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The Glacier™ Scroll model numbers include the The low temperature Scroll compressor is provided
nominal capacity at standard 60Hz ARI rating conditions. with an injection port suitable for connection to a source
Please refer to product literature for model number of liquid refrigerant. Internally, this port is connected to an
details. inner pocket of the scroll mechanism. Since this pocket
is separated from the suction inlet, no loss of capacity or
Operating Envelope mass flow results from injecting at this point.
Glacier™ K4/KA models can be used with a variety Refrigerant injected in this manner must include the
of refrigerants depending on the model selected and the system components listed on next page. Failure to
lubricant used: provide these components can result in liquid refriger-
ant completely filling the Scroll during an “off” cycle.
When power is reapplied in this condition, the hydraulic
effect produced can result in pressures high enough to
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cause permanent damage to the compressor. Due to this, The advantage of this type of injection system is that
it is a condition of warranty that these components, it tends to be self regulating i.e., as the pressure differen-
properly installed, be provided whenever liquid or vapor tial across the capillary tube increases, the amount of
injection is used. liquid fed to the compressor also increases. Since more
cooling is needed at high compression ratio conditions,
• Capillary Tube - Liquid must be fed through an this “automatic” increase in liquid feed is exactly what is
appropriate capillary tube as defined in Table 2. needed.
• Solenoid Valve - A solenoid valve with a minimum For the liquid injection system to be effective, a
.109 inch orifice must be provided in the injection minimum of 5°F sub-cooled liquid at the capillary inlet is
circuit that opens whenever the compressor is opera- required.
tive or cooling is required during pumpdown. The
solenoid must be closed when the compressor is Vapor Injection
cycled off.
Substantial system efficiency improvement can be
• Current Sensing Relay - To prevent the solenoid from achieved by sub-cooling the liquid fed to the evaporator
remaining open during a “motor protector trip” a expansion valve. The K4 Scroll is uniquely suited for this
current sensing relay must be provided that senses “economizer cycle” due to the intermediate pressure
whenever the compressor is “off” and closes the available at the injection port. Figure 3 is a representation
solenoid to stop injection. of this type of system.
The following components are not required, but they It is beyond the scope of this bulletin to provide
are recommended for liquid injection. detailed instructions as to the proper application of vapor
injection systems. For information on this subject consult
• Sight Glass - A sight glass just before the capillary your Application Engineer.
tube inlet is recommended to allow visual inspection
for the presence of liquid refrigerant. DISCHARGE TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE
Model Cap Tube Copeland The DTC valve is approved for all refrigerants in this
I.D. Length Kit Number product range.
(Inches) (Inches)
Valve Specifications
R-22
ZF06K4 0.042 70 998-1583-00 Opening Setpoint: 193°F ±5°F
ZF08K4 0.042 70 998-1583-00
ZF09K4 0.042 30 998-1583-03 Liquid Line Connection: 3/8” (9.5mm)
ZF11K4 0.042 30 998-1583-03
ZF13K4 0.042 10 998-1583-05 Installation of Valve (see Figure 4)
ZF15K4 0.042 5 998-1583-06 The valve bulb must be installed in the top cap
ZF18K4 0.050 5 998-1586-00 thermal well to adequately control scroll temperatures.
R-404A/R-507/R-134A The valve should be tightened on the injection fitting to a
ZF06K4E 0.042 70 998-1583-00 torque of 216-245 in. lbs. (24.4 - 27.7 Nm). A 90°
ZF08K4E 0.042 70 998-1583-00 orientation on the valve is recommended, however it will
ZF09K4E 0.042 70 998-1583-00 function properly in any orientation. The capillary tube
ZF11K4E 0.042 50 998-1583-01 connecting the valve to the bulb should be positioned
ZF13K4E 0.042 40 998-1583-02 such that it does not contact the compressor during
ZF15K4E 0.042 30 998-1583-03 operation. Do not bend the capillary tube within 1”
ZF18K4E 0.042 20 998-1583-04 (25.4mm) of the valve.
Table 2
Figure 2 is a representation of a typical system with The DTC Valve comes with an insulating cap. If this
these components. additional height from the cap is an issue, the valve cap
could be replaced with high temperature insulation. This
should be applied to insulate and protect the valves
remote bulb assembly. This will reduce the total height
requirement by 0.5” (12.7mm).
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Suggested Application Techniques
Crankcase Heaters
For the most efficient thermal sensing, spread a thin
film of thermal grease around the DTC Valve bulb before • Single Phase
installing into the top cap well. This is not required,
however, for proper functioning of the valve. No crankcase heaters are required on single phase
Scroll compressors.
At your discretion, field serviceability can be im-
proved by installing a shut-off valve in the liquid line just • Three Phase - Outdoor Only
before the DTC Valve.
