LG MLP-F8081CL - 3-Way Valve Operations; Valve Procedures

Service Manual 37
3-Way Valve
3-Way Valve
Valve cap
Open position
Closed position
Pin
Service
port
Service
port
cap
To outdoor unit
Flare nut
To
piping
connection
Valve cap
Open position
Closed position
Pin
Service
port
Service
port
cap
To outdoor unit
Flare nut
To
piping
connection
Works Shaft position Shaft position Service port
Shipping Closed Closed Closed
(with valve cap) (with valve cap) (with valve cap)
1. Air purging Open Closed Open
(Installation) (counter-clockwise) (clockwise) (push-pin)
Operation Open Open Closed
(with valve cap) (with valve cap)
2. Pumping down Open Open Open
(transferring) (clockwise) (counter (connected
-clockwise) manifold gauge)
3. Evacuation Open Open Open
(Servicing) (with charging
cylinder)
4. Gas charging Open Open Open
(Servicing) (with charging
cylinder)
5. Pressure check Open Open Open
(Servicing) (with charging
cylinder)
6. Gas releasing Open Open Open
(Servicing) (with charging
cylinder)
3-Way Valve (Liquid Side) 3-Way Valve (Gas Side)