A box solenoid valve used in a refrigeration system should be installed in what manner?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — upright, controlled by a thermostat sensing the temperature of the box, and upstream of the thermal expansion valve
Box solenoid valves must be installed upright upstream of the thermal expansion valve and controlled by a box thermostat to ensure positive liquid line shutoff during space temperature pulldown and automatic pump-down cycles.
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