OPERATING & MAINTENANCEM AX E TMCENTRIFUGAL LIQUID CHILLERS Supersedes: NOTHING Form 160.73-O2 (1202)MODEL YK (STYLE F)R-134a COOLING ONLYWITH OPTIVIEW TM CONTROL CENTERFOR ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STARTER, SOLID STATE STARTER & VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE00611VIPLDO5842YORK INTERNATIONALFORM 160.73-O2(1202)2This equipment is a relatively complicated apparatus. During installation, operation, maintenance or service, individuals may be exposed to certain components or conditions including, but not limited to: refrigerants, oils, materials under pressure, rotating components, and both high and low voltage. Each of these items has the potential, if misused or handled improperly, to cause bodily injury or death. It is the obligation and respon-sibility of operating/service personnel to identify and recognize these inherent hazards, protect themselves, and proceed safely in completing their tasks. Failure to comply with any of these requirements could result in serious damage to the equipment and the propertyIMPORTANT!READ BEFORE PROCEEDING!GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINESin which it is situated, as well as severe personal in-jury or death to themselves and people at the site.This document is intended for use by owner-authorized operating/service personnel. It is expected that this in-dividual possesses independent training that will enable them to perform their assigned tasks properly and safely. It is essential that, prior to performing any task on this equipment, this individual shall have read and under-stood this document and any referenced materials. This individual shall also be familiar with and comply with all applicable governmental standards and regulations pertaining to the task in question.SAFETY SYMBOLSThe following symbols are used in this document to alert the reader to areas of potential hazard:WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or se-rious injury.DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.CAUTION identifies a hazard which could lead to damage to the machine, damage to other equipment and/or environmental pollution. Usually an instruction will be given, together with a brief explanation.External wiring, unless specified as an optional connection in the manufacturer’s product line, is NOT to be connected inside the micro panel cabinet. Devices such as relays, switches, transducers and controls may NOT be installed inside the micro panel. NO external wiring is allowed to be run through the micro panel. All wiring must be in accordance with YORK’s published specifications and must be performed ONLY by qualified YORK personnel. YORK will not be responsible for damages/problems resulting from improper connections to the controls or application of improper control signals. Failure to follow this will void the manufacturer’s warranty and cause serious damage to property or injury to persons.NOTE is used to highlight additional information which may be helpful to you.FORM 160.73-O2(1202)YORK INTERNATIONAL3CHANGEABILITY OF THIS DOCUMENTIt is the responsibility of operating/service personnel as to the applicability of these documents to the equip-ment in question. If there is any question in the mind of operating/service personnel as to the applicability of these documents, then, prior to working on the equipment, they should verify with the owner whether the equipment has been modified and if current literature is available.DESIGN LEVEL (F)POWER SUPPLY – for 60 Hz 5 for 50 Hz COMPRESSOR CODE H4, H5, H6, H7, H8, J1, J2, J3, J4, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7 CONDENSER CODEAB, AC, AD, BB, BC, BD, CF, CG, CH, DF, DG, DH, EB, EC, ED, FA, FB, FC, FD, GB, GC, GD, HB, HC, HD, JB, JC, JD, TB, TC, TD, VB, VC, VD EVAPORATOR CODEAB, AC, AD, BB, BC, BD, CF, CG, CH, DF, DG, DH MODEL EB, FB, FC, FD, GB, GC, GD, GF, GH, HB, HC, HF, HH, JF, JG, JH, TF, TG, TH, VF, VH, WF, WHNOMENCLATUREYK CB CB P6 – CM FMOTOR CODE 60 Hz 50 Hz CH CX 5CE 5CT CJ CY 5CF 5CU CK CZ 5CG 5CV CL CA 5CH 5CW CM CB 5CI 5CX CN DA 5CJ 5DA CP DB 5CK 5DB CR DC 5CL 5DC CS DD 5CM 5DD CT DE 5CN 5DE CU DF 5CO 5DF CV DH 5CP 5DG CW DJ 5CQ 5DH CF CG 5CR 5OJ 5CSIn complying with YORK’s policy for continuous prod-uct improvement, the information contained in this doc-ument is subject to change without notice. While YORK makes no commitment to update or provide current information automatically to the manual owner, that in-formation, if applicable, can be obtained by contacting the nearest YORK Applied Systems Service office.REFERENCE INSTRUCTIONSDESCRIPTION FORM NO. SOLID STATE STARTER (MOD “B”) – OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 160.00-O2 VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE – OPERATION 160.00-O1 VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE – SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 160.00-M1 INSTALLATION 160.73-N1 OPTIVIEW CONTROL CENTER - SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 160-54-M1 WIRING DIAGRAM – UNIT WITH ELECTRO-MECHANICAL STARTER 160.73-PW1 WIRING DIAGRAM – UNIT WITH MOD “A” SOLID STATE STARTER 160.73-PW2 WIRING DIAGRAM – UNIT WITH VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE 160.73-PW3 RENEWAL PARTS – UNIT 160.73-RP4 RENEWAL PARTS – OPTIVIEW CONTROL CENTER 160.54-RP1 OPTIVIEW™ PANEL - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 160.54.O1FORM 160.73-O2(1202)4SECTION 1 Description of System and Fundamentals of Operation (6)System Operating Procedures......................................................................9System Components Description (1)5Operational Maintenance (21)Troubleshooting (23)SECTION 6Maintenance (25)SECTION 7Preventive Maintenance (34)TABLE OF CONTENTSYORK INTERNATIONALFORM 160.73-O2(1202)LIST OF FIGURESFIG. 1 – MODEL YK MAXE TM CHILLER (6)DETAIL A – COMPRESSOR PREROTATIONVANES (7)FIG. 2 – REFRIGERANT FLOW-THROUGH CHILLER (8)FIG. 3 – OIL LEVEL INDICATOR LABEL (9)FIG. 4 – CHILLER STARTING SEQUENCE &SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE(EM STARTER & SOLID STATE STARTER) (10)FIG. 5 – CHILLER STARTING SEQUENCE &SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE(VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE) (11)FIG. 6 – LIQUID CHILLER LOG SHEETS (12)FIG. 7 – SYSTEM COMPONENTS (15)FIG. 8 – SCHEMATIC DRAWING (YK) COMPRESSORLUBRICATION SYSTEM (16)FIG. 9 – OIL RETURN SYSTEM (21)FIG. 10 – CHARGING OIL RESERVOIR WITH OIL (22)FIG. 11– EVACUATION OF CHILLER (25)FIG. 12 – SATURATION CURVE (27)FIG. 13 – DIAGRAM - MEGGING MOTOR WINDINGS (29)FIG. 14 – MOTOR STATOR TEMPERATURE &INSULATION RESISTANCE (30)YORK INTERNATIONAL5FORM 160.73-O2(1202)6electro-mechanical starter, YORK Solid State Starter(optional), or Variable Speed Drive (optional).In operation, a liquid (water or brine to be chilled)flows through the evaporator, where boiling refrigerantabsorbs heat from the liquid. The chilled liquid is thenpiped to fan coil units or other air conditioning terminalunits, where it flows through finned coils, absorbing heatfrom the air. The warmed liquid is then returned to thechiller to complete the chilled liquid circuit.The refrigerant vapor, which is produced by the boil-ing action in the evaporator, flows to the compressorwhere the rotating impeller increases its pressure andtemperature and discharges it into the condenser. Waterflowing through the condenser tubes absorbs heat fromthe refrigerant vapor, causing it to condense. The con-denser water is supplied to the chiller from an externalSECTION 1DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM AND FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATION00116vip CONDENSERCONTROLCENTERCOMPRESSORMOTOREVAPORATORFIG. 1 – MODEL YK MAXE TM CHILLERSYSTEM OPERATION DESCRIPTION (SEE FIG. 2)The YORK Model YK MaxE TM Chiller is commonly ap-plied to large air conditioning systems, but may be used onother applications. The chiller consists of an open motormounted to a compressor (with integral speed increasinggears), condenser, evaporator and variable flow control.The chiller is controlled by a modern state of the art Mi-crocomputer Control Center that monitors its operation.The Control Center is programmed by the operator to suitjob specifications. Automatic timed start-ups and shut-downs are also programmable to suit nighttime, week-ends, and holidays. The operating status, temperatures,pressures, and other information pertinent to operationof the chiller are automatically displayed and read on agraphic display. Other displays can be observed by press-ing the keys as labeled on the Control Center. The chillerwith the OptiView Control Center is compatible with anYORK INTERNATIONALFORM 160.73-O2(1202)YORK INTERNATIONAL71source, usually a cooling tower. The condensed refrig-erant drains from the condenser into the liquid return line, where the variable orifice meters the flow of liquid refrigerant to the evaporator to complete the refrigerant circuit.7619A(D)DETAIL A –COMPRESSOR PREROTATION VANESThe major components of a chiller are selected to handle the refrigerant, which would be evaporated at full load design conditions. However, most systems will be called upon to deliver full load capacity for only a relatively small part of the time the unit is in