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requires a rigid mounting on the rails. Use the  

pre-mounted rigid spacers.

 •  Slowly release the nitrogen holding charge 

through the schrader port.

 •  Connect the compressor to the system as soon 

as possible to avoid oil contamination from 

ambient moisture.

 •  Avoid material entering into the system while 

cutting tubes. Never drill holes where burrs 

cannot be removed.

 

•  

Braze with great care using state-of-the-art 

technique and vent piping with nitrogen gas flow.

 

•  

Connect the required safety and control 

devices. When the schrader port is used for 

this, remove the internal valve.

 •  The liquid injection valve must be fed by liquid, 

picked-up on the liquid line of the system, 

downstream the filter drier. 

 •  Protect the compressor and the liquid injection 

valve against heat while brazing the liquid line. 

5 – Leak detection

 Never pressurize the circuit with oxygen or 

dry air. This could cause fire or explosion.

 •  Pressurize the system on HP side first and then on 

LP side. Never let the pressure on LP side exceed 

the pressure on HP side with more than 5 bar. 

Such pressure difference could cause internal 

compressor damage.

 •  Do not use dye for leak detection.

 •  Perform a leak detection test on the complete 

system.

 •  The test pressure must not exceed : 

Models

LP side

HP side

PSH051.064.077

30 bar 

48 bar 

 

 •  When a leak is discovered, repair the leak and 

repeat the leak detection.

6 – Vacuum dehydration
 •  Never use the compressor to evacuate the 

system.

 •  Connect a vacuum pump to both the LP & HP 

sides.

 •  Pull down the system under a vacuum of 500 

µm Hg (0.67 mbar) absolute.

 •  Do not use a megohmmeter nor apply power 

to the compressor while it is under vacuum as 

this may cause internal damage.

7 – Electrical connections

 

 •  Switch off and isolate the main power supply. 

 •  All electrical components must be selected as per 

local standards and compressor requirements.

 •  The scroll compressor only works correctly in 

one rotation direction. Line phases L1, L2, L3 

must absolutely be connected to compressor 

terminals T1, T2, T3 to avoid reverse rotation.

 •  Use ø 4.8 mm (3/16”) screws and ¼” ring 

terminals for the power connection. Fasten 

with 3 Nm torque.

 •  The compressor must be connected to earth 

with the 5 mm earth terminal screw.

 •  Connect the discharge temperature sensor cable 

plug to the sensor on the compressor top shell.

 •  Connect the OCS to power supply and earth

 

•  

Connect the low pressure (LP) and high 

pressure (HP) transmitters to the OCS. These 

are mandatory for the operating envelope 

monitoring function.

 

• 

 

Only one set of LP/HP transmitters is 

mandatory for manifolds.

 •  Connect the M1-M2 control circuit to the OCS

 •  Further connections to the OCS are factory-

prepared; DGT sensor (Discharge Gas 

Temperature), Heater (Surface Sump Heater), 

motor protection, phase monitoring, LIV 

valve (liquid injection valve). The connector 

positions are written on the OCS protection 

cover.

 To avoid personal injury, with 230V OCS, do 

not forget to connect the earth, and to check for 

earth continuity.

8 – Filling the system
 •  Keep the compressor switched off.

 •  

Fill the refrigerant in liquid phase into the 

condenser or liquid receiver. The charge must 

be as close as possible to the nominal system 

charge to avoid low pressure operation and 

excessive superheat. Never let the pressure on 

LP side exceed the pressure on HP side with 

more than 5 bar. Such pressure difference could 

cause internal compressor damage.

 

• 

 

Keep the refrigerant charge below the 

indicated charge limits if possible. Above this 

limit; protect the compressor against liquid 

flood-back with a pump-down cycle or suction 

line accumulator.

 •  Never leave the filling cylinder connected to 

the circuit.

Compressor models Refrigerant charge limit (kg)

PSH051.064

13.5

PSH077

14.5

 

9 – Verification before commissioning

 Use safety devices such as safety pressure 

switch and mechanical relief valve in compliance 

with both generally and locally applicable 

regulations and safety standards. Ensure that 

they are operational and properly set. 

