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THE ABSORPTION REFRIGERATOR SYSTEM
Sealed system construction
The sealed system of the absorption refrigerator is constructed of velded steel
piping which contains the refrigerant charge.
hydrogen and
water.
The charge consists of ammonia,
There are no moving
parts associated
vith the absorption system,
CAUTION:
When servicing an absorption system refrigerator,
piping.
do not puncture
or
break the
Should a break occur and ammonia contact the skin, wash the affected area
immediately with clear vater.
vessel.
Do not attempt to open the valve on the absorber
The
valve is covered with a plastic cap and should never be removed.
Cooling Unit 257A
-
gas/electric
operation
for model RM24
without defrosting device
Cooling Unit 270A
-
gas/electric operation
for model
RM36C
vithout defrosting device
Fig. 34
WATER SEPERATOR
CONDENSER
EVAPORATOR
Fig.
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