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1. General ..................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1. ...................................................................................................................... 10
introduction ...................................................................................................................... 10
1.2. .................................................................................................................. 13
key point........................................................................................................................... 13
1.3. .............................................................................................................. 13
safety instruction .............................................................................................................. 13
1.4. ...................................................................................................................... 15
Nameplate ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.5. .............................................................................................................. 16
Compression process ....................................................................................................... 16
1.6. ...................................................................................................................... 18
rotor .................................................................................................................................. 18
1.7. .......................................................................................................... 18
Built-in volume ratio ........................................................................................................ 18
1.8. .................................................................................................. 19
Vi control ......................................................................................................................... 19
1.8.1. Vi .................................................................................................. 19
Vi control method .................................................................................................... 19
1.8.2. Vi .............................................................................................. 20
Vi control range........................................................................................................ 20
1.8.3. Vi ...................................................................................................... 21
Vi options ................................................................................................................. 21

Relation schema between manual Vi control rotary turn number and its
corresponding Vi .............................................................................................................. 22

2. Cooling oil ............................................................................................................................... 25
2.1. .............................................................................................................. 25
Oil circuit ......................................................................................................................... 25
2.2. .............................................................................................................. 27
Oil flow rate ..................................................................................................................... 27
2.3. .................................................................................................................. 29
lubricants .......................................................................................................................... 29
2.3.1. Lubricants(suitable for R22) .................................................................................... 30

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2.3.2. R404A/R507 ................................................................................................ 30

Lubricants(suitable for R404AR507) .................................................................. 30
2.3.3.Lubricants(suitable for R717) .................................................................................. 31


2.3.4. Application range of lubricants ................................................................................ 32
2.4. .................................................................................................................................. 32
Oil separator ..................................................................................................................... 32

2.4.1. The standard scope of supply for oil separator (only for reference) ........................ 32

2.4.2. Dimensional drawings of oil separator .................................................................... 33
2.5. ............................................................................................................................ 36
Oil filter ............................................................................................................................ 36
2.6. ...................................................................................................................... 37
Oil level ............................................................................................................................ 37
2.7.
Lubrication monitoring .................................................................................................... 37
2.7.1. ....................................................................................................... 37
Discharge temperature monitoring........................................................................... 37
2.7.2.Pressure difference switch control ........................................................................... 38

2.7.3. ....................................................................................................... 38
Oil level monitoring ................................................................................................. 38
2.7.4. ....................................................................................................... 38
Oil flow rate monitoring .......................................................................................... 38

3. Capacity control ....................................................................................................................... 40
3.1. SRS-08~SRS-12 ......................................................................................... 40
SRS-08~SRS-12 series .................................................................................................... 40
3.1.1. ......................................................................................... 40
Working principle and control circuit ...................................................................... 40
3.1.2. ................................................................................... 42
Control logic: step control ....................................................................................... 42
3.2. SRS-14~SRS-16 ......................................................................................... 44
SRS-14~SRS-16 series .................................................................................................... 44

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Working principle and control circuit ...................................................................... 44

3.2.2. ................................................................................................................... 45
Step capacity control ................................................................................................ 45
3.2.3. ........................................................................................................... 48
Control logic: step control ....................................................................................... 48
3.2.4. ....................................................................................................... 49
Step-less capacity control ........................................................................................ 49
3.2.5. ................................................................................... 49
Control logic: step-less control ................................................................................ 49
3.3. .................................................................................. 53
Compressor start-up and stop procedure.......................................................................... 53
3.4. .......................................................................... 54
Efficiency at partial load and notes .................................................................................. 54
4. ..................................................................................................................... 55
Components ............................................................................................................................. 55
4.1. .......................................................................................................... 55
Suction filter..................................................................................................................... 55
4.2. .............................................................................................................. 55
Suction filter..................................................................................................................... 55
4.3. .................................................................................................................. 56
Safety valve ...................................................................................................................... 56
4.4. .................................................................................................................. 57
Check valve ...................................................................................................................... 57
4.5. .......................................................................................................... 57
Rubber vibration damper ................................................................................................. 57
4.6. .......................................................................................................................... 59
Oil shut-off valve ............................................................................................................. 59
5. ..................................................................................................................... 60
Electric device .......................................................................................................................... 60
5.1. .............................................................................................................. 60
Motor general description ................................................................................................ 60
5.1.1. ....................................................................................................... 60
Freon motor .............................................................................................................. 60
5.1.2. ....................................................................................................... 65
NH3 motor ............................................................................................................... 65
5.2. .............................................................................................................................. 66
Protection devices ............................................................................................................ 66
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5.2.1. ....................................................................................... 66
Motor thermistor ...................................................................................................... 66
5.2.2. INT69 SNY ................................................................................................... 67
5.2.3. ................................................................................................... 71
Oil flow switch ......................................................................................................... 71
5.2.4. ....................................................................................................... 72
Pressure differential switch ...................................................................................... 72
5.2.5. ................................................................... 73
Oil channel on/off sensor(normally open swich) ..................................................... 73
5.2.6. ........................................................................................... 74
Capacity position sensor .......................................................................................... 74
5.3. .............................................................................................................. 76
Power supply .................................................................................................................... 76
5.4. .................................................................................................. 78
Selectionofelectricalcomponents .................................................................................. 78
5.5. .............................................................................................................. 78
Electricaldata ................................................................................................................... 78
i. ...................................................................................................... 78
Freon motor electricaldata ...................................................................................... 78
ii. ................................................................... 80
Parameters of NH3 compressor synchronous frequency motor .............................. 80
5.6. ...................................................................................................... 80
Electricthreadspecification ............................................................................................. 80
i. ...................................................................................... 80
freon compressor threaded specification ................................................................. 80
ii. ................................................................................... 81
NH3 compressor thread specification ...................................................................... 81
6. ................................................................................................. 83
Model designation & technical data ........................................................................................ 83
6.1. .............................................................................................................. 83
Modeldesignation ........................................................................................................... 83
6.2. .............................................................................................................. 84
Technicaldata................................................................................................................... 84
6.2.1. ................................................................................... 84
Freon compressor technical parameters ................................................................... 84
6.2.2. ................................................................................... 86
NH3 compressor technical parameters .................................................................... 86
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7 ............................................................................................................................................. 88
Extentofdelivery ..................................................................................................................... 88
7.1 .................................................................................................. 91
7.1.1 ....................................................................................................... 93
8 ......................................................................................................... 94
Overalldimensionandpacking ................................................................................................ 94
8.1 .......................................................................................................... 94
(Overalldimensionaldrawing) ......................................................................................... 94
8.1.1 ........................................................................................... 95
(Freon-use overalldimensionaldrawing) ................................................................ 95
8.1.2 ......................................................................................... 100
(NH3-use overalldimensionaldrawing) ................................................................ 100
8.2 ................................................................................................ 105
Compressorfeetdimension ........................................................................................... 105
8.3 .................................................................................................................... 106
packing ........................................................................................................................... 106
9 ................................................................................................................... 109
Performancedata................................................................................................................... 109
10 ................................................................................................................... 110
Applicationrange ................................................................................................................... 110
10.1 R22 ........................................................... 110
TheapplicationrangewithR22refrigerant ................................................................... 110
10.2 R404A ....................................................... 111
TheapplicationrangewithR404Arefrigerant ................................................................ 111
10.3 R507 .......................................................... 111
TheapplicationrangewithR507refrigerant .................................................................. 111
10.4 R134a ....................................................... 112
TheapplicationrangewithR134Arefrigerant ............................................................... 112
10.5 R717 ......................................................... 112
TheapplicationrangewithR717refrigerant ................................................................. 112
11 ................................................................................................................... 113
Additionalcooling .................................................................................................................. 113
11.1 ........................................................................................................ 113
Lubricantcooling ............................................................................................................ 113
11.2 ................................................................................ 113
Operationconditionstobeconsideredfortheoilcooling ............................................ 113

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Generalrecommendationaboutoilcooler ................................................................... 114

11.4 ............................................................................................................................. 115
Examplesofoilcoolerapplication ................................................................................. 115
11.5 ............................................................................................................................ 117
Directrefrigerantinjection............................................................................................. 117
12 ....................................................................................................................... 121
Econimizer .............................................................................................................................. 121
12.1 ............................................................................................................ 121
Workingprinciple ........................................................................................................... 121
12.2 ............................................................................................................ 122
Selectionofcomponents ............................................................................................... 122
12.3 .................................................................................................................... 124
recommendation ............................................................................................................. 124
12.4 ............................................................................................................ 127
operationg limits ............................................................................................................ 127
13 ........................................................................................................... 129
Parallel compounding system ................................................................................................ 129
13.1 ............................................................................................ 129
Parallel compounding system description ..................................................................... 129
13.2 ............................................................................................ 130
Examples of parallel compounding layout .................................................................... 130
13.3 ............................................................................................................................ 133
Important recommendation for parallel compounding system design ........................... 133
14 ........................................................................................................... 135
General design recommendation............................................................................................ 135
14.1 ........................................................................................................ 135
General recommendation ............................................................................................... 135
14.1.1 ...................................................................................................... 135
General description ................................................................................................ 135
14.1.2 .............................................................................................. 135
General principle .................................................................................................... 135
14.2 ........................................................................................................ 139
Pipe layout ..................................................................................................................... 139
14.2.1 ................................................................................................................ 139
The layout of oil separator position, discharge pipeline and oil injection pipeline.

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Position and connection of oil cooler..................................................................... 143

14.2.3 ................................................................................................................. 144
Layout of suction pipeline ..................................................................................... 144
14.2.4 .................................................................................. 149
Suction filter provided ........................................................................................... 149
14.3 .................................................................................................... 149
Regualtion of condensing pressure ................................................................................ 149
14.4 ................................................................................................................... 151
Precaution under special conditions............................................................................... 151
15 ................................................................................................................... 154
Operation instruction ............................................................................................................. 154
15.1 ................................................................................................................... 154
Important notes for using compressor............................................................................ 154
15.2 ........................................................................................................ 155
compressor lifting .......................................................................................................... 155
15.3 ........................................................................................ 155
ambient operating and storage temperature ................................................................... 155
15.4 ............................................................................................................ 155
Suction superheat ........................................................................................................... 155
15.5 ............................................................................................................ 155
Design pressure .............................................................................................................. 155
15.6 ............................................................................................ 156
Balanced pressure when starting .................................................................................... 156
15.7 ............................................................................................................ 156
Number of start-ups ....................................................................................................... 156
15.8 .................................................................................................................... 157
Starting, stopping and minimum running time .............................................................. 157
15.9 .................................................................................................................... 157
Installation...................................................................................................................... 157
15.10 ............................................................................................................. 158
Testing ............................................................................................................................ 158
15.10.1 ............................................................................................................. 158
Leak testing/evacuation/oil charge......................................................................... 158
15.10.2 .............................................................................................. 158
Refrigerant charge .................................................................................................. 158
15.11 ............................................................................................................. 159
starting............................................................................................................................ 159

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15.12 .......................................................................................................................... 161

Protection devices intervention and trouble shooting .................................................... 161
15.13 .............................................................................................................................. 163
Compressor diagnosis and elimination .......................................................................... 163
16 ........... .......................................................................................................................... 171
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 171

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1. General

1.1.
introduction
SRS

SRS series semi-hermetic refrigeration screw compressors are semi-hermetic high-efficient

frequency screw compressors completely newly designed by Snowman, special for medium and
low temperature application. With inlet temperature range of -45+20 and outlet temperature
range of +40+120, this series are suitable for all kinds of common refrigerants, like R404A,
R507A, R22, R134a, R290 and R717 etc. The SRS series cover 14 models, the displacement range
at 50Hz is 85500m3/h, and it corresponds to power range of 20150HP, among which
SRS-08 SRS-16 models are controlled by by-pass piston refrigeration capacity, while
SRS-14S/M/L& SRS-16S/M/L models are controlled with slide valve type refrigeration capacity.
The SRS series compressors obtain below features:

1 High-efficient rotor profile

Adopting SRM latest i profile, its efficientbility and running stability are superior to
existing profiles, which greatly improve the refrigeration efficiency of compressor. The adopting
optimal gear ratio 5+7 contributes to a more stable discharge and more even stress of rotors,
ensuring long-term efficient operation for compressor.

2 High-speed frequency design

On request, the compressors can be equipped with synchronous/asynchronous efficient

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frequency motor, or constant frequency motor. High-intensity mechanical structure, high-precision

bearing guarantee the compressors to have long-term, efficient, reliable running at high speed
conditions. The design speed of compressors can be up to 4200rpm, greatly improving the
refrigeration capacity and application envelope of single machine.

3 Step-less adjustable Vi

SRS-14 SRS-16 series compressors can adopt manual/automatic step-less Vi control

technologysuitable for freezing, cold storage and other conditions. Vi control range covers 3.0
4.5, can be adjusted to ideal status in accordance with outside temperature variation and running
conditions, namely inner pressure ratio is in line with outer pressure ratio, reduce additional energy
loss and make compressor reach max. running efficiency.

4 Compact structure, easy installation

The streamlined appearance design, incorporated with reasonable arrangement of elements

contribute to attractive appearance, compact structure and easy and flexible installation. Both sides
of SRS-12SRS-16 series compressors can be installed with suction, discharge shut-off valve.
The direction of shut-off valve on each position can be adjusted on request, to make it more easy
and flexible of the installation for compressor. Can clean the suction filter and replace motor
without disassemble the compressor from the package.

5 Safe, reliable and multi-protection

The compressor is integrated with multi-protection devices, like oil flow switch, oil pressure
differential switch, to keep compressor run efficient and safely at long-term. Built-in 10m level
oil filter, the housing design pressure is up to 28 bars, safety. High-precision, high load-carrying
bearing is adopted with 60000 design lifetime.

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1-A SRS
Figure 1-A SRS series compressors structure chart
(capacity control with slide valve)

01- 02- 03-

Suction filter suction shut-off valve motor
04- 05- 06-
Screw rotor terminal box electric protection module
07- 08- 09-
Rolling bearing discharge shut-off valve solenoid valve
10- 11- 12-
Oil filter element oil pressure differential switch slide valve
13- 14-Vi
Oil flow switch Vi control solenoid valve

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1.2. key point

(caution)

Please pay attention to the above safety and caution notices occurred in the manual. SRM

More compressor performance data at different conditions, please use SRM selection software
(please contact Snowman to get the latest revision)

Please carefully read details instruction and usage points of this manual before running the
compressor.

1.3. safety instruction

Compressors are equipped with motor protection device. When the protection device works, it
means there exists overload, disallowed operation conditions or situation of wrong phase
sequence.Electrical connections should be in accordance with the wiring diagram. T1 and T2
terminals shall not connect with power supply or control power.

Warning labels list on compressor

labels description

Caution: cut off the power before maintenance!

Cooling oil level shall be not lower than min. oil level.

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1) If the direction of shut-off valve mounted needs to

be changed, it shall also change the gaskets of
related connection surfaces! There is one set of
gaskets for spare in terminal box of motor.

2) When it needs to switch on/off or adjust valves,

firstly it must loose the gland nut on packing of
shut-off valve! After completion of valve operation,
tighten nut again, and then cover with nonnet!

3) Two wrenches must be operated at the same time

when connect or disconnect to T-type three-way!
One wrench fixes T-type three-way, and another
one to loose or tight mut.

1) Non-professional personnel shall not open the box

to avoid electric shock!

2) Please keep good contact for the wires inside

cabinet and effective grounding of electric box shell
and equipment.

3) ; are banned!
Touch switch with wet hands

4) It must cut off power before opening electric box or

5) maintenance.

