GE PSH23PGR Series, Technical Service Manual

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3. Loosen the hex-head screws that hold the
evaporator in place. Note locations of the
foam blocks at sides of old evaporator. These
are needed for proper airfl ow. Remove the
foam blocks and save for new evaporator
installation. Remove old evaporator.
4. Modify replacement evaporator to use
LOKRING
connectors.
a. Using the tubing cutter, cut the jumper
tube (top) at the outlet end of the freezer
evaporator. Leave as much of the straight
tube portion as possible from the joint of
the check-valve assembly. Discard the
check-valve assembly.
b. Using the tubing cutter, cut the jumper
tube (left side) on the inlet end of the
evaporator (capillary joint) about 3 inches
from epoxy joint. Make two joints using
the
LOKRING
connectors for 5 /
16
-in. copper
to copper joints.
Cut
Here
Cut
Here
5. Install the new evaporator and tighten all
mounting screws.
6. Remove the old drier by cutting the halo
loop as close as possible to the drier. Install
the new drier assembly (make sure there is
suffi cient space between the tubing).
7. Install the access tube. Clean and inspect
joints.
8. Replace the heater supplied in the kit.
Reinstall foam blocks, thermostat and
thermistors. Dress the wiring.
9. Evacuate and charge the system. Use original
factory charge quantity of R-134a. (See
Evacuation and Charging Procedure
.)
10. Replace all component parts in the freezer.
11. Reinstall the rear access cover.
Loosen Hex-
Head Screws