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9.1.6 Mounting Position of Expansion Valve
Mounting position of thermostatic expansion valve
Normally, mount this valve in a vertical position with the diaphragm part placed UP.
Should for any reason the valve be mounted in a horizontal position, mount it with the external
equalizer pipe joint placed DOWN.
9.1.7 Cautions in Construction
1. Be sure to conduct brazing work while cooling the main unit of the expansion valve with a
wet cloth or the like.
(Since the main body incorporates rubber and plastic members, not heeding this caution will
result in melted members leading to a failure.)
2. Pay attention not to apply heat to the feeler bulb of the expansion valve while in brazing work
or else.
(Not heeding this caution will heat up gas in the feeler bulb to burst the diaphragm, thus
resulting in a failure.)
3. Be sure to use T joints in order to braze the equalizer pipe and suction pipe.
(The reason is that the unit is of KHK compatible model.)
4. Take measures so as not to transfer heat to the feeler bulb and capillary part while in brazing
work or else.
Internal equalizer type:
Proper position
UP
DOWN
Outlet
Inlet
External equalizer type:
External
equalizer pipe
mounting port
Inlet
Valve
Outlet
Equalizer pipe
Diaphragm
Spring
Feeler bulb
Adjusting bolt
Inlet
Valve
Outlet
Equalizer pipe
Diaphragm
Spring
Feeler bulb
Adjusting bolt
Inlet
Valve
Outlet
Equalizer pipe
Diaphragm
Spring
Feeler bulb
Adjusting bolt
Improper position
Outlet
Outlet
Inlet
Inlet
The diaphragm part is filled with refrigerant oil and liquid
refrigerant, thus disabling the proper operation of the valve
(i.e., resulting in unsmooth operation).
External equalizer
pipe mounting port
Position available to the
external equalizer type
Place the external
equalizer pipe downward
External equalizer
pipe mounting port