Subaru Forester 2004 - Page 5

AC-3
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
General Description
• MANUAL A/C MODEL
Condenser fan (Sub fan)
Motor type Magnet
Power consumption
2.5 L turbo model and turbo AT model for EC and
EK:
120 W at 12 V
Other model than above:
70 W at 12 V
Fan outer diameter 320 mm (12.6 in)
Radiator fan (Main fan)
Motor type Magnet
Power consumption
2.5 L turbo model and turbo AT model for EC and
EK:
120 W at 12 V
Other model than above:
70 W at 12 V
Fan outer diameter 320 mm (12.6 in)
Idling speed (A/C ON) MPFI model 800±100 rpm
Triple switch
(Pressure switch)
Low-pressure switch
operating pressure
ON → OFF
177±25 kPa
(1.80±0.25 kg/cm
2
, 25.60±3.56 psi)
OFF → ON
206±30 kPa
(2.10±0.31 kg/cm
2
, 29.86±4.41 psi)
High-pressure switch
operating pressure
ON → OFF
2,940±200 kPa
(29.98±2.03 kg/cm
2
, 426.32±28.87 psi)
OFF → ON
590±200 kPa
(6.02±2.03 kg/cm
2
, 85.6±28.87 psi)
Middle pressure switch
operating pressure
ON → OFF
1370±120 kPa
(13.97±1.22 kg/cm
2
, 198.65±17.35 psi)
OFF → ON
1,770±100 kPa
(18.05±1.02 kg/cm
2
, 256.81±14.50 psi)
Thermo control amplifier working temperature
(Evaporator outlet air)
Item Specifications
Type of air conditioner Reheat air-mix type
Cooling capacity 5.1 kW (4,386 kcal/h, 17,403 BTU/h)
Refrigerant
HFC-134a (CH
2
FCF
3
)
[600±50 g (1.32±0.11 lb)]
Compressor
Type Vane rotary, fix volume (DKV-14G)
Discharge
140 cm
3
(8.54 cu in)/rev
Max. permissible speed 7,000 rpm
Magnet clutch
Type Dry, single-disc type
Power consumption 38 W (DC12 V — 25°C)
Type of belt V-belt 4 PK
Pulley dia. (effective dia.) 125 mm (4.92 in)
Pulley ratio 1.064
Item Specifications
AC-00082
OFF
ON
3.0
0.3