 Check that the settings of high-pressure switches 

and relief valves don’t exceed the maximum service 

pressure of any system component.

 •  A low-pressure switch is recommended to 

avoid vacuum operation. Minimum setting for 

PSH: 2.1 bar g.

 

• 

 

Verify that all electrical connections are 

properly fastened and in compliance with local 

regulations.

 •  Ensure that the liquid injection valve (LIV) coil 

is correctly positioned on the LIV body: one of 

the lock pins on the coil must fit into one of the 

dents on the valve body.

10 – Start-up
 •  Never start the compressor when no refrigerant 

is charged.

 •  All service valves must be in the open position.

 •  Balance the HP/LP pressure.

 •  Energize the compressor. It must start promptly. 

If the compressor does not start, check wiring 

conformity and voltage on terminals.

 •  If the internal pressure relief valve is opened 

(PSH), the compressor sump will be warm and the 

compressor will trip out on the motor protector.

11 – Check with running compressor
 •  Check current draw and voltage.

 •  Check suction superheat to reduce risk of 

slugging.

 •  Observe the oil level in the sight glass for about 

60 minutes to ensure proper oil return to the 

compressor.

 

• 

 

 

Check all tubes for abnormal vibration. 

Movements in excess of 1.5 mm require 

corrective measures such as tube brackets.

 •  When needed, additional refrigerant in liquid 

phase may be added in the low-pressure side 

as far as possible from the compressor. The 

compressor must be operating during this 

process.

 •  Do not overcharge the system.

 •  Never release refrigerant to atmosphere.

 •  Before leaving the installation site, carry out 

a general installation inspection regarding 

cleanliness, noise and leak detection.

 •  Record type and amount of refrigerant charge 

as well as operating conditions as a reference 

for future inspections.

 

•  

Before leaving the installation site, clear 

eventual warnings and alarms in the OCS to 

facilitate futur maintenance checks.

12 – Maintenance

 Internal pressure and surface temperature 

are dangerous and may cause permanent injury.

Maintenance operators and installers require 

appropriate skills and tools. Tubing temperature 

may exceed 100°C and can cause severe burns.

 Ensure that periodic service inspections to 

ensure system reliability and as required by local 

regulations are performed.

To prevent system related compressor problems, 

following periodic maintenance is recommended:

 •   Verify that safety devices are operational and 

properly set.

 •   Ensure that the system is leak tight.

 •   Check the compressor current draw.

 •   Confirm that the system is operating in a way 

consistent with previous maintenance records 

and ambient conditions.

 •   Check that all electrical connections are still 

adequately fastened.

 

• 

 

 

Keep the compressor clean and verify 

the absence of rust and oxidation on the 

compressor shell, tubes and electrical 

connections.

 •  Check and clear alarms and warnings.

 •  Check correct operation of the surface sump 

heater. 

13 - Warranty
Always transmit the model number and serial number 

with any claim filed regarding this product.

The product warranty may be void in following cases:

 •    Absence  of  nameplate.

 •   External modifications; in particular, drilling, 

welding, broken feet and shock marks.

 •   Compressor opened or returned unsealed.

 •   Rust, water or leak detection dye inside the 

compressor.

 •   Use of a refrigerant or lubricant not approved 

by Danfoss.

 •   Any deviation from recommended instructions 

pertaining to installation, application or 

maintenance.

 •   Use in mobile applications.

 •   Use in explosive atmospheric environment.

 •   No model number or serial number transmitted 

with the warranty claim.

14 – Disposal

Danfoss recommends that compressors 

and compressor oil should be recycled 

by a suitable company at its site.

Danfoss can accept no responsibility for possible errors in catalogues, brochures and other printed material. Danfoss reserves the right to alter its products without notice. This also applies to products 

already on order provided that such alterations can be made without subsequential changes being necessary in specifications already agreed.

All trademarks in this material are property of the respective companies. Danfoss and the Danfoss logotype are trademarks of Danfoss A/S. All rights reserved.

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