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SERVICE MANUAL

R600A Refrigerant

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Summary of Contents for R600A

Page 1: ...R 125 SERVICE MANUAL R600A Refrigerant W11105483 Multimedia Enhanced ...

Page 2: ...sional to properly diagnose malfunctions and repair the R600A Sealed system The objectives of this Service Manual are to Understand and follow proper safety precautions Understand the R600a Refrigerant Successfully perform necessary repairs Successfully return the refrigerator to its proper operational status WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION assumes no responsibility for any repairs made on our products by a...

Page 3: ...ERS 1 3 STORAGE HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION OF R600A 1 3 LEAK DETECTION 1 4 SEALED SYSTEM EVACUATING PROCEDURE 1 5 REFRIGERANTS 1 6 TOOLS AND SUPPLYS 1 7 CHARGING KIT 2 6 SECTION 2 SEALED SYSTEM REPAIR PRE WORK CHECKS 2 2 SEALED SYSTEM ACCESS 2 2 VENTING PROCESS 2 3 REFRIGERANT TEMPORARY RECOVERY PROCEDURE 2 4 SEALED SYSTEM EVACUATING PROCEDURE 2 5 CHARGING PROCESS 2 6 ...

Page 4: ...l Information This section provides general safety parts and information for the R600A repair process Refrigeration Safety R600A Introduction Approved R600a Containers Storage Handling and Transportation of R600a Leak Detection Evacuation Tools and Supplys Charging Kit ...

Page 5: ... you what can happen if the instructions are not followed Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety aler...

Page 6: ...rican Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE ASHRAE categorizes R600a in the A3 safety group The A3 safety group is reserved for refrigerants with lower toxicity and higher flammability National Refrigerants INC Safety Data Sheet Link www refrigerants com pdf SDS 20R600a 20 20Isobutane pdf Other uses for Isobutane Link http www cosmeticsinfo org ingredient isobutane...

Page 7: ...s and Pipes Exhaust and Fuel leaks Propane filling stations Fuel in marine bilges Heat Exchanger leaks Check manholes for safety Detect arson residue IAQ Indoor Air Quality tests and Liquid or gas fired heating systems Use a combustible gas leak detector to perform a background check around the appliance Technicians must be trained in the use and the device must be certified for use with the speci...

Page 8: ... In most cases it will not be necessary to adjust the sensitivity of the detector However if the siren sounds before a possible leak source can be found it is likely that air is contaminated with heavy concentrations of gas Therefore you may desensitize the detector by moving the adjustment knob down to low sensitivity until the ticking slows to normal 9 If your are searching for extremely small l...

Page 9: ...rldwide Among them are some flammable refrigerants Refrigerants such as R 600a isobutane have increased in popularity with the consumer population primary because of its environmentally benign properties More specifically hydrocarbon refrigerants are safe to the Earth s ozone layer The Isobutane Refrigerant Isobutane refrigerant like other alternative refrigerants presents different thermodynamic ...

Page 10: ... Certified and calibrated combustible gas leak detector to test for leaks if the system is charged with an A2L or A3 refrigerant Liquid Charging Fitting Quick Disconnect Fittings Shutoff Valves Fire Extinguisher dry powder fire extinguisher rated for Class B fires Ventilation Fan Note All tools are suggested to be Spark less tools Whirlpool requires and AHAM recommends using a leak detector during...

Page 11: ... cylinders Figure 4 Vulcan Charging Kit includes 4 High Pressure Hoses 19 long Both High side and Low side manifold gages 1 T Adapter 1 T Adapter Shut off Valves 20 PVC Recovery Hose R600a Refrigerant placement storage pod Liquid Charging Fitting Vapor Charging Fitting Quick Disconnect Fittings 2 Shutoff Valves With this complete kit you will have the proper tools to remove the refrigerant before ...

Page 12: ...ion 2 Sealed System Repair This section provides operational Sealed system Evacuating and Charging process Pre Work Checks Sealed System Access Venting Process Refrigerant Temporary Recovery Procedure Sealed System Evacuating Procedure Charging Process ...

Page 13: ...connect power by unplugging the appliance before servicing The area should be free of open flame or burning materials including cigarettes candles or similar materials Do not operate appliances that utilize open flames or have hot surfaces electric or gas ranges electric or gas dryers toasters electric or battery powered tools and other small appliances while servicing the appliance Inform the hom...

Page 14: ...imited to the size of charge atmospheric pressure whether the compressor is running Continue venting the appliance for an additional 10 minutes after the pressure coming out ends ATTENTION Do not vent R600a refrigerant indoors ATTENTION Ensure there is no source of ignition near the discharge hose R600a vent locations must meet the following criteria R600a must be discharged to the outside environ...

Page 15: ... with the leak detection trace gas mixture to remove residual R600a Immediately remove the approved Recovery Vessel to a suitable outdoor location and vent the bag to atmosphere removing all R600a refrigerant Recovery Vessel ATTENTION Ensure Refrigerant Measuring Equipment is Maintained and Calibrated in Accordance With Manufacturer Specifications Sealed System Evacuating Procedure R600a is an ext...

Page 16: ...ility to draw a deep vacuum For evacuation connect both sides Low and high Connect a hose to gauge manifolds side port and the opposite end to the upper brass T Connect an additional charge hose to a Gauge manifold lower male port and the other hose end to the 2nd quick disconnect adapter Unclip and thread the quick disconnect adapter cap onto the high side charge port DO NOT CONNECT QUICK DISCONN...

Page 17: ... any deflection If you do not see any movement you can continue and Evacuate for addditional 10 minutes If you do see movement in the needle you may have a leak in the sealed system that needs to be repaired If no pressure change vacuum needle stays steady behind shadow needle the charging process can be started Charging Process At this point you can remove the High side quick connect from the fil...

Page 18: ...ightly and closing it immediately As soon as the desired filling weight is reached close the ball valve at the Lower T piece to charging station Then close the valve on the refrigerant bottle Reopen the ball valve at the lower T connection to charging station and allow the refrigerant remaining in the hoses to flow into the refrigerant circuit After waiting 1 minute start the compressor to suck th...

Page 19: ...74 HAVE YOUR STORE NUMBER READY TO IDENTIFY YOU AS AN AUTHORIZED IN HOME SERVICE PROFESSIONAL FOR LITERATURE ORDERS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER PHONE 1 800 253 1301 FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND SERVICE POINTERS www servicematters com IN CANADA FOR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION CALL 1 800 461 5681 FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WHILE AT THE CUSTOMER S HOME CALL THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ...

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