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July 2005
Specifications
Systems Operation
Testing and Adjusting
Disassembly and
Assembly
Air Conditioning and Heating R-134a
for All Caterpillar Machines
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Part No.: 3E-1906
S/N: RBB1-Up
Refrigerant Compressor Part No.: 3E-1906
SMCS Code: 1802 S/N: WMB1-Up
Recommended Compressor RPM ... 2500 ± 200 rpm Part No.: 163-0872
S/N: 1261-Up
Torque for Fittings
Part No.: 218-0324
Torque for 7/8 inch threaded fitting .. 25 N·m (18 lb ft) S/N: AMA1-Up
Part No.: 163-0872
Note: The 7/8 inch threaded fitting is located on S/N: AYA1-Up
the metal tube which has an internal diameter of
15.8 mm (.62 inch). Part No.: 163-0872
S/N: BAA1-Up
Torque for 3/4 inch threaded fitting ................ 17 N·m
(150 lb in) Part No.: 163-0872
S/N: CCA1-Up
Note: The 3/4 inch threaded fitting is located on
Part No.: 163-0872
the metal tube which has an internal diameter of
S/N: MYA1-Up
12.7 mm (.50 inch).
S/N: TRA1-Up
M10 x 1.5 retaining bolt torque ................ 25 ± 7 N·m
(18 ± 5 lb ft) Part No.: 218-0324
S/N: ALB1-Up
Note: The retaining bolt is for the block fitting.
Part No.: 218-0324
Refrigerant Oil S/N: APB1-Up
Part No.: 218-0324
Oil capacity .................................... 300 mL (10 fl oz) S/N: AXB1-Up
Note: Refer to Systems Operation, “Identifying the Part No.: 163-0872
Air Conditioning System”. S/N: AYB1-Up
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Refrigerant Compressor
SMCS Code: 1802
Part No.: 176-1895
S/N: BEA1-Up
Part No.: 176-1895
S/N: CBA1-Up
Part No.: 176-1895
S/N: DAA1-Up
Part No.: 176-1895
S/N: EGA1-Up
Part No.: 176-1895
S/N: FAA1-Up
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Illustration 2
Part No.: 176-1895
S/N: GLA1-Up
(1) Torque for oil plug ....... 10 ± 2 N·m (89 ± 18 lb in)
Part No.: 176-1895
Note: Oil plug (1) is under pressure when the system S/N: GPA1-Up
is pressurized.
Part No.: 176-1895
(2) Final installation torque .. 25 ± 7 N·m (18 ± 5 lb ft) S/N: ANB1-Up
Displacement per revolution .... 154.9 mL (5.20 fl oz) Part No.: 176-1895
S/N: PAB1-Up
Recommended Compressor RPM ... 2500 ± 200 rpm
Part No.: 176-1895
R-134a Refrigerant S/N: BBC1-Up
Part No.: 176-1895
DuPont ........................ SUVA TRANS A/C HFC134a S/N: CJC1-Up
ICI ........................................................... KLEA 134a Part No.: 176-1895
S/N: FBC1-Up
Refrigerant Oil
Part No.: 176-1895
Oil capacity .................................... 300 mL (10 fl oz) S/N: GAC1-Up
Part No.: 176-1895
Cat 4C-2959 Air Conditioner Lubricant (PAG)
S/N: MAC1-Up
Magnetic Clutch Part No.: 176-1895
S/N: PAC1-Up
Clutch 24 DCV coil resistance ....... 17.6 ± 0.6 ohms
Part No.: 176-1895
Minimum voltage for engagement ................ 16 DCV S/N: FED1-Up
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Refrigerant Compressor
SMCS Code: 1802
Part No.: 218-4994
S/N: CMB1-Up
Part No.: 218-4994
S/N: CNC1-Up
Part No.: 218-4994
S/N: CED1-Up
Part No.: 218-4994
S/N: FDG1-Up
Part No.: 218-4994
S/N: CMM1-Up
Part No.: 218-4994
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Illustration 3
Part No.: 218-4994
Refer to Specifications, “Air Conditioner Lines” for S/N: 4YZ1-Up
information concerning the torque of refrigerant lines.
Part No.: 218-4994
(1) V-belt tension S/N: 5SZ1-Up
New V-belt .................. 578 ± 111 N (130 ± 25 lb)
Used V-belt ................... 445 ± 44 N (100 ± 10 lb)
Refrigerant Oil Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been
operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed.
Oil capacity of compressor ...... 180.0 mL (6.10 fl oz) Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
adjust the tension of the drive belt to 400 ± 44 N
Type of compressor oil .................. DENSO ND-OIL8 (90 ± 10 lb).
Cat 4C-2959 Air Conditioner Lubricant (PAG) Note: Use a Caterpillar 144-0235 Belt Tension
Gauge.
Magnetic Clutch
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Illustration 5
Type of compressor .................................... TM-08 B Used V-belt ..................... 400 ± 44 N (90 ± 10 lb)
Displacement per revolution ......... 82 mL (2.77 fl oz) Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been
operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed.
Maximum allowable continuous RPM ............... 4000 Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
adjust the tension of the drive belt to 400 ± 44 N
R-134a Refrigerant (90 ± 10 lb).
DuPont ........................ SUVA TRANS A/C HFC134a Note: Use a Caterpillar 144-0235 Belt Tightener.
ICI ........................................................... KLEA 134a Displacement per revolution ...... 60.0 mL (2.03 fl oz)
Oil capacity of compressor ...... 150.0 mL (5.07 fl oz) DuPont ........................ SUVA TRANS A/C HFC134a
Power consumption .............................. 45 W or less Rated voltage of magnetic clutch .................. 12 VDC
Effective pulley diameter ............ 125 mm (4.92 inch) Power consumption .............................. 36 W or less
Refrigerant Compressor
SMCS Code: 1802
Part No.: 163-9852
S/N: DCR1-Up
Compressor
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Illustration 6
New V-belt .................. 578 ± 111 N (130 ± 25 lb) Part No.: 117-6353
Used V-belt ................... 445 ± 44 N (100 ± 10 lb) S/N: AKH1-Up
Part No.: 117-6353
Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been
S/N: BAJ1-Up
operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed.
Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then, Part No.: 117-6353
adjust the tension of the drive belt to 445 N (100 lb). S/N: KAJ1-Up
Note: Use a Caterpillar 144-0235 Belt Tension Part No.: 117-6353
Gauge in order to adjust the tension of the belt. S/N: BCM1-Up
Magnetic Clutch
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Refrigerant Compressor
SMCS Code: 1802
Part No.: 171-7495
S/N: APA1-Up
Part No.: 171-7495
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Illustration 8
Part No.: 171-7495
(1) V-belt tension S/N: GAA1-Up
New V-belt ...................... 535 ± 22 N (120 ± 5 lb) Part No.: 171-7495
Used V-belt ..................... 400 ± 44 N (90 ± 10 lb) S/N: GHA1-Up
Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been Part No.: 171-7495
operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed. S/N: MAA1-Up
Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
adjust the tension of the drive belt to 400 N (90 lb). Part No.: 171-7495
S/N: PAA1-Up
Note: Use a Caterpillar 144-0235 Belt Tension Part No.: 171-7495
Gauge in order to adjust the tension of the belt. S/N: BCB1-Up
(2) Power connection ................. 2 pin DT connector Part No.: 171-7495
S/N: BDB1-Up
(3) Refer to Specifications, “Air Conditioner Lines” for
information concerning the torque of refrigerant Part No.: 171-7495
lines. S/N: CFB1-Up
Part No.: 171-7495
Refer to Specifications, “Relief Valve (Refrigerant)”
S/N: FBB1-Up
for specified pressures.
Part No.: 171-7495
Size of 1N-4635 V-Belt ...................................... 13A S/N: GAB1-Up
Model of compressor .................................. MSC90T Part No.: 171-7495
S/N: BBC1-Up
Type of compression ........................................ Scroll
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R-134a Refrigerant
Refrigerant Oil
Oil capacity of compressor ...... 140.0 mL (4.73 fl oz) Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been
operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed.
Magnetic Clutch Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
adjust the tension of the drive belt to 400 ± 44 N
Voltage of magnetic clutch ............................ 24 VDC (90 ± 10 lb).
Power consumption of a saturated magnetic Note: Use a Caterpillar 144-0235 Belt Tightener.
clutch ................................................................ 34 W
Type of compressor ..................................... TM-08B
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Displacement per revolution ......... 82 mL (2.77 fl oz)
Refrigerant Compressor Maximum allowable continuous RPM ............... 4000
SMCS Code: 1802
R-134a Refrigerant
Part No.: 125-1782
S/N: KGA1-Up DuPont ........................ SUVA TRANS A/C HFC134a
Compressor
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Illustration 10
i01711840 Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been
operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed.
Refrigerant Compressor Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
adjust the tension of the drive belt to 400 ± 44 N
SMCS Code: 1802 (90 ± 10 lb).
Part No.: 189-2746
Note: Use a Caterpillar 144-0235 Belt Tightener.
S/N: KJA1-Up
Part No.: 189-2746 Displacement per revolution ....... 147 mL (4.97 fl oz)
S/N: PCA1-Up
Refrigerant Oil
Part No.: 189-2746
S/N: WSA1-Up Oil capacity ................................... 210 mL (7.1 fl oz)
S/N: KBB1-Up Note: Refer to Systems Operation, “Identifying the
Part No.: 189-2746 Air Conditioning System”.
S/N: KHB1-Up
Poly Alkaline Glycol Oil (PAG)
Part No.: 189-2746
S/N: CPE1-Up R-134a Refrigerant
Refrigerant Compressor
SMCS Code: 1802
Part No.: 154-0490
S/N: BBG1-Up
Part No.: 154-0490
S/N: 8GM299-Up
Part No.: 154-0490
S/N: 7EN303-Up
Part No.: 154-0490
S/N: 9HN399-Up
Part No.: 154-0490
S/N: 2JR1-Up
Part No.: 154-0490
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S/N: 2RR426-Up
Illustration 11
Part No.: 154-0490
(1) V-belt tension S/N: 3LR1-Up
New V-belt ...................... 535 ± 22 N (120 ± 5 lb) Part No.: 154-0490
Used V-belt ..................... 400 ± 44 N (90 ± 10 lb) S/N: 3NR307-Up
Part No.: 154-0490
S/N: 4NR176-Up
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Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been 311B 2LS204-UP 68-5590
operated for at least 30 minutes at rated speed. 312B 9GR413-UP 68-5590
Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
adjust the tension of the drive belt to 400 ± 44 N 312BL 8JR1008-UP 68-5590
(90 ± 10 lb). 68-5590
312B 2NS156-UP
Note: Use a 144-0235 Belt Tension Gauge. 312BL 3FS255-UP 68-5590
315B 1SW215-UP 8L-8646
(2) Power connection ................ 2 pin DT connector
315BL 3AW990-UP 8L-8646
(3) The port for charging on the low pressure side
315BL 7RZ284-UP 8L-8646
has a plastic cap.
318B 3LR1-UP 8L-8646
(4) Refer to Specifications, “Refrigerant Relief Valve”
318BN 7KZ1-UP 8L-8646
for specified pressures.
320B 5BR1639-UP 8L-8646
Type of compressor ................................... 10PA15C
320B 8ES1639-UP 8L-8646
Displacement per revolution .... 155.3 mL (5.25 fl oz) 320B 4XW104-UP 8L-8646
320BL 9CS2902-UP 8L-8646
Maximum allowable continuous RPM ............... 6000
320BL 6CR2902-UP 8L-8646
R-134a Refrigerant
320BL 5GW221-UP 8L-8646
DuPont ........................ SUVA TRANS A/C HFC134a 320BLL 6LS310-UP 8L-8646
Effective pulley diameter ..... 133.0 mm (5.20 inches) 325B 8GM299-UP 5M-8135
325B 7EN303-UP 5M-8135
Rated voltage of magnetic clutch .................. 24 VDC
325BL 8RR386-UP 5M-8135
Power consumption ................................. 14.4 Ohms 325BL 1GS144-UP 5M-8135
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Refrigerant Compressor
SMCS Code: 1802
Part No.: 178-5545
S/N: 1011-Up
S/N: 3011-Up
Part No.: 178-5545
S/N: 1021-Up
S/N: 2021-Up
S/N: 3021-Up
Part No.: 178-5545
S/N: 1031-Up
Part No.: 178-5545
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Illustration 13 S/N: 1041-Up
Illustration 14
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S/N: PAR1-Up
Effective pulley diameter ..... 140.0 mm (5.50 inches) Part No.: 161-3632
S/N: 4XZ1-Up
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Refrigerant Compressor
SMCS Code: 1802
Part No.: 113-3499
S/N: AMA1-Up
Part No.: 113-3499
Illustration 16
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Illustration 17
Part No.: 114-9484 Displacement per revolution .... 154.9 mL (5.20 fl oz)
S/N: ABF1-Up
Recommended Compressor RPM ... 2500 ± 200 rpm
Part No.: 114-9484
S/N: 3BK1-Up Torque for Fittings
Part No.: 114-9484
S/N: 5DK1-Up Torque for 7/8 inch threaded fitting .. 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
Part No.: 114-9484 Note: The 7/8 inch threaded fitting is located on
S/N: ADK1-Up the metal tube which has an internal diameter of
15.8 mm (.62 inch).
