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Operation Section 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY 1.1 Foreword • This manual has been published to service the MovinCool CM 25. Use this manual only when servicing the CM 25. 1.2 Definition of Terms Describes precautions that should be observed in order to prevent injury to WARNING the user during installation or unit operation.
Operation Section 2.2 Technical Specifications Wall Mounted Controller (WMC) with LCD Operation display Electronic Features Control Electronic with Inverter Circuit Voltage Requirement Single-Phase 208/230 V 60 Hz Electronic Characteristics Min.- Max. Voltage Min. 198 V, Max. 253 V Recommended Fuse Size 20 A Cooling Capacity and Power Consumption Total Cooling Capacity...
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Operation Section • Dry contact type (recommended) Fire Alarm Input • No-voltage contact input/Contact Signal Connection resistance less than 100 ohm Warning Signal Output 2 A at 30 V DC/AC max. with resistive load W x D x H (without flange) 53 x 32 x 20 in (1346 x 813 x 508 mm) Dimension W x D x H (with flange)
Operation Section 2.3 Characteristics • Value range for each outdoor temperature shown in the graphs is based on the compressor speed. (1) How to read the characteristics < Example > Condition: Cooling Capacity: Evaporator Inlet Air Dry Bulb : 77 °F (25 °C) Max: 24000 Btu/h Evaporator Inlet Air Wet Bulb : 59 °F (15 °C)
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Operation Section (2) Cooling capacity curve Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 50°F (10°C) Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 95°F (35°C) Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 115°F (46°C) 95 (35) 86 (30) 77 (25) 68 (20) 59 (15) (10) (15) (20) (25) Evaporator Inlet Air Wet Bulb Temp. °F (°C) IILL00676-00 <...
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Operation Section (3) Power consumption curve Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 115°F (46°C) Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 95°F (35°C) Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 50°F (10°C) 95(35) 86(30) 77(25) 68(20) 59(15) (35) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30) Evaporator Inlet Air Wet Bulb Temp.°F (°C) ILL00677-00 <...
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Operation Section (4) Current consumption curve Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 115°F (46°C) Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 95°F (35°C) Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 50°F (10°C) 95(35) 86(30) 77(25) 68(20) 59(15) (35) (20) (25) (30) (10) (15) Evaporator Inlet Air Wet Bulb Temp.°F (°C) ILL00678-00 <...
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Operation Section (5) Cool air temperature difference curve 28.8(16) 25.2(14) Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 21.6(12) 50°F (10°C) 18.0(10) Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 14.4 (8) 95°F (35°C) 10.8 (6) Condenser Inlet Air Temperature 7.2 (4) 115°F (46°C) 3.6 (2) 95(35) 86(30) 77(25) 68(20) 59(15)
Operation Section 3. CONSTRUCTION 3.1 Exterior Components Cool Air Exhaust (12.0 in.Dia.Flange) Condenser (Hot) Air Exhaust Connection For Optional Condensate Pump Evaporator (Room) Air Intake (12.0 in.Dia.Flange) Fixing Position For Optional Drain Pipe For Pump Condensate Pump Mounting Holes Condensate Pan Drain For Gravitational Drain/Maintenance Service Panel Stop Switch Wall Mounted Controller/...
Operation Section 3.2 Internal Structure High-Pressure Switch Electronic Expansion Valve Compressor Overload Relay Evaporator Accumulator Condenser Evaporator Fan Evaporator Fan Motor Compressor Control Box Condenser Fan Condenser Fan Motor I003141...
Operation Section 3.3 Basic Construction • The MovinCool CM 25 is compact in Condenser Control Box Evaporator construction due to the condenser and evaporator being enclosed in one unit. The interior of the unit is divided into two sections. One section contains the evaporator which cools room interior air.
Operation Section 4. REFRIGERATION SYSTEM 4.1 Refrigeration System Construction The component parts of the refrigeration system include the following: • Compressor, Evaporator, Condenser, Accumulator, Electronic expansion valve These parts are all connected by copper tubing. All the connections are brazed. Evaporator Inlet Pipe Condenser Outlet Pipe...
Operation Section 4.2 Compressor • The CM 25 is equipped with a variable speed compressor, which is driven by state of the art inverter technology. • A variable speed compressor automatically adjusts its speed as the heat load in the room changes.
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Operation Section (3) Operation 1) Start of compression Discharge 1) The cylinder is filled with low pressure gas. Valve 2) Since pressure in the discharge chamber is higher than in the cylinder, the discharge valve is kept closed. Piston Cylinder I003185 2) Suction and compression Discharge...
