Installing a New Compressor

Electrolux FKCH17F7HW service manual Installing a New Compressor

Refrigeration System

Entirely new compressors have been developed for use with R-134a and Ester oil refrigeration systems. Both compressor and electric motor have been modified. Old compressors intended for R-12 refrigerant must not be used for new systems charged with R-134a.

Replacement of compressor and installation of filter-drier must be done in a continuous sequence so system is exposed to atmosphere no longer than necessary.

All replacement compressors are shipped with rubber plugs in the suction, discharge and process tubes and contain the correct oil charge and a holding charge of inert gas. Compressors have a low-side process tube attached to the compressor shell. A high-side process tube is attached to the filter-drier.

DO NOT OPERATE RECIPROCATING

COMPRESSOR WHEN CHARGING LIQUID REFRIGERANT INTO SYSTEM THROUGH ITS PROCESS TUBE.

Replacement compressors for refrigerators may have an oil cooler even if the original compressor did not. If the product is not equipped for an oil cooler, leave the plastic caps in place and install the compressor connecting only to the suction and discharge lines of the new compressor.

Before installing the replacement compressor remove the discharge plug and check for the pop sound of the inert gas leaving the compressor.

DO NOT use compressor if you do not hear this sound.

If the compressor checks OK, reinstall the plug. Do not remove any of the plugs again until the compressor is in position and you are ready to braze the lines.

On R-134a systems, compressor must NOT be left open to atmosphere for more than 10 minutes to prevent moisture contamination of oil.

The following instructions are generalized to help the technician understand the procedures of sealed system repairs. See Section 5 Component Teardown on the exact steps of accessing the components of the refrigeration system.

A new compressor which is cold (e.g. after having been kept in a cold service van) should be left to warm to the surrounding temperature before the plugs on the compressor connections are removed. This will help prevent condensation from forming in the oil and the compressor. Also, avoid opening the system when any of the components or lines are cold.

Release holding charge (release slowly to avoid oil discharge) on new compressor to ensure there is no leak in seam or tubing. Reinstall rubber plug.

1.Disconnect electrical supply to refrigerator.

2.Remove compressor access panel.

3.Remove all components needed to pull the compressor assembly from the unit.

If low-side process tube is too short, silver solder four inch piece of tubing onto process tube at this time.

4.Pull compressor assembly straight out.

5.Recover refrigerant by using EPA approved recovery system.

6.Remove leads from compressor motor terminals.

7.Remove mounting clips and washers.

8.After refrigerant is completely recovered, cut suction and discharge lines as close to compressor as possible. Leave only enough tubing to pinch off and seal defective compressor. Plug or tape any open system tubing to avoid entrance of moisture and air into system. Remove inoperable compressor and transfer mounting parts to new compressor.

9.Install new compressor in exact same manner as original compressor.

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FKCH17F7HW specifications

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