Subaru Forester 2004 - Page 6

AC-4
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C)
General Description
Condenser
Type Corrugated fin (Sub cool type)
Core face area
0.234 m
2
(2.52 sq ft)
Core thickness 16 mm (0.63 in)
Radiation area
5.6 m
2
(6.26 sq ft)
Receiver drier Effective inner capacity
220 cm
3
(13.42 cu in)
Expansion valve Type External equalizing
Evaporator
Type Single tank
Dimensions (W×H×T)
176.5×266×60 mm
(6.95×10.47×2.36 in)
Blower fan
Fan type Sirocco fan
Outer diameter×width 150×75 mm (5.91×2.95 in)
Power consumption 260 W or less at 12.5 V
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
1,370±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
AC-00082
OFF
ON
3.0
0.3