Operation Section (4) Compressor lubrication • The lubrication system is comprised of a hollow shaft, an oil scraper mounted at the bottom end of a shaft journal (shaft bearing), Rotor and the lubrication groove for the shaft journal. The lubrication groove is wider than the oil Hollow Shaft orifice.
Operation Section 4.4 Electronic Expansion Valve • The electronic expansion valve causes rapid Valve Spring Spring refrigerant expansion by injecting "high- Magnet Valve Holder temperature, high-pressure liquid refrigerant" Stopper Delivery Screw from the condenser through a small orifice. The Valve resultant "low-temperature, low-pressure mist refrigerant"...
Operation Section 4.6 Accumulator • The accumulator is mounted on the suction from Evaporator gas piping between the evaporator and the compressor. The accumulator separates the liquid refrigerant from the gas refrigerant, allowing only the gas refrigerant to enter the compressor.
Operation Section 5.3 Power Supply Requirements • The unit requires a single-phase 208/230 V, 60 Hz power supply to operate. • The power supply should be a dedicated single outlet circuit with a UL approved short-circuit and ground fault protective breaker with a fuse size of 20 A maximum. •...
Operation Section 5.4 Wall Mounted Controller (WMC) • The WMC for this unit should be mounted within the room close to the return air grill to provide convenient system control. LCD Display Control Panel 4.8 in (120 mm) 4.8 in (120 mm) 0.6 in (15 mm) I003163 ON/OFF button...
Operation Section LCD Display I003164 COOL or FAN ONLY Illuminates to indicate COOL on or FAN ONLY on. RUN or AUTO Illuminates to indicate fan mode set to RUN or AUTO. HI or LO Illuminates to indicate fan speed set to High or Low. Room temperature Illuminates temperature in either Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C) (See Note).
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Operation Section • WMC connection Connection Table Unit Terminal Wall Mounted Unit Controller Terminal No. Wire No. (Color) P (Red) C4 (White) G4 (Black) Shield Conductor Ground Screw (Green) (Ground Screw) Wall Mounted Controller (WMC) I003165 < NOTE > If the wiring needs to be extended, a maximum extension wire can be extended up to 316 feet. Shield wire 16-22 AWG is recommended for use as an extension wire to reduce noise interference.
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Operation Section For WMC supplied with the CM 25 serial number from 0113XXXXC25 to present • If the reading of the room temperature value is not accurate, adjustment can be done by setting the DIP switch located inside the WMC using the table shown below as reference.
Operation Section 5.5 Field-Supplied Millivolt Wall Thermostat (MWT) Connection • The CM 25 is equipped with terminals for connection to the MWT. The MWT can be installed for convenient access in any room. - Use with a single- and multi-stage system wall thermostat.
Operation Section 5.6 Warning Signal Connection (Output Signal Terminal L+ and L-) • The unit is equipped with a warning signal output relay type (Form-C, normal open dry contact) that can be used to monitor the failure condition. • The relay contactor is closed when the following conditions have occurred: - Condensation overflows - Temperature sensor fails - Cooling function fails...
Operation Section 5.7 Fire Alarm Control Panel Connection (Input Signal Terminal E+ and E-) • The unit is equipped with a normal open input signal that can be connected directly from the fire alarm control panel. When receiving the signal from the fire alarm control panel, the unit turns off and does not turn back on until the power source is reset, or the MWT turns off and on.
Operation Section 5.8 Basic Operation • The following components are controlled based on settings and signals from the WMC or MWT in accordance with signals from various sensors: compressor, evaporator fan motor, condenser fan motor, electronic expansion valve, internal drain pump. 5.9 Compressor Operation (1) Startup speed control •...
Operation Section 5.11 Evaporator Fan Motor Operation • The evaporator fan motor is controlled by signals from the WMC or MWT. (1) When the WMC is connected • ON/OFF control and fan speed are determined by the WMC settings. Fan motor settings - AUTO: The fan motor turns ON when the compressor is ON, and OFF when the compressor is OFF.
5.16 Automatic Restart After Power Interruption (Automatic Recovery Function) • The program within the CM 25 microprocessor contains a feature that will automatically restart the unit after power is lost and then regained. The unit also has memory in order to return itself back to the operating mode (either manual or preset program) it was in prior to the loss of power.
Operation Section 5.17 Relay Board • The relay board controls components such as the compressor and fan motor based on both signals received from the WMC or MWT, as well as signals from various sensors. The relay board is equipped with a compressor control device called the “STI module”. The relay board also contains fuses and a DIP switch.
