MILD SYSTEM CONTAMINATION CLEANUP Procedure

1.Replace any failed components.

2.If the compressor is good, change the oil.

3.Replace the liquid line drier.

NOTE: If the contamination is from moisture, use heat lamps during evacuation. Position them at the compressor, condenser and evaporator prior to evacuation. Do not position heat lamps too close to plastic components, or they may melt or warp.

IMPORTANT

Dry nitrogen is recommended for this procedure. This will prevent CFC release.

3.Follow the normal evacuation procedure, except replace the evacuation step with the following:

a)Pull vacuum to 1000 microns. Break the vacuum with dry nitrogen and sweep the system. Pressurize to a minimum of 5 psig.

b)Pull vacuum to 500 microns. Break the vacuum with dry nitrogen and sweep the system. Pressurize to a minimum of 5 psig.

c)Change the vacuum pump oil.

d)Pull vacuum to 500 microns.

NOTE: You may perform a pressure test as a preliminary leak check. You should use an electronic leak detector after system charging to be sure there are no leaks.

4.Charge the system with the proper refrigerant to the nameplate charge.

5.Operate the ice machine.

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