Emerson VSS Manuel D’Utilisation

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OIL SYSTEM
A. Oil Charge
Charge the oil separator with the proper quantity of 
lubricating oil (see Table 2 in the Installation Section).
CAUTION
It is imperative you charge the oil into the receiver/
separator prior to energizing the control panel to 
prevent burning out the immersion heater in the 
separator/receiver.
During operation, maintain the separator oil level 
in the normal operating range between the two 
bullseye sight glasses.  If the oil level is visible only 
in the lowest sight glass, add oil to the operating 
compressor through the connection located at the 
compressor suction inlet.  Pump oil into the compres-
sor until the oil level in the separator is between the 
two bullseye sight glasses.  Watch this level carefully 
to maintain proper operation.  Never allow the oil to 
reach a level higher than indicated on the highest 
sight glass, since this may impair the operation and 
efficiency of the oil separator portion of this combi-
nation vessel.
B. Oil Separator
The refrigerant-oil mixture is led into the first part 
of oil separator. There, the first step of oil separa-
tion is performed by a combined agglomerator/ 
demister. At the same time, these part of the oil 
separator serves as oil collector.
In the second part of the oil separator, the fine 
separation of the aerosol oil portion from the re-
frigerant is performed by means of replaceable fine 
oil separation cartridges. The oil separated in the 
fine section of the oil separator is returned to the 
compressor via an additional injection orifice.
C. Oil Filter
Change the oil filter after the first 200 hours of opera-
tion, as noted on the hour meter.  Thereafter, replace 
the filter every six months, or when the oil pressure 
drop through the filter reaches 45 psi, whichever oc-
curs first.  The pressure drop across the filter is read 
on the microprocessor panel.  Check the pressure 
drop and record it daily.
To prepare for the removal of the filter, shut down 
the compressor.  Isolate the filter housing appropri-
ately.  If unit is equipped with duplex filter housings 
the unit does not have to be shut down, however 
the filter to be serviced must be isolated before the 
tank can be opened.
1.   Filter Removal, VSS Units using Vilter Part
 
Number 1833C oil fi lter elements.
Release the pressure in the oil filter housing by 
opening the bleed valves at the stop valve in the 
block and bleed assembly, or at the bleed valve 
for the oil filter housing.  Be sure to follow all 
Local, State, and Federal ordinances regarding 
the recovery of refrigerants.
Drain the filter housing in to an appropriate 
container and dispose of the oil in a appropriate 
manner following all Local, State and Federal 
ordinances regarding the disposal of used oil.
Unscrew the bolts holding the cover flange to 
the tank.  Remove the cover flange and spring 
plate.  Pull out the filter element(s).  Before 
reassembling, thoroughly clean the tank and 
spring plate to lengthen the life span of the filter 
element(s).
FIGURE 1.
1833C FILTER ELEMENT TANKS
Operation
1833C
Filter 
Element