Compressor Replacement -Special Procedure In Case Of Compressor Burnout - Friedrich Chill Premiere Series Service Manual

R-32 SEALED SYSTEM REPAIRS

Compressor Replacement -Special Procedure in Case of Compressor Burnout

WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD
Sealed Refrigeration System contains refrigerant
and oil under high pressure.
Proper safety procedures must be followed,
and proper protective clothing must be worn
when working with refrigerants.
Failure to follow these procedures could
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Turn off electric power before service or
installation. Extreme care must be used, if it
becomes necessary to work on equipment with
power applied.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
The use of nitrogen requires a pressure
regulator. Follow all safety procedures and
wear protective safety clothing etc.
Failure to follow proper safety procedures
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
NEVER, under any circumstances,
liquid charge a rotary-compressor
through the LOW side. Doing so
would cause permanent damage to
the new compressor. Use a charging
adapter.
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1. Recover all refrigerant and oil from the system. Refer to Refrigerant
Removal, Recovery, and Evacuation Section of this manual.
2. Remove compressor, capillary tube and filter drier from the system.
CAUTION: Seal all openings on the defective compressor
immediately. Compressor manufacturers will void warranties
on units received not properly sealed. Do not distort the
manufacturers tube connections.
3. Flush evaporator condenser and all connecting tubing with dry
nitrogen or equivalent. Use approved flushing agent to remove all
contamination from system. Inspect suction and discharge line for
carbon deposits. Remove and clean if necessary. Ensure all acid is
neutralized.
4. Reassemble the system, including new drier strainer and capillary
tube.
5. Braze all connections. Refer to the Brazing section of this manual.
6. Pressurize with nitrogen to 550 psi and leak test all connections
with a leak detection fluid. Repair any leaks found.
Repeat Step 6 to insure no more leaks are present.
7. Charge system with proper amount of refrigerant per the model
nameplate. Refer to the refrigerant charging section of this manual.