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The instructions are for replacing the compressor on REF series refrigerators.
If you experience any problems during the installation of this kit, please call Follett Technical Service toll-free at
(877) 612-5086 or +1 (610) 252-7301 for assistance.
Materials Supplied
§ Compressor with starting components, overload and mounting feet hardware and (2) copper tube kit ¼",
5/16" and Tecumseh instruction (P/N 01059781)
§ Cap tube and drier for REF4/5 models (P/N 00103267) or filter drier (P/N 502724) for REF-5BB models
§ 1/4" Schrader fitting (P/N 01026004)
§ Velcro-loop 4" (P/N 206405)
§ Velcro-hook 4" (P/N 206406)
§ Ty-wrap (P/N 00112227) x4
§ 90 elbow ½ x ½ (P/N 206526) not included with P/N 01061951
§ 4" tubing (P/N 205149) not included with P/N 01061951
§ Ty-wrap (P/N 201776) x4
§ Hose clamp (P/N 202011) not included with P/N 01061951
§ 13" tubing (P/N 205149) not included with P/N 01061951
§ 30" insulation (P/N 204865)
Installation
1. Remove rear louvered cover
(and drain pan on REF4/5
models).
2. Remove the two (2) bolts
securing the condensing unit
and slide the condensing unit
out several inches for easier
access.
801 Church Lane • Easton, PA 18040, USA
Toll free (877) 612-5086 • +1 (610) 252-7301
www.follettice.com
P/N 01061944 (REF4/5) or P/N 01061951 (REF5BB)
Fig. 1
4
2
REF4/5 and REF5BB
Compressor Retrofit Kit
Installation Instructions
3
1
Order parts online:
www.follettice.com
01061969R00
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Summary of Contents for Follett REF4
- Page 1 § Compressor with starting components, overload and mounting feet hardware and (2) copper tube kit ¼", 5/16" and Tecumseh instruction (P/N 01059781) § Cap tube and drier for REF4/5 models (P/N 00103267) or filter drier (P/N 502724) for REF-5BB models § 1/4" Schrader fitting (P/N 01026004) §...
- Page 2 “tee” fitting. 4. Cut the suction line back Fig. 3 approximately 1" from the brazed connection of the “tee” 5. Remove the four cotter pins and washers for the compressor mounts. REF4/5 and REF5BB Compressor Retrofit...
- Page 3 6. Cut the discharge line Fig. 4 approximately 1 inch from the brazed connection of the compressor discharge stub. 7. Temporarily cap discharge line Fig. 5 and suction line. 8. Remove wiring to old compressor and remove old compressor REF4/5 and REF5BB Compressor Retrofit...
- Page 4 10. Install new compressor mounts on new compressor and set compressor in place on condensing unit. 11. Hand-form existing tubing to Fig. 7 connect to discharge stub or fabricate new copper tube to connect to discharge stub. REF4/5 and REF5BB Compressor Retrofit...
- Page 5 12. Fabricate new copper tube to Fig. 8 connect to compressor suction stub. 13. Install supplied Schrader Fig. 9 fitting to stub on compressor. REF4/5 and REF5BB Compressor Retrofit...
- Page 6 (on REF4/5 models). § Adhere the supplied Velcro tape to the bottom of the drain pan (Fig. 11). 19. Reinsulate suction line with Fig. 12 supplied insulation and wire tie in place using supplied wire ties. REF4/5 and REF5BB Compressor Retrofit...
- Page 7 22. Install the new drain line as pictured. 23. Apply power to the refrigerator and allow it to pull down to temperature and cycle. 24. Install rear cover. REF4/5 and REF5BB Compressor Retrofit...
- Page 8 Follett is a registered trademarks of Follett Corporation, registered in US. 801 Church Lane • Easton, PA 18040, USA 01061969R00 Toll free (877) 612-5086 • +1 (610) 252-7301 © Follett Corporation 6/14 www.follettice.com...
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