Part No.: 114-9484
S/N: 7DM1-200 Torque for 3/4 inch threaded fitting ................ 17 N·m
(150 lb in)
Part No.: 114-9484
S/N: 6NN1-Up Note: The 3/4 inch threaded fitting is located on
Part No.: 114-9484 the metal tube which has an internal diameter of
S/N: 8DN1-Up 12.7 mm (.50 inch).
Part No.: 114-9484 M10 x 1.5 retaining bolt torque ................ 25 ± 7 N·m
S/N: AEN1-Up (18 ± 5 lb ft)
Part No.: 114-9484 Note: The retaining bolt is for the block fitting.
S/N: 1DR201-Up
Refrigerant Oil
Part No.: 114-9484
S/N: 4DZ1-Up
Oil capacity ...................................... 270 mL (9 fl oz)
R-134a Refrigerant
Refrigerant Oil
Minimum voltage for engagement ............... 7.5 DCV Part No.: 3E-1908
S/N: FDH1-Up
Maximum Current ...................................... 3.58 amp
Part No.: 3E-1908
S/N: JMH1-Up
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Part No.: 3E-1908
Refrigerant Compressor S/N: 2ZJ375-Up
Part No.: 3E-1908 Displacement per revolution .... 154.9 mL (5.20 fl oz)
S/N: 9TS1-Up
Recommended Compressor RPM ... 2500 ± 200 rpm
Part No.: 3E-1908
S/N: BNS1-Up Torque for Fittings
Part No.: 3E-1908
S/N: BMT1-Up Torque for 7/8 inch threaded fitting .. 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
Part No.: 3E-1908 Note: The 7/8 inch threaded fitting is located on
S/N: FDW1-Up the metal tube which has an internal diameter of
15.8 mm (0.62 inch).
Part No.: 3E-1908
S/N: TLX1-Up Torque for 3/4 inch threaded fitting ................ 17 N·m
(150 lb in)
Part No.: 3E-1908
S/N: BRY1-Up
Note: The 3/4 inch threaded fitting is located on
the metal tube which has an internal diameter of
12.7 mm (.50 inch).
Refrigerant Oil
DuPont ........................ SUVA TRANS A/C HFC134a New belt ...................... 578 ± 111 N (130 ± 25 lb)
Used belt ...................... 445 ± 44 N (100 ± 10 lb)
ICI ........................................................... KLEA 134a
Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been
Magnetic Clutch operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed.
Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
Clutch 12 DCV coil resistance (Black adjust the tension of the drive belt to 445 ± 44 N
wire) ................................................ 3.5 ± 0.15 ohms (100 ± 10 lb).
Type of connector ............................... DT Connector Note: Use a Caterpillar 144-0235 Belt Tension
Gauge.
Minimum voltage for engagement of clutch .. 7.5 DCV
Displacement per revolution .... 214.7 mL (7.26 fl oz)
Maximum Current ...................................... 3.58 amp
Recommended compressor RPM .... 2500 ± 200 rpm
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Maximum allowable RPM ................................. 4000
Refrigerant Compressor Refrigerant Oil
SMCS Code: 1802
Oil capacity ...................................... 180 mL (6 fl oz)
Part No.: 222-2276
S/N: 4CS130-Up Note: Refer to Systems Operation, “Identifying the
Air Conditioning System”.
Part No.: 222-2276
S/N: 4HZ1-Up Poly Alkaline Glycol Oil (PAG)
R-134a Refrigerant
Magnetic Clutch
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i01941214 Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been
operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed.
Refrigerant Compressor Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
adjust the tension of the drive belt to 489 ± 44 N
SMCS Code: 1802 (110 ± 10 lb).
Part No.: 151-5270
Note: Use a Caterpillar 138-2514 Belt Tightener.
S/N: 5531-Up
Part No.: 151-5270 Displacement per revolution .... 154.9 mL (5.20 fl oz)
S/N: 6651-Up
Recommended Compressor RPM ... 2500 ± 200 rpm
Part No.: 151-5270
S/N: 7DM1-200 Refrigerant Oil
Part No.: 151-5270 Oil capacity .................................... 300 mL (10 fl oz)
S/N: 8YW1-Up
Part No.: 151-5270 Note: Refer to Systems Operation, “Identifying the
S/N: 3HZ1-Up Air Conditioning System”.
R-134a Refrigerant
Magnetic Clutch
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Illustration 22
Part No.: 134-3997 Displacement per revolution .... 154.9 mL (5.20 fl oz)
S/N: 2KR1-Up
Recommended Compressor RPM ... 2500 ± 200 rpm
Part No.: 134-3997
S/N: 2SR1-Up Torque for Fittings
Part No.: 134-3997
S/N: 8ZR1-Up Torque for 7/8 inch threaded fitting .. 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
Part No.: 134-3997 Note: The 7/8 inch threaded fitting is located on
S/N: 63W4011-Up the metal tube which has an internal diameter of
15.8 mm (.62 inch).
Part No.: 134-3997
S/N: 64W195-Up Torque for 3/4 inch threaded fitting ................ 17 N·m
(150 lb in)
Part No.: 134-3997
S/N: 21Z5346-Up
Note: The 3/4 inch threaded fitting is located on
the metal tube which has an internal diameter of
12.7 mm (.50 inch).
Refrigerant Oil
Magnetic Clutch
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Refrigerant Compressor
SMCS Code: 1802
S/N: 4421-Up
Part No.: 198-4564 Illustration 24
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S/N: AGC1-Up
Part No.: 198-4564 (1) Relief valve
S/N: 4XJ376-Up Opening pressure of relief valve .......... 3309 kPa
Part No.: 198-4564 (480 psi)
S/N: 2TK79-Up Sealing pressure of relief valve .......... 2964 kPa
(430 psi)
Part No.: 198-4564
S/N: 5RK1-Up (2) Final installation torque .. 25 ± 7 N·m (18 ± 5 lb ft)
Part No.: 198-4564 (3) Oil capacity ............................... 310.0 ± 14.5 mL
S/N: 3PR1-Up (10.50 ± 0.50 fl oz)
Part No.: 198-4564
(4) Torque for oil plug ....... 10 ± 2 N·m (89 ± 18 lb in)
S/N: 5ER1-Up
Part No.: 198-4564 Note: Oil plug (4) is pressurized.
S/N: AFS1-Up
(5) V-belt tension
Part No.: 198-4564
S/N: AGY1-Up New V-belt ...................... 712 ± 22 N (160 ± 5 lb)
Used V-belt ..................... 489 ± 22 N (110 ± 5 lb)
Part No.: 198-4564
S/N: 2PZ1-Up Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been
operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed.
Part No.: 198-4564 Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
S/N: 3TZ1-Up adjust the tension of the drive belt to 489 ± 22 N
(110 ± 5 lb). The belt should not run below 400 N
(90 lb).
Note: The 3/4 inch fitting is located on the metal Part No.: 178-9570
tube which has an internal diameter of 12.7 mm S/N: SLB1-Up
(0.50 inch).
Part No.: 178-9570
Torque for 7/8 inch threaded fitting .. 25 N·m (18 lb ft) S/N: SLC1-Up
Part No.: 178-9570
Note: The 7/8 inch fitting is located on the metal
S/N: SLD1-Up
tube which has an internal diameter of 15.8 mm
(0.62 inch). Part No.: 178-9570
S/N: SLE1-Up
Torque for 3/8 inch retaining bolt ............. 25 ± 7 N·m
(18 ± 5 lb ft) Part No.: 178-9570
S/N: SLG1-Up
R-134a Refrigerant
S/N: SLH1-Up
DuPont ........................ SUVA TRANS A/C HFC134a
Refrigerant Oil
Magnetic Clutch
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Note: Refer to Systems Operation, “Identifying the Note: Oil plug (1) is under pressure when the system
Air Conditioning System”. is pressurized.
Poly Alkaline Glycol Oil (PAG) (2) Final installation torque .. 25 ± 7 N·m (18 ± 5 lb ft)
Cat 4C-2959 Air Conditioner Lubricant (250 mL (3) Pressure relief valve
(8.45 Oz))
Opening pressure of the relief
R-134a Refrigerant valve ................................ 3500 kPa to 4100 kPa
(508 psi to 595 psi)
DuPont ........................ SUVA TRANS A/C HFC134a Sealing pressure of the relief valve ..... 2900 kPa
(420 psi)
ICI ........................................................... KLEA 134a
(4) Torque for pressure switch ............ 8.0 ± 1.5 N·m
Magnetic Clutch (71.00 ± 13.00 lb in)
Clutch 24 DCV coil resistance ....... 17.6 ± 0.6 ohms Belt tension
New belt .......................... 800 ± 22 N (180 ± 5 lb)
Minimum voltage for engagement ............... 7.5 DCV
Used belt ...................... 489 ± 44 N (110 ± 10 lb)
Maximum Current ...................................... 1.42 amp
Note: Used belt tension is for a belt that has been
operated for at least 30 minutes at the rated speed.
i01445890 Operate the air conditioner for 30 minutes. Then,
adjust the tension of the drive belt to 489 ± 44 N
Refrigerant Compressor (110 ± 10 lb).
R-134a Refrigerant
Magnetic Clutch
General Information
SMCS Code: 7309
Note: Some orifice tube systems use an accumulator Machines that have factory installed R-134a air
with a desiccant instead of a separate dryer. conditioning systems will contain Poly Alkaline Glycol
oil in the air conditioning system.
i01409572 If the machine has been retrofitted with a R-134a
air conditioning system, the identification tag will
Identifying the Air Conditioning indicate ESTER oil as the type of refrigerant oil. The
System identification tag will be located in the cab or near
the compressor.
SMCS Code: 1808; 7320-ZJ; 7322
When a new R-134a compressor is required in order
The type of air conditioning system must be identified to retrofit a R-134a air conditioning system onto
before the system is serviced. The refrigerant must a machine with the R12 air conditioning system,
be identified so that the correct service manual can the Poly Alkaline Glycol Oil must be replaced with
be selected. ESTER oil.
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Illustration 28
(3) Receiver-dryer for the expansion valve system
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Illustration 29
(4) Accumulator for an orifice tube system
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Illustration 31
(2) Magnetic clutch and pulley assembly
(3) Drive plate
(4) Compressor shaft
(5) Bearing
(6) Coil assembly
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Refrigerant Compressor
Protection System
SMCS Code: 1802
S/N: AXF1-Up
S/N: ABK1-Up
S/N: AWK1-Up
S/N: ACL1-Up
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Illustration 33
S/N: 4YR1-Up (1) Output (signal voltage)
(2) Chassis ground
S/N: 6TR1-Up (3) Compressor clutch
(4) Power supply
S/N: AKT1-Up
When the air conditioning switch is activated inside
S/N: AXT1-Up
the cab, the air conditioning switch supplies 24 volts
S/N: ARW1-Up to the on delay timer assembly through pin (4). If the
voltage at pin (4) is less than 18 volts or the voltage
at pin (4) is greater than 32 volts, the on delay timer
assembly will not engage the compressor clutch coil.
If the proper voltage is present, the on delay timer
assembly delays the engagement of the compressor
clutch for 30 seconds after the air conditioning switch
is activated. The on delay timer assembly monitors
the status of three switches by sending a signal
voltage through pin (1). The following three switches
are monitored by the on delay timer assembly:
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Evaporator Coil
SMCS Code: 7343
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Illustration 35
Typical Condenser
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Illustration 37
Refrigerant Flow Through Air Conditioning System
(1) Compressor
(2) Condenser Coil
(3) Receiver-Dryer
(4) Expansion Valve
(5) External Equalizer Line
(6) Evaporator Coil
(A) Air conditioner refrigerant as a high pressure, high temperature
vapor
(B) Air conditioner refrigerant as a high pressure, high temperature
liquid
(C) Air conditioner refrigerant as a low pressure and low
temperature liquid
(D) Air conditioner refrigerant as a low pressure and low
temperature vapor
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Illustration 38
Refrigerant Flow Through Air Conditioning System
(1) Compressor
(2) Condenser Coil
(3) Receiver-Dryer
(4) Expansion Valve
(5) External Equalizer Line
(6) Evaporator Coil
(A) Air conditioner refrigerant as a high pressure, high temperature
vapor
(B) Air conditioner refrigerant as a high pressure, high temperature
liquid
(C) Air conditioner refrigerant as a low pressure and low
temperature liquid
(D) Air conditioner refrigerant as a low pressure and low
temperature vapor
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Receiver-Dryer
SMCS Code: 7322
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Illustration 41
Typical Receiver-Dryer
(3) Receiver-dryer
(7) Quick coupler
(8) Low pressure cutoff switch
(9) Relief valve
(10) Filter
(11) Desiccant
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Illustration 40
Refrigerant Flow Through Air Conditioning System
(1) Compressor
(2) Condenser Coil
(3) Receiver-Dryer
(4) Expansion Valve
(5) External Equalizer Line
(6) Evaporator Coil
(A) Air conditioner refrigerant as a high pressure, high temperature
vapor
(B) Air conditioner refrigerant as a high pressure, high temperature
liquid
(C) Air conditioner refrigerant as a low pressure and low
temperature liquid
(D) Air conditioner refrigerant as a low pressure and low
temperature vapor
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Moisture Indicator
Some air conditioning systems will have moisture
indicator (12). This moisture indicator is used in order
to determine the relative moisture in the system.
