19)Replace the
20)Remove the drier, then place the new drier in position.
21)Braze all fittings while purging with nitrogen gas flowing at a pressure of 3 to 4 PSIG.
22)Use an electronic leak detector or soap bubbles to check for leaks. Add a trace of refrigerant to the system (if using an electronic leak detector), and then raise the pressure using nitrogen gas (140 PSIG). DO NOT use
23)Evacuate the system, then charge it with refrigerant. See the nameplate for the required refrigerant charge.
24)Reattach and secure the reservoir hose, drain hose, and drain plug.
25)Install the auger assembly with the upper part of the mechanical seal attached. Replace the cutter, extruding head, and evaporator flange in their correct positions.
26)Open the water supply line
27)Plug the unit into the electrical outlet, then move the power switch to the "ON" position.
28)Allow the icemaker to operate until the gear motor starts. Check for water leaks.
29)Move the power switch to the "OFF" position, then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
30)Replace the removed parts and panels in the reverse order of which they were removed.
31)Plug the unit into the electrical outlet, then move the power switch to the "ON" position to start the automatic icemaking process.
5.Removal and Replacement of Mechanical Seal and Lower Housing 5a. Mechanical Seal
1)Move the power switch to the "OFF" position, then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
2)Close the water supply line
3)Remove all ice from the storage bin.
4)While maintaining a hold on the door, remove the hinge stop pin from hinge (B). Pull out the bottom of the door slightly, then gently remove the door from hinge (A). See Fig. 10.
5)Remove the top panel.
6)Remove the spout.
7)Remove the upper rear panel. See Fig. 12.
8)Remove the clamp securing the drain plug, then lower the drain hose into a container. Remove the drain plug to drain the water from the reservoir and evaporator assembly.
9)After all of the water has drained, replace the drain hose, drain plug, and drain clamp in their original positions.
10)Remove the packing.
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