To Use Dry Nitrogen To Flush The System; To Use Refrigerant To Flush The System - Electrolux Side by Side Refrigerator Service Manual

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Section E- Refrigeration System
CAUTION
The end of the flushing hose on this tank regulator must be equipped with a hand shut-
off valve (Robinair No. 40380). Close hand shut-off valve and adjust nitrogen regulator to
correct pressure before proceeding with flushing procedure.

To Use Dry Nitrogen To Flush The System:

1. Remove compressor and filter-drier. Connect process coupling to outlet tube
of condenser.
2. Fasten cloth over other end of coil to prevent old oil from spraying over room.
3. Connect hand shut-off valve on flushing hose to process coupling.
4. Slowly open hand shut-off valve and allow nitrogen to flow through condenser
until discharge is clear.
CAUTION
DO NOT exceed 300 PSIG.
5. Disconnect cap tube from evaporator. Flush evaporator in same manner as
condenser.
CAUTION
DO NOT exceed 150 PSIG.
6. Flush cap tube. This is only possible if you have proper service valve adaptor.
CAUTION
DO NOT exceed 300 PSIG.
7.Reassemble system.

To Use Refrigerant To Flush The System:

CAUTION
Refrigerant used for flushing must be recovered into a recovery system. Meter amount of
refrigerant used for flushing with your charging cylinder. DO NOT OVERFILL THE SYSTEM.