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Illustration 44
Typical In-Line Dryer
(6) Quick coupler
(7) Orifice tube assembly
(8) Desiccant
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NOTICE
The orifice tube systems do not have a sight glass for
Refrigerant Accumulator
determining whether the system is low on refrigerant.
SMCS Code: 7320-ZJ
Orifice Tube
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Illustration 45
Typical Orifice Tube Assembly
(7) Orifice tube assembly
(10) Orifice tube
(11) O-Ring seal
(12) Tab
(13) Screens
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Illustration 46
Refrigerant Flow Through Air Conditioning System
(1) Compressor
(2) Condenser Coil
(3) In-line dryer
(4) Evaporator Coil
(5) Accumulator
(A) Air conditioner refrigerant as a high pressure, high temperature
vapor
(B) Air conditioner refrigerant as a high pressure, high temperature
liquid
(C) Air conditioner refrigerant as a low pressure and low
temperature liquid
(D) Air conditioner refrigerant as a low pressure and low
temperature vapor
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Adjustable Thermostat
An adjustable thermostat contains two temperature
control knobs. The temperature control knob for the
air conditioning system is connected to an adjustable
thermostat. A thermostat is a switch. Changes in the
temperature will open the thermostat. Changes in
the temperature will also close the thermostat. When
the temperature control knob is in the OFF position,
the electric circuit that connects the adjustable
thermostat and the magnetic clutch is OPEN. In the
OFF position, the compressor does not operate.
The temperature of the air and the position of the
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Illustration 47
is CLOSED. When the switch is CLOSED, current
(5) Accumulator moves through the thermostat to the coil assembly
(6) Inlet
(7) Desiccant in the magnetic clutch and the compressor operates.
(8) Liquid refrigerant The temperature of the air through the evaporator
(9) Oil drain hole coil is monitored by a capillary tube that is placed
(10) Outlet between the fins of the evaporator coil.
The accumulator (5) is located at the outlet of the The temperature control knob for heating is
evaporator coil (4). The accumulator (5) separates connected to the heater control valve. The
the liquid refrigerant from the refrigerant vapor temperature of the cab is maintained by the position
that passes through the evaporator coil (4). The of the air conditioning and heating temperature
accumulator (5) retains the liquid refrigerant (8) that control knobs.
is separated. Also, the accumulator (5) releases the
vapor to the compressor (1).
Nonadjustable Thermostat (Freeze
The oil drain hole (9) is located in the bottom of Control System)
the accumulator (5). The oil drain hole will drain
refrigerant oil that is separated. The oil drain hole will
also drain some of the liquid refrigerant. This liquid
refrigerant will go back to the compressor.
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Illustration 48
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A nonadjustable thermostat contains one The heating system uses the coolant from the
temperature control knob. The temperature control engine cooling system. The heater control valve
knob is connected to the heater control valve, which (2) is connected to the temperature control knob in
controls the flow of coolant through the heater coil. the cab. With the temperature control knob in the
The temperature of the air across the evaporator OFF position, the heater control valve prevents the
coil is preset by the nonadjustable thermostat. The flow of the coolant through the heater coil (1). When
temperature of the cab is maintained by the position the control knob is moved from the OFF position
of the temperature control knob on the heater. the control valve (2) will open. The control valve
allows coolant that is warm to flow from the outlet
Condensation that is frozen will restrict the air flow (3) through the control valve (2) to the heater coil
through the evaporator coils. The compressor will (1). As the warm coolant flows through the heater
continue operating only if the condensation does coil, the temperature of the air flow across the heater
not freeze. In order to prevent the condensation coil increases.
from freezing, the thermostat switch opens at a
temperature of approximately −1.1°C (30°F). Also, The temperature of the heater is controlled by the
the thermostat switch closes at approximately 2.2°C amount of coolant that flows through the heater coil.
(36°F). When the switch opens, the electric circuit The increase of the coolant flow through the heater
that connects the switch to the magnetic clutch is coil will increase the temperature of the air that flows
OPEN and the compressor does not operate. When across the heater coil. The coolant from the heater
the switch is CLOSED, the current moves through coil will flow to the return connection (4). Then, the
the switch to the coil assembly in the magnetic clutch coolant is sent back through the engine cooling
and the compressor operates. system.
4. Inspect the wire connections for the compressor. 8. Remember that charging an R134a system is
If necessary, clean the wire connections for the different from charging an R12 system. An R134a
compressor. To check clutch operation on systems system requires an exact charge by weight. The
with adjustable thermostats, turn the thermostat charge must be within 0.01 kg (0.022 lb) of the
on and off. On some other systems, turn the listed charge. The R12 method of determining a
A/C switch on and off. Systems that have the blockage is frost, but frost is acceptable on an
compressor protection system will need up to 30 R134a system’s low side. Frost on the R134a high
seconds before the clutch engages. side indicates that the R134a charge is low. Use
the evaporator temperatures to determine the
For systems that are not used for extended condition of the R134a system charge.
periods, run the compressor monthly for a
minimum of 30 seconds. This will keep the shaft 9. Replace the dryer annually.
seal from drying out, leaking oil, and leaking
refrigerant. 10. Inspect the dust caps in order to ensure that the
dust caps that are on the service ports are in place
5. Check the condition and tension of the compressor and that the dust caps are tight. Use 2L-1224
drive belt. For compressors that are driven by a Air Conditioner Valve Cap for the high side or
V-belt, use 144-0235 Belt Tension Gauge. 8C-5248 Air Conditioner Valve Cap for the low
side on R12 systems. Use 3E-4052 Seal Cap for
6. Check all hoses and connections for refrigerant the high side or 3E-4051 Seal Cap for the low
leaks. Leaks can be identified by the following side on R134a systems. Some Excavators require
items: accumulation of oil, accumulation of using the 150-2174 Cap and 203-7888 Cap on
dust, and accumulation of dye. Check hoses the R134a system.
for damaged areas. Replace hoses that are
damaged. As required, add protection to the
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hoses or relocate the hoses.
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Illustration 51
Moisture – Moisture is water that is in the air or Recycle – The recycling of the refrigerant is usually
water that is in the refrigerant. completed at the site or at the service shop. The
refrigerant can be cleaned by using oil separation.
Moisture indicator – The moisture indicator is a The refrigerant can be cleaned by passing the
device that uses color to indicate if the material in refrigerant through a filter dryer.
the dryer is fully soaked with moisture. The moisture
indicator will display a pink color or a white color Refrigerant – The refrigerant is the fluid that is
if the moisture indicator is soaked with moisture. used in the air conditioning system. The refrigerant
The moisture indicator will display a blue color if removes heat from the operator’s compartment.
the moisture indicator is capable of absorbing more
moisture. Refrigerant oil – Refrigerant oil is the oil that is
used in the air conditioning system. The refrigerant
Orifice tube – The orifice tube has a body that is oil lubricates the compressor.
plastic with a metal tube device. The orifice tube is a
metering control. The orifice tube is located between Sight glass – The sight glass is used to observe the
the high pressure side and the low pressure side in flow of refrigerant in the air conditioning system. The
the orifice tube system. sight glass is located at the top of the receiver-dryer
or in the line that is leaving the receiver-dryer.
Overcharge – A system is overcharged when an
excessive amount of refrigerant is present in the air Stabilize – If the performance of the system is
conditioning system. constant, the system is stabilized.
Partial charge – A partial charge is less than a full Stuck – Sticking will cause the prevention of free
charge of refrigerant. An air conditioning system has movement.
a partial charge when there is not enough refrigerant
in the system. Sub-cooling – The additional cooling of the
refrigerant in the bottom of the condenser after the
Performance test – The performance test is the refrigerant has changed from a vapor to a liquid.
notation of temperatures and pressures under
controlled conditions. The performance test is used Suction side – The suction side is the connection
in order to determine if the air conditioning system is that is between the evaporator coil and the
operating normally. compressor.
Refrigerant quick-check procedure – The Superheat – The additional heating of the refrigerant
refrigerant quick-check procedure is a brief inspection in the bottom of the evaporator after the refrigerant
of the system. No instruments are required in order has changed from a liquid to a vapor.
to perform a refrigerant quick-check procedure.
Temperature of saturation – At the temperature
Receiver-dryer – The receiver-dryer is the of saturation, a liquid will change into a vapor and
component in the air conditioning system that a vapor changes into a liquid. The temperature of
removes the contaminants (moisture) from the circuit. saturation depends on the pressure of the fluid.
The receiver-dryer is also a storage area for a small The temperature of saturation increases when the
amount of liquid refrigerant. The receiver-dryer may pressure of a fluid increases.
also have a pressure switch that deactivates the
compressor if the pressure of the refrigerant is lower Vapor – Gas
than approximately 175 kPa (25 psi).
• A drain line that is plugged or a drain line that is Personal injury can result from contact with refrig-
pinched may cause a backup of condensate and erant.
leakage into the cab.
This system is under pressure at all times, even
• Missing drain valves may cause a backup of if the engine is not running. Heat should never be
condensate and leakage into the cab. applied to a charged system.
• Missing drain valves will allow dust to be sucked Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep
into the evaporator coil and the heater coil. face and hands away to help prevent injury.
A cab pressure of 0.05 kPa (0.200 inch of H2O) to Protective goggles must always be worn when re-
0.15 kPa (0.600 inch of H2O) and proper maintenance frigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges in-
of the air conditioner filter will result in the following dicate the system is empty of refrigerant.
conditions:
Always use caution when a fitting is removed.
• Reduction of dust Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still
under pressure, evacuate the system recovering
• Reduction of noise the refrigerant before removing the fitting.
• More efficient HVAC performance Personal injury or death can result from inhaling
refrigerant through a lit cigarette.
A loss of cooling ability of the system and failure of
the compressor may be caused by one or more of Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a
the following conditions. lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling
fumes released from a flame contacting air con-
• Low charge ditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or
death.
• Overcharge
Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or
• Too much oil wherever refrigerant gas may be present.
• Too little oil Before any checks of the air conditioning and
heating system are made, move the machine to a
• Dirty filter or plugged filter smooth horizontal surface. Lower all implements
to the ground. Make sure the transmission is
• Dirty condenser or plugged condenser in neutral or park and that the parking brake is
engaged. Keep all other personnel away from the
• Dirty evaporator or plugged evaporator machine or where they can be seen.
Heating System
In order to conduct a performance check of the
heating system, perform the following procedure.
4. When the engine coolant temperature is in the d. Check for the proper function of the fan switch
normal operating range, the temperature of the air at each setting. The evaporator blower motor
that is flowing from the louvers (air ducts) should will run at each setting. The evaporator blower
be warm. motor should be operating in the cold mode
and in the heating mode.
If the temperature of the air that is flowing is not
warm within 10 minutes of operation, refer to e. Use a 5P-7277 Voltage Tester or use a
“Problem 2” section. 9U-7330 Multimeter in order to check the
voltages in all components of the electrical
Problem 1 system. Refer to the electrical schematic
section for additional information for the
There is little warm air flow or no warm air flow machine.
when the heater control knob is set for maximum
heating. 2. If necessary, make repairs or replace the
components.
1. Perform the following procedure:
Test Procedure for Testing
a. Check the engine coolant temperature. The
temperature of the coolant must be at normal Electrical Components in the Air
operating range. Conditioning System
b. The heater control valve must be functioning The air conditioning systems on Caterpillar machines
properly. Check for the correct linkage use pressure switches in order to protect the
adjustment from the temperature control air conditioning system. Some air conditioning
lever to the heater control valve. The heater systems on Caterpillar machines use pressure
control valve must open completely when the switches and the on delay timer assembly for
temperature control knob is set for maximum the refrigerant compressor in order to protect the
heating. air conditioning system. Arc suppressors protect
other electrical components in the air conditioning
c. Check for blockage and check for bends in system. Arc suppressors are applied in order to
the heater hoses. Blockages and bends in the discharge electrical inductance when the compressor
heater hoses would stop the flow of coolant disengages. Failure of the arc suppressor can affect
through the system. the reliability of the pressure switch. Failure of the arc
suppressor may cause failure of the pressure switch.
d. Inspect the petcocks that connect the heater
hoses to the engine block. Make sure that the The following procedures are for the testing of the
petcocks are adjusted so that the petcocks are on delay timer assembly, pressure switches, and
fully open. components of the arc suppressor.
3. Set the 146-4080 Digital Multimeter to OHMS. CLOSED – System pressure is correct.
Connect the positive probe to pin location (2) on
the wiring harness and connect the negative probe OPEN – System pressure is high.
to a suitable chassis ground. The multimeter will
display OL if the ground is not present. The two OPEN positions of the pressure switch
protect the air conditioning system. The OPEN
4. Set the 146-4080 Digital Multimeter OHMS. position prevents the compressor from actuating
Connect the positive probe to pin location (1) on when potentially harmful pressures exist in the
the wiring harness and connect the negative probe system. The CLOSED position is the normal
to a suitable chassis ground. If the multimeter operating switch position. The following table
displays OL one of the three switches are open. contains the logic for the pressure switches:
Check each of the switches if an open condition
occurs.
