Install Instructions

ManualsBrandsSporlan ManualsAir Conditioning Installation PartsC-R424-G 1/2" ODF Catch-All Liquid Line Replaceable Core Filter Drier (42 Cubic Inches)

General

Refer to Bulletin 40-10 for

all models covered by these

instructions. The Catch-All

Filter-Drier should be

installed in the liquid refrig-

erant line immediately ahead

of the See•All Moisture &

Liquid Indicator, solenoid

valve, and thermostatic

expansion valve. The drier

shell may be installed in any

position, but always observe

the proper flow direction. A

horizontal position is usually

most convenient, since any

dirt collected on the cores

will not drop into the outlet

fitting when the cores are

removed. Remove the end

plate and internal parts

before brazing the filter-drier

shell into the line. Install in

such a manner that sufficient

clearance is available in front

of the end plate for changing

cores. See the table at right

for the space required for

each model.

Replace any lost or

damaged bolt and/or nut

from a replaceable core

Catch-All Filter-Drier. All

bolts and nuts torqued to the

proper value are required

for proper safe fastening of

the end plate and to prevent

leakage. Bolts should be

torqued to 25-30 ft-lbs on

the C-R420, C-480, C-19200

Series, C-30000 and C-40000

Series Catch-Alls.

Mounting Brackets

Replaceable Core Catch-All

Filter-Driers should be

supported with one or more

mounting brackets so the

weight does not strain the

liquid line, and vibration

is held to a minimum. The

various Sporlan mounting

brackets designed to fit the

shell are shown below. Each

bracket is supplied with a

bolt, nut, and washer for easy

installation.

For C-480 thru C-19200

Series - use A-685 Mounting

Bracket

For C-30000 thru C-40000

Series - use A-175-2

Mounting Bracket

For C-R424, C-R425, and

C-R427 - use A-175-1

Mounting Bracket

The “-G” STYLE indicates

a unit supplied with a 1/4”

female pipe thread in the

end plate, and a steel pipe

plug. This construction

permits the user to install

the pipe plug or a Schrader

type access valve for pressure

measurements, or a charging

valve for adding refrigerant

to the system. If this fitting

is used for other purposes,

caution must be taken to

prevent breakage of the

connection. In attaching the

pipe threads always use a

refrigerant grade thread

sealant. ANSI Standard

B.120.1 recommends

tightening this joint 2-3

turns after finger tight.

BRAZING SUGGESTIONS

– CAUTION! – Remove all

internal parts before brazing

the Catch-All into the line.

Replaceable core Catch-All

shells in the C-R420; C-480

thru C-19200 Series and the

C-30000 and C-40000 Series

are supplied with copper

fittings which are suitable

for use with any soft solder,

including Sta-Brite, or any

of the commonly used silver

brazing alloys, including

Sil-Fos or Phos-Copper, that

do not require flux.

Use a torch tip that is large

enough to rapidly heat the

line size being used. Place a

wet cloth on the Catch-All

body, direct the flame of the

torch away from the shell

to protect the coating from

deterioration by the heat of

brazing. These precautions

will maintain the corrosion

protection finish and prevent

rust in service.

Installation and

Replacement Instructions

The cores used in replaceable

core Catch-All Filter-Driers

are shipped in METAL

CANS HERMETICALLY

SEALED to protect them

Replaceable Core Catch-All

Filter-Drier

Installation and Servicing Instructions

SD-214/052015

ALLOW ENOUGH

UNOBSTRUCTED SPACE TO

PERMIT THE CORES TO BE

EASILY REMOVED

Type

Clearance

Required

Inches (mm)

C-R420 Series 6-1/2 (165)

C-480 Series 7-1/2 (190)

C-960 Series 13 (330)

C-1440 Series 18-5/8 (473)

C-19200 Series 24-1/4 (616)

C-30000 Series 25-5/8 (651)

C-40000 Series 32-1/8 (816)

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Replaceable Core Catch-All Filter-Drier Installation and Servicing Instructions SD-214/052015 General Refer to Bulletin 40-10 for all models covered by these instructions. The Catch-All Filter-Drier should be installed in the liquid refrigerant line immediately ahead of the See•All Moisture & Liquid Indicator, solenoid valve, and thermostatic expansion valve. The drier shell may be installed in any position, but always observe the proper flow direction.
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Do not cut or abrade the gaskets used in the end plate. 3. Remove the end spring, wing screw, and inlet plate from outlet plate assembly. Remove core spacer plates from assembly (if applicable). If desired, install secondary filter. (Detailed installation instructions are packaged with the secondary filter.) Assemble the molded cores and use the core spacer plates as required. After the cores are assembled, position inlet plate on the end of the tubular screen.
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amount of moisture and come to equilibrium in approximately one day of operation. When either acid or wax is the major contaminant involved, the cores should be left in the system at least three days to come to equilibrium thereby removing the maximum amount of contaminants. Many users of replaceable core Catch-Alls will change the cores every Spring and Fall as part of their normal maintenance schedule.
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ODF and larger. The flow passageway in the drier shell is smaller than the diameter of the fitting. This is necessary to obtain a proper gasket surface for the internal parts. The outlet flow passageway is approximately the same size as the inside diameter of the core. The size of the flow passageway results in a restriction in the larger line sizes. This is not a problem as long as the larger Catch-Alls are selected according to the recommendations in Bulletin 40-10.