Manual
AirSep
®
Corporation
NewLife
®
Elite Service Manual
5.3.1 Compressor Replacement
Compressor Assembly Removal
To remove the compressor assembly for exchange, follow the steps
listed below:
1 Set the unit’s ON/OFF switch to the OFF position, and unplug
the power cord.
2 Remove the side and lower front panels.
3 Disconnect the suction tube.
4 Disconnect the blue compressor lead at the terminal strip and
the brown lead at the temperature switch.
5 Disconnect the two leads to the capacitor and remove if
necessary.
6 Disconnect the compression tting for the heat exchanger
located at the bottom center of the compressor.
7 Remove the two screws that connect the compressor plate to
the base of the unit, and lift up and slide out the compressor
assem bly.
8 If needed, remove compressor from the plate by removing the
four compressor bolts.
Compressor Assembly Installation
To install the rebuilt compressor assembly, follow the steps listed below:
1 Perform the compressor removal procedure in reverse or der.
2 Make sure to position the compressor’s lead wires behind the
braided suction tube.
3 Leak test all connections.
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