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6) Must use voltmeter to chech the residual voltage

before touching element, only ongoing after safety
ensured!

it must verify the power phase sequence before first

power-on, access to electricity after ensure!

Due to compressors are sensitive to rotation direction,

anti-rotation will seriously damage the compressor.
Prohibit to short connect motor protection device!

1.4. Nameplate

The compressors adopt 3-phase asynchronous motor with 2 poles (2960 rpm at 50Hz). In
order to reduce start-up current, the compressors generally take star-delta or part-winding start.

When compressors are equipped with PM synchronous frequency aluminium winding motor,
the connection is star start and controlled by inverter.

Star-delta/star type/ delta type

Part winding

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1.5. Compression process

The rotors are located in a horizontal housing provided with a suction port(motor side) and a
discharge port. The extremely small clearances between the rotors and the housing are dynamically
sealed by an oil film, which is directly injected on the rotor profiles. The compression takes place
by a volume reduction resulting from the rotary motion; between rotors and the housing several
compression chambers are generated that decrease their volume and move along the axis at the
same time.

Basically the process can be divided into three phases (the below description is related to a
single lobe of the male rotor and a single flute of the male rotor):

suction

When the male rotor lobe and female rotor flute begin to unmesh, the compression chamber is
open to the suction side and a gas flow is led through the suction port, due to rotary motion the
chamber increase its volume and more gas is led into the chamber until this is not any longer open
to the suction side.

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Figure 1-B: suction process

Compression

With a further rotation the volume of the compression chamber is reduced and at the same
time it is moved along the axis toward the discharge port, increasing the pressure of the refrigerant
contained in the chamber.

Figure 1-C: compression process

discharge

At a point, which is fixed by the housing geometry, the discharge port is uncovered and
connected to compression chamber along the rotors further motion and the compressed gas is
discharged thanks to the further meshing of the lobe and flute. Since the tooth ratio of SRS series is
5/7(5 lobes on the male rotor-7 flutes on the female rotor), there will be 5 discharge process when

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male rotor make every rotary, and the rotor speed is close to 3000r/min, thus there are
30005=15000 discharge process every minute, resulting in a very slow gas pulsation (a
reciprocating compressor running at 1500 r/min should have 10 pistons to reach the same result).

Figure 1-D discharge process

1.6. rotor

The rotors,as shown in Picture, feature a 5/7 symmetric screw rotor profile is the latest i
profile from SRM, which has been proven to be better than existing profile on efficientibility and
operational stability, greatly improving the refrigeration efficiency of compressors. Picture shows
the correct revolving direction, too.

Figure 1-E: rotor view, with correct revolving direction

1.7. Built-in volume ratio

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The dimension and geometry of the discharge port determine the so-called built-in volume
ratioVi, defined as the ratio between the chamber volume at the beginning and the end of
compression phase(It is worth noting that the end of compression is not same as the end of
discharge,compression end stops earlier).this ratio, that is not dependent upon the operating
conditions, corresponds to an ideal pressure ratio performing the maximum compressor efficiency:
namely the gas leaving the discharge port has the same pressure of the discharge side. Otherwise, if
the discharge pressure is different from the pressure of the gas leaving the discharge port, an over
compression or under compression takes place.

Therefore, choose the optimum Vi to ensure less and minimum energy loss for applications.

Figure 1-F compression process in the p-V diagram

1.8. Vi control
1.8.1. Vi
Vi control method SRS-14~SRS-16

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All models of SRS-14~SRS-16 series compressors are with Vi control function. Vi control
methods can be divided into manual and automatic, as shown below:

Figure 1-G : Manual Vi control and Automatic Vi control

Manual control -- move the Vi piston to control Vi by rotating manual Vi control rod.

Automatic control-- move the Vi piston to control Vi by through solenoid valve on/off control

the oil in/outthe Vi is the maximum when the valve turn off.the Vi is the minimum when the valve
turn on.

1.8.2. Vi control range

Vi
Compressor models Controlrange
SRS-08~SRS-12
SRS-14S 3.34.6
SRS-14M 3.24.3
SRS-14L 3.34.2
SRS-16S 2.73.9
SRS-16M 2.94.2
SRS-16L 34.1

Table 1-A: Vi control range

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1.8.3. Vi options

When Vi is able to be controlled, the corresponding condition point shall consider to have the
corresponding Vi, the major factor influencing the Vi selection is the pressure ratio of
suction/discharge.

Vi

As shown before, there will be different adiabatic efficiency for different Vi at fixed pressure
ratio, so it should have a optimum Vi for every pressure ratio.

The optimum Vi can be calculated with below equation:

Vioptimum = (pc/pe )^(1/k)

Whereby, pc for condensing pressure, pe for evaporating pressure, k for insulation coefficient,
chart 1-B shows the valve got below:

Refrigerant k
R507 1.138
R22 1.196
R134a 1.13
R404a 1.139
R717 1.31

Chart 1-B: K value of common refrigerants

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1.8.4. Relation schema between manual Vi control rotary turn number and its corresponding Vi

Figure 1-H SRS-14S relation schema

rotary turn number and its corresponding Vi between manual Vi control

Figure 1-I :SRS-14M relation schema between manual Vi control

rotary turn number and its corresponding Vi

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Figure 1-J :SRS-14L relation sche

rotary turn number and its corresponding Vi

Figure 1-k : SRS-16S relation schema between manual Vi control

rotary turn number and its corresponding Vi

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Figure 1-L: SRS-16M relation schema between manual Vi control

rotary turn number and its corresponding Vi

Figure 1-M: SRS-16L relation schema between manual Vi control

rotary turn number and its corresponding Vi

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2. Cooling oil

2.1.
Oil circuit

In the SRS series compressors the cooling oil fulfills the following purposes:

Dynamic seal between contiguous chambers, compression chambers and housing

Bearings and rotors lubrication

Cooling bearings and rotors

Control of slide valve for capacity modulation

Control of Vi control piston

For SRS-10~SRS-12 series compressors, lubrication oil doesnt work with refrigeration
capacity control.

Figure2Ashowstheoilcircuitandrelatedcomponents:

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1. Compressor 9. Solenoid valve(balance pipe)

2. Oil separator 10.check valve
3. Oil cooler 11. Discharge pipe
4. Sight glass 12. Shut-off valve
5. Solenoid valve 13. Oil level sight glass
6. Oil flow switches 14. Oil heater
7. Oil filter 15. Oil constant temperature controller
8. Shut-off valve (balance pipe) 16. Oil level controller

The lubricant is stored in an external oil separator. The compressor discharge come into oil

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separator and the separation between oil and gas mixture conducts at the top of oil separator. The
separated lubricants flow down and store at the bottom of oil separator, and then flow back to
compressor again.

The oil circulation results from the pressure difference between oil separator (discharge
pressure) and the injection points (slightly higher than suction pressure). From the oil separator the
oil flows in the oil cooler, and then through oil filter to compressor. The oil is filtered by the
built-in oil filter and delivered to the bearing chamber at suction side, the injection points on the
rotor profiles and discharge bearing chamber as well as oil cylinders controlled by Vi slide valve
and capacity slide valve.

The oil leaving the slide valve control valve cylinder, the suction bearing and discharge
bearing is led to the suction side of rotors and it is then compressed and discharged through the
rotors together with refrigerant gas, and flow back to the oil separator through discharge pipe
connected to compressor.

Under the specified evaporating temperature conditions, the circulating oil has to be cooled
down by an oil cooler; however, under certain conditions direct refrigerant injection can also be
used as an alternative(choose one from above options, and shall confirm with Snowman if choose
direct refrigerant injection).

2.2. Oil flow rate

Since the oil circulation is generated by a pressure difference, the oil flow rate depends on the
pressure difference between discharge and suction; the calculation shall conform to below
equation:

V oil K Pd Ps

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Where:

VOIL = volumetric oil flow rate through oil filter [l/min]

K= Coefficient depending on compressor models(refer to table 2-A)

Pd = discharge pressure [bar]

Ps =suction pressure [bar]

(Freon use)
SRS 08S 08M 08L 10S 10L 12S 12M 12L

SRS series
with Freon
K 9.1
SRS 14S 14M 14L 16S 16M 16L

SRS series
with Freon
K 10.7

(NH3 use)
SRS

08S 08M 08L 10S 10L 12S 12M 12L

SRS series
with NH3
K
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14S 14M 14L 16S 16M 16L

SRS series
with NH3
K

Table 2-A: K coefficient

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The minimum oil flow rate to fulfill all purposes (lubrication, sealing, cooling, slide valve
control and Vi control) is ensured when the compressor operates with the fixed application range
and the oil filter is kept clean as well as all performance data of oil are with specification.

During the starting phase, there is no oil circulation due to pressure is always balanced in
compressor; therefore, bearings and rotors are designed to bear some seconds of dry operation
before necessary pressure difference is reached.

Caution!

Within 20 seconds after start the compressor must operate inside the
application range(minimum pressure difference)

In case of air-cooled condenser and low ambient conditions, generally the minimum pressure
difference is difficult to reach; it may need to take some special measures, like:

Delayed start of condenser fan(suitable for air-cooled unit)

Set a pressure regulating valve between compressor and condenser, and must keep
compressor operate at minimum power running conditions (about 5 seconds).

2.3. lubricants

The lubricants shall be chosen based on the following principles:

Good sealing of gaps between rotors, rotors and housings;

Adequate bearing lubrication;

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Good viscosity performance under high temperature and pressure;

Good inter-solubility with refrigerants at low temperature.

Caution!

Prohibit to charge other lubricants than the suggested

All lubricants are hygroscopic and must not contact with air for long time.

It is forbidden to mixed use different type of lubricating oil, in order to avoid the
risk of the unknown.

2.3.1. Lubricants(suitable for R22)

Density at Flash Pour Flock

Chemical Cinematic
Grade 15 point point point
composition viscosity at
[g/ml] [] [] []
40[cSt]
AB
C100 0.87 96 195 -36 -
synthetic oil

Table 2-B: properties of lubricants for R22

2.3.2. Lubricants(suitable for R404AR507)

Density at Flash Pour Flock

Chemical Cinematic
Grade 15 point point point
composition viscosity at
[g/ml] [] [] []
40[cSt]

B170 synthetic oil POE 0.97 164 281 -32 -

Table 2-C: properties of lubricants for R404A/R507

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2.3.3. Lubricants(suitable for R717)

Density at Flash Pour Flock

Chemical Cinematic
Grade 15 point point point
composition viscosity at
[g/ml] [] [] []
40[cSt]

A055 Minieral oil 0.915 54.9 281 -35 -46

A030 Minieral oil 0.909 29.5 178 -40 -53

1cSt 10 6 m 2 / s 1mm 2 / s

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2.3.4. Application range of lubricants

oil injection
Refrigerant Oil grade T cond. T evap. T disc.
temp.
R22 C100 4555 -50t0+5 Max.90

R404A/R507 B170 52 -50t0+7.5 Max.100

60Max.10
R717 A055 55 -30 0 Max.80

R717 A030 55 -40t0+5 Max.80

: temperature only for short period running;

: discharge temperature should be at least higher than condensing temperature 30K.

Table 2-D: application range of lubricants

2.4. Oil separator

2.4.1. The standard scope of supply for oil separator (only for reference)

Oil separator with glass sight

Electronic indicator for low oil level

Fixed flange connection for oil level control

Oil heater

Oil constant temperature controller

Safety valve connection

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Connection for oil injection and drainage

Inlet connection for refrigerant gas

2.4.2. Dimensional drawings of oil separator

Technical parameters and notes for drawings

note
Nominal size is default for connection when order. Please contact Snowman for any other size
request.

PED EU 97/23-CE/

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PED type: follow EU directives 97/23-CE/type.

Working range: follow CE standard.

Design temperature: -10/+120design pressure :32barapplicable fluids: HFCHCFCNH3

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Figure 2-B: dimensional drawing of oil separator

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2.5. Oil filter

As illustrated in figure 2-C, the compressor is provided with a built-in replaceable high
efficiency oil filter. The oil filter is quite easy to disassemble (where SRS-08~SRS-10 series
compressors are not provided with oil filter. Instead external oil management kits can be option,
which includes oil flow protection, external oil filter etc.). More information please refer to
Chapter 8 8-overall dimension and packing

SRS-08~SRS-10

Oil filter shall be particularly clean to assure the correct oil feed to compressor. The cleanness
of the filter is determined by measuring the pressure difference on normal working condition,
pressure difference shall be less than 2 bars; when pressure difference exceeds 2 bars, the pressure
difference switch will alarm and stop the compressor. SRS-08~SRS-10 series compressor are not
provided with pressure difference switch and oil pressure measure points, the oil filter must be
provided on the piping of system.

If the refrigeration systems are not cleaned carefu lly, it may make dirt in filter soon in the
operation. Snowman recommends to order more oil filter for spare when order compressor.

Recommendation:

Although SRS-12~SRS-16 compressor has built-in oil filter, snowman still

recommend to have another oil filter for compressor package.

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Figure 2-C: view of oil filter and lubrication monitoring components

2.6. Oil level

The SRS-12~SRS-16 compressor is equipped with oil sight glass to monitor oil level.
Through oil sight glass it can monitor the amount of refrigerants in lubricants. Without liquid
injection oil cooling, the bubble exists for long term means the attenuation of refrigerant in the oil.

2.7. Lubrication monitoring

2.7.1. Discharge temperature monitoring

The lubrication can be indirectly monitored by checking the discharge temperature: lack of
lubrication leads to an increase of that valve. SRS series compressors are provided with
temperature sensor (temperature signal can be inputted into electronic protection module
INT69SNY), installation position as shown in photo 2-B, to monitor the discharge temperature of
discharge temperature. When temperature goes to 140Cthe electronic protection module
switches off compressor through control circuit.

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If temperature protection takes on compressor, it means discharge temperature is too high,

which is dangerous to compressor and must be attached importance.

(Caution)

Oil cooling can not indirectly inspect compressor lubrication condition through
discharge temperature.

2.7.2. Pressure difference switch control

The correct circulation of oil is guaranteed by the fact that both the filter is clean and the
compressor operates in the admissible envelop of operation (see chapter 10-application range).

SRS-12~SRS-16 compressors can be chosen to be provided with pressure difference switch

(installed on the position shown on Figure 2-C), to monitor the pressure before and after the oil
filter. If the pressure drop of oil filter exceeds 2.0 bars, pressure difference switch will alarm and
make compressor shut down.

2.7.3. Oil level monitoring

The oil level can be monitored by means of sight glass (installed on the position shown on
Figure 2-C)

2.7.4. Oil flow rate monitoring

For SRS-12~SRS-16 compressor, the oil flow switch(see chapter 5-electrical devices) can be
chosen as standard to monitor the oil flow of compressor( installed on the position shown on
Figure 2-C).

(Attention)

The most reliable protection method is to monitor the oil flow rate. If compressor

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is not provided with oil flow monitor, it shall use oil pressure difference and
discharge pressure difference at the same time to monitor. Cannot start the
compressor without any monitor, otherwise it will damage the reliability of
compressor.

Oil flow switch has higher safety coefficient and sensitivity. It needs to prevent
the malfunction of oil flow switch in compressor electric control.

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3. Capacity control

SRS series screw compressors permit to work at both full and partial load conditions.
SRS-08~SRS-12 series compressors are three steps capacity control, while SRS-14~SRS-16 series
are four steps and step-less control are available.

3.1. SRS-08~SRS-12 series

Provided with 2 pieces of solenoid valves and 3 steps capacity control (50-75-100%).

3.1.1. Working principle and control circuit

Refer to figure 3-A, 2 pieces of solenoid valves are corresponding to (20) and (21), each
control one piston, making it possible for compressor to run at 50%, 75% and 100% loads.

