Refrigeration Cycle; Condenser; Evaporator; Capillary Tube - LG Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner Service Manual

2.4 REFRIGERATION CYCLE

CAUTION
Discharge the refrigerant system using a
refrigerant recovery system.
If there is no valve to attach the recovery system,
install one (such as a WATCO A-1) before
venting the refrigerant. Leave the valve in place
after servicing the system.

2.4.1 CONDENSER

1. Remove the brace and the shroud.
(Refer to section 2.2.2)
2. Remove the 4 screws which fasten the shroud.
(Refer to section 2.2.2)
3. Push forward the shroud and remove the 2 screws
which fasten the condenser with the basepan.
4. After discharging the refrigerant completely,
unbraze the interconnecting tube at the condenser
connections.
5. Remove the condenser.
6. Re-install the components by referring to notes.
(See Figure 19)

2.4.2 EVAPORATOR

1. Remove the front grille. (Refer to section 2.1.1)
2. Discharge the refrigerant completely.
3. Remove the control box assembly.
(Refer to section 2.1.2)
4. Remove the 4 screws which fasten the evaporator
at the left side and the right side.
5. Move the evaporator sideward carefully and then
unbraze the interconnecting tube at the evaporator
connectors.
6. Remove the evaporator.
7. Re-install the components by referring to notes.
(See Figure 20)

2.4.3 CAPILLARY TUBE

1. After discharging the refrigerant completely,
unbraze the interconnecting tube at the capillary
tube.
2. Remove the capillary tube.
3. Re-install the components by referring to notes.
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