Crankcase heaters are required on three phase
The valve requires a solid column of liquid. A liquid compressors when the system charge exceeds 10
line sightglass could be applied to visually insure liquid lbs. See Table 3A.
flow.
Crankcase Heaters
Compressor Or Valve Service Model
ZF 06,08,09,11,13,15,18
Replacing a ZF compressor using capillary tube, liquid
ZS/B 21,26, 30,38,45
injection solenoid, and current sensing relay:
The ZF compressor and DTC Valve eliminates the Part Lead Grounding
need for the solenoid and current sensing relay. These Number Volts Watts Length Wire
devices may be left on if desired, but they are not (in) Length (in)
required.
018-0057-00 240 70 21.7 28.5
Replacing a ZF compressor using the DTC Valve:
018-0057-01 480 70 21.7 28.5
We recommend replacing both the DTC Valve and 018-0057-02 575 70 21.7 28.5
the compressor at the same time. If you wish to use the 018-0057-03 240 70 31.5 28.5
existing DTC Valve, the valve filter (pn 013-0119-00) 018-0057-04 240 70 48.2 47.5
should be cleaned and/or replaced. 018-0057-05 480 70 48.2 47.5
018-0057-06 575 70 48.2 47.5
Replacing a capillary tube on a ZF compressor:
018-0057-07 120 70 48.2 47.5
The DTC Valve is not backward compatible on
compressors with no thermal well in the top cap. Replace- Table 3A
ment capillary tubes will be available through our
The listed crankcase heaters are intended for use
PrimeSourceSM network.
only where there is limited access. The heaters are not
Replacing a DTC Valve on a ZF compressors: equipped for use with electrical conduit. Where appli-
cable electrical safety codes require heater lead protec-
Before replacing the DTC Valve, clean and/or change tion, a crankcase terminal box should be used. Recom-
the filter to verify there is an unobstructed column of liquid mended crankcase heater terminal box and cover kit
to the valve. numbers are listed in Table 3B. If there are any ques-
tions concerning their application, contact the Copeland
Accumulators Application Engineering Dept.
Due to the Scroll’s inherent ability to handle liquid Conduit Ready Heater Terminal Box Kits
refrigerant in flooded start and defrost cycle operation
conditions, accumulators may not be required. An accu- Models Part Number
mulator is required on single compressor systems with ZF06, 08, 09, 11 998-7026-00
charges over 10 lbs. On systems with defrost schemes ZS/B21, 26
or transient operations that allow prolonged, uncontrolled ZF13, 15, 18 998-7024-00
liquid return to the compressor, an accumulator is re- ZS/B30, 38, 45
quired unless a suction header of sufficient volume to
prevent liquid migration to the compressor is used. Table 3B
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approximately 7 inches from the discharge tube outlet. If esters approved by Copeland at this time.
a service valve is installed at the discharge tube, the
thermostat should be located 5 inches from the valve ZB**KA and ZF**K4 model Scrolls, intended for use
braze. For proper functioning, it is recommended the with R-22, are supplied with mineral oil. The proper oil
thermostat should be insulated to protect it from a direct is Sontex 200LT or Witco LP-200.
air stream.
See Table 6 for the proper field oil recharge values.
Kits have been set up to include the TOD thermo-
The oil level of Scroll compressors should be
stat, retainer, and installation instructions. These ther-
adjusted to the mid-point of the sight glass.
mostats must be used with 1/2” O.D. discharge lines to
ensure proper thermal transfer and temperature con- Oil Charges
trol. They work with either 120 or 240 volt circuits, and
Model Family Initial Recharge
are available with or without an alarm circuit capability.
ZF06K/ZS15K/ZB15KA 44 40
See Table 4 for a list of discharge line thermostat kit
ZF08K/ZS19K/ZB19KA 50 46
numbers.
ZF09K/ZS21K/ZB21KA 49 45
Discharge Line Thermostat Kits ZF11K/ZS26K/ZB26KA 49 45
ZF13K/ZS30K/ZB30KA 64 60
Kit Number Conduit Alarm
ZF15K/ZS38K/ZB38KA 64 60
Connector Contact Lead
ZF18K/ZS45K/ZB45KA 64 60
998-7022-02 Yes No
998-0540-00 No No Table 6
998-0541-00 No Yes
Oil Management
Table 4
Glacier™ Scrolls may be used on multiple compres-
Pressure Controls sor parallel rack applications. This requires the use of an
oil management system to maintain proper oil level in
Both high and low pressure controls are required and
each compressor crankcase. The sight glass connec-
the following set points are the minimum and maximum
tions supplied can accommodate the mounting of the oil
limits. See Table 5 for setpoints.
control devices.
Application Control R-404A/ R-22
Unlike Semi-Hermetic compressors, Scrolls do not
Type R-507
have an oil pump with accompanying oil pressure con-
High Temp. Low 38 PSIG Min.
trols. Therefore, an external oil level control is required.