operation.CAPACITY CONTROLThe major components of a chiller are selected for full load capacities, therefore capacity must be controlled to maintain a constant chilled liquid temperature leaving the evaporator. Prerotation vanes (PRV), located at the entrance to the compressor impeller, compensate for variation in load (See Detail A).The position of these vanes is automatically controlled through a lever arm attached to an electric motor located outside the compressor housing. The automatic adjust-ment of the vane position in effect provides the perfor-mance of many different compressors to match various load conditions from full load with vanes wide open to minimum load with vanes completely closed.YORK INTERNATIONALFORM 160.73-O2(1202)8FIG. 2 – REFRIGERANT FLOW-THRU CHILLER PREROTATION VANES (See Detail A)SUCTIONEVAPORATORELIMINATOROIL COOLERLD00924FLOW CONTROL ORIFICESUB-COOLERCONDENSERDISCHARGE BAFFLEDISCHARGECOMPRESSORFORM 160.73-O2(1202)YORK INTERNATIONAL9START-UP PROCEDUREPre-StartingPrior to starting the chiller, observe the OptiView Control Center. Make sure the display reads SYSTEM READY TO START .To pre-start the chiller, use the following procedure: 1.Oil Heater – The oil heater must be energized for 12 hours prior to starting the chiller.2.Prior to start, the clock must be programmed for the proper day and time. Any setpoints which are desired to be changed may be programmed. All Control Cen-ter setpoints should be programmed before the chiller is started. (Refer to Form 160.54-O1).Vent any air from the chiller water boxes prior to starting the water pumps. Failure to do so will result in pass baffle damage.START-UP1.If the chilled water pump is manually operated, start the pump. The Control Center will not allow the chiller to start unless chilled liquid flow is established through the unit. (A field supplied chilled water flow switch is required.) If the chilled liquid pump is wired to the Microcomputer Control Center the pump will automatically start, therefore, this step is not neces-sary.SECTION 2SYSTEM OPERATING PROCEDURESOIL HEATERSIf the oil heater is de-energized during a shutdown period, it must be energized for 12 hours prior to starting com-pressor, or remove all oil and recharge compressor with new oil. (See “Oil Charging Procedure”, page 22.)OIL HEATER OPERATIONThe oil heater operation is controlled by the OptiView™ Control Center. The heater is turned on and off to main-tain the oil temperature to a value 50°F (10°C) above the condenser saturation temperature. This is the target value and if the oil temperature falls to 4°F (-15.5°C) or more below the target, the heater is turned on. It is turned off when the oil temperature increases to 3°F (-16°C) above the target value.If the target value is greater than 160°F (71°C), the target defaults to 160°F (71°C). If the target value is less than 110°F (43.3°C), it defaults to 110°F (43.3°C). To prevent overheating of the oil in the event of a con-trol center component failure, the oil heater thermostat (1HTR) is set to open at 180°F (82°C).CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE OIL RESERVOIRProper operating oil level – During operation, the oil level should fall to the “Operating Range” identified on the vertical oil level indicator label. See Figure 3.• If the oil level during operation is in the “OverFull” region of the oil level indicator, oil should be removed from the oil reservoir, This reduces the oil level to the “Operating Range”.• If the oil level during operation is in the “Low Oil”region of the oil level indicator, oil should be added to the oil reservoir. (See “Oil Charging Procedure”, page 22)Comply with EPA and Local regu-lations when removing or disposingof Refrigeration System oil!FIG. 3 – OIL LEVEL INDICATOR LABELLD08647YORK INTERNATIONALFORM 160.73-O2(1202)102.To start the chiller, press the COMPRESSOR START switch. This switch will automatically spring return to the RUN position. (If the unit was previously started, press the STOP/RESET side of the COMPRESSOR switch and then press the START side of the switch to start the chiller.) When the start switch is energized, the Control Center is placed in an operating mode and any malfunction will be noted by messages on a graphic display.Any malfunctions which occur during STOP/RESET are also displayed.When the chiller is shut down, the prerotation vanes will close automatically to prevent loading the compressor on start-up.When the chiller starts to operate, the following au-tomatic sequences are initiated: (Refer to Fig. 4 & 5, “Chiller Starting & Shutdown Sequence Chart”.)1.The OptiView Control Center display message willread