Component Testing; Check Capillary Tube - Friedrich Chill Premiere Series Service Manual

Check Capillary Tube

BURN HAZARD
Proper safety procedures must be followed,
and proper protective clothing must be worn
when working with a torch.
Failure to follow these procedures could
result in moderate or serious injury.
Test the Capillary Tube and Check Valve Assy
1. Check the capillary tube temperature by hand where the refrigerant enters the capillary tube. A partial restriction of
the capillary tube will be indicated by frost or freezing in that area.
2. If the capillary tube is fully restricted, then pressure will increase and pressure switch will open if installed. If
no pressure switch is installed, the unit will shut down due to the compressor overload opening. High discharge
temperature will be present at the compressor.
Arrows Indicate Direction of Flow
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COMPONENT TESTING

WARNING
Accumulator
Indoor
Coil
(Evaporator)
Cap Tube (Cooling Only)
Figure 501 (Cooling Only Refigerant Flow)
Be careful with the sharp edges and corners.
Wear protective clothing and gloves, etc.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Compressor
WARNING
CUT/SEVER HAZARD
Outdoor Coil
(Condensor)