(ZB) High 381 PSIG Max.
Medium Temp. Low 17.1 PSIG Min. 10 PSIG Min. The OMB Oil Level Management Control combines
( ZF) High 445 PSIG Max. 381PSIG Max. the functions of oil level control and timed compressor
Medium Temp. Low 8 PSIG Min. 24 PSIG Min. shut-off should the level not come back to normal within
(ZS) High 445 PSIG Max. 381 PSIG Max. a set period of time. This device has been found to provide
Low Temp. Low 0 PSIG Min. 2 in. Hg Min. excellent performance in field tests on Scroll compres-
(ZF) High 400 PSIG Max. 335 PSIG Max. sors and is recommended for parallel system applica-
tions.
Table 5
IPR Valve Immediately after system start-up the oil reservoir
level will fluctuate until equilibrium is reached. It is
Refrigeration Scroll compressors (up to 6 HP size) advisable to monitor the oil level during this time to assure
have internal pressure relief valves which open at a sufficient oil is available. This will prevent unnecessary
discharge to suction differential pressure of 375 to 450 trips of the oil control system.
psi. This action will trip the motor protector and remove
the motor from the line. Discharge Mufflers
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Brief Power Interruptions Unbrazing System Components
Brief power interruptions (less than 1/2 second) may If the refrigerant charge is removed from a Scroll
result in powered reverse rotation of single phase unit by bleeding the high side only, it is sometimes
Glacier™ Scroll compressors. High pressure discharge possible for the scrolls to seal, preventing pressure
gas expands backwards through the scrolls at power equalization through the compressor. This may leave
interruption, causing the scroll to orbit in the reverse the low side shell and suction line tubing pressurized.
direction. If power is re-applied while this reversal is If a brazing torch is then applied to the low side, the
occurring, the compressor may continue to run noisily pressurized refrigerant and oil mixture could ignite as
in the reverse direction for several minutes until the it escapes and contacts the brazing flame. It is impor-
compressor’s internal protector trips. This has no nega- tant to check both the high and low sides with manifold
tive impact on durability. When the protector resets the gauges before unbrazing, or in the case of assembly
compressor will start and run normally. line repair, remove refrigerant from both the high and
low sides. Instructions should be provided in appropri-
Copeland strongly encourages use of a timer which ate product literature and assembly (line repair) areas.
can sense brief power interruptions and lock the compres-
sor out of operation for two minutes. A typical timer is HiPot Testing
shown in Figure 8.
Compliant Scroll compressors are configured with
No time delay is required on three phase models to the motor in the bottom of the shell. Unlike most other
prevent reverse rotation due to power interruptions. hermetic compressors, the Scroll motor can be im-
mersed in refrigerant when liquid is present in the shell.
Deep Vacuum Operation In this respect, the Scroll is more like semi hermetic
compressors which have horizontal motors partially
WARNING: Do not run a Glacier™ compressor in a
submerged in oil and refrigerant. HiPot tests with liquid
deep vacuum. Failure to heed this advice can result in
refrigerant in the shell can show higher levels of current
arcing of the Fusite pins and permanent damage to the
leakage due to higher electrical conductivity of liquid
compressor.
refrigerant vs. refrigerant vapor and oil. This phenom-
A low pressure control is required for protection enon can occur with any compressor when the motor is
against deep vacuum operation. See section on Pressure immersed in refrigerant and does not present any safety
Controls for the proper set points. issue. To lower the current leakage reading operate the
system for a brief period of time, redistributing the
Scroll compressors (as with any refrigerant compres- refrigerant to a more normal configuration, and test
sor) should never be used to evacuate a refrigeration or air again.
conditioning system. See Application Engineering Bulle-
tin AE 24-1105 for proper system evacuation procedures. Compliant Scroll Functional Check
Assembly Line System Charging Procedure Glacier™ Scroll compressors do not have internal
suction valves. It is not necessary to perform functional
Rapid charging only on the suction side of a Scroll compressor tests to check how low the compressor will
system can occasionally result in a temporary no-start pull suction pressure. This type of test may damage a
condition for the compressor. If the flanks of the scroll Scroll compressor. The following diagnostic procedure
happen to be in a sealed position, rapid pressurization of should be used to evaluate whether a Compliant Scroll
the low side without opposing high side pressure can compressor is functioning properly.
cause the scrolls to seal axially. Until the pressures
eventually equalize, the scrolls can be held tightly to- 1. Verify proper unit voltage.
gether, preventing rotation.
2. Normal motor winding continuity and short to ground
The best way to avoid this situation is to charge on checks will determine if the inherent overload motor
both the high and low sides simultaneously at a rate which protector has opened or if an internal short to ground
does not result in axial loading of the scrolls. The has developed. If the protector has opened, the
maximum charging rate can be determined through simple compressor must cool sufficiently to reset.
tests.