SYSTEM PRELUBE for the first 50 seconds of the starting sequence.2.The oil pump will start to circulate oil for a 50 second pre-run to establish oil flow and adequate lubrication to all bearings, gears, and rotating surfaces within the compressor.The high and low oil pressure transducers (OP) and the oil temperature sensor (RT3) will sense any mal-function in the lubrication system.3.The anti-recycle timer software function will operate after the 50 seconds of pre-run time. At this time, the timer will be initiated and will run for 30 minutes after the compressor starts. If the chiller shuts down during this period of time, it cannot be started until the timer completes the 30 minute cycle.4.The chilled liquid pump contacts will close, start-ing the chilled liquid pump, to allow liquid flow through the evaporator when the COMPRESSOR start switch is energized.5.After the first 50 seconds of operation, the com-pressor will start.6.For display messages and information pertaining to the operation of the OptiView™ Control Center, refer to Form 160.54-O1.FIG. 4 – CHILLER STARTING SEQUENCE & SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE (EM STARTER & SOLID STATE STARTER)LD04040** NOT FOR ALL SHUTDOWNS. REFER TO “DISPLAY MES-SAGES” SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.FORM 160.73-O2(1202)2FIG. 5 – CHILLER STARTING SEQUENCE & SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE (VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE)LD04130CHILLER OPERATIONAfter the compressor reaches its operating speed, the Prerotation Vanes will begin to open under the control of the Microprocessor Board which senses the leaving chilled liquid temperature. The unit capacity will vary to maintain the leaving CHILLED LIQUID TEMPERA-TURE setpoint. The Prerotation Vanes are modulated by an actuator under the control of the Microprocessor Board. The vane control routine employs proportional plus derivative (rate) control action. A drop in chilled liquid temperature will cause the actuator to close the Prerotation Vanes to decrease chiller capacity. When the chilled liquid temperature rises, the actuator will open the Prerotation Vanes to increase the capacity of the chiller.However, the current draw (amperes) by the compressor motor cannot exceed the setting of the % CURRENT LIMIT at any time during the unit operation, since the Microcomputer Control Center 40 to 100% three-phase peak current limit software function, plus the 3-phase 100% solid state overload current limiter (CM-2), on Electro-Mechanical Starter applications, or the Solid State Starter current Limit function will override the temperature control function and prevent the Prerotation Vanes from opening beyond the % CURRENT LIMIT setting.** NOT FOR ALL SHUTDOWNS. REFER TO “DISPLAY MES-SAGES” SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.If the load continues to decrease, after the Prerotation Vanes are entirely closed, the chiller will be shut down by the Leaving Chilled Liquid – Low Temperature Control.CONDENSER WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROLThe YORK MaxE TM chiller is designed to use less power by taking advantage of lower than design temperatures that are naturally produced by cooling towers throughout the operating year. Exact control of condenser water such as a cooling tower bypass, is not necessary for most installations. The chiller requires only that the minimum condenser water temperature be no lower than the valuedetermined by referring to the formula below:where:ECWT = Entering Condensing Water Temperature LCWT = Leaving Chilled Water TemperatureC Range = Condensing water temperature range at the given load condition.Min. ECWT = LCWT – C RANGE + 17ºF Min. ECWT = LCWT – C RANGE + 9.4ºCFORM 160.73-O2(1202)OPERATING INSPECTIONS – See Section 2By following a regular inspection using the display readings of the Microcomputer Control Center, and maintenance procedure, the operator will avoid serious operating difficulty. The following list of inspections and procedures should be used as a guide.Daily1.Check OptiView™ Control Center displays.2.If the compressor is in operation, check the bearing oil pressure on the SYSTEM Screen. Also check the oil level in the oil reservoir. Operating oil level should be between the upper and lower sight glasses. Drain or add oil if necessary.3.Check entering and leaving condenser water pressure and temperatures for comparison with job design conditions. Condenser water temperatures can be checked on the SYSTEM Screen.4.Check the entering and leaving chilled liquid tem-peratures and evaporator pressure for comparison with job