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Drier Replacement
Before opening refrigeration system, recover
HFC134a refrigerant for safe disposal.
Every time sealed HFC134a system is repaired, drier
filter must be replaced with, part # B2150504.
Cut drier out of system by completing the following
steps. Do not unbraze drier filter. Applying heat to
remove drier will drive moisture into system.
To avoid risk of severe personal injury or death, cut
drier at correct location. Cutting drier at incorrect
location will allow desiccant beads to scatter.
Completely clean area of beads, if spilled.
1.
Score capillary tube close to drier and break.
2.
Reform inlet tube to drier allowing enough space
for large tube cutter.
3.
Cut circumference of drier at 31.75 millimeters,
below condenser inlet tube joint to drier.
4.
Remove drier.
5.
Apply heat trap paste on post condenser tubes to
protect grommets from high heat.
6.
Unbraze remaining part of drier. Remove drier
from system.
7.
Discard drier in safe place. Do not leave drier with
customer. If refrigerator is under warranty, old
drier must accompany warranty claim.
Service Procedures
Service Equipment
Listed below is equipment needed for proper servicing
of HFC134a systems. Verify equipment is confirmed
by manufacturer as being compatible with HFC134a
and ester oil system.
Equipment must be exclusively used for HFC134a.
Exclusive use of equipment only applies to italic items.
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Evacuation pump
Check with vacuum pump supplier to verify equipment
is compatible for HFC134a. Robinair, Model 15600
2 stage, 6 cubic feet per minute pump is
recommended.
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Four-way manifold gauge set, with low loss hoses
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Leak detector
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Charging cylinder
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Line piercing saddle valve
(Schroeder valves). Seals must be HFC134a and
ester oil compatible. Line piercing valves may be used
for diagnosis but are not suitable for evacuation or
charging, due to minute holes pierced in tubing. Do
not leave mechanical access valves on system.
Valves eventually will leak. Molecules of HFC134a are
smaller than other refrigerants and will leak where
other refrigerants would not.
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Swagging tools
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Flaring tools
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Tubing cutter
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Flux
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Sil-Fos
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Silver solder
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Oil for swagging and flaring
Use only part # R0157532
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Copper tubing
Use only part # R0174075 and # R0174076
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Dry nitrogen
99.5% minimum purity, with -40°C or lower dew point
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Crimp tool
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Tube bender
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Micron vacuum gauge
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Process tube adaptor kit
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Heat trap paste
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ICI appliance grade HFC134a
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test
procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service.
Ensure all earthing wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
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