AFA(E)

Series:;~;;Thermo Expansion Valves

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Installation and 'Service Instructions

FEATURES
ALCO AFA & AFAE. Thermo~Expansion Valves are designed to meet the specific demands of refrigerated display cases, reach-in & walk-in coolers and freezers, and commercial applicatiens ranging from medium (+50F) to low (-SOF) temperature, -~-o-._W@J?.!:9~ charl~..:.______
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Bar-stock body - SAE connections Internal or external equalizer Wrench flats on inlet & outlet - SAE Remeveable inl~t strainer> SAE Corrosion-resistant rnaterials Interchangeable with currently available commercial refrigeratien TEVs

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AFA (E) NOMENCLATURE

AFA
Valve Series

E
External Equalizer (omit for
internal)

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Capacity Nominal
Rating in F=

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~efrigeran1 . Code
R12

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Charge Code C med temp Z = low temp W= MOP (if needed)

3/8

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Tons

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= R22 R = R502

SAE Connection Size

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning: Before epening any system, make sure the pressure in the system is breught to. and remains atmospheric pressure. Failure to. comply can result in system damage and/or personal injury.
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Read installation instructions theroughly. Failure to. follow instructions may result in valve failure, system damage, or' personal injury. . 2 De not use en service conditions or fluids net specifically cataleged, without prier written approval of ALCO Engineering Department. Use of Thermo. valves on applications net specifically catalcqed can resutt in vaJy.eJailura.andLQLs.y~!IlJi;;lrnage,.~~ . ,_. ",. .. 3. Prot~ct againstexcessive vibratien, it may ~a~a t~bingb-reakWhichWill causevalve'-faiiure. 4. Foreign matter In the Thermo valve may cause diaphragm failure, floodinq, or starving of the valve. Use of an ALCO liquid line filter-drier is strongly recommended. 5. Valves are factory set to. a specific superheat. If adjustment is needed, refer to. Superheat Adjustment section for proper procedure. Improper adjustment of superheat can result in system damage. 6. Use back-up wrench en all wrench flats. Over-torquing TABLE 1 can result in valve body damage. , Maximum Dehydration Temperature -F 7. Proper valve sizing is important. An oversizec valve may THERMOSTATIC CHARGE result in erratic control. An undersized valve 8. considerably reduces system capacity. Do not exceed maximum wor1<ing pressure of 450 psig., excess intemal pressure could cause damage to diaphragm. resutting in valve malfunction. Do not exceed maximum working temperature (see table 1) - excess temperatures could cause internal damage. resulting in valve malfunction. REFRIGERANT C WMOPICA Z R12 190 250 250 R22 160 185 250 R502 150 170 250 This Table refers to the maximum dehyd(ahon temperatures when the bulb and valve body 8(e subjected to the same temperature. On L. C, and Z charges. 250"F maximum valve body temperature is permissible (if the bulb temperature) does not .. -,exceed ..trloseshown.-ir:l. the. table. '
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40" 33" =

SUPERHEAT

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pressure.

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at atmospheric inlet. damage andlor personal injury. to the distributor or evaporator but should be located as close as possible

Before opening any system, make sure the pressure in the system is brought to and remains Failure to comply can result in system

2. Valves may be installed in any position,

3. Be sure valve is installed with its flow arrow ccrrespor-c --; to the flow direction thru the piping. 4. Attach the remote bulb to the suction line as close .c .-~ evaporator 8 o'clock position. Clean surface of suction with straps provided, If the remote bulb can be ane::e-: with a material that will not absorb water. See 5. Connect one end of the external equalizer 6. Check for leaks, sufficient operation. 7. The expansion valve must be free of all contaminants 8. On SAE Connections: - install an ALCC liquid tine filter-drier fittings. before the valve. Use special care to not overtighten from the remote bulb location and positioned system refrigerant outlet as possible. Position the bulb at the 4 or then securely fasten the bulb line ','ire"e :-e remote bulb is to be attached, :, the surrounding ::.nnect

ambient, then the bulb should be insulated

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the other end to the suction line slightly downstream line, to check valve

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so that it ca~not siphon oil from the suction

charge, and be sure no flash gas is present before attempting

MEASURING SUPERHEAT
1. Determine the suction pressure On self-contained 2. From refrigerant determine suction pressure systems, with an accurate pressure connection. gauge at the evaporator outlet (see P in figure 2). the suction suction may be read at the compressor saturation temperature of suction temperature

SUPERHEAT ADJUSTMENT
At.co Thermo valves are factory set to a specific superheat,
however, the superheat should be adjusted for the applicasettings: tion.To adjust the valve to other superheat 2. Turn the adjustment complete gas at Thermo (read from tables in step 3, minutes screw clockwise to decrease

1 Remove the seal cap from bottom of valve to increase supersuperheat. One heat and counterclockwise

pressure-temperature (TEMPp).

tables,

at observed

3. Measure temperature 4. Subtract saturation

360' turn changes the superheat approximately 3-4 F, regardless of the refrigerant type. As much as 30
may be required is made. seal cap. stem. setting - when stop is reached, will damage valve. for the system to stabilize after

Valve remote bulb location (TEMPT). in step 2) from temperature the difference measured

the adjustment Caution: When

3. Replace and hand-tighten adjusting superheat

is the superheat

of the suction gas.

There are 10 turns on the adjustment

any further turning adjustment

AFA(E) Dimensional
1/2 2-3/32 1-3/4

Diagrams & Table

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2-11/32

3-19/32

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A

B-+-C---+
AFA E CONNECTIONS
TOLERANCE INLET OUTLET

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A

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1/32 B

1/4
elbow

318 112

518 318 - 112 3/8

112

1-49164

1-3/32

318
elbow

518
318 - 1/2

1-41/64

1-5/16

:I: 3/64 C 1-41/64 1-23/64 1-63164 i 1-47/641 1-41/64 . 1-23164 1-63164 1-47/64

ALec CONTROLS DIVISION EMERSON ELECTRIC co.

ST. LOUIS, MO 63141 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 314-589-4666
ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

X22989-1

REMOTE ~;ULB STRAP

FOR

ALCO THERMO VALVES

1. 2. 3.

Remove hardware from strap. Place the remote bulb in the formed radius of the strap. (Picture A) Clean the surface of the suction line where the remote bulb is to be attached. Secure bulb on suction line near coil outlet: Leaving the bulb in the formed radius, wrap strap around suction line. (Picture B) b. Insert bolts through the last row of holes where ~ is stiU possible for them to reach the corresponding set of holes on the opposite side of the strap. (Picture B) c. With nuts resting in recess, securely tighten a.

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screwdriller. (Picture~

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On iirles smaller then 7/S" 0.0. install bulb on top of pipe. On lines 7/8" 0.0. and larger, instaMbulb on lower haWoj pipe at " point 45 below center line. Makesure:
B.

(Picture B)

bulb 5.

6.

Total length of bulb suction line.

making good contact with

b. Equal lengths of the bulb are protruding from each side of the str,,~. c. Bulb is securely fastened to suction ~ne.

(Picture C)

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CONnlOLS

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ALCO CONTROLS DIVISION " EMERSON ELECTRIC CO. P. o. BOX 411400 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63141 PHONE (314) 569-4500 TELEX 447-162

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