Whirlpool ACD052MM, Service Manual

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3-17
REMOVING THE CONDENSER
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before
operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
1. Unplug air conditioner or disconnect power.
2. Remove the air conditioner from the win-
dow.
3. Remove the side curtains and the front
grille (see page 3-2 for the procedures).
4. Remove the four screws from the brace
and remove the brace.
5. Remove the two 3/8
″
mounting nuts from
the studs of the condenser.
6. Cut the plastic wire tie from around the
tubing.
Screw
(1 of 4)
Brace
7. Braze on an access valve and discharge
the refrigerant into an approved recovery
system.
8. Unbraze the top and bottom joints from the
condenser and remove the condenser.
Wire Tie
Condenser
Bottom Condenser Joint
Top Condenser Joint
Mounting Nuts