Compressor Removal; Compressor Overload Protector Removal - Amana AAC081SRB Service Manual

Disassembly Procedures
/ WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit and
discharge capacitor through a 10,000 ohm resistor before attempting to service, unless test procedures
require power to be connected. Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired
and/or operational.
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4. Unbraze condenser discharge connection to
compressor.
5. Unbraze condenser connection to capillary tube.
6. Lift condenser out and away at top from chassis.
Condenser_
Compressor
Discharge
Connection "_
Capillary Tube
Con nection
Condenser Removal
Compressor Overload Protector Removal
To remove compressor overload protector:
1. Remove outer case (see Outer Case Removal).
2. Remove nut securing terminal cover to
compressor, then lift terminal cover up and away
from compressor.
3. Disconnect overload protector leads.
4. Lift overload protector up and away from
compressor.
Overload Terminal Cover
Protecto /
Compressor Overload Protector Removal
Compressor Removal
To remove compressor:
1. Remove outer case (see Outer Case Removal).
2. Remove compressor overload protector (see
Compressor Overload Protector Removal).
3. Disconnect leads on compressor.
Note: Before opening any refrigeration system,
capture refrigerant in system for safe disposal.
4. Evacuate sealed system (see Evacuation in
Troubleshooting Information section).
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CAUTION J
To reduce risk of personal injury or property damage_
take nescessary precautions against high
I temperatures required for brazing
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