Removal Of The Drain Pan - Hitachi RCI-1.0FSR Service Manual

7 Servicing
RCIM-(0.4-2.5)FSRE - 4-way cassette (compact)

7.2.7 Removal of the drain pan

1 Remove the air panel in line with the instructions given in chapter "7.2.4 Removal of the optional air
2 Remove the screw of the wire cover. Then, remove the wire cover.
3 Remove the electrical box cover as indicated in chapter "7.2.3 Removal of the electrical box
Separate the connectors from:
a. The liquid pipe thermistor.
b. The gas pipe thermistor.
c. The electronic expansion valve.
d. The fan motor.
4 Remove the bell-mouth as described in "7.2.5 Removal of the fan runner and the fan motor"
5 Drain the water
a. Pull out the rubber plug from the drain pan, and drain the water remaining in the drain pan. Although silicon
sealant is aplied over the rubber plug, the rubber plug can be removed by pulling the bottom side.
6 Check any clogging in the drain hole. Proceed to empty the pan of water by removing the rubber plug.
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C A U T I O N
• The plug is sealed with silicone but can be easily removed by pulling on the bottom of it.
• Do not use a knife or similar to remove the rubber plug, as this could damage it.
• Do not remove or damage the lower plug insulation when refitting.
7 Remove the drain pan after removing the 4 set screws, pulling it carefully downwards.
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C A U T I O N
• Do not use a sharp tool, such as a screwdriver, to fit the rubber plug, as this could damage it.
• After fitting the plug, there must be a clearance of 2 - 3 mm between it and the drain pan.
196 SMGB0137 rev.0 - 05/2021
Drain pan
Fixing screws (x4)
cover".
Rubber plug
panel".