design conditions on the SYSTEM Screen.5.Check the condenser saturation temperature (based upon condenser pressure sensed by the condenser transducer) on the SYSTEM Screen.6.Check the compressor discharge temperature on the SYSTEM Screen. During normal operation discharge temperature should not exceed 220°F (104°C).At start-up, the entering condenser water temperature may be as much as 25°F (14°C) colder than the standby return chilled water temperature. Cooling tower fan cycling will normally provide adequate control of the entering condenser water temperature on most instal-lations.OPERATING LOG SHEETA permanent daily record of system operating conditions (temperatures and pressures) recorded at regular inter-vals throughout each 24 hour operating period should be kept.An optional status printer is available for this purpose or Fig. 6 shows a log sheet used by YORK Personnel for recording test data on chiller systems. It is available from the factory in pads of 50 sheets each under Form 160.44-F7 and may be obtained through the nearest YORK office. Automatic data logging is possible by connecting the optional printer and programming the DATA LOGGER function.An accurate record of readings serves as a valuable reference for operating the system. Readings taken when a system is newly installed will establish normal conditions with which to compare later readings.For example, an increase in condenser approach temperature (condenser temperature minus leaving condenser water temperature) may be an indication of dirty condenser tubes.FIG. 6 – LIQUID CHILLER LOG SHEETS *NOTE: These items can be printed by an electronic printer connected to the Microboard and pressing the PRINTkey on the Keypad, or automatically using the Data Logger feature.LD0046723889AFORM 160.73-O2(1202)27.Check the compressor motor current on the SYSTEM Screen.8.Check for any signs of dirty or fouled condenser tubes. (The temperature difference between water leaving condenser and saturated condensing tem-perature should not exceed the difference recorded for a new unit by more than 4°F, 2.2°C).Weekly1.Check the refrigerant charge. (See “Checking The Refrigerant Charge”, page 28.)2.Leak check the entire chiller.Quarterly1.Perform chemical analysis of oil.Semi-Annually (or more often as required) 1.Change and inspect compressor oil filter element.2.Oil return system. a.Change dehydrator.b.Check nozzle of eductor for foreign particles. 3.Check controls and safety cutouts.Annually (more often if necessary)If quarterly inspection indicates oil is fine, replacing the oil is not necessary.1.Drain and replace the oil in the compressor oil sump. (See “Oil Charging Procedure” page 22.) 2.Evaporator and Condenser. a.Inspect and clean water strainers. b.Inspect and clean tubes as required. c.Inspect end sheets.pressor Drive Motor (See motor manufacturers maintenance and service instruction supplied with unit) a.Clean air passages and windings per manufac-turers instructions.b.Meg motor windings – See Fig. 13 for details.c.Lubricate per motor manufacturer recommenda-tions.4.Inspect and service electrical components as necessary.5.Perform refrigerant analysis.NEED FOR MAINTENANCE OR SERVICEIf the system is malfunctioning in any manner or the unit is stopped by one of the safety controls, consult the “Operation Analysis Chart”, (Table 1), pages 23 and 24 of this instruction. After consulting this chart, if you are unable to make the proper repairs or adjust-ments to start the compressor or the particular trouble continues to hinder the performance of the unit, please call the nearest YORK District Office. Failure to report constant troubles could damage the unit and increase the cost of repairs.STOPPING THE SYSTEMThe Optiview™ Control Center can be programmed to start and stop automatically (maximum, once each day) whenever desired. Refer to Form 160.54-O1. To stop the chiller, proceed as follows:1.Push the COMPRESSOR STOP/RESET switch. The compressor will stop automatically. The oil pump will continue to run for coastdown period. The oil pump will then stop automatically.2.Stop the chilled water pump (if not wired into the Microcomputer Control Center, in which case it will shut off automatically simultaneously with the oil pump.) (The actual water pump contact operation is dependent upon the position of Microboard jumper J54.)3.Open the switch to the cooling tower fan motors, if used.4.The compressor sump oil heater is energized when the unit is stopped.PROLONGED SHUTDOWNIf the chiller is to be shut down for an extended period of time (for example, over the winter season), the following paragraphs outline the procedure