
TM017 Rheem Air Sourced Heat Pump Service Instructions REV: C
Date of Issue: 5/11/05
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Refrigerant System Fault Finding - Chart 1.4 & 2.2
1.4
Is the
bypass pipe
hot?
Test 9
Is the
TX valve
operating?
NO
Adjust TX valve or replace if
faulty
NO
Replace the compressor
YES
YES
Is the
de-ice thermostat
closed?
Replace de-ice thermostat
YES
Is the
compressor
inefficient?
System overcharged
Adjust refrigerant charge
YES
2.2
YES
Replace bypass valve
NO
Test 10
Component Test 9
Warning – “Live” equipment Personal Protective Equipment should be worn
when conducting this test.
Fit gauges to low side access valve.
Remove the insulation from the TX
valve sensor on the suction line.
Hold the sensor by hand to increase
the heat detected by the sensor. The
TX valve should open with the
following results:
1. Flow of refrigerant through sight
glass of receiver/filter dryer should
increase.
2.
Evaporator pressure should
increase.
3. Suction line should become cooler.
Remove hand and replace insulation,
the TX valve should close, resulting in
the reversal of the above results.