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Illustration 54
Table 5
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Illustration 53
Specifications for Pressure Switch
Use the following procedures in order to test the Actuation Pressure(2) 344 ± 34 kPa (50 ± 5 psi)
pressure switch:
Deactuation Pressure(3) 172 ± 21 kPa (25 ± 3 psi)
1. Disconnect the pressure switch from the machine (2) Close when pressure increases.
harness. (3) Open when pressure decreases.
2. Connect the 146-4080 Digital Multimeter to the Use the following procedures in order to test the
two connector pins. Set the multimeter to the pressure switch:
OHMS test mode.
1. Disconnect the pressure switch from the machine
3. Measure the resistance of the pressure switch. harness.
4. If the system pressure is between 275 kPa (40 psi) 2. Connect the 146-4080 Digital Multimeter to the
and 1750 kPa (254 psi), the multimeter will display two connector pins. Set the multimeter to the
a value that is less than 1 ohm. OHMS test mode.
4. If the system pressure is above 344 ± 34 kPa 3. Measure the resistance of the pressure switch.
(50 ± 5 psi), the multimeter will display less than
1 ohm. 4. If the system pressure is above 103 ± 14 kPa
(15 ± 2 psi), the multimeter will display less than
5. If the resistance that is displayed is a value of OL 1 ohm.
(high resistance), and the system pressure is not
below the acceptable limit, replace the pressure 5. If the resistance that is displayed is a value of OL
switch. (high resistance), and the system pressure is not
below the acceptable limit, replace the pressure
6. When the pressure switch fails, test the arc switch.
suppressor for proper operation.
6. When the pressure switch fails, test the arc
7. If the pressure switch is removed, make sure suppressor for proper operation.
that the wires on the new pressure switch
are tie-wrapped. Securing the pressure switch 7. If the pressure switch is removed, make sure
prevents damage that may be caused by vibration. that the wires on the new pressure switch
are tie-wrapped. Securing the pressure switch
Note: The multimeter may display OL if the contacts prevents damage that may be caused by vibration.
on the pressure switch are dirty. The contacts on
the pressure switch can become dirty if the arc Note: The multimeter may display OL if the contacts
suppressor is no longer functioning. on the pressure switch are dirty. The contacts on
the pressure switch can become dirty if the arc
Note: The multimeter will display OL if the pressure suppressor is no longer functioning.
switch is not threaded into the air conditioning
system. Note: The multimeter will display OL if the pressure
switch is not threaded into the air conditioning
149-6371 Low Pressure Switch (NORMALLY system.
OPEN)
3E-6462 High Pressure Switch (NORMALLY
CLOSED)
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Illustration 55
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Illustration 56
Specifications for Pressure Switch
Table 7
Actuation Pressure(2) 103 ± 14 kPa (15 ± 2 psi)
Specifications for Pressure Switch
Deactuation Pressure(3) 35 ± 7 kPa (5 ± 1 psi)
Actuation Pressure(4) 2400 ± 140 kPa
(2) Close when pressure increases. (348 ± 20 psi)
(3) Open when pressure decreases.
Deactuation Pressure(5) 1725 ± 100 kPa
(250 ± 15 psi)
Use the following procedures in order to test the
pressure switch: (4) Open when pressure increases.
(5) Close when pressure decreases.
1. Disconnect the pressure switch from the machine
harness. Note: A pressure switch that is NORMALLY CLOSED
will open when the system pressure increases. The
2. Connect the 146-4080 Digital Multimeter to the pressure switch will close when the system pressure
two connector pins. Set the multimeter to the decreases.
OHMS test mode.
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Illustration 57
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Test Procedures for Arc Suppressors: 3E-9169 Arc Suppressor and 130-8134 Arc
Suppressor
106-8704 Arc Suppressor
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Illustration 59
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Illustration 58 Arc Suppressor with Sure Seal Connectors
106-8704 Arc Suppressor (1) Pin 1
(2) Pin 2
1. Place the multimeter in the DIODE test mode.
8. Place the red probe on pin 1 of the female 2. Place the red probe in the red terminal (plus
connector. Place the black probe on pin 1 of the terminal) of the multimeter.
male connector.
3. Place the black probe in the black terminal
9. The multimeter should have a reading of less than (negative terminal) of the multimeter.
0.01 VDC.
4. Place the red probe on Pin 1 of either connector
10. Place the red probe on Pin 2 of the female on the arc suppressor. Place the black probe on
connector. Place the black probe on Pin 2 of the Pin 2 of either connector.
male connector.
5. The multimeter should display a value between
11. The multimeter should have a reading of less 0.5 VDC and 1.0 VDC.
than 0.01 VDC.
6. Place the red probe on pin 2 of either connector of
12. The component is faulty if any of the conditions arc suppressor. Place the black probe on pin 1 of
do not exist. either connector on the arc suppressor.
13. If the component is faulty, replace the component. 7. The multimeter should display OFL or OL.
105-8827 Arc Suppressor and 130-0956 Arc 8. Place the red probe on pin 1 of the female
Suppressor connector. Place the black probe on pin 1 of the
male connector.
The 106-8704 Arc Suppressor is an integral arc Personal injury can result from contact with refrig-
suppressor. The integral arc suppressor can be erant.
found on the newer machines. The 106-8704 Arc
Suppressor is lighter than the other arc suppressors. This system is under pressure at all times, even
The 106-8704 Arc Suppressor can be strapped if the engine is not running. Heat should never be
directly to the wiring harnesses that are connected to applied to a charged system.
the arc suppressor.
Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep
face and hands away to help prevent injury.
System Contamination
The system must be cleaned and the system must
be flushed if any particles of metal or other foreign
material from a component failure have circulated
through the system.
1. Identify the refrigerant and then recover the 10. Install a new accumulator. Refer to the Service
refrigerant. Refer to the Service Manual, Manual, SENR5664, “Air Conditioner Accumulator
SENR5664, “Refrigerant Recovery” section. - Remove and Install” section in Disassembly and
Assembly.
2. Remove the compressor. Refer to the Service
Manual , SERN5664, “Refrigerant Compressor - 11. Clean the original expansion valve. The orifice
Remove and Install” section. tube can not be cleaned. If necessary, replace
the original expansion valve or replace the orifice
3. Remove the receiver-dryer or the in-line dryer. tube. Clean the original quick couplers or replace
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, the original quick couplers.
“Receiver-Dryer - Remove and Install” section in
Disassembly and Assembly. For in-line dryers, 12. Install a new compressor. New compressors are
refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “In-Line shipped with the correct amount of oil inside the
Refrigerant Dryer - Remove and Install” section in compressor. Do not add extra oil.
Disassembly and Assembly.
Note: Compressors that are new or remanufactured
4. Remove the accumulator. Refer to the Service are shipped with the correct amount of refrigerant oil
Manual, SENR5664, “Air Conditioner Accumulator in the system.
- Remove and Install” section in Disassembly and
Assembly. 13. Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
“Refrigerant System - Evacuate” section in Testing
5. Remove the expansion valve or the orifice and Adjusting.
tube. Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
“Expansion Valve - (Air Conditioner) Remove and 14. Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
Install” section in disassembly and assembly. “Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Orifice and Adjusting.
Tube (Air Conditioner) - Remove and Install”
section in Disassembly and Assembly. 15. In order to ensure proper operation of the system,
refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Air
6. Remove the quick couplers. Conditioning System Troubleshooting” section in
Testing and Adjusting.
NOTICE
In order to avoid component damage, do not clean False Seizure of the Compressor
system components with solvents, compressed air,
etc.. Table 9
Required Tools
7. Replace any other failed component such as Part Number Part Description
coils, fittings, etc. Flush the remainder of the
system. The air conditioning system should be 1U-8590 Spanner Wrench
flushed with a 153-8537 Air Conditioner Flushing
Unit. Also, a 153-9032 Air Conditioner Flushing On the initial start-up of the air conditioner system,
Unit can be used in order to flush the system. slipping drive belts and broken drive belts may be
Refer to the information that is provided with the experienced if the air conditioner system has not been
flushing unit. Flush the system with 153-8538 used for an extended period of time. Also, scored
Refrigerant Flushing Solution. clutch surfaces may be experienced. This would
indicate a seized compressor. However, replacement
8. Blow out the air conditioning system with dry shop of the compressor may not be necessary.
air for 5 to 10 minutes.
Changes in temperature can cause expansion of
9. Install a new receiver-dryer or an in-line dryer. the refrigerant in the compressor during extended
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, periods of nonuse. Also, changes in temperature can
“Receiver-Dryer - Remove and Install” section in cause contraction of the refrigerant in the compressor
Disassembly and Assembly. For in-line dryers, during extended periods of nonuse. During this
refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “In-Line movement, lubricating oil that is carried by the
Refrigerant Dryer - Remove and Install” section in refrigerant migrates. The lubricating oil moves away
Disassembly and Assembly. from highly polished surfaces in the compressor.
Without lubricating oil at the polished surfaces, the
polished surfaces rub together. This can appear as a
seized compressor.
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The compressor should be checked for seizure before • Perform a performance check. Refer to
the compressor is replaced. Use the procedures that “Performance Checks for the Air Conditioning
follow in order to check the compressor for seizure. System” section.
1. With a spanner wrench on the clutch drive plate, 2. Check for restrictions that are present in the
rock the shaft in the opposite direction of normal refrigerant lines from the compressor to the
rotation. receiver-dryer. The refrigerant lines and the
components that are high pressure and high
2. After the clutch drive plate is movable, rotate temperature come from the outlet side of the
the clutch drive plate at least three complete compressor. The lines go to the inlet side of the
revolutions in the counterclockwise direction. expansion valve or orifice tube. The outlet side
will be warm during normal operation. Heavy frost
3. Start the engine. Operate the compressor for a or a decrease in the temperature in a line or in a
minimum of one minute. component on the high pressure side may be an
indication of a restriction or blockage.
This procedure will not correct a seized
compressor. However, this procedure should be a. If there is no evidence of a restriction in the
attempted before you replace a compressor that condenser coil, the receiver-dryer or refrigerant
has been idle for a month or longer. lines from the compressor to the receiver-dryer,
use the procedure in Step 3.
Refrigerant Quick-Check Procedure b. If there is a restriction in the condenser coil,
for R-134a Expansion Valve And the receiver-dryer or refrigerant lines from the
Orifice Tube Systems compressor to the receiver-dryer, perform the
following procedures.
d. On air conditioning systems that have a dryer 4. Feel the low pressure line and feel the high
with a moisture indicator, if the indicator is pressure line at the compressor. In order to
blue and the system is free of moisture, the indicate normal systems operation, the high
expansion valve may be blocked. pressure line to the condenser coil must be warm,
while the low pressure line to the evaporator coil
• Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the Service must be cool.
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Recovery”
section. • The high pressure line and the low pressure line
at the compressor have a minimal temperature
• Replace the expansion valve. Refer to the difference between the two lines. Use the
Service Manual, SENR5664, “Expansion procedure in Step 5.
Valve - (Air Conditioner) Remove and Install”
section in Disassembly and Assembly. • If there is a definite temperature difference
between the high pressure line and the low
• Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service pressure line at the compressor, the system is
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - operating correctly. The high pressure line will
Evacuate” section in Testing and Adjusting. be warm. The low pressure line will be cool. Use
the procedure in Step 6.
• Charge the system with the correct amount
of refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant 5. If the system has no refrigerant charge or if the
by weight. Refer to the Service Manual, system is nearly empty of refrigerant charge,
SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Charge” perform the following procedure:
section in Testing and Adjusting.
• Stop the engine.
• Perform a leak test. Refer to the Service
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Leakage - • Perform a partial charge of the system.
Test”section in Testing and Adjusting.
• Perform a leak test. Refer to the Service
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Leakage -
Test” section in Testing and Adjusting.
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• Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the Service Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Machine
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Recovery” Preparation for Troubleshooting” section before
section. service work is performed on the air conditioning
system.
• Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - 1. Install the manifold gauge set. Refer to the
Evacuate” section in Testing and Adjusting. Service manual, SENR5664, “Manifold Gauge Set
(Refrigerant) - Install” section.
• Charge the system with the correct amount of
refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight. 2. Start the engine and operate the engine at 1000
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, rpm. Move the temperature control knob to the
“Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing maximum cool position. Put the fan switch in
and Adjusting. the HIGH position on the AIR CONDITIONING
side. In order to stabilize the system, operate the
• Perform a performance check. Refer to the system for a minimum of ten minutes. Operate
“Performance Checks for the Air Conditioning the engine at 1000 rpm.
System” section.
During normal operation of the air conditioning
Note: For an orifice tube system, an additional system in 21°C (70°F) weather, the discharge
inspection is required. The additional inspection pressure will be 820 to 1300 kPa (120 to 190 psi).
procedure determines the level of the system charge. The pressure will be 70 to 130 kPa (10 to 20 psi).
When both the inlet of the accumulator and the outlet Refer to Table 10 for temperature range. The
of the accumulator are cool to the touch, the system outside temperature and humidity will have an
is charged correctly. effect on the pressures. If the outside temperature
is high, the discharge pressure will be high.
If the outlet is warmer than the inlet, the system may
not contain enough refrigerant. In very hot weather, the suction and the discharge
pressures will be high. In cooler weather, the
• Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the Service suction and the discharge pressure will be normal
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Recovery” or the pressure can be lower.
section.