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Operation Section (2) DIP switch configuration and setting • The controller of the unit is equipped with DIP switches that default in the OFF position. The DIP switch can be set to configure the following functions. DSW1 DSW2 DSW3 DSW4 I003192 Switch Switch...
Operation Section 5.18 Compressor (1) Compressor motor • The CM 25 uses an inverter-controlled DC compressor. compressor motor operated by three-phase voltage outputted from the STI module on the relay board. Specifications: - Rated Voltage: DC 220 V - Rated Output: 1380 W...
Operation Section 5.19 Fan Motor (1) Evaporator fan motor • The CM 25 uses an inverter-controlled DC evaporator fan motor. • The evaporator fan motor is operated by DC motor actuation voltage outputted by the relay board. Evaporator motor speed controlled by a relay board built into the fan motor.
Operation Section 5.20 Temperature Thermistor • The temperature thermistor detects temperature as a resistance value. I001695 Specification Symbol Denomination Characteristic Detect “SHORT” Detect “OPEN” RTS1 WMC room thermistor 8 k ohm at 77°F (25°C) 181°F (83°C) or higher -29°F (-34°C) or less Evaporator inlet air RTS2 5 k ohm at 77°F (25°C)
Repair Section 6. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING • Disconnect power supply from the unit before performing any service. Beware that some residual voltages may remain in the unit immediately after the power is disconnected. 6.1 Troubleshooting • Before troubleshooting the system, the following inspection should be performed. (1) Inspection of power source voltage •...
Repair Section 6.2 Self-Diagnostic Codes • Self-diagnostic codes are displayed on the WMC and indicate by LED on the relay board under the following conditions. • LED on the relay board indicates self-diagnostic codes for the MWT under the following conditions.
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Repair Section Self-Diagnostic Relay Board Warning Code LED (Red) Alarm Cause Signal Detection Contents Pattern User Service Output Mode Mode Evaporator fan motor When a fan motor speed of locked 50 rpm or less is detected four times within 10 seconds Condenser fan motor ...
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Repair Section Relay Board Warning Self-Diagnostic Alarm LED (Red) Cause Signal Detection Contents Pattern Code Output When the evaporator pipe inlet thermistor temperature at or below 26.5°F (-3°C) is detected during compressor Freezing abnormality operation. However, detection is not possible for 5 minutes after the compressor starts.
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Repair Section Alarm clear method • Self-diagnostic codes are not displayed for the MWT. To identify the cause, check the LED on the relay board and refer to the charts on page 44 to 46. Self-Diagnostic Alarm Clear Method Code Cause User Service...
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Repair Section Self-Diagnostic Alarm Clear Method Code Cause User Service Wall Mounted Controller (WMC) Millivolt Wall Thermostat (MWT) Mode Mode Input overcurrent Power device temperature abnormality Reset the power from the circuit DC voltage abnormality Press RESET button. breaker. Power device damage abnormality Circuit malfunction Alarm Clear Method...
• If conditions persist after the above actions have been taken, turn the unit off, disconnect the power and contact your MovinCool reseller or a qualified technician. • Self-diagnostic codes are not displayed for the MWT. To identify the cause, check the LED on...
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Repair Section Condition Check Area Self-Diagnostic Codes Unit does Possible Cause Remedy Buzzer (WMC) Pattern operate. User Service Mode Mode Signal is input from the Check the fire alarm system and confirm fire alarm. there is no signal input to the unit, then RESET the controller Drain hose clogged Remove any blockage or excessive kinks...
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Repair Section Condition Check Area Self-Diagnostic Codes Unit does Possible Cause Remedy Buzzer (WMC) Pattern operate. User Service Mode Mode Operating outside of the Check environmental condition. Do not operating temperature operate the unit outside the operating range. condition range. (See page 9.) RESET the controller Insufficient air volume.
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Repair Section Condition Check Area Self-Diagnostic Codes Unit does Possible Cause Remedy Buzzer (WMC) Pattern operate. User Service Mode Mode Loose CTS2 thermistor Reconnect the CTS2 thermistor and check connection. the connection. RESET the controller Defective CTS2 Replace CTS2 thermistor. thermistor (short or RESET the controller open).
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Repair Section Condition Check Area Self-Diagnostic Codes Unit does Possible Cause Remedy Buzzer (WMC) Pattern operate. User Service Mode Mode Excessive current from RESET the controller twice or three times. If the STI module to the the error still occurs, replace the compressor. compressor.
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Repair Section Condition Check Area Possible Cause Remedy Insufficient Cooling Air is not Compressor start delay (120 Compressor starts after 120 seconds cool. seconds) is activated. automatically. Freeze protection is Compressor starts automatically when activated. evaporator outlet pipe temperature (CTS3) rises more than 43°F (6°C) while compressor stops.