Figure 3-A: working principle of SRS-08~SRS-12S/M/L series compressor capacity control device

50% capacity

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With reference to figure 3-B, both solenoid valves (20) (21) are power on. The piston
chamber connects with suction side, since the pressure of rotors chamber is higher (between HP at
discharge and LP at suction). As a result, the piston moves away from rotors and the by-pass
channel is open, 50% refrigerants are by-passed to suction side(as shown with arrow on picture),
the compressor starts to operate at 50% capacity.

Figure 3-B: 50% capacity control

75% capacity

With reference to figure 3-C, the solenoid valve (20) is power on. The opening of one by-pass
channel opened by upper piston makes 25% refrigerant flow back to suction side; the solenoid
valves (21) is power off, the below piston closes the another by-pass channel(as shown with arrow
on picture). Meantime, only 25% refrigerants flow back to suction side and 75% enter system,
leading compressor operates at 75% capacity.

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Figure 3-C: 75% capacity control

100% capacity

With reference to figure 3-D, both solenoid valves (20) (21) are power off. Both 2 piston
chambers are connected with discharge side. Due to the pressure of discharge side is higher than
the medium pressure of rotor compressor chambers. Both pistons move towards rotors and the
by-pass channel is closed, all refrigerants compressed by rotors are discharged to discharge port,
the compressor starts to operate at 100% capacity.

Figure 3-D: 100% capacity control

3.1.2. Control logic: step control

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The flowing of refrigerants can be controlled by the solenoid valves (20)(21) mounted on the
top of compressor housing. Figure 3-A shows the control logic of solenoid valve under step
control.

SRS-08S/M/L SRS-10S/L

SRS-12S/M/L

Figure 3-E: solenoid valves position on the SRS-08~SRS-12 series compressors with capacity
control

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Table 3-A: operating logic of the solenoid valves

Load Solenoid valve Solenoid valves

20 21
100%
Off Off
75%
On Off
50%
On On

off= solenoid valve not energized

on=solenoid valve energized

3.2. SRS-14~SRS-16 series

3.2.1. Working principle and control circuit

The cylindrical chamber of fixed screw rotor housing is provided on the bottom with a
longitudinal port whose opening is connected with suction side. The opening is regulated by a slide
valve for whether open towards suction side and the how large it opens (see picture 3-F). When the
port is is completely closed, the effective compression length is maximum, namely the whole rotor
length; when, on the other hand, the valve moves towards the discharge and the opening expands
longitudinally, the effective working length of the rotors is reduced and as a consequence a smaller
quantity of gas is processed. As a result, adjusting the volume taken in by the rotors make it
possible to control the mass flow processed and definitely the cooling capacity generated by the
compressor.

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pressure together, the oil control circuit for the capacity control is characterized by
normally-closed solenoid valves: 14, 15 and 16, 17(see picture 3-F: solenoid valve 14/15/16/17).

The working principle of slide valve controlling capacity is to reduce suction volume. By
means of different combinations, it can be 4-step capacity control. The compressors are provided
with hydraulic capacity control device. According to solenoid valve unloading logic (power on
of solenoid valve = partial load operation), and each solenoid valve controls one capacity.
Snowman proposes that 25% capacity control should be only applied to st
period of compressor. Under any conditions, the compressor shall be started from minimum
capacity: it will always reduce the starting torque to minimum.

Figure 3-F: the positions of capacity control solenoid valve

3.2.2. Step capacity control

The slide valve is control by its connecting hydraulic piston. The piston can control slide
valve to stay at any one of four points from 100-75-50-25% (note: the actual refrigeration capacity
may be a little different from rated valve, which depends on the running conditions, and also differ
from compressor models).

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25% capacity (only suitable for start-up and shut down period)

Refer to figure 3-G, solenoid valve (14) and (15) are power on, (16) and (17) are not power
on.

Figure 3-G: 25% capacity control

50% capacity

With reference to 3-H, solenoid valve (14) and (16) are power on, (15) and (17) are not.

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Figure 3-H: 50% capacity control

75% capacity

With reference to figure 3-I, solenoid valve (14) and (17) are power on, (15) and (16) are not.

Figure 3-I: 75% capacity control

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100% capacity

With reference to figure 3-J, solenoid valve (14)is power on, (15) (16) (17)are not.

Figure 3-J: 100% capacity control

3.2.3. Control logic: step control

The loading and unloading of oil inside oil cylinder is controlled by the 4 normally closed
solenoid valves mounted on the top of compressor housing(as figure 3-F), table 3-B shows the
control logic of solenoid valve for step control.

Load Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid

valves 14 valves 15 valves 16 valves 17
100%
On Off Off Off
75%
On Off Off On
50%

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On Off On Off
25%
On Off Off Off

off= solenoid valve not energized

on=solenoid valve energized
Table 3-B: operating logic of the solenoid valves

3.2.4. Step-less capacity control

Infinite capacity control is recommended whenever the cooling capacity of the system has to
be controlled with a high degree of precision, while it is not very useful in systems featuring high
inertia, where step capacity control is more suitable.

With reference to picture 3-F, the step-less configuration is performed through the solenoid
valve (14) as oil supply loading function to load compressor. Any one of the solenoid valves (15) ,
(16), (17) can be used to discharge oil from oil cylinder to unload compressor, thus the minimum
refrigeration capacity compressor can achieve is 25%, 50% and 75% separately.

3.2.5. Control logic: step-less control

With reference to picture 3-F, the step-less configuration is performed through the solenoid
valve (14) as oil supply loading function to load compressor (no need to change its position). Any
one of the solenoid valves (15), (16), (17) can be used to discharge oil from oil cylinder to unload
compressor, thus the minimum refrigeration capacity compressor can achieve is 25%, 50% and
75% separately.

When the compressor runs under step-less control mode, the on/off of solenoid valve shall
follow the control logic requirements from table 3-C, 3-D and 3-E.

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10025% (step-less control)

Variation of Variation of Variation of Variation of Variation of

refrigeration refrigeration refrigeration refrigeration refrigeration
capacity capacity capacity capacity capacity

loading On Off Off Off

Remain Off Off Off Off

25%
Unloading to Off On off Off
25%

Start/shut down Off On Off Off

Table 3-C: operating logic of the solenoid valves

10050% (step-less control)

Variation of Solenoid valves Solenoid valves Solenoid valves Solenoid valves

refrigeration 14 15 16 17
capacity

loading On Off Off Off

Remain Off Off Off Off

Unloading to Off Off On Off

50%

25%( Start/shut Off On Off Off

down)

Table 3-D: operating logic of the solenoid valves

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10075% (steplesscontrol)

Variation of Solenoid valves Solenoid valves Solenoid valves Solenoid valves

refrigeration 14 15 16 17
capacity

loading On Off Off Off

Remain Off Off Off Off

Unloading to Off Off Off On

75%

75%( Start/shut Off On Off Off

down)

Table 3-E: operating logic of the solenoid valves

Figure 3-K: infinite capacity control control logic

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The capacity delivered by the compressor is controlled by using a control device that, in
response to a variation in the load required by the system (figure 3-K), output the loading or
unloading pulse signal to control solenoid valve. As regards the control device input signal, the
chosen parameter should be sensitive to the variation in the load required by the system. For
instance the suction pressure or air/water temperature etc.

The solenoid valve energized must be controlled by temperately impulse signal (T1=0.5 1S).
Generally, the energize time for solenoid valve (14) shall be a little bit shorter than (15) or (16) or
(17).

The time interval between two impulses (T0) must be optimize the control, according to the
inertia of system. It shall be longer for time interval T0 with large inertia system.

For system with quite high thermal inertia, it needs to carry out more tests to finds the
continous period of impulse energize and the optimal settings of impulse time interval for solenoid
valve.

Caution:
1) 50%

Strongly recommend to carry out careful and widely tests with a capacity below
50%. Should avoid compressor continous running with a capacity below 50% and
also avoid following points:

Oil return shortage caused by low gas return rate;

Over-high discharge temperature caused by insufficient motor cooling and

reduced efficiency (especially under high compression ratio).

Motor superheating caused by low power under low load (especially power supply
voltage exceeds rated voltage).

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2) Since the motor cooling can not be guaranteed with a capacity of 25%, the
minimum capacity step only can be used for start-up and shut down.

Suggestion:

Not to operate with a capacity below 50% for longer than around 5 minutes, so as
to avoid excessive overheating of motor.

Not to switch directly from full load to minimum load condition, but rather to
remain for a minimum time of 3 minutes at 50%. Otherwise liquid may enter the
compressor cause liquid hammer.

Check and if necessary adjust the control parameters when the avariation in the
compressor load is not in line with compressor capacity control.

3.3. Compressor start-up and stop procedure

To limit the peak current when starting, the electric motors are started in the part-winding
configuration, or alternatively with the windings connected in the star configuration. This, however,
means also a drop in the starting torque, and as a result the resisting torque needs to be reduced in
order to start the compressor without excessively overloading the electric motor. For this purpose,
Snowman recommends to start the compressors at the minimum capacity step.

So as to stop and start the compressor at the minimum capacity step for around at least 25
seconds.

The starting and stopping procedure indicated in picture 3-L has to be followed for all the
screw compressors, both in the step and in the stepless version, as this avoids the temporary

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reverse rotation caused by large refrigerant return flow at shut down period.

Figure 3-L: start and stop procedure

3.4. Efficiency at partial load and notes

By working at part load, the discharge temperature increased caused by motor overheating (it
is mandatory not to exceed specified range), and the efficiency is slightly lower than full load.

In particular, the discharge temperature increases if:

The condensing pressure increases;

The evaporation pressure decreases;

The suction superheating increases;

Oil inlet temperature overhign;

Oil flow shortage.

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4. Components

4.1. Suction filter

SRS series compressors are fitted with a suction filter that can be inspected and cleaned by
simply dismantling the suction shut-off valve (Picture 4-A). The filtration precision of suction
filters is 70 microns.

Figure 4-A: position of suction filter

4.2. Suction filter

SRS series compressors, excluding SRS-08~SRS-10, are all provided with oil filter and can
be checked and cleaned by disassembling the head of oil filter (figure 4-B). The filtration precision
of oil filter is 10um.

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Figure 4-B: position of oil filter

4.3. Safety valve

The SRS series compressors are fitted with a safety valve that when necessary opens a
passageway from the high to low pressure sections. The valve is sized in accordance with the
European standard EN 60335-2-34. The safety valve opens when the pressure differential reaches
30 bars, and closes again automatically.

Figure 4-C: safety valve

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4.4. Check valve

To avoid the backflow of the refrigerant gas from condenser when the compressor stops,
make rotors reversal rotation to balance pressure. The compressor is fitted with a check valve
installed immediately upstream of the discharge shut-off valve, see picture 4-D.

Attention

When the compressor stops, following the balancing of the pressure, there is a
temporary reverse rotation of the rotors, which produces a typical noise. If this noise
lasts more than 3 seconds, check and if necessary replace the check valve.

Figure 4-D: check valve

4.5. Rubber vibration damper

Picture 4-E below shows the assembly method of the rubber vibration dampers.

The exact tightness of the self-locking bolt is achieved when the deformedvibration damper

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bushing is around 0.5 mm less than its size when relaxed. The integration of rubber vibration
dampers and components please refer to below description, the correct assembly method as shown
on figure 4-F.

Models: SRS-08~SRS-14, kits number: 303243

Kits: assembly diagram of vibration damper n 585897

Upper vibration damper (hardness 80Sh, Neoprene, black) n 592742

Down vibration damper (hardness 80Sh, Neoprene, black) n 592749

4 x grade 8G M14 flanged lock nuts n 614517

4 x grade 8.8 M14 x 70 screws n 614525

1 x Nylon Bag n690540

Models: SRS-16 kits number: 303321

Kits: assembly diagram of vibration damper n 585897

Upper vibration damper (hardness 80Sh, Neoprene, black) n 592742

Down vibration damper (hardness 90Sh, Neoprene, black) n592840

4 x grade 8G M14 flanged lock nuts n 614517

4 x grade 8.8 M14 x 70 screws n 614525

1 x Nylon Bag n690540

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Figure 4-E: the position of rubber vibration damber

Figure 4-F: assembly diagram of rubber vibration damber

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4.6. Oil shut-off valve

The SRSL series compressors, excluding SRS-08~SRS-10, are fitted with one built-in oil
shut-off valve (shown as figure 4-G) and oil on/off sensor. The oil shut-off valve opens and the
filtered oil are supplied to all parts of compressor when compressor runs at stable conditions;
during the shut down period, the shut-off valve is closed to avoid extra oil flow into internal
compressor. Note: the oil shut-off valve should be used together with oil on/off sensor, please refer
to the Chapter 5- electric device for description of oil on/off sensor.

Figure 4-G: oil shut-off valve

Attention:

It is not recommend using pump for oil supply when compressor operates
normally. If oil pump must be used, please consult to Snowman.

5. Electric device

5.1. Motor general description

5.1.1. Freon motor

Freon motor usually adopts part winding or star -delta start for the purpose of reducing starting

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current. The electric motors provided for SRS-08~SRS-10 series compressor are standard
three-phase asynchronous two-pole motors (2960 rpm at 50 Hz) part-winding (PW)The electric
motors provided for SRS-12~SRS-16 series compressor are standard three-phase asynchronous
two-pole motors (2960 rpm at 50 Hz) star/delta (Y/) version, applicable power supply is 400V/
three-phase/50Hz or 460V/ three-phase/60Hz. If request special voltage or non-standard starting
method, please contact with Snowman.

The stator of motor is fixed on compressor housing with screw and key. So it is not necessary
to use special tool to replace motor. The design and test of motor conform to European standard
EN603335-2-34.

The running current and input power for different working conditions ca n be calculated by
selection software. The main electric parameters (like maximum start current L.R.A and the
maximum working current F.R.A) also can refer to the following technical specification.

Depending on the compressor model there are two different types of PW motors which differ
from each other for the connection of the three phases: star or delta type. In any case at the
compressor starting only a part of the windings is powered, while in normal operation all are
powered.

The PW versions can be:

Double star (Y-YY);

Double delta (-).

As regards the mains connections, there is no difference between the two PW motor
configurations. Pictures 5-A and 5-B below show the internal connections of the phases, depending
on the configuration of the electrical motor.

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PART-WINDING CONFIGURATION

Caution

The two above-mentioned part-winding types of motors can be distinguished by

measuring the electrical resistance between terminals 1-2-3 and 7-8-9 in accordance
with figure 5-A.

In the Y-YY configuration there is continuity between terminals 1 and 2, 1 and

3, 2 and 3, 7 and 8, 7 and 9, 8 and 9; while there is insulation between terminals 1
and 7/8/9, 2 and 7/8/9, 3 and 7/8/9.

In the - configuration there is continuity between each pair of terminals and

there is not reciprocal insulation between any of them.

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Picture 0-A: internal winding connections for the motors with part-winding configuration;

STAR-DELTA CONFIGURATION
Caution

With reference to picture 5-A, measuring the electrical resistance between
terminals 1-2-3 and 7-8-9, the star-delta version has the following values: continuity
between terminals 1 and 8, 3 and 7, 2 and 9, and insulation between terminals 1 and
2/3/7/9, 2 and 1/3/7/8, 3 and 1/2/8/9, 7 and 1/2/8/9, 8 and 2/3/7/9, 9 and 1/3/7/8.

