Danfoss KP 15 Pressure Switch Installation Guide

June 4, 2024
Danfoss

Danfoss KP 15 Pressure Switch

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Pressure switch

KP 15, KP 15A, KP 17W, KP 17B, KP 17WB, KP 47WB

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Refrigerants:
R22, R134a, R404A, R407A, R407C, R407F, R422B, R422D, R448A, R449A, R450A, R452A, R507A, R513A, R717) For complete list of approved refrigerants, go to http://products.danfoss.com/all-products/ ) only for KP 15A

Ambient temperatures / Mounting requirements

  • t1 min. KP 15: -40 °C (-40 °F)
  • t1 min. KP 17, KP 47: -25 °C (-13 °F)
  • t1 max. : 65 °C (149 °F)Danfoss-KP-15-Pressure-Switch-FIG2
  • Relative humidity RH: 30 – 98%
  • Vibrations resistance: 4 g (10 – 1000 Hz)

Test pressure (Best)Danfoss-KP-15-Pressure-Switch-
FIG3

Connections

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Mounting

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EnclosureDanfoss-KP-15-Pressure-Switch-FIG6

CAUTION:
Disconnect power supply before wiring connections are made or service to avoid possible electrical shock or damage to equipment. Do never touch live parts with your fingers or with any tool.

  • LP side: A-C opens on pressure drop
  • HP side: A-C opens on pressure rise

Electrical rating – General

Short circuit protection:
Fuse 16 Amp

When used acc. to UL regulations

  Listed refrigeration controller 61B5
Contacts Voltage

Pilot duty
AC| DC| A| A

A – B

A – C

| 240| –| 8| 48| 8 A| 3 A
120| –| 16| 96| 16 A
–| 240| –| –| –| 12 W
A – D| 240| –| –| –| –| 50 VA

Use copper wire only Tightening torque 20 lb. in

LP = Low Pressure

LP, aut. reset

LP = Low Pressure

LP, man. reset

HP = High Pressure

HP

Manual trip function

TRIP:
use FINGERS ONLY! (Do NOT use screwdriver)

Convertible reset
KP 15: LP/HP convertible, KP 17WB, KP 47WB: HP convertible

Insert a screwdriver into the slot on the lock disc and turn it to desired reset configuration. Do not turn the screw on the lock disc as it may damage the convertible reset mechanism.

Adjustment

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Reset options

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Note: Do not select automatic reset if safety of the system requires manual reset.
Note: Selected reset configuration may be protected against unauthorized actions applying a seal.

CAUTION:
Only for selected A2L refrigerants: R455A, R454C, R1234yf, R1234yz, R1234ze For a complete list of approved A2L refrigerants, go to http://products.danfoss.com/all-products/

Electrical rating

  • AC-3: 16 A / 250 V AC
  • AC-15: 10 A / 250 V AC

Voltage| Current range| Power factor

(cos phi)

| Frequency
---|---|---|---
250V AC| ≤ 4.0 A| PF ≥ 0,400| 50Hz/60Hz
250V AC| > 4.0 to 6.0 A| PF ≥ 0,594| 50Hz/60Hz
250V AC| > 6.0 to 16,0 A| PF ≥ 0,780| 50Hz/60Hz

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Safety requirements

  1. KP pressure switches shall only be employed in the units/systems which comply with the requirements for charge limits and requirements for avoiding ignition sources of IEC 60335-2-24, IEC 60335-2-40, IEC 60335-2-89, ISO 5149, EN378-1 or equivalent.
  2. Applying the overload on the KPs must be prevented. If by any chance it was damaged, the system/unit shall be stopped and KP shall be replaced as necessary.
  3. Electrostatic discharge protection and Electrical leakage protection shall be surely implemented by grounding or other measures.
  4. Only trained personnel are authorized to handle flammable refrigerant systems and may do the installation, maintenance, and exchange of the switch by using appropriate tools.
  5. It is recommended to regularly check the function of KP switch.
  6. KP pressure switches must be installed in an area with a low risk of mechanical damage.
  7. Corrosion protection of KP pressure switches must be taken into account when used in a corrosive environment.
  8. Cables shall not be in contact with sharp edges. The cables shall be connected with adequate stress relief in order to prevent pulling forces can be carried through the cable to the terminal.
  9. In the event of pressure pulsation in the system, where the switch is connected, these must be effectively dumped to prevent failure of the bellows. The cycle frequency of the KP switch shall be kept as low as possible.
  10. The KP switches shall not be installed in places where a high level of vibration is present.

Disclaimer
The user is responsible for ensuring that third parties also comply with this Notice, e.g. in case the KP switches are supplied to third parties, and e.g. that all installation guides are available with the KP switches during installation. It is required that all conditions of this guide are being met and secured when using KP pressure switches. Danfoss shall not be responsible for any kind of direct and indirect or consequential damage or loss, including, but not limited to, loss of property, production, loss of profit, or human injury arising out of the explosion or fire caused by the flammable nature of refrigerant. Any information, including, but not limited to information on selection of product, its application or use, product design, weight, dimensions, capacity or any other technical data in product manuals, catalogs descriptions, advertisements, etc. and whether made available in writing, orally, electronically, online or via download, shall be considered informative and is only binding if and to the extent, explicit reference is made in a quotation or order confirmation. Danfoss cannot accept any responsibility for possible errors in catalogs, brochures, videos, and other material. Danfoss reserves the right to alter its products without notice. This also applies to products ordered but not delivered provided that such alterations can be made without changes to the form, fit or function of the product. All trademarks in this material are property of Danfoss A/S or Danfoss group companies. Danfoss and the Danfoss logo are trademarks of Danfoss A/S. All rights reserved.

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