Transporting Of Refrigerators - Fisher & Paykel RF201A Service Manual

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TRANSPORTING OF REFRIGERATORS

(Internal Condenser models fitted with D series compressors)
Cabinets fitted with D Series compressors have the suction line coupling directly connected to the compressor
by means of a spinning type coupling (Harness Direct Coupling D series) within the shell of the compressor. It
is not recommended to lay the cabinet on is back or its side. This could lead to problems with oil from the
compressor running into the suction line coupling inside the compressor.
Even when the cabinet is stood upright for, say, 20 minutes before being switched on at the time of installation,
the problem can still occur. With this type of compressor, large quantities of oil could have run into the suction
pipe, leading to problems in the system such as blocked capillary or the compressor not pumping due to oil
being slugged.
It is recommended that:
If a cabinet is to be transported lying down, then the cabinet should be placed on one side only. This is the
right-hand side when standing facing the front of the refrigerator. If looking at the back of the refrigerator when
it is laid down in this manner, you will see the power cord entering the cabinet at the bottom and the discharge
and suction pipes on the compressor uppermost. (Refer diagram A).
Diagram A
Note: We mark all our refrigerator and freezer cartons with a number of stars on one side of the carton. If the
product is to be laid on its side for transporting at any time, the side of the carton with stars on should face
upwards (see diagram B). If transporting a cabinet that has been used, be sure to empty the water
evaporator tray prior to laying the cabinet down, as water from the water evaporator tray can enter the
electronic power module which is attached to the side of the unit compartment.
Ideally, the product should be transported standing upright.
Diagram B
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