Picture 5- B: internal winding connections for the motors with star-delta configuration;
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By starting the electrical motor either in part -winding configuration or with the windings in
star connection for the electrical motor in star-delta configuration there is a reduction in the
starting current LRA and starting torque. To achieve a reduction in the resisting torque and
consequently start the motor without overloading it, the compressor needs to be started at the
minimum capacity step.

caution

Then with the screw compressors no by-pass system between the high and low
pressure is required for reducing the resisting torque on starting.

Pictures 5-C and 5-D show how does the electrical motor connect to th e three-phase line for
both the star-delta configuration and the part-winding one. It also gives the time sequence for the
contactors. The compressor therefore starts as follows:

In the PW motors, the delay in closing the run contactor K2 from when the starting contactor
K1 closes must be 1 second maximum (recommended value 0.6 sec).

In the star-delta configurati on, on the other hand, the starting duration in star configuration
(closing of contactors K1 and K3) must not exceed 1.5 sec (recommended value 0.8/1 sec); while
when switching to delta configuration (closing of contactors K1 and K2), contactor K2 must be
closed with a delay of 35-50 msec from the instant when contactor K3 is opened, see picture 5-C
again.

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Picture 5- C: connection diagrams to the three-phase network in the two compressor starting

modes: star-delta and part-winding;

Figure 5-D: the time diagrams of contactors K1,

K2 and K3 in the two compressor starting modes: star-delta and part-winding;

Remarks:

FA, FB: main fuses and compressors fuses

I1: main switch;

M1: electrical motor;

TH1, TH2: overload relay;

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5.1.2. NH3 motor

NH3 compressors usually adopt PM synchronous frequency aluminium motor with star
starting, and controlled by inverter. The electric motors provided for SRS-08~SRS-16 series
compressor are standard three-phase synchronous six-pole motors (3000 rpm at 150 Hz, 3600 rpm
at 180 Hz) , please refer to chapter 5.52 for motor control parameters.

5.2. Protection devices

5.2.1. Motor thermistor

To protect the motor against high temperatures six PTC thermistors connected in series are
inserted in the motor windings. Three thermistors are positioned on the intake side of the motor
(suction side) and have an activation temperature of 100C, while the other three are positioned on
the opposite side of the motor (discharge side) and have an activation temperature of 130C.

The resistance of the chain of thermistors when cold (temperature less than 40C) must be
less than 1800 Ohm; but even if just one of the thermistors reaches the critical temperature, the
resistance of the chain will increase exponentially, with the consequent activation of the INT 69
VS electronic module (INT 69 RCY as an option), which cut off the power supply to the motor.
The resistance can be measured between terminals T1 and T2 on the terminal block.

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caution

When measuring the resistance of the thermistors chain, never apply a voltage
higher than 3V.

5.2.2. INT69 SNY

This electronic protection module INT69SNY is supplied as standard with the compressor. It
carries out the following functions:

Monitoring motor and discharge temperature;

Monitoring motor rotation direction;

Monitoring power supply is phase loss or not.

The protection device INT69SNY is electrically connected by the manufacturer as shown in

picture 5-F (PW or star-delta). For the technical module, see Table 5-A.

Figure 5-E: overall drawing of INT69SNY

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Figure 5-F: connection diagram of INT69SNY

AC 50/60Hz 115-240V-15...+10%
Dynamic
3VA automatic lock
reset
Power (delay)
supply 5min1min
AC 50/60Hz 24V-15...+10% 3VA Default
10/24h automatic
phase
lock
-30...+70 LED Please
Ambient LED code refer to below table for flash
temperature code
Max.AC 240Vmax.2.5AC300
PTC DIN 44081/082 NOC
Test loop
Output capacity
1-9 -AgNi 90/10 Min.>24V AC/DC>20mA
Nr. Of sensors

- R 25total <1.8k
Lifetime About 1 million times

- R tripstatio 4.5k20% EN60529 IP00

6.3mm
- R reset 2.75k20% Connection
6.3mm connect to flat terminal
terminal
- <30m PA66/PA6
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Max.Lengt Housing
h material
PTC

PTC short
<30
circuit Fixed type Flat fixed
monitor
system
3 AC 50/60Hz 200-690V 10% Size [mm] 76.581.535LWH
Phase-sequ
ence t0+1s......t0+6s Weight 200g
monitoring
EN 61000-6-2
Automatic lock
Phase fault
EN 61000-6-3
Frequency Not suitable
converters
<3/30s Standard EN 61010-1
Switching
frequency
oversteppin
g

UL File No.E75899 c URus

Reset time Certification
- 5min1min
Static reset

The flash code combine recycle red light and orange light flash, and the current status decide
the number of impulse.

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Generally the type of flash:

Green light always on Compressor operates normally
Green light flash Start-up of compressor

Red /orange lighe flash Compressor fault,see the table

LED
Protection function reaction condition Action Module Re-start condition the delay time before Automatic restart LED light flashing logic
PTC 4.5k PTC 2.75k 5min1min 1
Overhigh temperature PTC value bigger than 4.5k Cut off power PTC value less than Recycle of 1 red and 1
of motor to motor 2.75k orange

PTC 2.75k Can manually restart motor during this process Recycle of 1 red and 3
Time delay after Cut off the power supply due to over orange
motor overheat heat of motor, and PTC lower than
2.75k
PTC PTC PTC PTC 14
PTC short circuit or Cut off power PTC return normal Recycle of 1 red and4
circuit break PTC short circuit failure, PTC switch supply of motor orange
off or not good connetion with
module

Can manually restart motor during this process Recycle of 1 red

Time delay due to and4orange
temperature rise too
fast

phase sequence failure The sequence failure of motor power Cut off power Correct phase sequence Recycle of 2 red and 1
supply L1L2L3 supply of motor The motor was locked, must be manually reset (after orange
adjust the correct phase sequence, power on the
module again 5 seconds after power off)

L1L2L3
Lack of phase or phase Cut off power Phase sequence return 5min1min Recycle of 2red and
imbalance Motor power supply L1, L2, L3least one supply of motor normal 2orange
phase lost,or three phase voltage appear the first - ninth phase fault occur within 24 hours, the
bigger difference module will restart automatically after 5min1min.

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after the tenth fault,, The motor was locked, must be

manually rese(the same as before)

the first - ninth phase fault occur within Phase sequence return Can manually restart motor during this process Recycle of 2 red and 4
24 hours normal orange

LN
Too low power supply L, N voltage is lower than normal module Voltage return to normal Recycle of 3 red and 1
of scope orange

Generally, the motor protection module is installed inside the terminal box of compressor.
However, for the below situations the module can also be installed in the mian control box which
is far away from compressor, but you need to note below:

Carefully check the connection cable to motor terminal with phase sequence.

L1 connects to T1; L2 connects to T2; L3 connects to T3; thus it can detect the rotation
direction of rotors.

The connection from module to PTC sensor should use separate shield cable or twist pair to
prevent magnetic field induction.

5.2.3. Oil flow switch

The oil flow switch mounted on compressor housing, excluding SRS-08~SRS-10, to take
real-time monitoring of correct circulation of oil lubrication, see figure 5-G. the output signal of oil
flow switch is monitored by unit electric control.

Technical specification of oil flow switch:

Type MF2-020JA-41 limit pressure 100 bar

Medium -40..+100 specification of 31*1.5

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temperature O-ring

Max. 24 V DC Max. 0.5 A

Allowance Allowance
voltage current

Max. 10 W IP 67
Power IP grade

K04PU-02SG 2m
Electrical Cable parameter 2m straight Connector of M12*1
cable type 4-pin

Figure 5-G: the assembly diagram of oil flow switch

5.2.4. Pressure differential switch

The pressure differential switch is mounted on the bearing box of compressor or housing
except SRS-08~SRS-10, to real-time monitor the pressure difference before and after the oil filter.
Through the pressure drop of oil filter we can detect its block situation. When the pressure drop
exceeds 2 bars, the switch will alarm and start compressor protection, see figure 5-H.

Specification of pressure difference switch:

Type DG041-31
Sealing material NBR

315 bar 10...30 V DC

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Pressurelimit Operatingvoltage

Medium 30..+100 short IP 65

temperature time+125) IPgrade

Ambient -30..+80 2 bar

temperature Responsepressure

Figure5H:thediagramofpressuredifferenceswitch

5.2.5. Oil channel on/off sensor(normally open swich)

The pressure differential switch is mounted on the bearing box of compressor or housing
except SRS-08~SRS-10, to real-time monitor the on/off of the oil channel on/off senso. When the
oil shut-off valve closes during compressor stop, the contact switch indicates light on; when the oil
shut-off valve opens during compressor starts, the contact switch indicates light off, see figure 5-I.

Specification:
40 bar Max. 150
Working
Pressure limit
temperature
Power Max. 10 W Voltage Max. 100 V AC/DC
Current Max. 0.5 A AC/DC Capacitance Max. 0.3 pF
Min. 1000 M
Insulation
IP grade IP 68
resistance

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Figure 5-I: the assembly diagram of oil channel on/off sensor

5.2.6. Capacity position sensor

SRS-16 series compressors can be provided with capacity position sensors, which can be anti-
electronic interference, please see table 5-B for specification. Please see figure 5-J for outer
appearance and component name of capacity position sensor and figure 5-K for assembly.

12-28 VDC 4-20

Voltage of power Power output 4-20 mA, output by 2 steel wire loop
supply

-20 70 116 mA
Operation temperature Max. current
range

950 mW 50 nF
Max. power Max. capacitance

1 mH IP 65
Max. inductance IP Grade

Operation
T5
temperature code

Table5B:parametersofpositionsensor

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1. Thermal insulating
IP65);
disc; 2. Plug ( 3. cable gland;
4. Aluminum nameplate 5. Stainless steel pipe sensor; 6. PTFE slidingring; 7. Aluminum pipe

Figure 5-J: outer appearance and component name of capacity position sensor

figure 5-K : assembly of capacity position sensor

Snowman will calibrate the position sensor before factory delivery and mount capacity
positionsensorontheoilcylinder.Chargegasintooilcylindertomake,makemovementofpiston
tocalibratepositionsensor.Calibrationmethodcanbedescribedasbelow:

Powersupplyvoltage:1228V

Beforecalibration,atleastsupplypowerfor5minutes.

Presscalibrationswitchfor5secondstomakesensorentercalibrationmode.Redindicator

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changesfromnormalflashintopoweron,allbuttonsasshownonbelowfigure5L:
Moveslidevalveto0%position.Andthenpresscalibrationbutton,theredindicatorwilllight
forsomeseconds.Whenredlightstartstoflash,itindicatesfinishthecalibrationofequipon0%
position.

Move slide valve to 100% position and push the calibration button for twice. The red
indicatorwillflashquickly,thencalibrationcompletes.

After calibration, the capacity position sensor will have the normal signal output. For the
movingpartaluminumpipe,thesignalbecomessmallwhenitmovesinoppositedirection,the
outputcurrentis420mA.

Figure5L:indicationdiagramofcalibrationbutton

5.3. Power supply

Caution

For the direction of rotation of the rotors see chapter 1-General. If the
motor turns in the opposite direction the compressor can be seriously damaged.

powersupplyrequirement
400V-3 -50Hz/460V-3 -60Hz

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Freon motorpowersupplyforstandardversion(partwindingandstardelta):
400V3phases50Hz/460V3phases60Hz (otherpowersupplyonrequest);

NH3 motor power supply for standard version (star): the client supplies the inverter, the
controller
wire voltage
is more
than
400V.

Permissiblevoltagerange:10%ofratedvoltage;

PermissiblevoltageunbalancebetweenL1L2L3:2%;

Maximumvoltagedropduringthestartingphase:10%ofratedvoltage;

Permissible frequency range: 2 % of rated frequency;

Permissiblecurrentunbalance:5%RSTthreephaseunbalancecurrent,12%6pcs

123789unbalancecurrent

Calculationofcurrentunbalance:

Asfollow:

Currents on the first contactor: I1 - I2 - I3 ; Currents on the second contactor: I7 - I8 - I9

Currents of each supply phase:

I R I1 I 7 I S I 2 I8 IT I 3 I 9

Unbalance of the three R - S - T currents:

I R I S IT
IM
3
MAX I R , I S , I T I M
SB3% 100
IM

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SB3% 5%

Unbalance of the six 1 - 2 - 3 - 7 - 8 - 9 currents:

I1 I 2 I 3 I 7 I8 I 9
IM
6
MAX I 1 , I 2 , I 3 , I 7 , I 8 , I 9 I M
SB6% 100
IM

SB6% 12%

5.4. Selectionofelectricalcomponents

The various
electrical
components:
cables,
fuses
and contactor
etc.
mustbesizedconsidering
themaximumcurrentthatcanbeabsorbedbytheelectricalmotorduringnormaloperation,i.e.
theFLA.

in Part Winding configuration the contacts on the motor contactors must be sized for a
currentequaltoatleast65%ofthemaximumoperatingcurrent(FLA).

Ontheotherhand,forthestardeltaconfigurationthedeltaandcontactorsmustbesizedfor
acurrentequaltoatleast75%oftheFLA.Starmustbesizedforacurrentequaltoatleast40%of
theFLA.

5.5. Electricaldata

i. Freon motor electricaldata

08S 08M 08L 10S 10L 12S 12M 12L

CompressormodelSRS

50Hz
HP/kW 25/18.5 30/22 35/26 40/30 50/37 60/45 70/52 75/55
Nominalmotorpower

400V/3/50Hz 460V/3/60Hz 10%

Powersupply 400V/3/50Hz or 460V/3/60Hz, voltagevary10%

PW Y/
Standardmotortype

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LRA PW 140 175 200 277 303 262 280 351

Starting LRA A
PW 215 271 308 398 406 422 459 580
current DOL
motor

Y/ LRA Y 71 90 103 133 135 139 159 193

Starting LRA A
215 271 308 398 406 422 459 580
motor current DOL

Max.running FLA A 42 49 59 70 80 105 120 135

current

SRS
14S 14M 14L 16S 16M 16L
CompressormodelSRS

50Hz
HP/kW 90/66 100/75 110/82 125/90 140/105 150/112
Nominalmotorpower

400V/3/50Hz460V/3/60Hz 10%
Powersupply 400V/3/50Hz or 460V/3/60Hz, voltagevary10%

Y/
Standardmotortype

LRA PW 462 462 635 584 770 770

A
PW Starting LRA DOL 693 693 953 876 1155 1155
motor current

LRA Y 224 224 318 276 354 354

Y/

A
Starting LRA DOL 693 693 953 876 1155 1155
motor
current

Max.running A 142 154 170 185 200 220

current

Note:LRAstartcurrent;FLAMax.runningcurrent;noconfiguration

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ii. Parameters of NH3 compressor synchronous frequency motor

motor control parameter

/KW /HZ /RPM Normal

models Line Line Light line Controlle
Rated Rated Rated not working
voltage current counter r line
power frequency speed e speed
electromot voltage
range
ive force
SRS-08S 22 180 3600 379 37 330
SRS-08M 27 180 3600 378 45 324
SRS-08L 33 180 3600 395 54 328
SRS-10S/10L 45 180 3600 374 77 310
3000
SRS-12S 54 180 3600 348 101 287
400
SRS-12M 62 180 3600 335 122 274
4200
SRS-12L 72 180 3600 307 151 251
SRS-14S/14M 90 180 3600 267 214 221
SRS-14L 107 180 3600 291 234 236
SRS-16 134 180 3600 380 225 299

5.6. Electricthreadspecification

i. freon compressor threaded specification

08S 08M 08L 10S 10L 12S 12M 12L

CompressormodelSRS

M825 M1016
Terminalscrewspec.

M635 M1060
Earthstudspec.

