84 psi. The low side
temperature is 80°F. The outdoor temperature is 95°F. The
indoor temperature is 85°F. By referring to a pressure
temperature chart, you will see that 84 psi equals a satu-
rated temperature of 50°F. The superheat is 80 - 50 = 30°F.
The chart shows a superheat of 20°F is ideal for these
conditions. Since our superheat is 30 - 20 = 10°F higher
than ideal, charge must be added.
If the system is performing properly, reinstall the service
port caps and the valve bonnets. With the valve opened, the
valve bonnet is the primary seal against refrigerant leaks.
See the table below for the torque required for an effective
seal on the valve bonnet (1/6 turn past finger tight).
Tubing Size Torque (Foot-Pounds)
3/8 10
1/2, 5/8, 3/4 14
7/8, 1 1/8 16
After closing the valve bonnet, perform a final refrigerant
leak test on the valves and sweat connections. Return the
room thermostat to the desired settings.
Troubleshooting
(QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY)
When troubleshooting, the first step should always be to
check for clean coils, clean filter(s), and proper airflow.
Indoor airflow should be 350 to 450 CFM per ton of cooling,
based on the size of the outdoor unit.
If further information is needed, see the Remote Cooling
Service Manual.
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