If the suction and the discharge pressures are not
• Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service Manual, within the normal operating range, refer to the
SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Evacuate” “Problem Solving” section.
section in Testing and Adjusting.
Note: Most system failures are caused by improper
• Charge the system with the correct amount of refrigerant charge. Refrigerant charge should be
refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight. measured by weight only. Do not use gauge pressure
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, when you charge the system with refrigerant.
“Refrigerant System - Charge” section in testing
and adjusting.
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3. From the evaporator, the temperature of the air 2. High pressure gauge reading is above normal.
flow is partially cool. For normal operating pressures, refer to Table 10.
Leaks in the refrigerant circuit will cause the system 3. The temperature of the air flow from the evaporator
to be low on refrigerant. is warm.
• If leaks are found, recover the refrigerant. Refer • Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the Service
to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Recovery”
Recovery” section. section.
• If the restriction is found at the receiver-dryer, The system has a large amount of moisture. The
replace the receiver-dryer. Refer to the Service desiccant in the receiver-dryer or the in-line dryer
Manual, SENR5664, “Receiver-Dryer - Remove is full of water. The water is released during high
and Install” section in Disassembly and Assembly. ambient temperatures. Ice collects in the orifice or
the expansion valve and the ice can block the flow of
• If the restriction is found at the in-line dryer, replace refrigerant.
the in-line dryer.
• Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer
• If the restriction is found at the liquid line, replace to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant
the liquid line. Recovery” section in Testing and Adjusting.
• Cap all the open lines and fittings. • Replace the receiver-dryer or the in-line dryer.
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
Note: Restrictions of the refrigerant flow are identified “Receiver-Dryer - Remove and Install” section in
by frost or cold spots in the line. Also, restrictions Disassembly and Assembly. For in-line dryers,
of the refrigerant flow are identified by frost or cold refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “In-Line
spots in the receiver-dryer or the in-line dryer. Refrigerant Dryer - Remove and Install” section in
Disassembly and Assembly.
• Replace filters or remove any of the restrictions.
• Remove the moisture from the system. Refer to the
• Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service Manual, Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant System -
SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Evacuate” Evacuate” section in Testing and Adjusting.
section in Testing and Adjusting.
• Charge the system with the correct amount of
• Charge the system with the correct amount of refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight.
refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight. Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing
“Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing and Adjusting.
and Adjusting.
• After the system is charged and operated for a
• After the system is charged and operated for a minimum of ten minutes, perform a performance
minimum of ten minutes, perform a performance check. Refer to “Performance Checks for the Air
check. Refer to “Performance Checks for the Air Conditioning System” section.
Conditioning System” section.
Note: Low pressure (suction) drops into vacuum
System Condition 5 when ice forms in the expansion valve. High pressure
(discharge) drops when low pressure drops into
Note: The system only cools the cab in the morning vacuum.
and in the evening. The system does not cool the
cab during the hot part of the day. System Condition 6
1. Low pressure gauge reading is normal, but 1. The low pressure gauge reading does not
the gauge reading may drop into the vacuum change. The pressure should rise when the
range during the testing procedure. For normal compressor is not in operation. For normal
operating pressures, refer to Table 10. operating pressures, refer to Table 10.
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2. High pressure gauge reading is at the high end • Recover the remaining refrigerant. Refer to
of the normal range. the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant
Recovery” section.
Note: Ambient temperature is above 21°C (70°F).
• Charge the system with the correct amount of
3. The temperature of the air flow from the evaporator refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight.
is partially cool. Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
“Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing
Probable Cause and Adjusting.
The system has air or moisture in the system. The • Perform a performance check. Refer to
system does not have a full charge of refrigerant. “Performance Checks for the Air Conditioning
System” section.
• Perform a leak test and carefully test around the
compressor seal. Refer to the Service Manual, Note: Perform the following procedure if the system
SENR5664, “Refrigerant Leakage - Test” section in has not been serviced for a extended period of time.
Testing and Adjusting. Perform the following procedure if the pressures of
the system are not within the correct specifications.
• Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer
to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant • Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the Service
Recovery” section in Testing and Adjusting. Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Recovery”
section.
• Repair leaks.
• Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service Manual,
• Check the compressor for loss of oil. SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Evacuate”
section in Testing and Adjusting. If service work
• Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service Manual, has not been performed for a extended period of
SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Evacuate” time, replace the receiver-dryer or the in-line dryer.
section in Testing and Adjusting.
• Charge the system with the correct amount of
• Charge the system with the correct amount of refrigerant by weight. Refer to the Service Manual,
refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight. SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Charge” section
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, in Testing and Adjusting.
“Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing
and Adjusting. • After the system is charged and operated for a
minimum of ten minutes, perform a performance
• After the system is charged and operated for a check. Refer to “Performance Checks for the Air
minimum of ten minutes, perform a performance Conditioning System” section.
check. Refer to “Performance Checks for the Air
Conditioning System” section. System Condition 8
4. The compressor may become noisy and the drive Probable Cause
belt may slip.
The compressor has internal leaks. The reed valve
Note: The compressor is not operating under ambient has leakage. The compressor piston, rings or
temperatures that are extreme. The compressor is cylinders are worn.
not operating under high humidity that is extreme.
• Check the compressor drive belt for the correct
Probable Cause tension.
If an internal leak is found, perform the following 2. High pressure gauge reading is normal or low.
procedure. For normal operating pressures, refer to Table 10.
• Replace the compressor. Refer to the Service Note: Ambient temperature is above 21°C (70°F)
Manual, SENR5664, “refrigerant Compressor - and the system has a refrigerant charge that is full.
remove and Install” section in Disassembly and
Assembly. 3. The temperature of the air flow from the evaporator
is warm.
• Replace the receiver-dryer. Refer to the Service
Manual, SENR5664, “Receiver-Dryer - Remove 4. The suction hose and the evaporator is covered
and Install” section in Testing and Adjusting. with moisture (sweating).
• After the system is charged and operated for a • Position the air conditioner temperature control
minimum of ten minutes, perform a performance knob in the maximum COOL position and the
check. Refer to “Performance Checks for the Air fan switch in the HIGH position.
Conditioning System” section.
• Cool the head of the expansion valve diaphragm
If an external leak such as a hose connection is chamber and the capillary tube with ice or
found, perform the following procedure. liquid nitrogen. Record the low pressure gauge
reading. The low pressure gauge should
• Recover the refrigerant. Refer to the Service indicate a vacuum.
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Recovery”
section. • If the low pressure gauge indicates a vacuum,
place a hand over the expansion valve
• Repair leaks. diaphragm chamber. The hand will warm the
expansion valve diaphragm chamber. In order
If a large amount of refrigerant is lost, check the to ensure the correct operation of the expansion
compressor for the loss of oil. valve, cool the head of the expansion valve
diaphragm chamber and the capillary tube with
• Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service Manual, ice or liquid nitrogen again. If the operation of
SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Evacuate” the expansion is correct, refer to Step 2.
section in Testing and Adjusting.
• If the low pressure gauge does not indicate
• Charge the system with the correct amount of the proper operation of the expansion valve,
refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight. recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant
“Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing Recovery” section in Testing and Adjusting.
and Adjusting.
• Replace the expansion valve. Refer to the
• After the system is charged and operated for a Service Manual, SENR5664, “Expansion Valve
minimum of ten minutes, perform a performance - (Air Conditioner) Remove and Install” section
check. Refer to “Performance Checks for the Air in Disassembly and Assembly.
Conditioning System” section.
Note: The sensing bulb must be installed correctly in
order to ensure the proper operation of the expansion
valve.
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Probable Cause
• No charge in temperature sensing bulb 2. If the low pressure gauge indicates the correct
operation of the expansion valve, perform the
Note: The inlet to the expansion valve will be warm following procedure:
during normal operation.
• The sensing bulb must be in the correct position
1. If the expansion valve inlet is cool to the touch, on the evaporator outlet pipe and the sensing
perform the following procedure: bulb must be the correct distance away from the
evaporator outlet. The bulb should be upstream
• Position the air conditioner temperature control from the pressure sensing connection in the
knob to the maximum COOL position and the evaporator outlet pipe. The insulation must be
fan switch to the HIGH position. around the sensing bulb and the clip on the
evaporator outlet pipe.
• Cool the head of the expansion valve diaphragm
chamber and capillary tube with ice or liquid • In order to ensure the correct systems operation,
nitrogen. Record the low pressure gauge perform a performance check.
reading. The low pressure gauge should
indicate a vacuum. 3. Replace the in-line dryer or replace the orifice
tube.
• If a vacuum is indicated on the low pressure
gauge, place a hand over the expansion valve • Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service
diaphragm chamber. The hand will warm the Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant System -
expansion valve diaphragm chamber. In order Evacuate” section in Testing and Adjusting.
to ensure the correct operation of the expansion
valve, cool the head of the expansion valve • Charge the system with the correct amount of
diaphragm chamber and the capillary tube with refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight.
ice or liquid nitrogen again. If the operation of Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
expansion valve is correct, refer to Step 2. “Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing
and Adjusting.
• If the low pressure gauge does not indicate
proper operation of the expansion valve, • After the system is charged and operated for a
remove the refrigerant from the system. Refer minimum of ten minutes, perform a performance
to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant check. Refer to “Performance Checks for the Air
Recovery” section in Testing and Adjusting. Conditioning System” section.
• Charge the system with the correct amount of 3. The wire that connects the switch to the magnetic
refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight. clutch has an opening.
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
“Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing a. Check the resistance of the coil with a
and Adjusting. multimeter. Refer to the Service Manual,
SENR5664, “Refrigerant Compressor” section
• After the system is charged and operated for a in Specifications.
minimum of ten minutes, perform a performance
check. Refer to “Performance Checks for the Air b. Check for the proper electrical ground at the
Conditioning System” section. magnetic clutch.
• Water is leaking from the unit. d. In order to check the electrical components,
refer to Service Manual, SENR5664,
Probable Cause “Troubleshooting Heating and Air Conditioning
Control System” in Testing and Adjusting.
• The nonreturn valve of the drain
1. Check the nonreturn valve for proper positioning
and proper direction. If the problem is a loose wire on the switch
or a loose wire on the magnetic clutch, make
The Compressor will not Engage the repairs that are needed. If the wires to the
clutch were damaged, the damaged wires
If the machine is equipped with the protection system can cause the switch to remain open. Make
for the refrigerant compressor, Refer to the Service the needed repairs to the damaged wires. In
Manual, SENR 5664, “Troubleshooting Heating order to ensure the correct system operation,
and Air Conditioning Control Systems” in order to perform a performance check.
test the on delay timer assembly for the refrigerant
compressor. 4. The charge of refrigerant in the capillary tube has
been lost.
System Condition 13
a. If the capillary tube has no charge or the
1. Low pressure gauge reading is above normal. switch remains open, the problem is in the
For normal operating pressures, refer to Table 10. thermostatic switch.
Note: Ambient temperature is above 21°C (70°F). • If the low side reading is above 345 kPa
(50 psi), check for a missing orifice tube. Refer
3. The air flow to the operator’s compartment is very to Service Manual, SENR5664, “Orifice Tube
cold, or the air flow may be restricted completely (Air Conditioner) - Remove and Install” in
at times. Disassembly and Assembly.
Probable Cause • If the low side reading is into vacuum, check for
a plugged orifice tube or a restriction in the line.
The thermostat switch is held closed. There is a short
in the wire to the magnetic clutch. The magnetic • A restriction in the liquid line can be detected
clutch will not release. by running a hand along the line until there
is a change in temperature. A change in
• Check the wire that goes to the magnetic clutch. temperature in the line will usually indicate the
The wire may have an electrical short. location of the restriction.
• Replace the thermostat switch. 4. If the inlet and the outlet on the accumulator are
warm, refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
• Make the necessary repairs to the magnetic clutch. “Refrigerant System - Charge” section in Testing
and Adjusting. Also, refer to the Service Manual,
Additional Refrigerant Circuit SENR5664, “Refrigerant Leakage-Test” section in
Testing and Adjusting.
Problems for Orifice Tube System
System Condition 15
The compressor clutch is engaged but the system
has insufficient cooling.
Probable Cause
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Illustration 65
(1) Low pressure valve. (2) High pressure valve. (3) Charging hose. (4) Low pressure hose. (5) High pressure hose. (6) Manifold gauge set.
(7) Control panel. (8) Inlet on recovery station. (9) Accumulator/oil separator. (10) Drain valve. (11) Pressure valve on accumulator. (12)
Compressor. (13) Refrigerant tank. (14) Hose (liquid). (15) Hose (vapor). (16) Refrigerant pump. (17) Filter dryer. (18) Scale. (A) Refrigerant
compressor. (B) Low pressure side (suction). (C) High pressure side (discharge).
2. Install the manifold gauge set (6). Make sure that 5. Plug the recovery station into an electrical outlet
both valves are closed. Turn the valves clockwise and turn the power switch ON. This switch is
in order to close the valves. Refer to theTesting located on the control panel (7).
and Adjusting, “Manifold Gauge Set (Refrigerant)
- Install” section. 6. Press the “Compressor Start”. The amber
“Compressor On” light will come on and
Note: Do not operate the engine. compressor (12) will start. The compressor will
automatically shut off when the recovery of
3. Attach charging hose (3) of the Manifold gauge refrigerant is complete.
set to the inlet (8) on the refrigerant service unit.