Repair Section 6.4 Self-Diagnostic Code Display Operation and Control (1) WMC • When an abnormality occurs in a unit, a self- diagnostic code and “CHECK” will display on the WMC. Switching the self-diagnostic code display mode • The self-diagnostic code display can be switched between user mode and service Self-Diagnostic mode.
• The unit power on time, compressor operation time, and self-diagnostic codes can be displayed on the WMC when it is connected to CM 25. The unit power on time and compressor operating time can be stored up to 65535 hours (automatically cleared to 0 hour and start counting). The self-diagnostic codes can be stored up to 4 different codes.
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Repair Section (2) Exiting the self-diagnostic code records display • To exit the self-diagnostic code records display, press the "RESET" button, or do not operate the system for 1 minute. Display No. Display code Function Total unit power on time (unit: h) Compressor operating time (unit: h) Self-diagnostic code display Self-diagnostic code record 1...
6.6 Operational Status Display Control (Only When Connected With WMC) • The operational status of each functional part can be displayed while the CM 25 is running. (1) Display method • Press and hold the “”, “”, and “FAN MODE” buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds.
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Repair Section Displayed Display Display Item Display Example Code Units Compressor speed 90 (90 rps) Electronic expansion valve position pulse 3 50 (350 pulse) Evaporator fan motor speed 8 80 (880 rpm) Condenser fan motor speed 8 65 (865 rpm) Compressor operating current 15 (15 A) Evaporator inlet air thermistor (RTS2)
Repair Section 6.7 Initialize Fan Motor • Initialize the motor to correct the motor speed when any of the following components are replaced: evaporator fan motor, condenser fan motor, relay board. (1) Operation method 1) With the power supply OFF, turn DIP switch 2-1 ON. 2) Turn the power supply ON.
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Repair Section Initialize Fan Motor TEST Mode DSW1 DSW2 DSW3 DSW4 I003178...
• Test operation can be performed using the test mode. (1) Operation method • Set the CM 25 to standby mode, turn DIP switch 3-1 ON, then turn on the unit. The unit will automatically operate at the following conditions.
Repair Section 6.9 Basic Inspection • Perform the following inspection before disassembly. (1) Inspection of plate fins • To inspect the plate fins of either the evaporator or condenser, the air filter must be removed. After removal of the air filters, inspect the plate fins for any dirt, dust, lint, or debris that may have caused insufficient cooling performance of the unit.
Repair Section 6.10 Inspection of Compressor (1) Compressor motor • Measure resistance across the terminals of the compressor motor. (All terminals must be disconnected from the unit.) • Between terminals {at 68°F (20°C)} - U-V Approx. 0.64 ohm - V-W Approx. 0.64 ohm - W-U Approx.
Repair Section 6.14 Inspection of Refrigeration System • In most cases, the probable cause for insufficient cooling is a clog in the system, leakage or an incorrect amount of refrigerant. In such cases, inspect the system according to the following procedure.
Repair Section 7. DISASSEMBLY WARNING • Disconnect power supply from the unit before performing any service. Beware that some residual voltage may remain in the unit immediately after the power is disconnected. 7.1 Parts Construction Rear Panel Right Panel Evaporator Inlet Air Top Panel Thermistor (RTS2) Evaporator Pipe...
Repair Section 7.2 Disassembly 1) Loosen the bottom screw. Service Panel 2) Take out the nine (9) screws, and then remove the service panel. Screws (9) Bottom Screw (1) I003120 3) Disconnect the two (2) power supply lines from the terminal, and disconnect the ground line. Terminal CAUTION •...
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Repair Section 5) Take out the thirteen (13) screws, and then remove the front right panel. Screws (9) Front Right Panel Screws (4) I003123 6) Take out the eleven (11) screws, and then remove the front left panel. Screws (4) Screws (7) Front Left Panel I003124...
Repair Section 7.3 Removal of Evaporator Fan Assembly Frame Ring Fan Motor Set Screw Frame I003127 < NOTE > Initialization is required after replacing the evaporator fan motor. (See page 61) 1) Take out the screw, and the four (4) nuts. Screw (1) Nuts (4) Evaporator Fan...
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Repair Section 3) Take out the six (6) screws, and then remove the Set Screw ring. Loosen the set screw with an Allen wrench Ring Set Screw and remove the fan. Screws (6) I003130 4) When assembling the fan, ensure that the screws 0.12 in (3 mm) 0.12 in (3 mm) align with the motor axis positioning holes.
