6)A liquid charge is recommended when charging an R-134a system. Place the service cylinder on the scales; if the service cylinder is not equipped with a dip tube, invert the service cylinder, then place it on the scales. Open the high-side valve on the gauge manifold.

7)Allow the system to charge with liquid until the proper charge weight is met.

8)Close the high-side valve on the gauge manifold, then close the refrigerant access valve (if applicable). Disconnect the gauge manifold hose.

9)Cap the access valve to prevent a possible leak.

B.Component Service Information

NOTICE

When replacing a component listed below, see the notes to help ensure proper operation.

Component

Notes

Compressor

Install a new drier and PTC relay.

 

 

Hot Gas Valve

• Replace the strainer.

 

• Use copper tube of the same diameter and length when replacing valve lines.

 

 

Pump Motor

Install a new capacitor.

 

 

Thermistor

• Attach the new thermistor to the evaporator in the same location as the previous

 

thermistor.

 

• Smoothly fill the recessed area of the thermistor holder with high thermal conductive

 

type sealant. Hoshizaki America part number 4A0683-01 (Silicone Heat Sink Compound

 

10-8108 manufactured by GC Electronics), KE-4560 RTV (manufactured by ShinEtsu

 

Silicones), or equivalent are recommended.

 

• Secure the thermistor with the holder.

 

• Be very careful to prevent damage to the leads.

 

 

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