PACKAGED CHILLER UNITS

Descriptio Maintenance Frequency

n Comment Daily Monthly Quarterly H Yearly Yearly
1. Status. Check operating status. x

2. Check circuit pressures and x

Refrigerat superheat temperatures.
ion Check alarm and run lights
circuits and remote alarm lights
associated with packs.

3. Chilled Check supply and return x

water water temperatures.
supply.
4. Glycol. Check glycol concentration in x
chilled water.
5. Chiller Check that this is in x
water flow accordance with the
rate. manufacturer's recommended
figure.
6. Check all pumps and x
Leakage. pipework for leaks and rectify.

7. Inspect and check for x

Refrigera vibration.
nt
pipework.
8. Check operation. x
Standby
circuits.
9. Flood Check operation. x
alarm.

10. Digital Check operation. x

readouts.
11. Check operation of x
Controls. temperature control
thermostats. Inspect
electrical panel and
components for wear
especially the compressor
contactor(s). Check operation
of safety thermostats and
timers.

12. Hours Check and record. x

run meter.

13. Check condition and make x

Insulation good any defects.
.
14. Flow Check operation. x
Switches
14. Check for damage to flexible
Electrical. conduits. Tighten all terminal
connections. Isolate control
panel and inspect for signs of
overheating. Check integrity
of electrical insulation.
x
15. Check all safety cut-outs
Safety including high and low
cut-outs. pressure safety cut-outs and
the anti-freeze thermostat cut-
out for operation and correct
calibration.
x
16. Pump Check condition. x
strainers.
17. Check for refrigerant and all
Expansio leaks.
n valves

x
NOTES
Note: With computer chilling units
always check with computer staff
before service or maintenance. Do
not only rely on the microprocessor
readouts, always check against
calibrated equipment if in any doubt.

Refrigeration circuits should be

alternated at least every three
months by means of the 'lead/leg'
selector switch. Where operating
information is displayed on central
console, check that no discrepancies
exist between display and master
gauges, if these do occur report and
change transducer(s). For non
electronic systems check installed
gauges against master gauges.

If closed system check for presence

of water.

If concentration has fallen check

pipework for leaks as per item 6.

Do not overlook remote condensers

and pay particular attention to bolted
joints, sight glass stands and
atmospheric relief valve vent.
Vibration is usually the result of
loose or inadequate fixing of pipe
supports and can give rise to
leakage of refrigerant.

If serving computer facilities, check

that alarm is not connected to
computer shut-down system.
Calibration
Interrogation
Contro;l Adjustment

Poor or faulty insulation can lead to

ice build up, loss of efficiency and
energy wastage.

Include pump motors. See relevant

section.

Individual machines vary, cut outs

could

include:
i. oil differential switches,
ii. oil, high and low temperature.
iii. water temperature differential
switches on chillers and evaporators.