Panasonic U-8MF2E8 - Page 88

3WAY SYSTEM
Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures
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9. Compressor
9-3-2. Removing Constant-Speed Compressors (for 12, 14 and 16 horse power models)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
Tube-with-flare-nut
(8) Pull the compressor toward you.
(4)
After retrieving refrigerant from the system, perform nitrogen gas
replacement on the service port of the gas side service valve.
Remove the insulator that the compressor is surrounded.
Remove the lid on the compressor terminal plate.
Then disconnect the power cable and discharge sensor.
Remove the bolts (3 locations) on the foot of the compressor.
Then remove the washers and rubber spacers.
Disconnect the tube-with-flare-nut for the constant-speed compressor.
Remove the crankcase heater.
Protect the sensors and the surrounding
plates, rubber, lead wires, clamps, and
other items.
CAUTION
NOTE
If oil remaining in the compressor reaches the equalized
oil level, oil will come pouring out. Cover the tube in place
with waste cloth while watching out for oil leaks.
Then cap the disconnected tube and mount the flare nut
on the compressor. Tighten the flare nut with a seal
bonnet (1/4") in it.
(7) Remove the welded parts (2 locations) as shown in the figure.
INV compressor
Constant-speed compressor
Constant-Speed Compressor
Welded parts
(2 locations)
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