Twin Eagles AM-50BAE-AD - Manual (Page 42)

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2. Compressor
1) Unplug the icemaker or disconnect the power source.
2) Remove the rear panel, louver and front panel.
3) Recover the refrigerant and store it in a proper container, if required by an applicable law
(See “1. [b] Refrigerant Recovery”).
4) Remove the terminal cover on the compressor, and disconnect solderless terminals.
5) Disconnect the discharge and suction pipes using brazing equipment.
6) Remove the hold-down bolts, washers and rubber grommets.
7) Slide and remove the compressor. Unpack the new compressor package.
8) Attach the rubber grommets of the previous compressor.
9) Clean the suction and discharge pipes with an abrasive cloth/paper.
10) Place the compressor in position, and secure it using the bolts and washers.
11) Remove plugs from the compressor suction and discharge pipes.
12) Braze or solder the access, suction and discharge lines (Do not change this order), with
nitrogen gas flowing at a pressure of 3 to 4 psig (.21 to .28 bar).
13) Install the new drier (See “3. Drier”).
14) Check for leaks using nitrogen gas at 140 psig (9.65 bar) and soap bubbles.
15) Evacuate the system and charge it with refrigerant (See “1.[c] Evacuation and Recharge”).
16) Connect the solderless terminals and replace the terminal cover in its correct position.
17) Refit the panels in their correct positions.
18) Plug in the icemaker or connect the power source.
Note: Hoshizaki recommends that compressor starting components are always replaced at
the same time as the compressor.