Refrigeration Service Operations
150
Condenser Inlet Check Valve
Repair
Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant charge.
2. Remove the cap nut from the check valve and
remove the spring and seat.
Installation
1. Inspect the inside of the check valve body for
damage or foreign particles that might adhere
to the seat and damage the new seat. If the
body is damaged, replace the check valve.
2. Install the new seat and spring. Place a new
gasket on the cap and tighten the cap.
3. Pressurize the refrigeration system and test for
leaks.
4. If no leaks are found, evacuate the system.
5. Recharge the unit with proper refrigerant and
check the compressor oil.
Condenser Inlet Check Valve
Replacement
Removal
1. Recover the refrigerant charge.
2. Unsolder the lines and remove the check
valve.
NOTE: Disassemble the valve before
unsoldering.
Installation
1. Clean the tubes for soldering.
2. Place the disassembled check valve in
position. The arrow on the valve body
indicates the direction of refrigerant flow
through the valve.
3. Solder the inlet and outlet connections. After
the valve cools, reassemble it.
4. Pressurize the refrigeration system and test for
leaks.
5. If no leaks are found, evacuate the system.
6. Recharge the unit with proper refrigerant and
check the compressor oil.
1. Cap
2. Gasket
3. Spring
4. Seat
5. Body
Figure 174: Check Valve with Cap Nut
AGA173
1
2
3
4
5