Terminalboxholesize 2ISO32+3ISO16 4ISO63+4ISO16

andquantity

Terminalspec.And -- 7SC50-10
quantity

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14S 14M 14L 16S 16M 16L

CompressormodelSRS

M1016 M1220
Terminalscrewspec.

M1060 M1060
Earthstudspec.

Terminalboxholesizeand 4ISO63+4ISO16 2ISO63+4ISO16

quantity

6SC120-12
7SC50-10
Terminalspec.Andquantity +SC120-10

ii.NH3 compressor thread specification

08S 08M 08L 10S 10L 12S 12M 12L

CompressormodelSRS

M12 M16
Terminalscrewspec.

M6 M10
Earthstudspec.

Terminalboxholesize 2ISO32+3ISO16 5ISO63+4ISO16

andquantity

1SC50-10
Terminalspec.And 3RNB14-12
+3SC120-16
quantity

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SRS
14S 14M 14L 16S 16M 16L
CompressormodelSRS

M16 M16
Terminalscrewspec.

M10 M10
Earthstudspec.

Terminalboxholesizeand 5ISO63+4ISO16 2ISO63+4ISO16

quantity

1SC50-10 1SC50-10
Terminalspec.Andquantity +3SC120-16 +3SC120-16

Note:

1SC5010incolumnofTerminalspec.andquantitymeans:terminalquantityis1pcs;
2
SC50isthespecificationofterminal,namelythesectionareaofconnectingwireis50 mm

10showsthenominalsizeofterminalthreadhole;
2
RNB14-12: section area of terminal is 14 mm ;12isthenominalspecificationofterminalthreadhole

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6. Model designation & technical data

6.1. Modeldesignation
1SRS-14LMAL = snowman rotor Semi-hermetic
2SRS-14LMAL = 140mm (rotor diameter is about 140mm)
(model)08/10/12/14/16
3SRS-14LMAL
L (long)
M (middle)
S (short)
4SRS-14LMAL
Aautomatic SRS-14~SRS-16
Automatic control (applicable to SRS-14~SRS-16 )
Mmanual SRS-14~SRS-16
Manual control (applicable to SRS-14~SRS-16 )
H high Vi SRS-08~SRS-12
Fixed high Vi (applicable to SRS-08~SRS-12), may be omitted.
5SRS-14LMAL
A (refrigerant):R717
F R404AR407cR507AR410R22
Common used for Freon applicable to R404AR407cR507AR410R22

6SRS-14LMAL
L=220V AC50/60Hz (electrical attachment)
M=110V AC50/60Hz (electrical attachment)
Y=24V AC50/60Hz (electrical attachment)

U= UL 220V AC50/60Hz
220V AC50/60Hz electrical attachment has been verified by UL

V= UL 110V AC50/60Hz (electrical attachment)

110V AC50/60Hz electrical attachment has been verified by UL

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6.2. Technicaldata

6.2.1. Freon compressor technical parameters

08S 08M 08L 10S 10L 12S 12M 12L

CompressormodelSRS

Nominal HP/kW 25/18.5 30/22 35/26 40/30 50/37 60/45 70/52 75/55
motorpower

3
Displacement m /h 85/102 100/120 120/144 140/168 168/202 210/252 230/276 250/300
at50/60Hz
weight kg 190 200 210 245 250 365 370 375

mm 42 42 42 42 42 54 54 54
Discharge line,
inch 1-5/8 1-5/8 1-5/8 1-5/8 1-5/8 2-1/8 2-1/8 2-1/8
internal

mm 54 54 54 54 54 80 80 80
Suctionlineinternal
inch 2-1/8 2-1/8 2-1/8 2-1/8 2-1/8 3-1/8 3-1/8 3-1/8

mm/inch 3/8SAE 22/M261.5
channelconnection

Capacitycontrol step)100%-75%-50%

Protectionmodule INT69SNY

400V/3/50Hz 460V/3/60Hz
Standardmotor 1

PW
PW/DOL
A 140/215 175/271 200/308 277/398 303/406 262/422 280/459 351/580
PW(2)Start current

PW/DOL

-
Y/DOL
A 71/215 90/271 103/308 133/398 135/406 139/422 159/459 193/580
Stardelta 2

StartcurrentY/DOL

A 42 49 59 70 80 105 120 135

Max.runningcurrent

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14S 14M 14L 16S 16M 16L

CompressormodelSRS

Nominal motor HP/kW 90/66 100/75 110/82 125/90 140/105 150/112

power
50/60Hz
3
Displacement m /h 310/372 340/408 370/444 420/504 450/540 500/600
at50/60Hz
weight kg 505 510 515 680 690 700

mm 67 67 67 80 80 80
Discharge line,
inch 2-5/8 2-5/8 2-5/8 3-1/8 3-1/8 3-1/8
internal

mm 92 92 92 104.8 104.8 104.8

Suction line internal
inch 3-5/8 3-5/8 3-5/8 4-1/8 4-1/8 4-1/8

Oil
mm 22/M261.5
channelconnection

(step)100%75%50%25% (stepless)10025%
Capacitycontrol
canprovideasrequest

Protectionmodule INT69SNY

400V/3/50Hz 460V/3/60Hz
Standardmotor 1

PW/DOL
PW(2) A 462/693 462/693 635/953 584/876 770/1155 770/1155
Startcurrent

PW/DOL

Y/DOL
A 224/693 224/693 318/953 276/876 354/1155 354/1155
Stardelta 2

StartcurrentY/DOL

A 142 154 170 185 200 220

Max.runningcurrent

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Note:
10%

Allowancevoltagedeviationrange10%

Based on SRS series selection software.

6.2.2. NH3 compressor technical parameters

SRS
08S 08M 08L 10S 10L 12S 12M 12L
CompressormodelSRS

Rated motor kW 22 27 33 45 45 54 62 72
power

Hz 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180

Rated frequency

RPM 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600

Rated speed

Rated line V 379 378 395 374 374 348 335 307
voltage

Rated line A 37 45 54 77 77 101 122 151

current

Non-loaded
line counter V 330 324 328 310 310 287 274 251
electromotive
force

Controller line V 400

voltage
50/60Hz
3
Displacementat m /h 85/102 100/120 120/144 140/168 168/202 210/252 230/276 250/300
50/60Hz

weight kg 190 195 205 240 260 355 360 365

Dischargeline, mm 42 42 42 42 42 57 57 57
internal

Suctionlineinternal mm 57 57 57 57 57 76 76 76

mm 22/M261.5
Oilchannel 10 (ferrule-type)

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connection

Capacitycontrol

Protectionmodule INT69SNY

SRS
14S 14M 14L 16S 16M 16L
CompressormodelSRS

Rated motor kW 90 90 107 134 134 134

power

Hz 180 180 180 180 180 180

Rated frequency

RPM 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600

Rated speed

V 267 267 291 380 380 380

Rated line voltage

A 214 214 234 225 225 225

Rated line current

Non-loaded line
counter V 221 221 236 299 299 299
electromotive
force

Controller line V 400

voltage
50/60Hz
3
Displacementat m /h 310/372 340/408 370/444 420/504 450/540 500/600
50/60Hz

weight kg 505 510 515 670 675 680

Dischargeline, mm 65 65 65 76 76 76
internal

Suctionlineinternal mm 89 89 89 108 108 108

Oil
mm 22/M261.5
channelconnection

Capacitycontrol

Protectionmodule INT69SNY

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7 Extent of delivery

Thestandarddeliveryincludes:

SRS-
Serial SRS-12 SRS-14 SRS-16
Parts 0810
No.
Compressor
Stepcapacitycontrolkits
400V10%-3-50Hz/460V10%-3-60Hz
3
400V10%350Hz/460V10%360Hzmotor

4
Terminalbox,IP54

5 Electricalassessories,230V150/60Hz
standardvoltage

6 Motorwith6internalPTCtemperature
sensors

7
PTCdischargetemperaturesensors

Motorprotectionmodule
8
INT69SNY(monitormotoranddischarge
temperature,rotationdirection,andphase
sequencefailure)

9
ProtectionwithNitrogencharge

10
Builtinsafetyvalve

11
Checkvalve

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12
Suctionshutoffvalve

13
Dischargeshutoffvalve

14 Suction filter

15
Rubbervibrationdamper

16
Replaceableoilfilter

17
Oilinconnection

18
Oilsightglass

19
ManualVicontroldevice

20
Oilflowswitch

21
Oilshutoffvalve

22
Oilchannelon/offsensor

Partscanbeprovidedasrequest

1
Motorwithspecialvoltage

2
AutomaticVicontroldevice

3
Capacitypositionsensor

4
Pressuredifferenceswitch

5
Liquidinjectionconnection

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Economizerconnectionwithshutoffvalve

7
Lubricants

8 External oil channel(includes oil flow

switch, oil filter etc.)

Note:
1)
meansoffer
2)
If need assessories, please note it when order.

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7.1 Suctionanddischargebushingdiameter

Standardconnection Recommendedconnectionforoption

Models Items
Bushing Connection Connection Connection Connection
Bushingcode Bushingcode
Internal pipesize pipematerial Internal pipesize pipematerial


Disch. 42.2 510570 1-5/8
Coppertube Coppertube
port
SRS-08S/M/L


Suction 54.1 513470 2-1/8 58.0 519969RS 57
Coppertube Coppertube
port


Disch. 42.2 510570 1-5/8
Coppertube Coppertube
port
SRS-10S/L


Suction 54.1 513470 2-1/8 58.0 519969RS 57
Coppertube Coppertube
port


Disch. 54.1 513470 2-1/8 58.0 519969RS 57
SRS-12S/M/L Coppertube Coppertube
port

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Suction Coppertube Coppertube

port


Disch. 67 513480 2-5/8 58 519969RS 57
Coppertube Coppertube
port
SRS-14S/M/L


Suction 92.5 513500 3-5/8
Coppertube Coppertube
port


Disch. 80 510500 3-1/8 77.0 510560RS 76
Coppertube Coppertube
port
SRS-16S/M/L


Suction 105.5 519239 4-1/8 110.0 519899RS 108
Coppertube Coppertube
port

Note:

1) Thewallthicknessofconnectionpipeshallbedefinedbysystempressureandprocessrequirement.

2) Standardconnectioniscoppercoatingsteeltube;noncoppercoatingsteeltubeforoptions.

3) Itisdefaultforstandardconnectionwhenorder.Optionsneedtobeconfirmedbymutualsides.

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7.1.1Bushingsize

Bushing A B C D E F G H -
No.
510500 80 48 86 104.5 104.5 87 10 70 -
510560 77 48 86 104.5 104.5 87 10 70
510570 42.2 25 37.8 52.7 57 49 11.5 42.5
513470 54.1 28 59.5 72 86 60 13 48 -
513480 67 28 59.5 72 86 73 13 48 -
517880 90 52 98 115.5 115.5 97 11 75
519899 110 52 111 130 130 118 11 75
519969 58 28 59.5 72 86 64 13 48

Bushing A B C D E F G H M
No.
513500 92.5 25 99 115.5 52 99.8 11 75 92
519239 105.5 25 111 130 52 114.6 11 75 104.8

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8 Overalldimensionandpacking

8.1 (Overalldimensionaldrawing)

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8.1.1(Freon-use overalldimensionaldrawing)

Figure8A:overalldimensiondrawingofSRS-08S/M/L Freon-use compressor

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Figure8B:overalldimensiondrawingofSRS-10S/L Freon-use compressor

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(Figure8D:overalldimensiondrawingofSRS-14S/M/L Freon-use compressor)

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(Figure8E:overalldimensiondrawingofSRS-16S/M/L Freon-use compressor)

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8.1.2 (NH3-use overalldimensionaldrawing)

Figure 8-F: overalldimensiondrawingofSRS-08S/M/L NH3-use compressor

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Figure 8-G: overalldimensiondrawingofSRS-10S/L NH3-use compressor

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Figure 8-H: overalldimensiondrawingofSRS-12S/M/L NH3-use compressor

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Figure 8-I: overalldimensiondrawingofSRS-14S/M/L NH3-use compressor

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Figure 8-J: overalldimensiondrawingofSRS-16S/M/L NH3-use compressor

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8.2 Compressorfeetdimension

Figure8K:dimensiondrawingofcompressorfeet

Models Amm Bmm

SRS-08S/M/L 315 40
SRS-10S/L 365 50
SRS-12S/M/L 400/346 50
SRS-14S/M/L 400 50
SRS-16S/M/L 380/490 70

Table8A:dimensiontableforcompressorfeet

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8.3 packing

Figure8L:packingdimensiondrawing
Amm Bmm Cmm
Models
SRS-08S/M/L 906 586 578
Freon-use
SRS-10S/L( ) 1100 670 650
Freon-use
SRS-12S/M/L( ) 1196 736 668
Freon-use
SRS-14S/M/L( ) 1446 756 707
Freon-use
SRS-16S/M/L( ) 1481 946 833
Freon-use

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Table 8-B: packing box dimension table for Freon-use compressor

Models Amm Bmm Cmm

SRS-08S/M/L 906 686 578

NH3-use
SRS-10S/L( ) 1196 836 668
NH3-use
SRS-12S/M/L( ) 1196 836 668
NH3-use
SRS-14S/M/L( ) 1446 866 707
NH3-use
SRS-16S/M/L( ) 1481 1076 833
NH3-use

Table 8-C: packing box dimension table for NH3-use compressor

Compressor must be moved by professional persons with lift or suitable

tools.

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Theweightofcompressorsshownastabletable8C(excludingtheweightofoil)

08S 08M 08L 10S 10L 12S 12M 12L

SRS series

Freon-use
190 200 210 245 250 365 370 375
compressor
weight

NH3-use
190 195 205 240 260 355 360 365
compressor
weight

14S 14M 14L 16S 16M 16L

SRS series

Freon-use
505 510 515 680 690 700
compressor
weight

NH3-use
505 510 515 670 675 680
compressor
weight

Table 8-D: compressor weight table

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9 Performancedata

In order to have performance data for conditions different than those as

given above, use Snowman selection program (contact Snowman to have
the updated software version for SRS series);

Performance data are obtained through measurements made at the suction

and discharge connection. See chapter SA-08:Dimensional drawing and
packaging for connection positions on each models;

For the refrigerants like R407C, R404A and R507 etc., the above mentioned
performance data are based on DEW. This is valid also for those substances
characterized by a glide during the change of phase. The relationship
between DEW and average temperature as below:

Averagecondensingtemperature:theaveragevalueofcalculationbetween
saturationtemperatureandDEWundercondensingpressure.

Average evaporating temperature: average value between the dew point

temperature under evaporating temperature and gas-liquid mixture
temperature. Note: average evaporating temperature is influenced by the
liquid subcooling degree. Suction superheating degree shall conform to
dew point temperature (actual superheating).

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10 Applicationrange

TheapplicationrangeofSRSseriescompressorsadoptingrefrigerantsR22R404AR507
R134awillbegivenasbelow:

Thebelowapplicationrangeappliesforthecompressorsrunningunderfullloadcondition.
Asregardpartialloadcondition,pleasecontactSnowmanfordetailsapplicationrange.

TheuseralsocantakeSRSseriescompressorsselectionsoftwaretoconfirmdesigncondition
andlimitedconditionsmeetapplicationrangeornot,andchecktheapplicationcondition.

