Disassembly
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SMR-0003
© Viking Range Corporation
Charge the unit.
8.
Reinstall back panel and lower shroud to complete
9.
installation.
Compressor
Removing the compressor
Disconnect power to the unit.
1.
Remove the back panel and lower shroud.
2.
Remove the screws that hold the baseplate to the
3.
chair frame of the unit and slide out the mechanical
baseplate.
Install sealed system access valve(s) and recover
4.
refrigerant. After recovering, be sure to cap off the
access valve(s) to prevent contamination of the
system.
Remove the cap from the rear of the compressor to
5.
expose the starter and overload.
Disconnect the PTC starter and overload from the
6.
compressor by pulling off. Disconnect the wires from
the starter and overload.
Un-braze and remove capillary tube from drier
7.
assembly.
Un-braze and remove suction line at compressor.
8.
Un-braze high side line from the compressor going
9.
to the condenser.
Remove compressor by removing the three lock
10.
nuts on the mounting plate of the compressor. Lift
the compressor off of the carriage bolts.
Installing the Compressor:
Install the four rubber grommets in the bottom of the
1.
new compressor and install the three sleeves where
the carriage bolts will be located. Mount the new
compressor and install the three washers and lock
nuts and tighten to 45 in-lbs. DO NOT REMOVE
THE RUBBER PLUGS AT THE TUBE STUBS ON
THE COMPRESSOR AT THIS TIME.
Install and braze new drier assembly to condenser.
2.
Then install and braze capillary tube to drier.
Remove the plug for the high side line to condenser.
Install and braze the line to the compressor.
Remove the plug for the process tube on the
3.
compressor. Install and braze process tube. Be sure
to cap off end to prevent any contamination.
Remove the plug for the suction line on the
4.
compressor. Install and braze the suction line from
the evaporator. BE SURE TO ALSO REINSTALL
THE SUCTION LINE AND TUBING HARNESS
INSULATION TUBES.
Reinstall the PTC starter and overload and wire
5.
according to the wiring diagram.
Reinstall the compressor cap.
6.
Reinstall the screws that secure the baseplate to the
7.
chair frame of the unit. Be sure to fasten down the
ground wire to the baseplate.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or death, disconnect electrical power source to unit, unless test
procedures require power to be connected. Discharge capacitor through a resistor before attempting to service.
Ensure all ground wires are connected before certifying unit as repaired and/or operational.