Note: Use the refrigerant identifier. The refrigerant Personal injury or death can result from inhaling
identifier will prevent refrigerants that are not R134a refrigerant through a lit cigarette.
from contaminating the recovery and charging tools.
Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a
lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling
fumes released from a flame contacting air con-
ditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or
death.
If the system has been left open for more than 1/2
hour, the system has been exposed to air or moisture
and a new receiver-dryer, an in-line dryer or a
desiccant accumulator needs to be installed. Moisture
will combine with metals in the refrigerant system and
this will produce highly corrosive by-products. The
by-products are oxides, iron hydroxide, and aluminum
hydroxide. Moisture can freeze the expansion valve
and moisture can freeze the orifice tube. If there
is water in the system the water must be removed.
Remove the water by pumping the system with a
vacuum pump and boiling the water. Refer to Table
11 that is shown below.
NOTICE
All refrigerant must be recovered before the evacuat-
ing procedure is started. Never discharge the refrig-
erant through the vacuum pump. Never discharge the
refrigerant into the atmosphere. Always use the Re-
frigerant Identifier tool in order to ensure that contam-
ination of the system does not occur.
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Illustration 66
(1) Low pressure valve (6) Service valve (discharge)
(2) High pressure valve (7) Service valve (suction)
(3) Charging hose (8) Vented exhaust valve
(4) Compressor block fitting (discharge) (9) Line from condenser
(5) Compressor block fitting (suction) (10) Line from evaporator
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1. After the refrigerant is recovered from the system, 10. After 95 kPa (28 in hg) to 98 kPa (29 in hg)
make sure that the low pressure valve (1) and the vacuum has been reached and held for an
high pressure valve (2) are closed. Disconnect the additional 90 minutes, close valve (1) and close
charging hose (3) of the manifold gauge set from valve (2) completely. Turn the power switch on the
the refrigerant service unit. vacuum pump to the OFF position. The maximum
amount of vacuum loss in five minutes must not be
2. Check the oil level in the vacuum pump. more than 7 kPa (2 in hg). Excessive vacuum loss
Refer to the Testing and Adjusting, “Refrigerant is an indication of a possible leak in the system.
Compressor Oil - Check” for the correct procedure. Refer to the Testing and Adjusting, “Refrigerant
Add oil if oil is needed. If contamination of the Leakage - Test” section. Perform the procedures
system is indicated, change the oil. that are indicated. Repair all leaks and repeat
Step 1 of the evacuating procedure.
3. Connect the electrical plug from the vacuum pump
to an approved electrical outlet. 11. If the vacuum loss does not exceed 7 kPa
(2 in hg) in five minutes, the system is then ready
4. Connect the charging hose (3) to the inlet fitting for a complete charge. Refer to the Testing and
on the vacuum pump. Refer to Illustration 66. Adjusting, “Refrigerant System - Charge” section.
Perform the procedures that are indicated.
5. Open low pressure valve (1) and open high
pressure valve (2) on the manifold gauge set
completely. Turn the valves counterclockwise.
This system is under pressure at all times, even Note: Leaks that are in the high pressure side of the
if the engine is not running. Heat should never be system are more easily found if the air conditioner is
applied to a charged system. operated for 5 to 10 minutes. The leak test must be
performed immediately after the unit is turned OFF.
Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep The leak test for the high pressure side is performed
face and hands away to help prevent injury. before the pressures in the system equalize. Leaks
that are in the low pressure side of the system are
Protective goggles must always be worn when re- more easily found if the air conditioner has been
frigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges in- turned OFF for 5 to 10 minutes. The leak test for the
dicate the system is empty of refrigerant. low pressure side is performed after the pressures in
the system equalize.
Always use caution when a fitting is removed.
Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still 1. Move the black light along possible leak points.
under pressure, evacuate the system recovering When a leak is present, the black light will
the refrigerant before removing the fitting. illuminate the dye that is in the refrigerant.
Personal injury or death can result from inhaling Note: Leaks that are indicated by the presence
refrigerant through a lit cigarette. of dye should always be confirmed with an
electronic leak detector.
Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a
lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling 2. If a leak is found in the air conditioning system,
fumes released from a flame contacting air con- use a 4C-2964 Refrigerant Leak Detector in order
ditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or to confirm the leak that was detected by the use
death. of the black light.
Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or 3. Repair the leak In the air conditioning system
wherever refrigerant gas may be present. and clean the area with 192-4727 Dye Cleaning
Solution.
Before any checks of the air conditioning and
heating system are made, move the machine to a
smooth horizontal surface. Lower all implements Leak Detector
to the ground. Make sure the transmission is
in neutral or park and that the parking brake is The 208-1374 Refrigerant Leak Detectors are
engaged. Keep all other personnel away from the designed in order to detect leaks as small as 7.4 mL
machine or where they can be seen. (.25 oz) per year of refrigerant in the air conditioning
system. Perform the following procedure in order to
determine if the system has a leak.
Table 12
Required Tools The system must contain at least 0.4 kg (.88 lb)
of refrigerant. Install the manifold gauge set. The
Part Number Part Description Quantity manifold gauge set can determine if pressure exists
Leak Detection Lamp in the system. A leak test can be performed if the
192-2331 1 system indicates pressure.
Gp
Table 13
Oil Capacities for Component Replacements
Accumulator 30 mL (1 fl oz)
Compressor Refer to the Service Manual,
SENR5664, “Refrigerant Compressor
Oil-Check” section in Testing and
Adjusting.
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Illustration 67 Condenser 30 mL (1 fl oz)
(1) Pulley
(2) Hose (low pressure)
Evaporator 90 mL (3 fl oz)
(3) Hose (high pressure) In-Line Dryer(1) 30 mL (1 fl oz)
(4) Electrical harness
(5) Service valve (low pressure) Receiver-Dryer 30 mL (1 fl oz)
(6) Service valve (high pressure)
(7) Plug (oil change) (1) Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
(8) Belt “In-Line-Refrigerant Dryer - Remove and Install ”
before any oil is added.
4. Place the compressor in a horizontal position so
oil plug (7) is facing downward. Remove oil plug If too much oil has been added to the system and
(7) from the compressor. Drain the oil into a clean a total of more than 325 mL (11 fl oz) of oil is in
container. Rock the compressor back and forth the system, the cooling capacity of the system will
in order to remove all of the oil. Also, rotate the be reduced. If too little oil has been added to the
compressor shaft in order to drain the rest of the system, the compressor may fail due to a lack of
oil that is in the oil sump. Record the volume of lubrication.
drained refrigerant. Inspect the oil for the following
items:
• Contaminants
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Note:
a. Add oil to the compressor through opening for Personal injury can result from contact with refrig-
the oil plug (7) or inject the oil through the ports erant.
that are for charging. The compressor must
be positioned so that the refrigerant oil will not This system is under pressure at all times, even
flow out of service valves (5) and (6). Do not if the engine is not running. Heat should never be
rest the compressor on the compressor shaft. applied to a charged system.
Turn the compressor shaft by hand when you
fill the compressor. The oil will slowly flow into Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep
the compressor. Only use refrigerant oil that is face and hands away to help prevent injury.
approved and recommended.
Protective goggles must always be worn when re-
b. Add oil to any components that are being frigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges in-
installed. dicate the system is empty of refrigerant.
c. Inject oil into the system through the ports for Always use caution when a fitting is removed.
low pressure charging. Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still
under pressure, evacuate the system recovering
5. After the correct amount of refrigerant oil has the refrigerant before removing the fitting.
been added to the system, install the compressor
and the drive belt. Refer to Testing and Adjusting, Personal injury or death can result from inhaling
“Refrigerant System - Charge” for the proper refrigerant through a lit cigarette.
procedure.
Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a
lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling
fumes released from a flame contacting air con-
ditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or
death.
Table 14
Required Tools
Part
Part Description Quantity
Number
4C-4874 Heater Blanket As 1
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Note: Before you charge the system, these important Complete Charge of the System
items should be checked.
from a Refrigerant Tank with a
1. Condenser and evaporator Scale
• Inspect the condenser and inspect the The use of a refrigerant tank and a scale is necessary
evaporator for foreign material that would inhibit in order to charge the system. Use the procedure that
air flow such as dirt, insects, plastic bags, etc. follows to charge the system.
• With condensers that are mounted on the roof Note: When you charge the system with a liquid,
and with remote mounted condensers, always ensure that the engine is not running.
check that both fan motors are running. Check
for restrictions. A clean condenser will lead to 1. In order to find the refrigerant capacity for the
improved life for the compressor. system that needs a refrigerant charge, refer to the
Specifications, “System Capacities for Refrigerant”
2. Check for a loose belt on the compressor. section. Also, refer to the Service Manual,
SENR5664, “Identifying the Air Conditioning
3. Clean the fresh air filter and clean the recirculation System” section.
filter.
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Illustration 68
(1) Low pressure valve (6) Manifold gauge set (14) Scale
(2) High pressure valve (7) Service valve (discharge) (E) Vapor
(3) Charging hose (8) Service valve (suction) (F) Liquid
(4) Low pressure hose (12) Refrigerant tank
(5) High pressure hose (13) Valve on top of refrigerant tank
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3. Loosen the hose (3) at the manifold gauge set 1. Connect the manifold gauge set to the discharge
(6) for two to three seconds. Then tighten the and service ports on the compressor. Refer to
connection. This procedure will purge the air from the Testing and Adjusting, “Manifold Gauge Set
the line. (Refrigerant) - Install” section.
4. Place the refrigerant tank (12) on the scale (14) 2. Make sure that the low pressure valve (1) and the
so that the valve (13) is at the bottom. Check the high pressure valve (2) are closed on the manifold
weight of the tank. gauge set (6).
5. Open the high pressure valve (2) on the manifold 3. Turn the valve (13) on the tank counterclockwise.
gauge set (6). This action allows the liquid This action will release the refrigerant to the
refrigerant to charge the system through the high charging hose (3).
pressure side of the compressor.
Note: Make sure that the cylinder of refrigerant is
6. Check the weight of the refrigerant tank (12) often. in the upright position. This allows the refrigerant to
The weight will decrease as the refrigerant leaves enter the system as a gas.
the tank and the refrigerant enters the system.
When the required amount of refrigerant (system 4. Loosen the hose connection on the charging hose
capacity) has entered the system, close the valve (3) at the manifold gauge set for two to three
(13) and close the high pressure valve (2). Closing seconds. Then tighten the connection. This action
the valves stops the flow of the refrigerant. For allows air to be released from the charging hose
example, 1.8 kg (4 lb) of refrigerant has entered a (3).
system with 1.8 kg (4 lb) capacity.
5. Start the engine and operate the engine at 1000
Note: A heater blanket may be required when you rpm.
charge an air conditioning system with a partially full
refrigerant tank. 6. Move the temperature control knob to the
MAXIMUM position in the cool range. Move the
7. In order to ensure correct system operation, fan switch to the HIGH position.
disconnect charging hose (3) and conduct a
performance check. Refer to the Service Manual, Note: Recovering the refrigerant and evacuating
SENR5664, “Performance Checks for the Air the system is the preferred method for charging the
Conditioning System” section. air conditioning system. After the system has been
recovered and the system has been evacuated, the
system needs to be charged with the correct amount
Adding Additional Refrigerant to an of refrigerant. Measure the refrigerant by weight.
Air Conditioning System that Has a Refer to the Specifications, “System Capacities for
Refrigerant” section for the proper capacity. Also,
Low Charge refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Identifying
the Air Conditioning System” section.
NOTICE
Failure to properly follow the procedure may cause 7. Open low pressure valve (1) on the manifold
compressor failure. The procedure that follows is not gauge set (6) in order to release the refrigerant
the preferred method for charging an air conditioning into the low pressure hose (4). The low pressure
system. The preferred method of measuring the refrig- hose (4) connects to suction service valve (8)
erant is by weight. on the compressor. Check the pressure gauge
and note the gauge reading. The gauge reading
should not exceed the normal operating ranges
Note: The procedure that follows is applicable only if during this procedure. Slowly add the refrigerant
the inlet air temperature at the condenser is between until the accumulator is cool. The temperature
21 °C (70.0 °F) and 29.5 °C (85 °F). The procedure of the louvers that are inside of the cab should
may be repeated a second time in order to achieve decrease during the procedure.
the proper charge with this method.
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Table 17
Personal injury can result from contact with refrig-
Pressure Range (1)
erant.
Ambient Air High Pressure Low Pressure
Temperature Test Fitting Test Fitting This system is under pressure at all times, even
C° (F°) kPa (psi)(2) kPa (psi)(3) if the engine is not running. Heat should never be
820 to 1300 kPa 70 to 138 kPa
applied to a charged system.
21°C (70°F)
(120 to 190 psi) (10 to 20 psi)
Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep
27°C (80°F) 950 to 1450 kPa 70 to 173 kPa face and hands away to help prevent injury.
(140 to 210 psi) (10 to 25 psi)
32°C (90°F) 1175 to 1650 kPa 105 to 210 kPa Protective goggles must always be worn when re-
(170 to 240 psi) (15 to 30 psi) frigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges in-
dicate the system is empty of refrigerant.
