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Chapter 4 Operation of Compressor and Unit
Compound 2-stage Screw Compressor 2016**C
4.1 Lubricant (Refrigerant Oil)
4-3
Polyolester Synthetic Oil (POE) for R134a: Inter-soluble synthetic oil
Brand
Kinematic viscosity
(40°C) mm
2
/s
Manufacturer
Type
JOMO Freol
α
100
107
JX Nippon Oil and
Energy Corporation
POE
When using lubricant of a brand not described in this section, or when using
lubricant along with refrigerants or gases not described in this section, please
contact us.
4.1.3 Change of Lubricant Brand
Lubricant contains various additives to fulfill necessary lubricating conditions. Types of additives
and their mixing ratio depend on each oil brand. We, therefore, recommend to avoid mixed use
of different brands of lubricant. If mixed brands of lubricant are used, the different additives in
the lubricant may react with each other and produce foreign substances like slurry.
If it is necessary to change the brand of lubricant, collect as much as oil as possible from the
compressor as well as from the condenser, evaporator, and all other refrigerating unit
components before charging the new lubricant. After 100 to 200 hours of operation, replace the
oil again.
If lubricant manufacturers differ, contact both of them and inquire whether the changing is
appropriate. The same confirmation is required for changing the brand even if it is of the same
manufacturer.
There is no problem in changing the viscosity level within the same brand. However, make sure
that the viscosity grade will not cause problems during operation. (Example
:
SUNISO
3GS
→
SUNISO 4GS)
Unit composition differs depending on the characteristics of lubricant
(inter-soluble/non-inter-soluble with ammonia). As a general rule, changing
inter-soluble oil to non-inter-soluble oil or vice versa is not allowed.
Recommendable inter-soluble oil is JOMO Freol PN46 only. Changing the brand
is not allowed.
4.1.4 Precautions for Handling lubricant
When refilling lubricant, ensure that it is clean and does not contain foreign matters.
Be careful that air and water are not mixed in when refilling.
To ensure that the lubricant does not absorb air moisture, keep it indoors in an airtight container
until use.