to be followed.1.Test all system joints for refrigerant leaks with aFORM 160.73-O2(1202)leak detector. If any leaks are found, they should be repaired before allowing the system to stand for a long period of time.During long idle periods, the tightness of the system should be checked periodically.2.If freezing temperatures are encountered while thesystem is idle, carefully drain the cooling water from the cooling tower, condenser, condenser pump, and the chilled water system-chilled water pump and coils.Open the drains on the evaporator and condenser liquid heads to assure complete drainage. (If a Vari-able Speed Drive, drain its water cooling system. If Solid State Starter. drain water from starter cooling loop.)3.On the SETUP Screen, disable the clock. This con-serves the battery.4.Open the main disconnect switches to the compressormotor, condenser water pump and the chilled water pump. Open the 115 volt circuit to the Control Cen-ter.FORM 160.73-O2(1202)SECTION 3SYSTEM COMPONENTS DESCRIPTIONMOTOREVAPORATORCOMPRESSORSUCTIONDUAL RELIEF VALVESSIGHT GLASSVARIABLE SPEEDOIL PUMP CONTROLBOX REFRIGERANT CHARGING VALVE00611vipFRONT VIEWFIG. 7 – SYSTEM COMPONENTSOPTIVIEW CONTROLCENTER3FORM 160.73-O2(1202)FIG. 7 – SYSTEM COMPONENTS (CONT’D)28778ADISCHARGE LINEOIL COOLEROIL RESERVOIRPUMPREAR VIEWFORM 160.73-O2(1202)GENERALThe YORK Model YK MaxE TM Centrifugal Liquid Chiller is completely factory-packaged including evapo-rator, condenser, compressor, motor, lubrication system, OptiView Control Center, and all interconnecting unit piping and wiring.COMPRESSORThe compressor is a single-stage centrifugal type pow-ered by an open-drive electric motor.The rotor assembly consists of a heat-treated alloy steel drive shaft and impeller shaft with a cast aluminum, fully shrouded impeller. The impeller is designed for bal-anced thrust and is dynamically balanced and over-speed tested. The inserted type journal and thrust bearings are fabricated of aluminum alloy. Single helical gears with crowned teeth are designed so that more than one tooth is in contact at all times. Gears are integrally assembled in the compressor rotor support and are film lubricated. Each gear is individually mounted in its own journal and thrust bearings.The open-drive compressor shaft seal is a double bellows cartridge style with ceramic internal and atmospheric seal faces. The seal is oil-flooded at all times and is pressure-lubricated during operation.CAPACITY CONTROLPrerotation vanes (PRV) modulate chiller capac-ity from 100% to as low as 15% of design for normal air conditioning applications. Operation is by an external, electric PRV actuator which automatically controls the vane position to main-tain a constant leaving chilled liquid temperature.COMPRESSOR LUBRICATION SYSTEM(See Fig. 8)The chiller lubrication system consists of the oil pump, oil filter, oil cooler and all interconnecting oil piping and passages. There are main points within the motor-compressor which must be supplied with forced lubri-cation as follows: pressor Drive Shaft (Low Speed)a.Shaft seal.b.Front and rear journal bearings – one on eachside of driving gear.c.Low speed thrust bearing (forward and reverse).pressor Driven Shaft (High Speed)a.Forward and reverse high speed thrustbearing.b.Two journal bearings.3.Speed Increasing Gearsa.Meshing surfaces of drive and pinion gear teeth.To provide the required amount of oil under the nec-essary pressure to properly lubricate these parts, a motor driven submersible oil pump is located in a remote oil sump.Upon pressing of the COMPRESSOR START switchon the Control Center, the oil pump is immediately energized. After a 50 second pre-lube period, the com-pressor motor will start. The oil pump will continue torun during the entire operation of the compressor, andfor 150 seconds during compressor coastdown.The submerged oil pump takes suction from the sur-rounding oil and discharges it to the oil cooler where heatis rejected. The oil flows from the oil cooler to the oil filter. The oil leaves the filter and flows to the emergencyoil reservoir where it is distributed to the compressor bearings. The oil lubricates the compressor rotating components and is returned to the oil sump.There is an emergency oil reservoir located at the highest point in the lubrication system internally inthe compressor. It provides an oil supply to the various bearings and gears in the event of a system shutdown due to power failure. The reservoir, located on the top ofthe compressor, allows the oil to be distributed throughthe passages by gravity flow, thus providing necessary lubrication during the compressor coastdown.3。
