Replacing The Compressor, Compressor Ptc Starter And Overload Protector; Replacing The Filter Drier - EdgeStar VBR Series Service Manual

Replacing the Compressor, Compressor PTC Starter and Overload
Protector
1. Disconnect the unit from the source.
2. Locate defective compressor and evacuate the sealed system.
3. Clean and cut the refrigerant lines as close as possible to the compressor stubs, leaving
enough length to install the replacement compressor.
4. Disconnect lead wires from compressor terminals.
5. Remove the retaining clips from the compressor mounts. Remove defective compressor
from cabinet and install rubber grommets on replacement compressor.
6. Clean the compressor stubs with an abrasive cloth. Do not open the compressor stubs.
7. Install the replacement compressor using the mounting clips previously removed.
8. Connect the compressor leads.
9. Solder a short piece of tubing to the process tube (approximately 150mm / 6 inches long).
10. Connect the refrigerant tubing to the compressor stubs
11. Evacuate, recharge and leak test the system.
12. Test/run the unit to check operation.

Replacing the Filter Drier

1. Carefully pull the old filter drier (2) and tubing out of the compressor room.
2. Use steel wool or fine emery paper to clean the capillary tube (1) 3 inches (75mm) from the
3. original joint. Also, clean the input tubing (4) (the condenser outlet tube) to the filter drier
4. of 3 inches from the original joint.
5. Use a knife or file to score the capillary tube and the input tubing to the old filter drier 1 inch
6. (25mm) from the original joints. Then break the connections.
7. Use steel wool or fine emery paper to clean both ends of the new filter drier.
8. Make an offset 1/2" (12mm) from the end of the capillary tube to prevent it from penetrating
9. too far into the drier.
10. Connect the capillary tube to the replacement filter drier.
11. Connect hot pipe inlet tube to the replacement filter drier
12. Solder the new filter drier using silver solder with the proper flux at the hot pipe to filter drier
joint. Use silfos at the drier to capillary tube joint.
NOTE: Replace filter drier each time any component of the refrigeration system is opened or replaced.