SKIMO – AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
CODE PRODUIT : 320B12 / 320B17
INSTALLATION, USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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15 MAINTENANCE
The Skimo A/C unit must be maintained and cleaned up regularly from dust, vegetal or other wastes
or combustibles to avoid risks of fire.
The frequencies listed below are for reference only. The maintenance must be done more frequently if the
working environment can lead to clogging up, premature wear or deterioration of some parts.
The SKIMO A/C unit contains parts that are moving that can present a danger. Never disable the
security features. Always turn the unit and the vehicle off before opening the cover or taking the cabin
panel off.
Switch the unit off before any maintenance.
Every 50 hours:
Clean the dust filter
Check the condenser, the ventilator, the main casing. Clean if necessary
In winter:
Turn the Skimo A/C unit on once a week even for a short time (1 minute) to guarantee the lubrication of the seals inside
the A/C circuit.
Every 200 hours:
Check the motor-compressor belt tension:
Tension too high: Risk of premature wear of the compressor bearings.
Tension too low: Risk of premature belt wear.
Replace the air filter (SNDC Ref 700A70).
Check that the water drain holes in the main casing and in the evaporator casing are not clogged up.
Every two years:
(To be done by an A/C specialist)
Clean the condenser and the evaporator coils. Clean the water drain holes in the main casing and in the evaporator
casing.
Recover the A/C circuit gas and replace the receiver dryer (SNDC Ref 225A13).
Replace the evaporator foam (SNDC Ref 281G46)
Check the A/C circuit air tightness.
Recharge the circuit and check the thermostat and the pressure switch.
Check the oil level.
Check the cover fastening screws and clip nuts
Every five years or 2000 hours:
(To be done by an A/C specialist)
Check and tighten all the screws and nuts.
Replace the motor-compressor belt.
Replace the cover fastening clip nuts.