10.1 TheapplicationrangewithR22refrigerant

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R404A
10.2 TheapplicationrangewithR404Arefrigerant

R507
10.3 TheapplicationrangewithR507refrigerant

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R134a
10.4 TheapplicationrangewithR134Arefrigerant

R717
10.5 TheapplicationrangewithR717refrigerant

note
Tccondensing temperature
Teevaporating temperature

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11 Additionalcooling

11.1 Lubricantcooling

Hard operating conditions (high condensation and /or low evaporation) require the oil
cooling. The application limits with each refrigerant have to be considered (consult the chapter
10applicationrange).WiththeC100(oilforR22refrigerant),thedischargetemperaturehasto
bemaintainedunder80;asforB170,thedischargetemperaturehastobemaintainedunder
100.forA055(oilforR717refrigerant),thedischargetemperaturehastobemaintainedunder
100.Anyway, this limit is different according to the different applications and lubricants (any
questionpleasecontactwithSnowman)

In addition, cooling by direct liquid injection is possible but with limitations due to risk of
excessiveoildilutioncausedbytoomuchrefrigerantliquid,resultingintothedecreaseofviscosity
ofcoolingoil(maximumcoolingcapacityhastobe10%oftotalrefrigerationcapacity).

11.2 Operationconditionstobeconsideredfortheoilcooling

Refrigerantstype

Min.evaporatingtemperature/max.condensingtemperature

Max.suctionsuperheating

Partialloadrunning

WithECOoperation

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11.3 Generalrecommendationaboutoilcooler

Installationshould beclosedtothecompressor,toavoidshortage of oilsupplydueto

bigpressuredrop.

Installation under the level of oil separator / compressor, to prevent the possible
lubricantsfillwithcompressororflowbacktooilseparator,leadingtogasenteringoilcooler
andinsufficientlubricationduringnexttimestart.

Oilpressuredrop<0.5barduringnormaloperation

Oil solenoid valve in the oil line must be mounted closed to the compressor to avoid
backflowingoroilenteringcompressorduringshutdownperiod.

Manualshutoffvalves(orboatvalve)recommendedonbeforeandafteroilcoolerfor
servicepurpose.

It must control the operation of oil cooler (temperature sensitive bag locates on the
dischargeline);controlmethodandtemperaturesettingasbelow:

Adopttemperatureregulatortocontroloiltemperature

Adoptoil by passvalvetocontroloil temperature

Positionofsensor Settingtemperature Settingtemperature
standard Max.

30K>
Oilcooler Dischargeline 80
30K>Tcmax
temperatureregulator temperature
20K>
70
Bypassvalve Dischargeline 20K>Tcmax
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temperature
R134a
Note:thesettingtemperatureinthetableisnotapplicabletoR134a

Table 11A: temperature setting of lubricants cooling

Note: oil cooler temperature also can be controlled according to temperature of oil entering
compressor,butpleasecontactwithSnowman.

Forbelowsuitations:oiltemperatureinoilcoolerclosesto20 orsolventlevelsinoil
coolerandoilpipeexceed25L,werecommendtoaddoneoilcoolerbypasslineorheatoil
cooler during shut down period. In fact, in these two situations the oil flow drops are too
muchduetooilflowresistance.Addingoneoilcoolerbypasslineorheatoilcoolerduring
shutdownperiodisgoodforoilquicklyheatinginoilcircuitandreducingthepressuredrop
duringcoldlubricantsstatus.

The bypass valve in oil cooler bypass pipeline shall obtain control fuction. The demand of
controlling solenoid valve requires temperature controller having high sensitivity and small
switchvalvedifference(efficienttemperaturevaryrang<10K).

Note:

Thecoolingloadofoilcoolercanbecalculatedwithselectionsoftware.

PleasecontactwithSnowmanforspecificationofoilcooler.

Examplesofoilcoolerapplication

Water cooled oil cooler

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Temperatureiscontrolledbymeansofthermostaticwaterregulator(dischargetemperature
settingupto100).Atposition13,waterregulatorwithinputsignalsofdischargetemperature
controlstheoilcoolerwaterbymeansofreceivingdischargetemperaturesignal,andthencontrol
oiltemperaturewithinrange.

At any time as long as possible, the oil cooler should be mounted on the position lower than
injection point of compressor and outlet of oil separater, to prevent the would be lubricants filling
the compressor or flowing back to oil separator during standstills, resulting into gas entering oil
cooler which will cause harmful lubrication when restarting. Otherwise, oil pipeline should be
higher.

Figure11A:layoutdiagramofwatercooledoilcooler
Note:1)compressor;2)oilinsightglass;3)solenoidvalve;4)oilflowswitch
5)oilfilter;8)oilseparator(withoilheaterandoillevelcontroller);
9)condenser12)watercooledoilcooler
13)waterregulator(controlbydischargegastemperature)

Air cooled oil cooler

Temperature control
bymeansofthermostaticswitchinginoroutorsteplessspeedcontrol
ofthecoolerfans(temperaturesettingupto100).Intheposition6thereisathreewaymixing
valve that should have a modulating control function thermostatically controlled with high
sensitivityandaneffectivetemperaturerangelessthan10K.

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Since this type of oil cooler has certain level, the outlet of oil cooler should be lower than the
insight glass of oil separator and oil injection point of compressor. If oil cooler is too high
compared to oil separator, it may cause oil flowing back to oil separator during standstills. And it
may cause shortage of oil supply when restart. The oil level difference between oil cooler and oil
separator can be tolerated (it needs to follow the structure of system), but the oil level in oil
separator shall be reduced correspondingly. Meantime it shall set an oil by-pass in the oil line to
quickly supply oil when start the compressor.

Figure11B:layoutdiagramofaircooledoilcooler

Note:1)compressor;2)oilinsightglass;3)solenoidvalve;
4)oilflowswitch5)oilfilter6)threewaymixingvalve
7)aircooledoilcooler
8)Oilseparator(withoilheaterandoillevelcontroller);9)condenser

11.5 Directrefrigerantinjection

A relatively
simple
and cheap
way to provide
additional
cooling
is a liquid
injection
at
intermediate pressure. When the additional cooling capacity exceeds 10% of the compressor
coolingcapacity,itisrecommendedtouseoilcoolingonly.

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Figure11C:layoutdiagramofdirectrefrigerantinjection

Note:1)compressor2)oilinsightglass3)solenoidvalve
4)Oilflowswitch5)oilfilter
8)Oilseparator(withoilheaterandoillevelcontroller);9)condenser
10)Liquidinjectionvalve11)dryfilter

On figure 11C, for the liquid injection valve on position 10, in real application it can be
relaced by the liquid injection expansion valve specially designed by the discharge temperature
variation. Those expansion valves include Danfoss TEAT20Alco series 935101B,Sporlan Y103
etc.

No matter liquid injection expansion valve or other liquid injection valve adopted, the
thermostaticbagfordischargetemperatureshouldbefixedtightlytodischargelineandthermal
insulation. For liquid injection expansion valve, the contact surface between pipeline and
thermostatic bag should be cleaned (clean metal), and coat the heatconducting glue and use
special clip (special for thermostatic) to clamp thermostatic bag. Keep thermostatic bag warm.
The contact point between pipeline and thermostatic bag should be 1020cm from discharge
shutoffvalve.

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In order to secure the refrigerant liquid in liquid supply injection valve (or orifice) without
anybubble,theiquidsupplylineforliquidinjectionshallcomefromhorizontalsectionofmain
liquidlineandbenddownfirst.

Theinstallationpositionofliquidinjectionexpansionvalveshallbe1520cmhigherinjection
port. The pipeline move towards down and fix together with compressor (expansion
valve/solenoidvalvealsofixed).Topreventpossiblewaterhammercausedbythemovementof
oil and refrigerant and damage to compressor, the injection pipeline starting from compressor
injection port shall be towards up. (Figure 11D not shows the position of luqid injection
expansion valve)

Whenselecttheliquidinjectionexpansionvalve,themediuminjectionpressureisabout
1.53.5bar higher suction pressure (R22R404A). We recommend not selecting too big liquid
injectionexpansionvalvetoavoidoveramountliquidrefrigerant.Mediuminjectionpressurecan
becalaculatedwithSnowmanSRSseriescompressorselectionsoftware.

As shown on figure 11C, we recommend to install a solenoid valve in liquid injection line
(opens during compressor running) and a liquid insight glass. Due to injection port directly
connectstorotorchamber,soitneedstoinstallaprecisionfilter(maximumprecison25um).

1) SRS16S/M/L Compressorsareprovidedwithliquidinjectionconnectionadaptor

2) It also can take the defined orifice kits to replace liquid injection expansion valve with
thermostatic,pleasecontactwithSnowmanfordetails.

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Figure11D:thelayoutofliquidinjectionpipeline

Caution:

Toomuchrefrigerantliquidinjectedwillcausethereductionofviscosityof
lubricants,makingbadlubricationperformance.

Toomuchrefrigerantliquidinjectedwillcausethemovementoflubricants
andmakelubricantsentersystem.

Liquidinjectionwillleadtoriseofmotorpower.Moreserious,itwillmake
motoroverload.

Forbidtouserefrigerantliquidinjectionandeconomizeratthesametime.

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12 Econimizer

The system with subcooling economizer will increase COP. If necessary, we can offer the
performance data of system with economizer. Please contact Snowman for specification
subcoolingheatexchanger.

By SRS series compressor selection software we can calculate the performance data of
compressorwitheconomizer.

12.1 Workingprinciple

The special features of the compression process (volume reduction of a compression

chamber moving along the rotors in one direction) make it possible to fit an additional suction
port,positionedsothatthesuctionphaseiscompleteandthegaspressureinthechamberhas
slightlyincreased.

It is therefore possible to transport an additional gas flow rate without relevant effects on
thesuctionvolume,andanadditionalsubcoolingcircuitcanbeaddedtotherefrigerantsystem.
Thisresultsinastrongincreaseofthecoolingcapacity,duetothehighersubcooling,withasmall
increaseofthepowerinputcausedbythetransportofanadditionalmassflowrate;theincrease
ofthesystemefficiencycanbeexplainedconsideringthattheadditionalcompressionworktakes
placefromahighersuctionpressure,thereforewithahigherefficiency.

Infigure12Aaneconomizercircuitisshown.Aheatexchanger(position14)subcoolsthe
liquid leaving the condenser (position 9) with the heat rejected in the counterflow by the

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refrigerantthatisdrawnoutfromtheliquidlineandexpandedinanexpansionvalve(13)tothe
intermediate injection pressure. The superheated vapour leaving the exchanger (position 14) is
injectedthroughtheeconomizerportandismixedtothesuctiongas,alreadyslightlycompressed,
whichcomesfromtheevaporator.Andongoingfurthercompression.

Figure12A:subcoolingsystemwithEconomizercircuit

Note:
1.compressor 2.insightglass
3.solenoidvalve 4.oilflowswitch
5.oilfilter 8.oilseparator
9.condenser 11.dryfilter
12.heatexchanger(oilcooler) 13.expansionvalve
14.heatexchanger(ECO) 15.suctionfilter

12.2 Selectionofcomponents Subcoolereconomizer)

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Shellandtubeheatexchanger,coaxialtypeandplateheatexchangercanbeadopted.The
capacity of subcooler is the difference between the compressor with economizer and without
economizer. The subcooling liquid temperature shall be at least 10k higher than saturation
temperaturecorrespondedbymediumpressure.

Inputdataofsubcoolerdesignselection:

Subcoolerload:basedonSRSselectionsoftwarecalaculation,wecandefinethedifferenceon
refrigerationcapacitybetweencompressorwitheconomizerandwithouteconomizer.

Liquid inlet temperature: generally it shall be 25 less than condensing temperature

( defined by design of condenser)

Liquidoulettemperature:calculationbasedonSRSselectionsoftware

Evaporating temperature of subcooler: satuaration temperature corresponding by medium

pressureateconomizerconnection,mediumpressureisdefinedbycalculationbasedonSRS
selectionsoftware.

Forplateheatexchanger,italsoneedstodefinetherefrigerantdrynessofafterthrottleand
offerforplateheatexchangerfactory.

Expansion valve

In order to avoid wet operation happens when opens the subcooler circuit, we recommend to
use expansion valve special for liquid injection design. Its superheating settings is ahout 10K.

Expansion valve selection input data:

Refrigerant type

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Expansion valve load: based on SRS selection software calaculation, we can define the
difference on refrigeration capacity between compressor with economizer and without
economizer.

Pressure drop before and after expansion valve

Evaporating temperature and condensing temperature for expansion valve

Refrigerant liquid subcooling at expansion valve port

Select the expansion valve with superheat can be set at about 710K.

Caution!

Too small liquid subcooler design will lead to decrease of

refrigerant and lower energy-efficiency ratio.

Too small expansion valve selection will lead to decrease of

refrigerant and lower energy-efficiency ratio. And too big
expansion valve selection will cause the problem of precision
control of superheat.

12.3 recommendation

The sub-coolers should be installed below the compressor in order to avoid possible
backflows of oil or liquid refrigerant to the compressor during standstill periods.

As the compressor may expel a certain quantit y of oil through the economizer port when the
operating conditions have not yet stabilised or alternatively when the sub-cooling circuit is
disabled, the injection pipe should be fitted with an elbow as illustrated in picture 11-D in Chapter

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11- additional cooling.

The economizer port leads directly to the rotors; therefore a fine mesh filter (max 25 m)
should be installed. Please refer to table 12-A and 12-B for standard economizer connection flange.
The diameter of the injection pipe should be selected to be same as economizer connection size on
compressor.

08S 08M 08L 10S 10L 12S 12M 12L

SRS series

616097 614558
ECO flange code

14S 14M 14L 16S 16M 16L

SRS series

614558 616067
ECO flange code

Table 12-A: code of ECO connection flange

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A B H
ECO flange /mm /mm /mm
code
616097 22 16 36

614558 26 21.6 36
616067 34 25 38

Table 12-B: size of ECO connection flange

Compressors can be equipped with option ECO connection kits with shut-off valve, as shown
on below table 12-C

ECO configuration with shut-off valve sketch map

304310 [SRS-08S/M/L (Freon-use)]
304310A [SRS-08S/M/L (NH3-use)]

Code
Seria
Parts Qty
l No.
Freon-use NH3-use
1 O-ring 691219 691229 1

2 Screw 12.9 grade 614538 614538 4

M8*30

3 ECO connection 512087RS 512087RS 1

flange

4 592360 592360 1
Teflon gasket

5 614475 614479 1
Shut-off valve

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304311 [SRS-10S/L&SRS-12S/M/L&SRS-14S/M/L
(Freon-use)]
304311A [SRS-10S/L&SRS-12S/M/L&SRS-14S/M/L
(NH3-use)]

Code
Seria
Parts Qty
l No.
Freon-use NH3-use

1 ECO connection 512074RS 512074RS 1

flange

2 592360 592360 1
Teflon gasket

3 691208 691208 1
Flange gasket

4 Screw 12.9 grade 614538 614538 4

M8*30

5 614475 614479 1
Shut-off valve
303150 [SRS-16S/M/L (Freon-use)]
303150A [SRS-16S/M/L (NH3-use)]

Code
Serial
Parts Qty
No.
Freon-use NH3-use

1 613840 613840 1
Alu gasket

2 Liquid injection 517740 517741 1

connection

3 592360 592360 1
Teflon gasket

4 Shut-off valve 614476 616176 1

Table 12-C: ECO configuration with shut-off valve

12.4 operationg limits

ECO R22 -30
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System with economizer running is the priority for low temperature condition. For R22
refrigerant, when evaporating temperature is below -30 or compression ratio is larger than 10, it
should consider mode with economizer first.

Due to the compression of the additional mass flow and the consequent overloading of the
motor, the operating limits with the economizer are partially more restricted than the standard
conditions for the normal operation of the compressor, the maximum allowance evaporating
temperature and condensing temperature will go down together.

For running at high condensing temperature condition, motor specification should be bigger
(contact with Snowman for details).

