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A 6934 OBSOLETE R3603 AND REPLACE WITH 161821 (A-1 LOGO) ES ES 10/1/98

MATERIAL: 20LB BOND Refrigerant Pressure Control Replacement Considerations

High and low pressure controls · Low pressure control - Circuit opens on pressure drop; closes on
SIZE: 6.9 X 3.5 pressure rise.
A-1 Components "PS" series provides a complete line of "add-on" and
COLOR BLACK TEXT replacement Klixon® pressure controls. · High pressure control - Circuit opens on pressure rise; closes on
WHITE BACK. pressure drop.
Each pressure rating has been carefully selected, and calibrated, to · Pressure settings - Most pressure switch manufacturers will mark
PRINT ON BOTH SIDES meet the requirements of most air conditioning systems, and to their switches with the pressure settings. For example, a low limit
provide easy installation with A-1 Components "B1-S" solder on valve. switch marked 40-80 would open on pressure drop 40 psi and
The "PS" series economically and easily adds compressor protection. close on 80 psi.
· Both high and low pressure controls available. · Electrical requirements - Pressure switch should be connected in
· Factory calibrated pressure settings to fit most systems. series with the motor control circuit.
· Easy installation with A-1 Components "B1-S" solder on valve or
any existing ¼" S.A.E. Access fitting. A-1 Components Pressure Control Identifications:
· Pressure controls have core depressor to open access ports PS LP 40 80
when installed. Pressure Cut Out Cut In
· 18" leads for easy connection. Switch PSI PSI
· U.L. Recognized.
LP - Low pressure limit switch
HP - High pressure limit switch
Low Pressure Limit Controls
Adding a low pressure limit control to an existing system can: Klixon® Part No.
· Prevent compressor damage because of low refrigerant charge. 20PS 003F A 080E 040E
In most cases the pressure control will "cut-out" faster than the Pressure Actuation Deactuation
motor protector, minimizing compressor overheating. Switch Pressure Pressure
· Reduce energy waste because of low-charge continuous running. A" Closing A" Opening
· Prevent ice-up or slugging compressor with liquid refrigerant due Construction Pressure Pressure
to low ambient temperatures. Switch Action B" Opening B" Closing
· Prevent the compressor from pumping air and contaminating the A-Low limit(close on rise) Pressure Pressure
system in the event of leaks. B-High limit(open on rise)
Applications are dependent on the type of refrigerant and purpose. Other manufacturers:
In each instance, the service engineer must use his best judgement · Control marked: LP (low pressure) or HP (high pressure)
to select the proper control for the particular installation. · Pressure settings: CI (cut in or close) or CO (cut out or open)
Example: LP: C.O. 40 PSI, C.I. 80 PSI.
High Pressure Limit Control
Air conditioning systems are required to have some type of high Installation:
The pressure switch should be installed on the line with the A-1
pressure protection. However, in many instances, this is simply an Components "B1-S" solder on valve, or on an existing ¼" male flare
"emergency dump" system which releases the refrigerant into the fitting. To install the "B1-S" valve, follow the directions supplied with
atmosphere, or a valve within the compressor which discharges the the valve. If the existing pressure control is not leaking, it may be
refrigerant from the high side to the low side. They are designed to easier to install a "B1-S" access valve, and a new switch, than it would
keep the system from exploding. Installing a high pressure control be to remove and replace the existing switch. When the existing switch
on the high side can protect the compressor from excessive loads has an existing cap tube, the cap tube can be pinched off and sealed.
and compressor damage. When adding a high pressure cut-out to The pressure switch should be connected in series with the control
an existing system, the service engineer must use his judgement in circuit insuring that all electrical connections are tight and properly
determining the maximum operating pressures based on the type of insulated.
refrigerant and ambient conditions. Pressure switch electrical ratings
Motor Duty @ 120 VAC 5.8A Full Load 34.8A Locked Rotor
Motor Duty @ 240 VAC 2.9A Full Load 15.0A Locked Rotor
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