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4.11 COMPRESSOR
Correct pulley alignment and proper belt tension are
very important factors in compressor installation. The
compressor pulley must be perfectly aligned with the
electric motor pulley components.
4.11.1 Removal
1.
Recover the refrigerant charge from the
system.
2.
Loosen and remove the compressor
drive belt.
3.
Disconnect the discharge and suction
lines.
4.
Keep the compressor ports and the
suction and discharge lines for the compressor
covered to prevent contamination of system
components.
5.
Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
Remove the compressor.
4.11.2 Installation
NOTE:
Any compressor installed in this system must
contain the proper amount of compressor oil. Always
check to make sure that the compressor contains the
proper amount of oil. Follow the system clean-up
procedures to remove old oil from the system.
1.
Place the compressor in position and install
the mounting bolts and the belt.
2.
Use belt tension tool to adjust belt tension
3.
Connect the refrigeration hoses. Charge
compressor with oil in the oil fill port.
4.
Pressurize the system and test for leaks.
5.
Evacuate the system and recharge.
4.11.3 System Compressor and Oil
The compressor is mounted in the condenser section.
This oil lubricates all the components, returns to the
compressor for a while, and again travels around the
system.
4.11.4 Adding extra oil to the system
The location for adding oil in the compressor is located
behind the compressor head. Remove the brass plug to fill.
The correct oil to use in a unit using R404A or R134A is
Polyol Ester Oil (POE).
Keep oil tank tightly sealed from the air. Oil tends to absorb
moisture from the air and can become contaminated if left
open. If contaminated oil is put into a system, it may
damage the components of the system.
In case of a major loss of refrigerant, it must be assumed
that some system oil is lost also. The oil level should be
verified.
4.11.5 Checking the oil level
There is a sight glass located on the lower side of the
compressor, under the discharge port. Use a small mirror
and flashlight to check oil level.
Oil contamination
•
Color changed to a varnish color.
•
Presence of foreign substances, metal
shavings, etc. in the oil.
Figure 17 - Compressor Oil Sight Glass