GE HPS15BTHR User Manual

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Sealed System - Evaporator
Evaporator (LOKRING Method)
Removing Evaporator:
1. Disconnect power to the refrigerator.
2. Recover refrigerant.
3. Remove freezer shelving (if applicable).
4. Remove ice maker if installed (see Ice Maker
Removal section in this Guide).
5. Remove the air tower (see Air Tower Removal
section in this Guide).
6. Remove the evaporator cover (see Evaporator
Cover Removal section in this Guide).
7. Remove evaporator fan (see Evaporator Fan
Removal section in this Guide).
8. Remove the defrost thermostat from the
evaporator (see Defrost Thermostat Removal
section in this Guide).
9. Remove the defrost heater (see Defrost Heater
Removal section in this Guide).
10. Disconnect the ground wire from the evaporator
and position all wiring to allow for evaporator
removal.
11. Loosen the two 1/4 in. hex head screws from the
evaporator support.
CAUTION: Tubing must be clean and free from burrs
when using LOKRING.
NOTE: LOKRING connector P/N WR97X10021 must
be used. Two LOKRING connectors are required.
12. Replace the evaporator using the LOKRING
method (see Pub # 31-9067).
• Cut the copper lines of the old evaporator
as close as possible to the aluminum
evaporator tubes.
• Cut the copper lines of the new evaporator
1-1/8 inch from the edge of the aluminum
evaporator tubes.
• Defrost thermostat can be moved from the
horizontal part of the copper line, to the
vertical part just above the bend.
13. Install a replacement drier.
14. Evacuate and recharge the system using
currently accepted procedures.

GE HPS15BTHR Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	HPS15BTHR
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English