Attention!
ECO
The sub-cooling circuit with economizer can be used only on full load
conditions.

During systemstart up (low load condition), the subcoolingcircuit has to remain closed until
working conditions is stable (the use of a time relay to turn on the circuit of ECO is
recommended).

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13 Parallel compounding system

13.1 Parallel compounding system description

The parallel compounding of 2 or more compressors with one common oil separator is
possible (up to 6). The following schematic picture shows a 2-compressors circuit (parallel
operation with common oil separator).

Figure 13-A: parallel compounding with two or more compressors

Pipe layout of discharge line

All single discharge lines should ensure a sufficient fall, in this way we have a free drainage
in the oil separator. The common discharge line should be fitted horizontally like picture 13-A with
a right angle. The optimal layout is to make single discharge line go up along main discharge line

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and bend about 135 degree and then connect with main discharge line (as shown figure 13-A).

13.2 Examples of parallel compounding layout

Examples of parallel compounding with common oil separator and common water oil cooler
(see later content for code explanation):

Figure 13-B: parallel compounding with common water oil cooler

Examples of parallel compounding with common oil separator and common air oil cooler(see
later content for code explanation):

Figure 13-C: parallel compounding with common air oil cooler and oil separator

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Examples of parallel compounding for different suction pressure(see later content for code
explanation):

Figure 13-D: parallel compounding for different suction pressures

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Examples of parallel compounding with common oil separator and common air oil cooler and
oil pump(see later content for code explanation):

Figure 13-E: Examples of parallel compounding with common oil separator and common air
oil cooler and oil pump

Example of parallel compounding system of compressor with economizer (see later

content for code explanation)

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Figure 13-F: Example of parallel compounding system of compressor with economizer

Note for code:

1. compressor; 2. sight glass; 3. solenoid valve; 4. oil flow switch

5. oil filter; 6. mixing valve; 7. air cooled oil cooler; 8. oil separator(with oil heater and
oil level controller)

9. condenser; 10. water regulation valve; 11. dry filter; 12. water cooled oil cooler

13. expansion valve; 14. economizer heat exchanger; 15. suction filter 16.condensing pressure
regulation valve

17. shut-off valve; 18. solenoid valve (by-pass during standstill); 19. oil pump; 20. check valve

13.3 Important recommendation for parallel compounding system design

System components and pipeline layout

See chapter 14-regular design recommendation

In principle, the distance between compressor and oil separator, oil cooler should be as short

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as possible. The oil pump need if oil channel pressure drop is too big.

Design for oil cooler of different system

Please see chapter 2-management of cooling oil/4-main assessories and components/11-additional

cooling.

1) Compressor should be provided with separate oil cooler

2) Common oil cooler for compressor

3) Oil cooler provided for group, especially for parallel compounding system for different suction
pressure.

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14 General design recommendation

14.1 General recommendation

14.1.1 General description

The screw compressor can be incorporated into the system in a similar way to reciprocating
compressor. Only the specific features of oil circuit require special attention.

Due to features of screw compressor structure, it is not sensitive to liquid compression during
operation and shows good reliability. However, measure must be taken to keep no lubricant or
refrigerant liquid flooding in compressor during standstill. The flooding of lubricant or
refrigerant liquid in compressor will make uncontrolled liquid pressure during start-up and
will damage the bearing, compressor and oil channel solenoid valve under extreme conditions.

Compressor must be prevented from the pollution of dirty. The cleanness of oil and refrigerant
have an important impact on the reliability and lifetime of compressor.

14.1.2 General principle

The confirm of pipeline diameter and oil return

For the situation of short oil return pipeline, the size of pipeline is mainly decided by the
nominal size of shut-off valve. But for the pipelines with many branches, like low temperature
system, parallel system, and also the system with large load variation as well as up-leg of pipeline,
it needs to specially calculate size. Generally the calculation principle is based on flow rate (oil
return) to define pipeline diameter.

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Considering the flow rate problem of return-gas duct with oil, the gas flow speed inside
horizontal pipe should be 4m/s, for vertical pipeline, it should be 8m/s

For longer up-leg pipe, there should be one oil loop at every 4m (the length of oil loop must
be as short as possible to avoid accumulating too much oil); for the single compressor (or parallel
system) running at partial load, it shall set two-rise tube to secure oil return, like figure 14-A.

Figure 14-A: the oil return diagram of evaporator under partial load and for longer up-leg
pipe.

Oil return of flooded evaporator

When adopt flooded evaporator with HCFC/HFC refrigerant, it needs to set a separate oil
return point on evaporator or low-pressure liquid reservoir. The oil return point (it is best for more
than one) shall be set within liquid level range. Oil return pipe shall connect to suction pipe. The
refrigerant in oil return pipe can be treated by the heating method of heat exchanger. Firstly it
needs to evaporate the refrigerant and enter suction pipeline. For the liquid with strong variation,

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like liquid pump system, the oil drainage point shall be set at lowest point or after circulating
pump.

Prevent compressor from accumulation of oil and liquid and starting with liquid

The pipe layout and system construction must be considered so that the compressor cannot be
flooded with oil or liquid refrigerant during off periods. For this purpose the discharge and suction
lines should at first be led downwards from the compressor.

Assitional measure must be taken for the system with direct expansion to prevent compressor
starting with liquid.

1) A swan-neck upwards after the evaporator

2) Installation of the compressor above the level of evaporator is required.

3) A solenoid valve should also be fitted in the liquid line directly before the expansion valve.

4) If necessary, the design must use Pump down system

Figure 14-B: pipe layout evaporator port for preventing compressor starting with liquid

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Anti-vibration of compressor suction and discharge pipe

Due to the low level of vibration and the small discharge gas pulsation the suction and
discharge lines can usually be made without a flexible element or muffler. The pipes must be
however sufficiently flexible and must not exert any strain on the compressor. Critical pipe section
lengths should be avoided (also dependent upon operating conditions and refrigerant).

Oil temperature control during off periods

An oil heater is situated in the oil separator to prevent high refrigerant dilution of the oil
during off periods. This is controlled by means of a thermostat, the temperature setting is 70

Please see position14 and 15 of figure 2-A in chapter 2- cooling oil management

Check valve setting on outlet of oil separator

A check valve must be set on the outlet of oil separator to reduce the gas return to condenser
and quickly balance the suction and discharge pressure during the by-pass of standstills. Note: the
built-in check valve inside compressor can not replace this chech valve to complete the dissolution
of refrigerant in the oil during standstills and by-pass period.

Please see position 10 of figure 2-A in chapter 2- cooling oil management

By-pass during off periods (unloading)

A off cycle bypass id recommended which reduces the pressure in the oil separator to suction
pressure during of cycle and thus reduces refrigerant saturation. Apart from this an additional start

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unloading is also achieved. A check valve and a balance pipe are necessary after the oil separator
and an equalizing line controlled by a solenoid valve between oil separator and the suction line
(only open during off cycle). With parallel compounded compressors the solenoid valve may only
be open when all compressors are switched off.

Please see position 8 and 9 of figure 2-A in chapter 2- cooling oil management

caution

The bypass of shut down is not allowed to be used for external by-pass
unloading start from high pressure to low pressure (the common method adopted
by piston compressor), otherwise the compressor will be damaged.

The bypass of shut down only can have some extent of fuction for unloading.
Adopting TX valve or crankcase pressure regulator can achieve starting unload
for low temperature running, but only for single compressor and parallel system
with experience.

Suction filter and dry filter configuration

The compressor must be protectd against contamination with dirt (scale, rust and phosphate
deposits). For widely branched pipe system which are difficult to inspect for contamination the use
of a suction side fine filter (max. 25um) is necessary. In addition, a generously dimension good
quality filter drier is required to provided the system with a high degree of dehydration and
chemical stability.

14.2 Pipe layout

14.2.1 The layout of oil separator position, discharge pipeline and oil injection pipeline.

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Note: if necessary, anti-vibration pipe can be set on discharge line

The pipe layout of oil separator locating below compressor level (optimal layout).

Figure 14-C: The pipe layout of oil separator locating below compressor level

The pipe layout of oil separator oil locating at oil injection port (better layout)

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Figure 14-D: The pipe layout of oil separator level locating at oil inection port

The pipe layout of oil separator oil level higher than oil injection port (should be avoid and not
suitable for parallel system)

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Figure 14-E: The pipe layout of oil separator oil level higher than oil injection port

The layout of discharge line and oil injection line for parallel compounding system

Layout of discharge lines

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Figure 14-F: the layout of discharge line and oil supply line for parallel compounding system

2)
The layout of main oil pipeline

Note for figure 14-F:

The same pipe diameter shall be adopted for the whole length for main oil pipe. Oil supply
branch should be unity and as short as possible.

One common oil filter with reasonable specification (locating on main oil line) can be adopted
to replace the oil filter on all branches.

Note:

We recommend to set shut-off valve on oil supply branch for service (using ball valve can
obtain smaller pressure drop).

14.2.2 Position and connection of oil cooler

Water cooled oil cooler

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Whenever if possible it should install oil cooler below the compressor injection port and oil
separator port, to prevent the possible lubricants filling compressor or flowling back to oil
separator which leading to bad lubrication during next starting due to gas entering oil cooler.
Otherwise, it should raise oil pipe.

See chapter 11- additional cooling

Air cooled oil cooler

Due to the certain height of such kind of oil cooler, the port of oil cooler during installation
should be bothly lower than sight glass of oil separator and oil injection port of compressor. If oil
cooler is higher than oil separator, it may cause oil flow back to oil separator during off periods,
while there will be shortage of oil supply if compressor start again. The small oil level distance
between oil cooler and oil separator is allowed (need to conform to structure), but the oil level in
oil separator shall reduce correspondingly; meantime oil bypass should be installed in oil line for
quick oil supply during compressor start.

See chapter 11- additional cooling

14.2.3 Layout of suction pipeline

No matter single compressor or parallel compounding compressor system, if the layout of

suction pipeline is not reasonable, it will make compressor filling with oil during off periods and
make second hurt to compressor if restart. Therefore, we recommend it is best to arrange the
suction line to come up from compressor side, just like discharge pipeline. And then connect to
compressor suction.

Layout of single compressor suction line

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Figure 14-G: the layout of single compressor suction line

Layout of suction line for parallel compounding system

Unreasonable pipeline layout in parallel system will produce extreme bad influence. In
system design, the general situation is to consider the installation of oil separator first, and the
system usually allows suction line working position to be lower than compressor surface. This
layout provides the maximum safety.

Note: for hot gas defrost system or system with unbalanced pressure and shut down for long
time, the serious liquid hammer can not be completed dismissed.

1) Layout of suction line lower than compressor surface

By reasonable design of suction line, it can have gas/lliquid separator. Hence, suction line
inlet shall be designed with baffle plate. The flat suction line shall be designed up and connecting
to compressor. At same time separate oil return pipe should be adopted, like figure 14-H.

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Figure 14-H: the layout of suction line for parallel compounding system (The flat suction line
with individual oil return pipe)

Figure 14-I shows another design layout of suction line, the flat suction branch is cut with 30
degree wedge shape and inserted into the bottom of suction line. Thus the suction branch also
works with oil return, and it is no necessary to set separate oil return pipe.

Figure 14-I: the layout of suctionbranch for parallel compounding system (wedge shape
suction branch)

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the oil return of system is quite easier and the pipe layout is more easier, like shown on figure 14-J.

Figure 14-J: layout of suction line for parallel compounding system of two compressors

The suction branch of parallel compounding system can also be extended from the side of
suction line, like figure 14-K; it is not allowed to extend suction branch from the bottom of suction
line, like figure 14-K.

Figure 14-K: the side connection between suction branch and suction line of parallel
compounding system.
(a) correct (b) incorrect

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Pipeline layout of suction line higher than compressor surface

It should be avoid to layout pipe of suction line higher than compressor surface, this layout
only can be considered when the space size is not enough to meet the above mentioned space, like
figure 14-L:

Figure 14-L: layout of suction line (sution line higher than compressor surface)
Left: suction line of two compressors
Middle: wedge shape suction branch
Right: individual oil return line

As figure 14-M, for the situation of suction line higher compressor surface, unallowed pipe
layouts between suction branch and suction line are listed below:

Figure 14-M: unallowed layout of suction line (suction line higher than compressor surface)

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14.2.4 Suction filter provided

The rotor of Snowman screw compressor belongs to high-precision element; it is cooperated

with high-quality rolling bearing which is precision mechanical product. Condier the high
relialibity and lifetime of compressor, the compressor must be prevented from dirt pollution. The
refrigeration system combing screw compressor usually has big pipeline net, it is quite difficult to
keep the cleanness of system during the real-time operation. So Snowman strongly recommend to
install one suction filter (element can be replaced) near suction inlet. The maximum precision of
suction filter is 25um; the installation position as shown on figure 14-N.

Figure 14-N: sution filter mounted on compressor suction side

14.3 Regualtion of condensing pressure

Only the compressor is running with specified range and oil filter is kept clean, all
performance data are with index range can ensure lubricants to meet the required minimum flow
for all funtions (sealing, lubrication, cooling and slide valve control). When condensing pressure is
lower or reduces quickly, the following problems will occur:

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Oil separation efficiency of oil separator reduces

Condensing pressure dropping quickly will produce large bubble and the movement of oil, as a
result, oil monitoring system will cut the power supply of compressor.

Delay occurs due to low or high condensing pressure, the minimum oil pressure difference
can not be kept, as a result, oil monitoring system will cut the power supply of compressor.

Therefore, it needs to have small variation step control and stepless control
for condensing pressure, to keep high efficiency of oil separator and normal supply
pf lubricants.

See chapter 2- cooling oil management

For below conditions, it needs to mount pressure regulator on discharge line (after oil
separator)

Long time shut down under extreme partial load condition or condenser mounted in low
ambient temperature.

When start, the liquid temperature of heat exchanger on high pressure side is quite low, sution
pressure is quite high.

It also can adopt crankcase pressure regulator to quickly reduce suction pressure to quick build
the minimum oil supply pressure difference.

Hot gas defrost, and reverse cycle operation

Cascade system increased step (low pressure difference)

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Apart from pressure regulator, it also can use condenser air fan delay start to quickly build
minimum oil pressure difference.

For the position of pressure regulator, please see position 16 of figure 13-B, 13-C, 13-D in
chapter 13-parallel compounding system.

Precaution under special conditions

For the systems which can not balance the temperature and pressure, special attention should
be paid to the movement of refrigerant. In addition, for the systems with hot gas defrost or reserve
cycle, it needs to take measures to prevent the strong liquid hammer and too much oil entering
cycle.

Prevent too much refrigerant dissolute in oil separator

If compressor locates in low ambient temperature and the temperature is quite high during off
periods, the oil separator needs to be heat insulation to reduce the dissolution of refrigerant in oil.

The temperature of compressor, suction line or gas/liquid separator lower evaporator

In order to prevent too much refrigerant in compressor, suction line or gas/liquid separator
during shut down, the system take vaccum cycle(Pump down cycle). The start pressure of low
pressure controller must be lower than the lowest temperature may arrive.

For flooded evaporator, the solenoid valve cooperating with crankcase pressure regulator
should be mounted on the position higher than suction line port, and close during standstills.
During standstills, the over high pressure can be released by refrigerant to high pressure side to be
avoided (pay attention to capacity of liquid reservoir)

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Low ambient temperature, high cold room temperature

The refrigerant will move during standstills, and there will be lack of refrigerat when next
restart; for water chiller, it may lead to frozen of evaporator

Multicircuit condenser and evaporating system

There may exist the risk of larger refrigerants movement when some circuit closes. Below
measures can be taken:

1 Set bypass function during standstills

2 Compressor alternate operation

3 Mount gas/liquid separator or pump down cycle if necessary.

System with reverse cycle or hot gas defrost

Special measures should be taken to prevent the strong liquid hammer to compressor or too
much oil entering cycle. Below measures can be taken:

Set gas/liquid separator

1 Keep the oil temperature in conditions changing and subsequent operation always higher
condensing temperature at least 30

See chapter 2-cooling oil management

2 Set pressure regulator after oil separator to limit the pressure drop or drastic change;

3 Switch off compressor power supply for short time before condition changing and restart
the compressor after pressure balanced.

