Servicing The Heat Pump Circuit; Replace Compressor - Electrolux 599 76 86-51 Service Manual

Condensation tumble dryer with heat pump and steam generator

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9.4.2 Servicing the heat pump circuit

The circuit is evacuated with the compressor switched off.

Dispose of the R407c coolant complying with the legal provisions in your country.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

• If there is a loading and draining valve evacuate the gas by

connecting the evacuation pipe directly to it

• If there is no loading and draining valve evacuate the gas by inserting

the specific pin valve (1).

• Evacuation should take 15 minutes and should only be performed on

the suction side.

• During the evacuation cycle, the compressor will need to be shaken

at least once to release as much gas as possible still combined with

the oil.

• By doing so, as much gas and humidity as possible will be removed

from the cooling circuit.

As R407c gas is not inflammable and there are no risks of explosion, it is possible to unsolder the

• Unsolder the suction conduit and gas supply.

• Slacken the compressor from its slot and remove it.

If it is not already there, connect a valve to the loading pipe (2) to carry

out the gas loading stage.

This can be welded directly onto the loading pipe previously cut or, make

the connections using LOCKRING connections (3).

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copper pipes using a specific tool or a gas pipe.

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