Receiver - Kubota KX080-3 Workshop Manual

WSM KX080-3 Mechanism
e. Receiver
(3)
(2)
(1)
VI-M-16
The receiver (3) serves the purpose of
storing the liquid refrigerant. The amount
of the liquid refrigerant flowing through the
system varies with the operating condition
of the air conditioner. To be accurate, the
receiver stores excess amount of refriger-
ant when the heat load is lowered. It also
releases stored refrigerant when addi-
tional cooling is needed, thus, maintaining
the optimum flow of refrigerant within the
system.
The receiver includes a desiccant (5). It
has the job of removing moisture as the
refrigerant circulates within the system.
The sight glass (2) is installed on the top
of receiver. Amount of refrigerant to be
charged is very important for the effi-
ciency of air conditioner. The sight glass is
used to check the amount of refrigerant. If
large flow of bubbles can be seen in the
sight glass, there is insufficient refrigerant
charged. If so, replenish the refrigerant to
the proper level.
(1) Condenser
(2) Sight Glass

(3) Receiver

(4) Receiver Body
(5) Desiccant (silicagel zeolite)
a : IN
b : OUT
Desiccant changed from silicagel to zeo-
lite for HFC134a type.
VI Air Conditioner