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Note: ensure to build minimum pressure difference with 20 minutes after starting
compressor at any time.

See chapter 2-cooling oil management

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15 Operation instruction

15.1 Important notes for using compressor

SRS series compressor only can use refrigerants approved by Snowman and oil recommended.
Prohibit compressing air or other any kind of gas, or using lubricants without Snowman approval.

Prohibit starting compressor when the suction and discharge shut-off valve are not completed
open. Prohibit starting compressor when the terminal box are not correct installed and fixed.

Only allow to use N2 or Co2 gas to keep pressure for refrigeration cycle system. Prohibit
keeping pressure with O2 and acetylene.

Prohibit starting compressor without connecting to refrigeration cycle system.

Pay attention to that the surface temperature of compressor may exceed 100 or under 0
during starting.

Prohibit running compressor out of application range.

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15.2 compressor lifting

Picture 15-A: anchor points for lifting the compressor

The standard compressor can be transported by securing it to a pallet or alternatively lifting it

with a suitable cross-beam (we recommend to try to use 1600KG loading weight forklift), using
the anchor points highlighted in picture 13-A.

15.3 ambient operating and storage temperature

The temperature of the environment where the compressor operates and is stored must be
between -15C and +50C.

15.4 Suction superheat

For the compressor the range of admissible suction superheat temperatures is: R22515K

15.5 Design pressure

The compressor has the following pressure specifications:

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The compressor has the following pressure specifications:

Maximum balanced pressure: 21 bar high and low pressure sides.

The user must ensure also that the balanced pressure does not exceed the maximum value
specified by Snowman. If user wants to test the tightness of compressor, must pat attention to
following points:

Test the tightness on low pressure side not exceed 21 bars;

Test the tightness on high pressure side not exceed 28bars;

The compressors are designed and tested according to the European standards EN 60335-2-34.

At any conditions, prohibit running compressor with pressure exceeding

maximum allowance pressure (indicate on the nameplate of compressor).

15.6 Balanced pressure when starting

In order to generate a starting torque greater than the resisting one, the balanced system
pressure (pressure inside the compressor during standstill periods) must not exceed 21 bars.

THE COMPRESSOR HAS TO START AT MINIMUM CAPACITY STEP.

15.7 Number of start-ups

The compressor can be started a maximum of 6 times per hour (1 start every 10 minutes).

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A NUMBER OF STARTS HIGHER THAN THE ONE SUGGESTED MAY

DAMAGE THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR AND AFFECT THE THEORETICAL
COMPRESSOR WORKING LIFE.

15.8 Starting, stopping and minimum running time

The compressor must operate for a minimum time of three minutes. In addition, it must be
started and stopped at minimum capacity (minimum step). The transients at minimum load must
last 25 seconds at least.

15.9 Installation

The compressor must be installed horizontally. To prevent the compressor from transmitting
vibrations to the structure, the vibration damper kit should be used. Flexible pipes are not required
on the suction or discharge lines, so that these do not exert any force on the compressor.

Please use pipes and components that are extremely clean and dry inside, without slag, swarf,
rust and phosphate coating.

When operating in extreme conditions, such as low ambient temperatures or aggressive

atmospheres, suitable measures should be adopted. Please contact Snowman.

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15.10 Testing

15.10.1 Leak testing/evacuation/oil charge

Note:

The compressors are supplied with a protective nitrogen charge (0.5-1 bar
above atmospheric pressure) to prevent air from entering inside.

Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit with dry nitrogen; if the circuit is tested with
dry air, the compressor must be bypassed. Empty the entire circuit, including the compressor and
the sections isolated by the valves, both on the suction side and on the discharge side. The vacuum
required is at least 1.5 mbar (with isolated vacuum pump); if necessary repeat the operation more
than once. After emptying, add the oil to the compressor, if the oil charge is supplied separately,
and switch on the oil heater.

As regards the compressor, this has already been tested for leaks under pressure, and therefore
this test does not need to be performed by the user. If the leak test does need to be repeated by the
user, make sure the design pressures reported on the compressor rating plate are never exceeded

Never subject the compressor to pressure higher than the design values
indicated on the rating plate;
Never start the compressor under vacuum.

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15.10.2 Refrigerant charge

Charge the liquid refrigerant directly into the receiver and into the condenser, and complete
the charge on the suction side during operation. To avoid liquid backflow when the refrigerant is
charged in the liquid phase (always necessary with R407C) verify that the discharge temperature is
around 30K (generic value, purely indicative) above the condensing temperature. An insufficient
charge causes a low suction pressure and a high superheat (observe the chapter 10: Application
limits).

To identify the correct discharge temperature, use the SRS selection software.

Prohibit charge liquid refrigerant at the low pressure connection port of

compressor.

15.11 starting

Start preparation:

After discharging the protective nitrogen charge, connect the compressor to the plant, making sure
that the shut-off valves are closed. This avoids contact between the humidity of the air and the oil.
However if the oil comes into contact with the humidity, it must be for not longer than 30 min;

Make all the electrical connections as given in the wiring diagram on chapter 5: Electrical
devices ;

Perform the following preliminary checks:

1 Correct setting of the start timers;

2 Oil level;

3 Correct safety and protection devices setting and functioning;

4 Correct functioning of the high and low pressure switches;

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5 Look for leakage along the piping and system components;

Turn on the oil heater at least 24 hours before each first seasonal start-up. The oil inside the
separator must have a temperature at least 15K higher than the ambient temperature;

Charge the condenser with the minimum refrigerant charge;

Open the suction and discharge shut off valves, start the compressor while checking the correct
motor rotation in the following way (even if some protection electroni

1 Connect a manometer on the suction port;

2 Start for 3 second max;

3 If the compressor screws rotate correctly, the suction pressure will drop promptly. The
electronic protection intervention or a suction pressure increase implies the wrong rotors rotation.
In this case, switch two of the power supply phases in the terminal plate.

To prevent severe damage of the compressor, a contingent screw inverse

rotation should lasts for less than 3 sec.

Start

Fill up the plant with the necessary amount of refrigerant;

Re-start the compressor and open slowly the suction shut-off valve;

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Make sure that the oil level is visible through the sight glass. Presence of foam is normal as
long as the working conditions are not stable. The discharge temperature must be about 30K
higher than the condensing temperature;

Check the correct intervention for the pressure switches;

Check the working parameters (data logging is recommended):

1 Evaporating pressure;

2 Condensing pressure;

3 Suction gas temperature;

4 Discharge temperature;

5 Pressure drop through the oil filter;

6 Contingent unbalanced electrical absorbed currents on all the 6 wires connected to the
electricity grid.

Change the oil filter if dirty.

15.12 Protection devices intervention and trouble shooting

Failure Why it is necessary Protection devices Delivery

The compressor should

Incorrect phase
not work with inverse Phase monitor INT 69 RCY
sequence
rotation

The compressor should

Phase loss Phase loss monitor INT 69 RCY
not work with phase loss

high temperature of To protect the motor

INT 69 RCY
motor windings from high temperatures

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thermistors embedded
in the motor windings
(cut out 100/120 C)

To protect the
Discharge gas
lack of lubrication compressor from lack of INT 69 RCY
temperature sensor
lubrication
(cut out 120 C)

To prevent compressor
Oil flow shortage Oil flow switch
lack of oil INT 69 RCY

The pressure
difference of
Built-in safety
suction and safety hazard INT 69 RCY
valve
discharge is too
high

Discharge
To prevent too high Manual pressure System electric
pressure is too
pressure for switch control protection
high
compressor

Suction pressure Pressure protection System electric

Refrigerant charge is
is too low switch control protection
not enough

Motor current too To prevent motor System electric

thermal overload relay
high overload control protection

Low pressure Pressure difference

System electric
difference Keep enough oil flow switch of HP/LP
control protection
between HP/LP (switch off at min.
3 bar)

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Pressure drop of
To keep oil filter Pressure difference System electric
oil filter is too
clean switch (2 3.5bar control protection,
high
switch off ) (option part).

Oil level is too To keep compressor Compressor standard

Sight glass
low running normally part protection

Discharge
Ensure bearing Oil cooling (liquid System electric
temperature is too
lifetime injection/external control protection
high
oil cooling)

overvoltage-undervolta Keep motor normal overvoltage-undervoltage System electric

ge of power supply running protection control protection

Limit start (6 time System electric

Start too frequent Prectect motor
for every hour at control protection
most)

15.13 Compressor diagnosis and elimination

diagnosis Possible reason Solution

Due to low quantity of refrigerant in

system, suction temperature is too high See chapter 10
and ecaporative pressure is too low.
Motor
check
temperature
Motor loading is too high
overhigh
check
Power supply has some problem;

Motor itself has some problem Check expansion valve or

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Suction superheat is too high; evaporator match situation

See chapter 10

Compressor running conditions are not Check power supply

withing application range;

Voltage exceeds range; Contact with Snowman

Compressor bearing lock or bearing

damage.

Compressor running conditions are not See chapter 10

withing application range;
See chapter 2

Oil temperature is too low and density check

is too high

Oil filter and oil channel is blocked check

Compressor can Capacity control solenoid valve damage Contact with Snowman
not loading or abnormal working, the problem of
solenoid valve control system.

Sealing gasket of capacity control

solenoid valve seat damages or usage
and installation are wrong.

Capacity control/oil cylinder pistion

damage;

Compressor can Capacity control solenoid valve damage check

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not unload or abnormal working, the problem of Contact Snowman

solenoid valve control system.

Saeling gasket of oil cylinder piston Contact Snowman

damages

Capacity control/oil cylinder pistion Contact Snowman

damage;

Oil cylinder piston connection rod

breaks

Motor insulation is already damaged Contact Snowman

Motor
Water exists in motor winding Contact Snowman
insulation
damage
The acid cooling oil will damage Contact Snowman
insulation

No refrigeration capacity required Check

Protection device is already work Check

Already full load during compressor See chapter 3

starting

Discharge shut-off valve is closed check

Motor can not be
started
Voltage lower than rating value Check power supply

Voltage drops too much during starting check

Protection device inside motor has See chapter 5

problem; Check power supply

Motor wrong wiring or rotation Check power supply

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direction Check delay relay

Phase loss Check

Star-delta delay time is too short or Contact Snowman

too long;

Contactor has problem Contact Snowman

Internal motor has problem Contact Snowman

Motor burns

Compressor blocks bearing

Noise of discharge shut-off valve check

Assembly problem See chapter 4

Charge amount of cooling oil is not Check the volume of

enough or no lubrication external oil separator

Compressor running conditions are not See chapter 10

withing application range; check
Abnormal
vibration and
Liquid hammer Contact Snowman
noise

Check valve damages when there is long Contact Snowman

sound during compressor shut down

Abnormal friction between rotors Contact Snowman

resonance Contact Snowman

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Abnormal motor balance Contact Snowman

Abnormal slide valve vibration

Bearing damage

Suction superheat overhigh Check expansion valve or

Discharge pressure overhigh evaporator match situation

Suction pressure overhigh Check discharge line or the

Cooling oil leaks or low oil level, size of condenser or

insufficient lubrication non-condensable gas

External oil cooler doesnt work Check suction line and

refrigerant charge or

overhigh Compressor running conditions are not expansion valve

discharge withing application range;
temperature
High motor temperature (large input Check oil line system
power)

The working time at mimimum See chapter 10

refrigeration step is too long

Oil filter and suction filter block See chapter 3

Bearing damages or abnormal friction check

between rotors

Contact snowman

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Motor
protection Compressor running conditions are not check
device fault or withing application range;
motor burning Low oil level
Too frequent of start number Check the matching of
electric control system or
refrigeration system

Power supply fault check

The working time at mimimum
refrigeration step is too long See chapter 3

Doesnt install external oil cooler or See chapter 2

oil cooler efficiency is low

Low suction pressure Check suction line and

refrigerant charge or
Motor problem expansion valve

Motor protector problem Contact snowman

Contact snowman

Suctionsuperheat is overlow (suction Check suction line and

side has liquid refrigerant) refrigerant charge or
Bubble type
expansion valve
cooling oil

Pressure changes too quick Check

Compressor works at unloading See chapter 3

condition
Oil return of
compressor is Wrong design of oil return line Check the matching of
not enough expansion valve

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thermostatic expansion valve can not Check evaporator

fully regulate suction superheat

Evaporator damages

nylon spacer of terminal box screw check

damages or loss

Water enter Terminal box damage check

terminal box
IP54 check
The user change terminal box (IP not
reach IP54)

Compressor running conditions are not See chapter 10

withing application range;

Condensing temperature is too high Check discharge line or the

size of condenser or
non-condensable gas

Evaporative temperature is too low Check suction line and

COP value is too
Subcooling is too low refrigerant charge or
low
expansion valve
(refrigeration
capacity is too
low or input
Suctionsuperheat is overlow (suction Check suction line and
power is too
side has liquid refrigerant) refrigerant charge or
high)
thermostatic expansion valve default expansion valve

Bearing default Check suction line and

Compressor works at unloading refrigerant charge or
condition expansion valve

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check

See chapter 2

See chapter 3

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16 Maintenance

Switch off power supply before maintenance, non-professional guys are not allowed
to open terminal box.

Lubricants

The lubricants have high thermal and chemical stability: if installation is performed correctly,
the oil normally does not need to be changed. Periodically test the acidity of the oil to prevent
damage to the motor or the compressor and, if necessary, perform the following operations:

Clean the circuit placing an acid filter in the suction line;

Change the oil and the oil filter;

Purge the system from the highest point on the discharge side.

The oil can be drained through the service valve and the plug on the bottom of the suction
cover. The oil can be recharged through the service valve, creating a vacuum inside the
compressor.

Bearing

The bearings in the compressor are designed to ensure 60,000 hours of operation with correct
lubrication (oil filter clean and oil pressure within the limits. Any alteration of the
above-mentioned conditions and excessive changeability of the load may bring a drastic reduction
in the effective working life. The bearings must be replaced by qualified personnel in a specially
equipped workshop.

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ROTORS ROTATION DIRECTION.

If the reverse rotation, which occurs when the compressor stops to balance the pressure, lasts
more than 3 seconds, the check valve located underneath the discharge shut-off valve may be
damaged, and consequently must be replaced. In any case, the reverse rotation must not last more
than 5 seconds to avoid damage to the compressor and the unwanted activation of the INT 69 RCY
protection module.

Oil filter

SRS-12~16S/M/L series compressors have their oil filter inside compressor. At normal
conditions, the pressure drop before and after oil filter is lower 2 bars. It needs to replace the oil
filter element if exceeds this rang, as figure 16-A shown:

Figure 16-A: oil filters element drawing

The necessary check outs and maintenance operations are listed:

As shown below:

S= replace ; C= check

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50-100 1000 10000 20000 30000 60000

Time(hours)

C/S S
Oil filter

C C C C C S
Lubricants

Suction C C C C
filter

Solenoid C C C C C
valve

S
bearing

C C C C C
Check valve

Protection C C C C C
module

C C C C C C
Input voltage

Motor contact C C C C C
points

Table 16-A: maintenance plan;

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