3. With service gauges connected to suction and
Should a Scroll fail to start and this “sealing” condition discharge pressure fittings, turn on the compressor.
is suspected, reverse the three phase leads and momen- If suction pressure falls below normal levels the
tarily (1-2 seconds) power the compressor in the reverse system is either low on charge or there is a flow
direction. This should free the scroll flanks and allow for blockage.
normal operation.
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4. Single Phase Compressors • Apply heat in Area 1. As tube approaches brazing
temperature, move torch flame to Area 2.
If the suction pressure does not drop and the
discharge pressure does not rise to normal levels • Heat Area 2 until braze temperature is attained,
the compressor is faulty. moving torch up and down and rotating around tube
as necessary to heat tube evenly. Add braze material
5. Three Phase Compressors to the joint while moving torch around circumference.
If the suction pressure does not drop and the • After braze material flows around joint, move torch to
discharge pressure does not rise, reverse any two of heat Area 3. This will draw the braze material down
in to the joint. The time spent heating Area 3 should
the compressor power leads and reapply power to
be minimal.
make sure the compressor was not wired to run in
the reverse direction. • As with any brazed joint, overheating may be detri-
mental to the final result.
The compressor current draw must be compared to
published compressor performance curves at the com- Field Service
pressor operating conditions (pressures and voltages).
Significant deviations (±15%) from published values To disconnect:
may indicate a faulty compressor.
• Reclaim refrigerant from both the high and low side
New Installation of the system. Cut tubing near compressor.
Figure 9
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55 130
50 120
45
110
40
100
35
30
90
25 80
20 70
15 60
20 30 40 50 60 °F
-10 -5 0 5 10 15 °C
Evaporating Temperature
Figure 1A
C F
65 150
60
140
Condensing Temperature
55
130
50
120
45
110
40 Liquid
Liquid Injection
Injection
100
35 Region
Region
90
30
25 80
20 70
15 60
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 F
Evaporating Temperature
Figure 1B
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C F
65 150
Condensing Temperature
60 140
55 130
50
120 Liquid
Liquid
45
110 Injection
Injection
40
100 Region
Region
35
90
30
80
25
70
20
15 60
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 F
Figure 1C
65 150
60 140
55 130
50 Liquid
120 Liquid
Condensing Temperature
45
110 Injection
Injection
40
100
35 Region
Region
90
30
80
25
20 70
15 60
Low Condensing
10 50
Temperature
5 40
0 30
-5 20
-10 10
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50
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55 130
50
120
45
110
40
100
35
30 90
25 80
20 70
15 60
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ° F
50 120
45 110
40
100
35
30
90
25 80
20 70
15 60
Low Condensing Temperature
10 50
5 40
0 30
-5 20
-10 10
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 °F
-45 -40 -35 -30 -25 -20 -15 -10 -5 0 5 10 °C
Evaporating Temperature
Figure 1F
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Figure 1G
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GLACIER™ K4
Liquid Injection*
RECEIVER
CONDENSER
FILTER
HIGH PRESSURE CUTOUT
DUAL PRESSURE CONTROL
ON/OFF SOLENOID
VALVE TO BE USED
CAP TUBE WITH CURRENT
DISCHARGE
ASSEMBLY SENSING RELAY
THERMOSTAT
S
FILTER
(OPTIONAL)
SCROLL
LOW PRESSURE
CUTOUT THERMOSTATIC
EVAPORATOR EXPANSION VALVE
Figure 2
GLACIER™ K4
Vapor Injection*
RECEIVER
CONDENSER
FILTER
HIGH PRESSURE CUTOUT
DUAL PRESSURE CONTROL CAP TUBE
S ASSEMBLY
ON/OFF SOLENOID
DISCHARGE VALVE TO BE USED
THERMOSTAT WITH CURRENT
SENSING RELAY HEAT
EXCHANGER
LINE TO BE INSULATED
SCROLL
LOW PRESSURE
CUTOUT THERMOSTATIC
EVAPORATOR EXPANSION VALVE
Figure 3
Figure 4
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Kit 527-0157-00
Figure 5A
Kit 527-0116-00
Figure 5B
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Figure 6A Figure 6B
NOTES:
(1) The above tubing configurations are guidelines to minimize tube stress.
(2) Follow similar guidelines for discharge tubing and oil return tubing as needed.
(4) Do not hang weights on tubing (e.g. filter drier on suction tubing) except after clamps or close to the header.
(6) This dimension should be made as short as possible (e.g. 2” or less) but still insuring a proper braze joint.
(7) The above tubing recommendations are based on “no elbow joints”. The use of continuous tubing is
preferred.
Figure 7
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Scroll Wiring Schematic
Tranformer if Required
Compressor
Contactor
Coil
Figure 8