Panasonic U-72MF2U9 Service Manual page 94

9. Compressor
9. Compressor
(6) Disconnect the tube-with-flare-nut using two adjustable wrenches. At this time, cover the tube in place with
waste cloth while watching out for oil leaks. Then cap the disconnected tube and mount the flare nut on the
compressor. Tighten the flare nut with a seal bonnet (1/4") in it.
Type: 72, 96
1
NOTE Attach the cap(s) immediately in fear of oil
leakage after removing flare nut(s).
(7) Remove the bolts (×3), washer and spacer (rubber spring).
CAUTION
2
Protect the sensors and the surrounding plates, rubber,
lead wires, clamps, and other items.
Remove the discharge thermistor shown in the figure 17.
3
(8) Disconnect the 2 brazed locations shown in the figure
below.
CAUTION
4
(9) Pull the compressor toward you.
CAUTION
5
Type: 72, 96
6
7
8
9
Type: 120, 144
*1
*1
Cool the high pressure
switch and protect it.
When pulling the compressor toward
you, be careful not to cause any abnormal
deformation of the tube-with-flare-nut.
Remove the
High pressure
discharge
thermistor
(Cooling is
necessary.)
High pressure
switch
Remove the
(Cooling is
discharge
necessary.)
thermistor
Brazed
Brazed
locations (2)
locations (2)
Tube-with-
Tube-with-
flare-nut
flare-nut
Inverter
Inverter
compressor
compressor
Crankcase
Crankcase
heater
In order to remove the tube easily, remove the
cushioning rubber and put the compressor in the
low position.
Bar
Remove the cushioning rubber by using a bar.
Add something to the contact areas to protect
the bottom plate from the damage.
Type: 120, 144
switch
heater
2 - 30
2WAY VRF SYSTEM
3WAY VRF SYSTEM
Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures
Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures
*1
*1: Attach the cap(s) to prevent
the oil leakage after removing
the flare nut(s).
High pressure
switch
(Cooling is
necessary.)
Remove the
discharge
thermistor
Brazed
locations (2)
Tube-with-
flare-nut
Inverter
compressor
Crankcase
heater
Fig. 17