Title Page
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Chiller Description
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Location of Use
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Completed by
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Authorized by
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Date
Chiller Commissioning Checklist
Before Start-up
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Read and understand all manuals (chiller, controls, etc.)
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Read and understand manuals for third party components (electric motors, valves, etc.)
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Check unit installation and vibration damper adjustment
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Carry out functional testing of safety equipment
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Read the opening pressures on all safety valves, and check that they are correct
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Carry out vacuum test
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Check Unisab set-up (see list of settings), and check VSD set-up, as applicable
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Check oil level
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Check that the heating element in the oil has been on for 6-8 hours before start
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Take a sample of the primary refrigerant (must be free from water, air, etc.)
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Check that the motor rotation direction is correct
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Check that the coupling is aligned
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Check that compressor cooling is connected correctly
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Check that the plant is not leaking
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Check that the valves are in the correct position for operation
After Start-up
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Check that the capacity regulation system is working correctly
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Check the refrigerant charge (at full load)
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Check the unit for vibrations
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Check the unit for vibrations using variable speed
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Make a start-up log at full load
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Take out a representative lubricating oil sample after about 1 hour of operation, and save it for minimum 1 year from commissioning date
Observation
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Operation time [hours]
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Suction pressure [°C/R]
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Suction temperature [°C]
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Superheating, suction gas [K]
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Discharge pressure [°C/R]
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Discharge temperature [°C]
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Oil pressure, compressor [bar]
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Oil pressure, filter [bar]
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Oil temperature [°C]
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Oil temperature, separator [°C]
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Oil collection from shaft seal [ml]
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Oil level [0, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full]
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Charged oil [Liter]
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Motor 1/1 load [amp.]
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Capacity load [%]
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Noise level
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Vibrations (0-100% capacity)
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Brine temperature, outlet - Evaporator [°C]
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Brine temperature, outlet - Condenser [°C]
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Refrigerant charge [Kg]
Completion
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Additional Observations
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Inspector Name & Signature
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Supplier/Installer Name & Signature
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Manager/Supervisor Name & Signature