Friedrich R410A Touch Test in Heating/Cooling Cycle, Procedure For Changing Reversing Valve

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When sluggish or stuck in the mid-position, part of the discharge gas from the compressor is directed back to the suction side, resulting in excessively high suction pressure.

Should the valve fail to shift from coooling to heating, block the air flow through the outdoor coil and allow the discharge pressure to build in the system. Then switch the system from heating to cooling.

If the valve is stuck in the heating position, block the air flow through the indoor coil and allow discharge pressure to build in the system. Then switch the system from heating to cooling.

Should the valve fail to shift in either position after increasing the discharge pressure, replace the valve.

Dented or damaged valve body or capillary tubes can prevent the main slide in the valve body from shifting.

If you determing this is the problem, replace the reversing valve.

After all of the previous inspections and checks have been made and determined correct, then perform the “Touch Test” on the reversing valve.

Reversing Valve in Heating Mode

Reversing Valve in Cooling Mode

Touch Test in Heating/Cooling Cycle

WARNING

BURN HAZARD

Certain unit components operate at temperatures hot enough to cause burns.

Proper safety procedures must be followed, and proper protective clothing must be worn.

Failure to follow these procedures could result in minor to moderate injury.

The only definite indications that the slide is in the mid- position is if all three tubes on the suction side of the valve are hot after a few minutes of running time.

NOTE: A condition other than those illustrated above, and on Page 31, indicate that the reversing valve is not shifting properly. Both tubes shown as hot or cool must be the same corresponding temperature.

Procedure For Changing Reversing Valve

WARNING

HIGH PRESSURE HAZARD

Sealed Refrigeration System contains refrigerant and oil under high pressure.

Proper safety procedures must be followed, and proper protective clothing must be worn when working with refrigerants.

Failure to follow these procedures could result in serious injury or death.

NOTICE

FIRE HAZARD

The use of a torch requires extreme care and proper judgment. Follow all safety recommended precautions and protect surrounding areas with fire proof materials. Have a fire extinguisher readily available. Failure to follow this notice could result in moderate to serious property damage.

1.Install Process Tubes. Recover refrigerant from sealed system. PROPER HANDLING OF RECOVERED REFRIGERANT ACCORDING TO EPA REGULATIONS IS REQUIRED.

2.Remove solenoid coil from reversing valve. If coil is to be reused, protect from heat while changing valve.

3.Unbraze all lines from reversing valve.

4.Clean all excess braze from all tubing so that they will slip into fittings on new valve.

5.Remove solenoid coil from new valve.

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Contents R v i c e M a n u a l R 4 1 0 a M o d e l s Technical Support Contact Information IntroductionTable of Contents Important Safety Information Your safety and the safety of others are very importantRefrigeration System Hazards Property Damage Hazards Month Manufactured Serial Number Year ManufacturedProduction RUN Number Product Line Chassis Specifications ModelExtended Cooling Performance Indoor WET Bulb TEMP. Degrees F AT 80 F D.BElectrical Requirements Electric Shock HazardRemote Thermostat and Low Voltage Control Connections RT5 Two speed fan RT4 One speed fanThermostat Connections Electronic Control Board Features Quiet Start/StopElectronic Control Configuration Diagnostics Electronic Control Error Code DiagnosticsTest Mode Vpak electronic control Features Thermostat CompatibilityExternal Static Pressure Explanation of charts Components Testing CapacitorsCapacitor Check with Capacitor Analyzer Capacitor ConnectionsHeater Elements and Limit SWITCHES’ Specifications Components TestingDrain PAN Valve Refrigeration Assembly Refrigeration Sequence of OperationService CUT/SEVER HazardSealed Refrigeration System Repairs Equipment RequiredEquipment Must be Capable Risk of Electric ShockMethod Of Charging / Repairs Undercharged Refrigerant SystemsBurn Hazard Freeze HazardOvercharged Refrigerant Systems Restricted Refrigerant SystemHermetic Components Check Metering DeviceCheck Valve Capillary Tube SystemsReversing Valve DESCRIPTION/OPERATION Testing the CoilChecking the Reversing Valve Touch Test in Heating/Cooling Cycle Procedure For Changing Reversing ValveFire Hazard Compressor Checks Single Phase Resistance Test External Overload Vpak 9, 12, 18 K BtusInternal Overload Vpak 24 K Btus Ground TestRecommended procedure for compressor replacement Compressor ReplacementHigh Temperatures Routine Maintenance Electrical Shock HazardElectrical Troubleshooting Chart Cooling 9K BTU, 12K BTU, & 18K BTUElectrical Troubleshooting Chart Cooling 24K BTU Circuit Breakers areElectrical Troubleshooting Chart Heat Pump Heat Pump ModeTroubleshooting Chart Cooling Troubleshooting Chart HeatingVEA 09/12/18 with 2.5 KW, 3.4 KW or 5KW Electric HeatVHA 09/12/18 with 2.5 KW, 3.4 KW or 5KW Cool with Electric Heat Heat Pump with Electric Heat Cool with Electric Heat Heat Pump with Electric Heat Technical Service Data Technical Service DataVPK-ServMan-L Friedrich AIR Conditioning CO
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