Fig. 100: Identifying Cap Nut For Expansion Valve
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Clean the join thoroughly.
Slacken off the cap nut.
Pull or work out the expansion valve. See the illustration. It is not screwed in place.
HINT: The expansion valve can be removed using round-nosed pliers.
INSPECTING THE FILTER SECTION OF THE EXPANSION VALVE
NOTE:
Make a note of the position of the expansion valve in the pipe.
CAUTION: Make sure that the expansion valve does not come off.
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