B. Important Notes for Component Replacement

NOTICE

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

Component

Notes

 

 

Compressor

1 Phase: Install a new start capacitor, run capacitor, and start relay.

 

3 Phase: Install a new magnetic contactor.

 

 

Thermostatic

• Attach the thermostatic expansion valve bulb to the suction line in the same location as

Expansion Valve

the previous bulb.

 

• The bulb should be between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions on the tube.

 

• Secure the bulb with the clamp and holder, then insulate it.

 

 

Hot Gas Valves

• Replace the strainer if applicable.

Liquid Line

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

Valves

 

Fan Motor

Install a new capacitor.

Pump Motor

Install a new capacitor.

 

 

Thermistor

• Attach the new thermistor to the suction line in the same location as the previous

 

thermistor.

 

• The thermistor should be at the 12 o'clock position on the tube.

 

• 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, then insulate it.

 

• Be very careful to prevent damage to the leads.

 

 

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Hoshizaki Condensing Unit Models SRK-14J/3, KMS-1401MLJ service manual Important Notes for Component Replacement

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