Removal And Replacement Of Compressor - Hoshizaki F-1500MAH Service Manual

Note: All brazing-connections inside the bin are clear-paint coated. Sandpaper the
brazing connections before unbrazing the components. Use a good abrasive cloth to
remove coating.

3. Removal and Replacement of Compressor

Always install a new drier every time the sealed refrigeration system is
opened. Do not replace the drier until after all other repair or replacements
have been made.
1) Turn off the power supply, and remove the panels.
2) Remove the terminal cover on the compressor, and disconnect the compressor
wiring.
3) Recover the refrigerant and store it in an approved container, if required by an
applicable law.
4) Remove the discharge, suction, and access pipes from the compressor using
brazing equipment.
When repairing a refrigerant system, be careful not to let the burner flame
contact any electrical wires or insulation.
5) Remove the bolts and rubber grommets.
6) Slide and remove the compressor. Unpack the new compressor package. Install the
new compressor.
7) Attach the rubber grommets of the prior compressor.
8) Sandpaper the discharge, suction and access pipes.
9) Place the compressor in position, and secure it using the bolts.
10) Remove plugs from the discharge, suction and access pipes.
11) Braze the access, suction and discharge lines (Do not change this order),
while purging with nitrogen gas flowing at the pressure of 3 - 4 PSIG.
IMPORTANT
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