10 Servicing
10.8 Removing the compressor
D A N G E R
•
Turn OFF all the power source switches.
N O T E
•
For servicing use the following tools:
- Long-nose pliers.
- Phillips screw driver.
- Spanner.
- Burner (welder).
•
Collect the refrigerant by operating the compressor. Refer to
•
In other cases, collect the refrigerant before starting the work and turn OFF the power supply of the unit.
N O T E
•
Do not touch the compressor and the high pressure pipe during the operation or after stopping the unit. The
unit is at a high temperature.
•
When disconnecting the wiring or fitting the compressor, take care not to touch the wiring with the compressor
or the refrigerant pipe.
1
Remove the front service cover as described in the procedure
case that the outdoor unit is installed closely to the wall, remove the refrigerant piping and move the outdoor unit away from
the wall.
2
Unfasten the tack -C- of the sound proof cover of the compressor and remove the sound proof cover -A-.
3
Remove the rubber cap -H- and the holder -E- of the Td thermistor.
4
Remove the Td thermistor -G- in the upper part of the compressor.
N O T E
•
The thermistor bracket -E-, the thermistor fixing plate -F- and the RC cover -D- will be used again for reassembly.
Check that the parts are in perfect condition. If they are not, replace them.
•
When removing the RC cover -D- the electrical box might disturb the task, so remove the electrical box before
starting the work. If you do not, the inner aluminium sheet may be damaged when the RC cover -D- is removed.
300
SMGB0065 rev. 1 - 12/2010
- Pipe cutter.
- Pincher.
- Oil pan.
- Adjustable wrench.
How to collect
Removing the front service
- Box wrench.
- Measure cap.
- Wet cloth.
- Plier
refrigerant, see on page 363.
cover, see on page 292. In