Carrier 69NT40-541-001, Operation And Service

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Figure 7.21 Hermetic Thermostatic Expansion Valve Brazing Procedure
1. Pump down the unit per Section 7.4 .
2. Remove cushion clamps located on the inlet and outlet lines.
3. Unbraze the equalizer connection (1/4”), the outlet connection (5/8”) and then the inlet connection (3/8”).
See Figure 7.21 . Be careful to protect the insulation on the heaters and their wires.
4. Remove insulation (Presstite) from expansion valve bulb.
5. Unstrap the bulb, located below the center of the suction line (4 o'clock position), and remove the valve.
b. Installing the Expansion Valve
1. Clean the suction line with sandpaper before installing bulb to ensure proper heat transfer. Apply thermal
grease to the indentation in the suction line.
2. Strap the thermal bulb to the suction line, making sure bulb is placed firmly into the suction line. See Figure
7.21 for bulb placement.
3. Insulate the thermal bulb.
4. Braze inlet connection to inlet line, see Figure 7.21 .
5. Braze outlet connection to outlet line.
6. Reinstall the cushion clamps on inlet and outlet lines.
7. Braze the equalizer connection to the equalizer line.
8. Check superheat (refer to Section 7.14.1 ).
9. Check superheat. (Refer to Section 7.14.2 step Section 7.14.1 ) Container box temperature should be at
- 18°C (0°F).
7.15 EVAPORATOR COIL AND HEATER ASSEMBLY
The evaporator section, including the coil, should be cleaned regularly. The preferred cleaning fluid is freshwater or
steam. Another recommended cleaner is Oakite 202 or similar, following
manufacturer's instructions.
The two drain pan hoses are routed behind the condenser fan motor and compressor. The drain pan line(s) must
be open to ensure adequate drainage.
7.15.1 Evaporator Coil Replacement
a. Pump unit down. (Refer to Section 7.4 )
b. With power OFF and power plug removed, remove the screws securing the panel covering the evaporator
section (upper panel).
c. Disconnect the defrost heater wiring.
d. Disconnect the defrost temperature sensor (see Figure 3.2 ) from the coil.
Copper Tube
(Apply heat for 10-15 seconds)
Bi-metallic Tube Connection
(Apply heat for 2-5 seconds)
Use of a wet cloth is not necessary due to rapid
heat dissipation of the bi-metallic connections
Braze Rod (’Sil-Phos” = 5.5% Silver, 6% Phosphorus)