SRL Service Manual
Revision 00
July 2007
Page 21 of 56
3.2.12 Liquid Accumulator
The SRL-700 to 6000 (60Hz) and SRL-220 to 1800 (50Hz) have a liquid
accumulator in the refrigerant suction line before the compressor. Even
though the compliant scroll compressor can handle some liquids, this
prevents large volumes of liquids from reaching the inlet.
The refrigerant mixture (in both gas and liquid form) enters the separator,
where the liquid falls to the bottom, and the gas moves to the top. By pulling
the refrigerant from the top, only refrigerant in gas form reaches the
compressor. In addition, to ensure proper lubrication of the compressor,
lubricant which collects in the accumulator is drawn through a capillary tube
into the suction line.
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