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  1. 06-04-2004, 09:15 PM #1
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    have a copeland scroll on a walk in freezer, that utilizes liquid injection. Compressor failed and I had to replace. The old model compressor had a liquid injection line solinoid valve with a capillary canister. The new compressor utilizes a DTC liquid injection valve. Question is this: Should the liquid injection line solinoid valve been removed or should it have stayed in place? Does the DTC regulate refrigerant and prevent refrigerant migration?
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  2. 06-04-2004, 10:57 PM #2
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    That injection system is controled thermostatically, kind of like a TXV. I believe if the compressor is not hot, it does not feed. Solenoid is not necesary.
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    I would leave it in place, i think they are still needed
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  4. 06-06-2004, 01:06 AM #4
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    the new style compressor has fitting for the DTC valve,
    this fitting is 1/4"od. just put your cap tube into it, leave the old solenoid on. the 1/4"od designed to allow replacing old comp as is.
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  5. 06-06-2004, 11:01 AM #5
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    It should stay. The solenoid will prevent migration into the compressor during off-cycle.
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    ooops, I did it wrong.
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    Copeland Scroll - Cap tube to DTC valve....

    Here's the Copeland AE Bulletin that discusses this issue:
    http://www.customer-copeland-corp.co...EB/tae1299.pdf
    The LLS isn't required, but it won't hurt to leave it in the circuit.
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    Thanks Ice, I thought I read the instructions correctly.
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  9. 06-07-2004, 09:19 AM #9
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    Sorry frozen- I was probably a little strong stating a personal opinion on the use of a solenoid with the DTC. I think the DTC is a great improvment over the cap tube for liquid injection, but I'm not sure I trust it to stop all flow after compressor shut-down.

    Sidney has the official word and you should certainly feel comfortable following the recommendations in the AE bulletin.
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    I don't sweat the small stuff emerson. I don't even mind making mistakes, as long as I do it only once. To error is human, to keep repeating that error is dumb.
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  11. 06-12-2004, 07:58 PM #11
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    Hey guys thanks for your responses. I followed the instructions from copeland and removed the solenoid valve. If I find any problems with this set up I'll let you know.
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    Just the thread I needed had the same exact question on a job today!
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    Quote Originally Posted by weatherpro View Post
    Hey guys thanks for your responses. I followed the instructions from copeland and removed the solenoid valve. If I find any problems with this set up I'll let you know.
    I've seen several DTC's malfunction closed.....not yet seen one fail open and flood out a pump.

    Besides, scrolls can pump liquid - right?
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