Repair Section 7.4 Removal of Condenser Fan Assembly Frame Ring Ring Set Screw Motor Frame I003134 < NOTE > Initialization is required after replacing the condenser fan motor. (See page 61) 1) Take off the six (6) nuts. Nuts (2) Nuts (2) Nuts (2) Condenser Fan...
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Repair Section 3) Take out the six (6) screws, and then remove the Set Screw Set Screw ring. Loosen the set screw with an Allen wrench and remove the fan. Ring Screws (6) I003137 4) When assembling the fan, ensure that the screws 0.12 in (3 mm) 0.12 in (3 mm) or more...
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Repair Section (1) Relay board to Wall Mounted to Compressor to Millivolt Controller Overlord Relay Thermostat to Evaporator Pipe Inlet Thermistor and to High-Pressure to Float Evaporator Outlet Switch Switch to Electronic to Stop to Evaporator Thermistor Expansion Valve Switch Inlet Air Thermistor DIP Switch...
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Repair Section Replacement of Relay Board 1) Attach the relay board with the six (6) screws. Always tighten the ground line for the relay board together with the bottom right screw. Make sure that the DIP switches on the new relay board are all set to the off position.
Repair Section 8. REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPAIR WARNING • Disconnect power supply from the unit before performing any service. Beware that some residual voltages may remain in the unit immediately after the power is disconnected. 8.1 Repair of Refrigeration System • In case there is a leak, obstruction, or trouble in the refrigeration system, replace or repair the part in question.
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Repair Section (3) Cleaning brazing filler metal and pipe • When the refrigeration system has been opened up, exposure to heat may have caused brazing filler metal to stick to the inside and outside of the pipe. Brazing filler metal may also be compounded with oxygen in the air to form oxide film.
Repair Section 8.2 Removal of Refrigeration System Components WARNING • Before replacing any refrigeration cycle component, recover the refrigerant using standard recovery procedures and equipment. • When recovering the refrigerant, use the pinch-off tubes at the low pressure side (tube 1) and high pressure side (tube 2) as shown in the figure below.
Repair Section 8.3 Charging the System with R-410A Refrigerant • Always ensure that the refrigeration system has been properly evacuated before charging with the specified amount of R-410A. • Equipment is only for R-410A. • Liquid charge (no gas charge). •...
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Repair Section (1) Connection of gauge manifold 1) Properly remove the crushed end of the pinch-off tube at the high-pressure side and the low Charging Hose Side pressure side of the refrigerant cycle with a pipe Refrigerant cutter. Cycle Side 2) Fit the process tube fitting to the pinch-off tube on both sides.
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Repair Section (3) Checking vacuum 1) Leave the high-pressure valve and the low- Valve Setting Leave valves closed for 5 pressure valve of the gauge manifold closed for 5 minutes or more. Pointer of Closed Closed pressure gauge returning to minutes or more, and confirm that the gauge zero indicates there is a leak.
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Repair Section (4) Checking for gas leaks 1) Remove the charging hose (green) from the Valve Setting vacuum pump, and connect the hose to the Closed Closed Air Purging refrigerant cylinder (R-410A). Open The Valve 2) Loosen the nut on the gauge manifold side of the of Refrigerant Cylinder charging hose (green).
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Repair Section (5) Evacuation (repeat) 1) Close the valve of the refrigerant cylinder. Then Valve Setting remove the charging hose (green) from the Gauge Closed Open Closed Closed 30 inHg (100 k Pa) or larger refrigerant cylinder, and connect it to the Low-Pressure refrigerant recovery machine.
Repair Section 8.4 Refrigerant Charging Work (1) Refrigerant charging 1) Remove the charging hose (green) from the Valve Setting vacuum pump, and connect it to the refrigerant Closed Closed Air Purging cylinder (R-410A). Open The Valve 2) Loosen the nut on the gauge manifold side of the of Refrigerant Cylinder charging hose (green).
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Repair Section (2) Removal of gauge manifold 1) Crimp the pinch-off tube with a pinch-off tool. Pinch-Off Tool 2) Remove the gauge manifold and the process to Gauge Manifold Side tube fitting. Crush the end of the pinch-off tube. Pinch-Off Tube 3) Braze the end of the pinch-off tube.
Repair Section 9. REASSEMBLY 9.1 Reassembly of Unit • Reassemble the unit in the reverse order of removal. Described below are the parts that require special care in reassembling the unit. Perform all wiring or rewiring as referenced in the wiring diagram. 9.2 Compressor Mounting •...
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P/N: SV0075-02 Third Issue: December 2016...
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