38°C (100°F) 1300 to 1850 kPa 105 to 210 kPa
(190 to 270 psi) (15 to 30 psi) Always use caution when a fitting is removed.
43°C (110°F) 1450 to 2075 kPa 105 to 210 kPa Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still
(210 to 300 psi) (15 to 30 psi) under pressure, evacuate the system recovering
(1) This table is only for reference.
the refrigerant before removing the fitting.
(2) Pressure may be slightly higher in very humid conditions and
lower in very dry conditions. Personal injury or death can result from inhaling
(3) Pressure before clutch disengagement refrigerant through a lit cigarette.
11. If the pressure on the low pressure side becomes Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a
too high, the system is overcharged. If the high lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling
side pressure becomes too high, the system is fumes released from a flame contacting air con-
overcharged. Close the valve on the refrigerant ditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or
tank (12) completely. Closing the valve will shut death.
off the flow of refrigerant to the charging hose (3).
Shut down the engine. Recover the charge and Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or
evacuate the system. Recharge the system to the wherever refrigerant gas may be present.
correct charge by weight.
Before any checks of the air conditioning and
12. Move the air conditioning controls to the OFF heating system are made, move the machine to a
position and stop the engine. smooth horizontal surface. Lower all implements
to the ground. Make sure the transmission is
13. Remove the manifold gauge set. in neutral or park and that the parking brake is
engaged. Keep all other personnel away from the
machine or where they can be seen.
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1. Check the air filters. Past experience has shown Measured Belt Tension: ________ (N) or (lb) -
that plugged air filters can cause poor cooling before adjust
inside the cab. Most air conditioning systems have
return air filters and fresh air filters. Be sure to Measured Belt Tension: ________ (N) or (lb) - after
check both the return air filters and fresh air filters. adjust
Voltage Checked? Yes/No Place a do not operate tag at the battery discon-
nect switch location to inform personnel that the
Measured Voltage Level: ________ (volts) machine is being worked on.
Note: For A/C systems with a Compressor Protection Note: The electrical power supply to the compressor
System (CPS), there will be approximately a 30 should be switched OFF in order to perform this test.
seconds delay before a voltage signal will be detected
at the compressor after the A/C is switched ON. Air 5. Test the rotation. Rotate the compressor in the
conditioning systems with CPS can be identified by direction of belt travel by turning the nut on the
the use of either the 169-7443 On Delay Timer As end of the compressor main shaft. Rotation should
or the 212-2204 Air Conditioner Control Gp. In most be smooth with no binding.
applications the electronic control group is located
near the compressor. Rotation Checked? Yes/No
3. Test the resistance. Measure resistance of the Rotation Smooth? ________ (Yes) or (No)
clutch coil assembly at the compressor connector.
For 12 VDC models, measured resistance should 6. Check the charge level. The air conditioning
be within -0.3 to +1.1 ohms of the amount listed system must be correctly charged per Caterpillar
in the Specifications section of Service Manual, specification or an incorrect diagnosis will occur.
SENR5664, “Air Conditioning and Heating The best method to achieve the correct system
R134a for all Caterpillar Machines”, “Refrigerant refrigerant charge is by recovering, evacuating,
Compressor”. For 24 VDC models, measured and recharging with clean refrigerant to the correct
resistance should be within -1.3 to +5.5 ohms of level. Charging the A/C system must be conducted
the amount listed in the SENR5664 Specifications by weighing refrigerant with a calibrated scale to
Section. The resistance range listed above insure accuracy. Be sure to replace oil removed
compensates for the effect of temperature in the during refrigerant recovery with new oil. Reference
coil. The values listed in SENR5664 are nominal SENR5664 for refrigerant charging procedures
for 20 °C (68 °F). and capacity of CAT A/C systems.
Measured Resistance Level: ________ (ohms) Oil Removed During Recovery: ________ (ml) or
(oz)
4. Check the belt tension. For new belts and old
belts, use the 144-0235 Belt Tension Gauge. Refrigerant Charge Amount: ________ (Kg) or (lbs)
For a new belt installation, the initial belt tension
for a compressor drives system without an auto
tensioning device should be 534 N (120 lb). For
used belts, the belt tension should be 400 N
(90 lb).
8. Test for high pressure. Start the engine and set Always use caution when a fitting is removed.
the speed at approximately 1200 rpm. Turn the Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still
air conditioner ON. Place a sheet of cardboard under pressure, evacuate the system recovering
over the condenser in order to block airflow. the refrigerant before removing the fitting.
Limiting the airflow over the condenser will cause
compressor outlet pressure to increase. Check if Personal injury or death can result from inhaling
the compressor outlet is able to increase up to refrigerant through a lit cigarette.
2414 kPa (350 psi). Once the specified pressure
is reached, immediately remove the cardboard. Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a
If the compressor passes the test, the discharge lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling
valves are operating correctly. fumes released from a flame contacting air con-
ditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or
High Pressure Checked? Yes/No death.
Record High Pressure Reading: ________ (kPa) Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or
or (Psig) wherever refrigerant gas may be present.
The functional test is now complete. If you feel Before any checks of the air conditioning and
that the compressor has failed, call the Refrigerant heating system are made, move the machine to a
Compressor Hotline at 1-877-598-8920. The smooth horizontal surface. Lower all implements
Refrigerant Compressor Hotline will provide you with to the ground. Make sure the transmission is
a Compressor Authorization Number for the return in neutral or park and that the parking brake is
of the compressor. engaged. Keep all other personnel away from the
machine or where they can be seen.
The Refrigerant Compressor Hotline will require the
following information: Remove charging hoses properly. A low system
charge will result from charging hoses that are not
Machine Model: ____________________________________________ removed correctly. In order to ensure accuracy of the
refrigerant charge, the refrigerant should be removed
Serial Number: _____________________________________________ from the charging hoses. Refer to the following steps
in order to remove the refrigerant from the charging
Dealer Code: ________________________________________________ hoses:
Date: __________________________________________________________ 1. Allow the compressor to continue operating.
Close the valve on the high pressure side. The
valve is located near the charging ports on the
compressor. Disconnect the high pressure hose
from the air conditioning system.
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2. Open the high pressure valve and open the low S/N: 7TJ1-Up
pressure valve at the gauge set . The refrigerant
that is in the hoses will be removed by the S/N: 8LJ884-Up
compressor through the low pressure hose.
S/N: ABJ1-Up
3. Close the valve on the low pressure side. This S/N: ACJ1-Up
valve is located near the charging ports on the
compressor. Disconnect the low pressure hose S/N: BMJ1-Up
from the air conditioning system. The system is
now charged. S/N: BRJ1-Up
S/N: CBJ1-Up
Note: After the manifold gauge set is removed, it is
necessary to cap the charging valves. S/N: 4HK366-Up
S/N: 4SK22-Up
i02046813
S/N: 6BK33-Up
Electronic Heat Control - Test
S/N: ABK1-Up
(Type 1)
S/N: AWK1-Up
SMCS Code: 7304-081-VL; 7309-081-VL
S/N: CCK1-Up
S/N: AKA1-Up
S/N: 1DL18-Up
S/N: DBB1-Up
S/N: 5ZL1-Up
S/N: AEC1-Up
S/N: 7LL1-85
S/N: BNC1-Up
S/N: 8PL1-Up
S/N: DBC1-Up
S/N: ACL1-Up
S/N: AFD1-Up
S/N: CBL1-Up
S/N: AKD1-Up
S/N: 2HM1-Up
S/N: CAD1-Up
S/N: 4FM1-Up
S/N: DBD1-Up
S/N: 8TM1-Up
S/N: ADE1-Up
S/N: 9BM1-Up
S/N: BLE1-Up
S/N: 9HM1-Up
S/N: DAE1-Up
S/N: 9ZM1-Up
S/N: AAF1-Up
S/N: AEM1-Up
S/N: AGF1-Up
S/N: AFM1-Up
S/N: AXF1-Up
S/N: AGM1-Up
S/N: CBF1-Up
S/N: AKM1-Up
S/N: 9XG343-Up
S/N: AXM1-Up
S/N: AFG1-Up
S/N: BPM1-Up
S/N: AGG1-Up
S/N: 2EN1-Up
S/N: CCG1-Up
S/N: 2RN1-Up
S/N: ALH1-Up
S/N: 2YN1-Up
S/N: CEH1-Up
S/N: 3DN1-Up
S/N: CFH1-Up
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S/N: AFX1-Up
S/N: CEX1-Up
S/N: ALY1-Up
S/N: BMY1-Up
S/N: 2KZ1-Up
S/N: 4HZ1-Up
S/N: 6SZ1-Up
S/N: 6YZ1-Up
S/N: 7PZ1-Up
S/N: ADZ1-Up
S/N: AZZ1-Up
Table 18
Required Tools
Part Number Description Quantity
Digital Multimeter
146-4080 1
(RS-232)
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Illustration 69
Typical Electronic Control Circuit for the Heater Valve
(1) 24 VDC power supply from blower motor (5) Sure seal connector (3 pin) (9) Feedback potentiometer for the
breaker (6) Potentiometer assembly (temperature electronic water valve assembly
(2) Sure seal connector (7 pin) control) (10) Motor for the electronic water valve
(3) Sure seal connector (7 pin) (7) Board Control Assembly assembly
(4) Sure seal connector (6 pin) (8) Electronic water valve assembly
1. Turn off the power supply. 9. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (A) and
pin (B) on the sure seal connector that is on
2. Disconnect the sure seal connector (2). potentiometer assembly (6). Turn the knob on
the potentiometer assembly (6). The resistance
3. Hook the multimeter leads to pin (1) and pin (2). should vary smoothly.
Set the multimeter to DC voltage.
10. Reconnect sure seal connector (5).
4. Turn on the power supply. The multimeter should
read approximately 24 VDC. 11. Disconnect sure seal connector (4).
5. Turn off the power supply. 12. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (3) and pin
(5) on the sure seal connector that is on electronic
6. Reconnect the sure seal connector (2). water valve assembly (8). Set the multimeter to
read ohms. The multimeter should read 5000 ±
7. Disconnect the sure seal connector (5). 500 ohms.
8. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (A) and pin (C) 13. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (1) and pin (2)
on the sure seal connector that is on potentiometer on the sure seal connector that is on board control
assembly (6). Set the multimeter to read ohms. assembly (7). Set the multimeter to DC voltage.
The multimeter should read 5000 ± 500 ohms.
14. Turn on the power supply.
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15. Turn the knob on the potentiometer assembly (6). S/N: BDP1-Up
The multimeter should read either 9 to 10 VDC or
the multimeter should read −9 to −10 VDC. S/N: 2KR1-Up
S/N: 2SR1-Up
16. Turn off the power supply.
S/N: 2JS1-Up
17. Connect two wires to a remote 12 volt DC power
supply. S/N: 3BS1-Up
Note: Do not use a power supply higher than 12 volts S/N: 3ZS1-Up
DC. If you use a power supply higher than 12 volts S/N: 4BS1-Up
DC, you may damage the water valve assembly.
S/N: 5AS1-Up
18. Connect one wire to pin (2) on the sure seal
connector that is on the electronic water valve S/N: 5RS1-Up
assembly (8).
S/N: 6NS1-Up
19. Touch the other wire to pin (1) on the sure S/N: 6PS1-Up
seal connector that is on electronic water valve
assembly (8) in order to pulse motor (10). The S/N: 7LS1-Up
motor should turn clockwise or counterclockwise.
The polarity of the power supply determines the S/N: 9RS1-Up
direction of rotation. S/N: 1EW1-Up
Note: Do not pulse motor (10) for more than a fraction S/N: 2TW1-Up
of a second. If you supply power for a longer period
of time you may damage the water valve assembly. S/N: 3JW1-Up
S/N: 7MZ1-Up
Table 19
Required Tools
Part Number Description Quantity
Digital
146-4080 Multimeter(RS- 1
232)
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Illustration 70
Typical Electronic Control Circuit for the Heater Valve
(1) Electronic controller (6) Electronic blend door actuator (9) Potentiometer assembly (temperature
(2) Deutsch connector (2 pin) (7) Motor for the electronic blend door control)
(3) Deutsch connector (6 pin) actuator (10) 24 VDC power supply from blower
(4) Deutsch connector (3 pin) (8) Feedback potentiometer for the motor breaker
(5) Electronic water valve assembly electronic blend door actuator (11) Deutsch connector (12 pin)
1. Turn off the power supply. 4. Turn on the power supply. The multimeter should
read approximately 24 VDC.
2. Disconnect Deutsch connector (11).
5. Turn off the power supply.
3. Hook the multimeter leads to pin (1) and pin (2).
Set the multimeter to DC voltage. 6. Reconnect the Deutsch connector (11) at
electronic controller (1).
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7. Disconnect Deutsch connector (4). 22. Rotate the potentiometer assembly (9) to full
cooling.
8. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (A) and pin (C)
on the Deutsch connector that is on potentiometer Note: The actuators must be given 60 seconds in
assembly (9). Set the multimeter to read ohms. order to completely stroke.
The multimeter should read 5000 ± 500 ohms.
23. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (1) and pin (2)
9. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (A) and on the Deutsch connector that is on the electronic
pin (B) on the Deutsch connector that is on water valve assembly (5). Set the multimeter to
potentiometer assembly (9). Turn the knob on read DC voltage.
the potentiometer assembly (9). The resistance
should vary smoothly. 24. Turn on the power supply.
