Condenser; Removal - Viking VUWC244DRSS Service Manual

5.3

Condenser

The condenser is a fin and tube, forced air application (See figure 12.12). The front grille facilitates both
intake and exhaust air. An air baffle located behind the front grille separates the air drawn across the
condenser by the condenser fan.
A common problem with this system is restricted air flow caused by lint, dust, dirt, and pet hair. These
particulates will build up on the condenser and result in overheating due to the lack of heat transfer
across the coil.
5.3.1 Removal of the Condenser
1) Remove all screws around the perimeter of the cabinet. Do not remove the screws from the slot-
ted area. (See figure 12.3)
2) To loosen the rear of the mechanical assembly, remove both hex screws at each lower back cor-
ner (See figures 12.4).
3) Remove the two Phillips screws and remove the front grille (See figure 12.5).
4) To loosen the front of the mechanical assembly, remove both Phillips screws that secure the front
corners (See figure 12.6).
CAUTION, (See figures 12.7 & 12.8) before sliding out the mechanical assembly please read the
5)
following carefully. To avoid kinking of any system tubing do not slide the mechanical section for
ward farther then 6" maximum. Doing so may kink any or all of the following: discharge line at
the com pressor,suction line at the compressor, suction line as it exits the rear of the cabinet.
6) Remove condenser fan by removing the four screws on the fan mounting base plate. The electri-
cal leads do not need to be disconnected. The fan assembly can now be set aside and out of the
way.
7) Remove the condenser fan shroud.
8) Install sealed system access valves and recover refrigerant. After recovery, cap off valve.
9) Heat joints and remove filter / drier.
10) Heat joints and remove the discharge and liquid lines at the condenser.
11) It is advisable that the un-soldered copper tubes be capped if the system will be exposed to the
atmosphere for any length of time.
SEE PHOTO SECTION FOR REFERENCE TO ABOVE MENTIONED FIGURES
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