Friedrich SP05A10 service manual 4-2Checking the oil, 4-2-1Oil quality

4-2 Checking the oil

Fill the transparent container with 10cc of oil, and then conduct the test.

4-2-1 Oil quality

Condition of		Oil Condition		Remarks
Refrigerant Cycle	Color		Odor
Normal	Straw Yellow		No Odor	Return with the system
Over-heated	Brown Color		-	Change the oil
Compressor Damage	Dark Brown		Pungent oil	Change the oil

4-2-2 Replacing and refilling the refrigerant oil

1.Change the compressor - DO NOT recharge the oil as the compressor itself is already charged.

2.Change the condenser .... add 50cc

3.Change the evaporator .... add 50cc

4.When the refrigerant is replaced .... add 30cc oil.

5.After vacuum is completed, the oil is filled through the high pressure side.

6.In the event of a refrigerant leak, generally it is not necessary to add oil. (Unless the oil has leaked significantly.)

4-2 FRIEDRICH AIR CONDITIONING CO.