Compressor Removal - Pioneer QUANTUM INVERTER Series Service & Troubleshooting Manual

3.6

Compressor Removal

WARNING: Evacuate the system and confirm that there is no refrigerant left in the system before removing the
four-way valve and the compressor. (The operation below should be performed by professionals.)
(For R32/R290 systems, evacuate the system with the vacuum pump, flush the system with nitrogen, and repeat those two steps prior to heating up the brazed parts.)
Note: Remove the panel plate, connection of four-way valve on PCB (refer to 3.1 Panel Plate Disassembly and
3.2 Electrical Components Disassembly), and insulation blanket, prior to disassembling the compressor.
Procedure
1) Remove the flange nut of terminal cover,
and remove the terminal cover (see Fig. 1).
2) Disconnect the connectors (see Fig. 2).
Note: This section is for reference only. Actual unit appearance may vary.
Illustration
Terminal Cover
Outdoor Unit Disassembly
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Figure 1
Figure 2
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