Mitsubishi Electric PUZ-ZM100VKA.UK Service Manual page 107

OPERATING PROCEDURE
10. Removing the compressor (MC)
(1) Remove the electrical parts box. (See Photo 4 or 5)
(2) Remove the cover panel (front). (See Photo1)
(3) Remove the cover panel (rear). (See Photo 1)
(4) Remove the ball valve fixing screws (2 for front/ 5x16).
(5) Remove the stop valve fixing screws (2 for front/ 5x16).
(6) Remove the valve bed. (See Photo 16)
(7) Remove the side panel (R). (See Photo 1)
(8) Remove the front panel fixing screws (5 for front/ 5x12
and 2 for front/ 4x10), then slide the front panel upward
to remove it.
(The front panel is fixed with 4 hooks; 3 on the left side
fixing to the side panel (L), and the other on the right side
fixing to the separator.)
(9) Release the lead wire for FM1 and FM2 from the hole on
separator.
(10) Remove the separator fixing screws (4 for front/ 4x10),
then slide the separator upward to remove it.
(The separator is fixed to hooks of the side plate.)
(11) Remove the band and the damper. (See Figure 5)
(12) Recover refrigerant.
(13) Remove the welded part of compressor (2 positions).
(14) Remove the 3 compressor fixing nuts (M6) to remove the
compressor.
Note 1: Recover refrigerant without spreading it in the air.
Note 2: The compressor can be easily removed by remov-
ing separator.
Note 3: When replacing the compressor, ensure that the
surrounding parts are completely cold after braz-
ing, then fix the accessory damper with a locally-
procured band: Ensure to maintain at least 10
mm distance from the surrounding piping.
11. Removing the power receiver
(1) Remove the electrical parts box. (See photo 4 or 5)
(2) Remove the cover panel (front). (See Photo 1)
(3) Remove the cover panel (rear). (See Photo 1)
(4) Remove the ball valve fixing screws (See Photo 17).
(5) Remove the stop valve fixing screws (See Photo 17).
(6) Remove the valve bed. (See Photo 17)
(7) Remove the side panel (R). (See Photo 1)
(8) Recover refrigerant.
(9) Remove the welded part of the power receiver to remove it.
(10) Remove the receiver leg fixing screws (2 for front /4 x
10), then slide the power receiver forward to remove it.
(The power receiver is fixed to the base with a hook on
the bottom.)
Note: Recover refrigerant without spreading it in the air.
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PHOTOS/FIGURES
Photo 17
Valve bed
Valve bed
fixing screw
Separator
Separator
fixing screw
Figure 5
Photo 18
Compressor
(MC)
Receiver leg
fixing screws
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Stop valve Ball valve
fixing screws fixing screws
Compressor fixing nut
Inlet
Power
receiver
Receiver leg
Valve
bed fixing
screws
Ball valve
Stop valve
Power
receiver
Compressor
(MC)
Damper
Band
Outlet