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RECEIVER
-
DRIER
To Remove
1.
Depressurise the system
OS
previously described.
2.
Release the inlet and outlet unions on the receiver
-
drier, using two spooners
(one on each union). Cap off all pipes ond unions IMMEDIATELY the joints ore
opened.
Release the
clamp bolts securing the receiver
-
drier to the body and
lift
out unit
from the clamp.
Fig.
4
-
Connections
on
receiver
-
drier
To Replace
To Replace
1.
Reverse the removal proceduis, taking care to connect the union end marked
'IN'
an the receiver
-
drier to the pipe to the condenser. Before connecting pipe unions
add one ounce of refrigerant oil into the system. Lubricate the flared ends and
union threads with refri
g
erant oil. See under heading
'Refrigerant
Lubricants'
for recommended refrigerant
oils, DO NOT
USE
ANY OTHER
LUBRICANT.
Tighten all unions to a torque loading of 3.46
-
3.87kg.m
(25
-
28
1bs.ft
.)
.
2.
Recharge the system with refrigerant as previously described.
ESPRIT
.
.
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