10. Reconnect Deutsch connector (4). 25. Turn the knob on potentiometer assembly (9).
The multimeter should read −11 to −12 VDC or
11. Disconnect Deutsch connector (3). the multimeter should read 11 to 12 VDC while the
actuator is rotating. The multimeter should read 0
12. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (3) and pin VDC, after the motor has completed rotating.
(5) on the Deutsch connector that is on electronic
blend door actuator (6). Set the multimeter to read 26. Turn the knob to full cooling on the potentiometer
ohms. The multimeter should read 10000 ± 1000 assembly (9). The multimeter should read −11 to
ohms. −12 VDC or the multimeter should read 11 to 12
VDC while the actuator is rotating. The multimeter
13. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (1) and pin should read 0 VDC after the motor has completed
(2) on the Deutsch connector that is on electronic rotating.
blend door actuator (6). Set the multimeter to DC
voltage. 27. Turn off the power supply.
14. Turn on the power supply. 28. Connect two wires to a remote 12 volt DC power
supply.
15. Turn the knob on the potentiometer assembly (9).
The multimeter should read either −11 to −12 VDC 29. Connect one wire to pin (1) on Deutsch connector
or the multimeter should read 11 to 12 VDC while (2) that is on the electronic water valve assembly.
the actuator is rotating. The multimeter should
read 0 VDC after the motor has stopped rotating. 30. Touch the other wire to pin (2) on the Deutsch
connector (2) that is on electronic water valve
16. Turn off the power supply. assembly in order to pulse motor (5). The motor
should turn clockwise or counterclockwise. The
17. Connect two wires to a remote 12 volt DC power polarity of the motor determines the direction of
supply. rotation.
18. Connect one wire to pin (2) on the Deutsch Note: Do not pulse motor (5) for more than a fraction
connector that is on the electronic blend door of a second. If you supply power for a longer period
actuator (6). of time you may damage the actuator.
19. Touch the other wire to pin (1) on the Deutsch 31. Disconnect the test equipment and reconnect the
connector that is on electronic blend door actuator Deutsch connector (2).
(6) in order to pulse motor (7). The motor should
turn clockwise or counterclockwise. The polarity of
i02387491
the motor determines the direction of rotation.
S/N: BAB1-Up
S/N: AXC1-Up
S/N: BAC1-Up
S/N: AYD1-Up
S/N: BAD1-Up
S/N: AXE1-Up
S/N: AYE1-Up
S/N: AXG1-Up
S/N: AYG1-Up
S/N: AWH1-Up
S/N: AXJ1-Up
S/N: AXL1-Up
S/N: AYL1-Up
S/N: AXN1-Up
S/N: AWP1-Up
S/N: AXP1-Up
S/N: AXR1-Up
S/N: AXS1-Up
S/N: AYS1-Up
S/N: ANT1-Up
S/N: AYT1-Up
S/N: AXX1-Up
S/N: ANY1-Up
S/N: AWY1-Up
S/N: AXY1-Up
S/N: ANZ1-Up
S/N: AWZ1-Up
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Illustration 71
Typical Electronic Control Circuit for the blend air door
(1) Deutsch connector (12 pin) (7) Blower motor
(2) Potentiometer assembly (temperature (8) Electronic blend door actuator
control) (9) Deutsch connector (2 pin)
(3) Resistor 6.2 kΩ (10) Packard connector (3 pin)
(4) Resistor 3.3 kΩ (11) Thermal fuse
(5) Freeze switch (12) 12 VDC power supply (converter)
(6) Blower resistor (13) Deutsch connector (3 pin)
1. Turn off the power supply. 8. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (A) and pin (C)
on the Deutsch connector that is on potentiometer
2. Disconnect Deutsch connector (1). assembly (2). Set the multimeter to read ohms.
The multimeter should read 5000 ± 500 ohms.
3. Hook the multimeter leads to pin (1) and pin (8).
Set the multimeter to DC voltage. 9. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (A) and
pin (B) on the Deutsch connector that is on
4. Turn on the power supply. The multimeter should potentiometer assembly (2). Turn the knob on
read approximately 12 VDC. the potentiometer assembly (2). The resistance
should vary smoothly.
5. Turn off the power supply.
10. Reconnect Deutsch connector (13).
6. Reconnect the Deutsch connector (1).
11. Disconnect Packard connector (10) that is located
7. Disconnect Deutsch connector (13). on electronic blend door actuator (8).
13. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (1) and pin i02361274
(2) on the Deutsch connector. Set the multimeter
to read ohms. The multimeter should read 6200 ± System Capacities for
500 ohms for the value of resistor (3). Refrigerant
14. Disconnect Deutsch connector (9) that is located SMCS Code: 1809
on blower motor (7).
15. Connect the multimeter leads to pin (4) and pin (8)
on the Deutsch connector (1). Set the multimeter
to read ohms. The multimeter should read 3300 ± Personal injury can result from contact with refrig-
500 ohms for the value of resistor (4). erant.
16. Reconnect Deutsch connector (9). This system is under pressure at all times, even
if the engine is not running. Heat should never be
17. Reconnect Deutsch connector (1). applied to a charged system.
18. Reconnect Packard connector (10) that is located Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep
on electronic blend door actuator (8). face and hands away to help prevent injury.
19. Attach the positive multimeter leads to pin (D) Protective goggles must always be worn when re-
and pin (C) on thePackard connector (10). Set the frigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges in-
multimeter to DC voltage. dicate the system is empty of refrigerant.
20. Turn on the power supply. Always use caution when a fitting is removed.
Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still
21. Turn the knob on potentiometer assembly (2) to under pressure, evacuate the system recovering
full heat. The electronic blend door actuator (8) the refrigerant before removing the fitting.
should rotate counterclockwise. The multimeter
should read either −2.7 VDC or the multimeter Personal injury or death can result from inhaling
should read 2.7 VDC. refrigerant through a lit cigarette.
22. Turn the knob on potentiometer assembly (2) to Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a
full cold. The electronic blend door actuator (8) lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling
should rotate clockwise. The multimeter should fumes released from a flame contacting air con-
read either −7.0 VDC or the multimeter should ditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or
read 7.0 VDC. death.
23. Turn off the power supply. Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or
wherever refrigerant gas may be present.
Table 21
Product
Amount of
Model Identification
Charge
Number
Agricultural Tractors
DV87 9AM1-Up 2 kg (4.4 lb)
Challenger 35 8DN1-Up 2.3 kg (5 lb)
Challenger 35 8RD1-Up 2.3 kg (5 lb)
Challenger 35 ADK1-Up 2.3 kg (5 lb)
(continued)
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420D C6R1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb) 432D BLD1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
432D S6B1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
420D C8A1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
432D S6H1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
420D C8Z1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
436 6MJ650-Up 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
420D IT BLN1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
436B 7FL1-Up 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
424D BGP1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
436C 8TN1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
424D BKR1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
436C 9JN1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
424D S3G1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
436C 1FR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
424D S5A1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
436C 1GR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
426B 5YJ1546-Up 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
436C 1PR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
426B 6KL1-Up 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
436C 1RR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
426C 6XN1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
436C 2AR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
426C 7WN1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
436C 2BR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
426C 1CR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
438B 3KK1136-Up 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
426C 1ER1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
438C 9KN1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
426C 1MR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
438C 1JR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
426C 1NR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
438C 1TR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
426C 1YR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
438C 2DR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
426C 1ZR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
438D BPN1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
428B 7EJ2812-Up 2.1 kg (4.6 lb)
438D BPE1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
428C 8RN1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
438D S8J1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
428C 1HR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
438D S8M1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
428C 1SR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
442D BRY1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
428C 2CR1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
442D BRG1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
428D BLL1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
442D S4R1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
428D BMT1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
442D S4T1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
428D BNS1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
446B 5BL386-Up 2.2 kg (4.8 lb)
428D S7C1-Up 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
(continued) 446B 6XF1-Up 2.2 kg (4.8 lb)
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D4G LGP TLX1-Up 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) D5N LGP CKT1-Up 1 kg (2.2 lb)
D4H Series ll XL 8PJ533-Up 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) D6C 8ZS1-Up 1.8 kg (4 lb)
D4H Series ll 9GJ945-Up 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) D6G 3SR1-Up 1.7 kg (3.75 lb)
D4H Series ll 4NK147-Up 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) D6H Series ll XR 4RC5589-Up 2 kg (4.5 lb)
Disassembly and Assembly When the service work is done on the air conditioning
system, it is important to keep the system clean and
Section free from contamination. Plugs and caps must be
used in order to close the components and hoses
when the components and hoses are open. The
i01707044 plugs and caps protect the system from dirt and air
Machine Preparation for (moisture). Only new refrigerant oil of the correct
viscosity and new refrigerant can be added to the
Disassembly and Assembly system. Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664,
“Refrigerant Compressor” section in this manual
SMCS Code: 7320-017 for the correct oil. Any other material or any other
substance is considered non-condensable and the
material will contaminate the system. Keep the work
area clean.
Personal injury can result from contact with refrig-
erant. • Dust caps on the refrigerant compressor block
fitting are the primary seal on the air conditioning
This system is under pressure at all times, even system.
if the engine is not running. Heat should never be
applied to a charged system. • All machines should have an identification tag in
the cab that specifies the proper refrigerant charge
Contact with refrigerant can cause frost bite. Keep for the machine.
face and hands away to help prevent injury.
When replacement or repair of components and
Protective goggles must always be worn when re- hoses are required, perform the following procedure:
frigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges in-
dicate the system is empty of refrigerant. 1. Remove the refrigerant charge. Refer to the
Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant
Always use caution when a fitting is removed. Recovery” section in Testing and Adjusting.
Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still
under pressure, evacuate the system recovering 2. Remove the component or remove the hose that is
the refrigerant before removing the fitting. being repaired or replaced. Install protective plugs
on components or hoses that are left exposed to
Personal injury or death can result from inhaling the air.
refrigerant through a lit cigarette.
3. Replace any damaged component or hose.
Inhaling air conditioner refrigerant gas through a
lit cigarette or other smoking method or inhaling 4. Use the following table in order to determine
fumes released from a flame contacting air con- the amount of oil that is lost during individual
ditioner refrigerant gas, can cause bodily harm or replacements of components. Add the correct
death. amount of oil to the compressor before the system
is evacuated. No additional oil should be added to
Do not smoke when servicing air conditioners or the system if the compressor is replaced at the
wherever refrigerant gas may be present. same time as other components in the system.
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5. Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, Protective goggles must always be worn when re-
“Refrigerant System-Evacuate” section in testing frigerant lines are opened, even if the gauges in-
and adjusting. dicate the system is empty of refrigerant.
6. Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, Always use caution when a fitting is removed.
“Refrigerant System-Charge” section in Testing Slowly loosen the fitting. If the system is still
and Adjusting. under pressure, evacuate the system recovering
the refrigerant before removing the fitting.
• If water is in the vents check the nonreturn valve. If 3. Loosen all the mounting bolts and loosen the belt
water leaks from the air conditioning system, check tightener (if equipped). Remove drive belt (2).
the nonreturn valve. The nonreturn valve should
have the proper position and the proper direction. 4. Disconnect hoses (3) and put plugs or caps on
the hoses. Put plugs or caps on the fittings of
• If engine coolant is leaking into the operator the compressor. Put identification marks on the
compartment, check for loose clamps on the heater hoses. The marks will ensure that the hoses will
hoses. be connected correctly at a later time.
Installation
1. Check the amount and condition of the oil in the
compressor (4). Refer to the Service Manual,
SENR5664, “Refrigerant Compressor Oil-Test”
section in Testing and Adjusting.
3. Install the compressor (4). Do not tighten the Note: If the accumulator has frost on the outside, the
mounting bolts until drive belt (2) is installed and air conditioning system still contains refrigerant.
adjusted.
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4. Connect the discharge and the suction hoses
(3) to the discharge and suction ports on the
compressor.
Refrigerant Expansion Valve -
Remove and Install
5. Connect the electrical wires to the magnetic clutch.
SMCS Code: 7320-010-EV
6. Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service Manual,
SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Evacuate” To replace the expansion valve, use the procedure
section in Testing and Adjusting. that follows. Refer to Service Manual, SENR5664,
“Troubleshooting Heating and Air Conditioning
7. Charge the system. Refer to the Service Manual, Control System” before service work is performed on
SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Charge” the air conditioning system.
section in Testing and Adjusting.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
8. For the correct system operation, refer to the
Service Manual, SENR5664, “Troubleshooting Note: Cap all disconnected lines and hoses.
Heating and Air Conditioning Control System”
section in Testing and Adjusting. 2. Remove the insulation and the clip. The insulation
and the clip hold the sensing bulb to the evaporator
Note: Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, outlet pipe.
“Refrigerant Compressor” in the Specifications
Section for the correct belt tension. 3. Disconnect the sensing line for pressure from the
evaporator outlet pipe.
9. For the oil level in the system, refer to Service
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Compressor 4. Loosen and remove the two connections at the
Oil - Check”. expansion valve. Remove the expansion valve.
The refrigerant must be recovered before the 6. Tighten the pressure sensing connection on the
accumulator is removed. Refer to the Service evaporator outlet pipe.
Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant Recovery” section
in Testing and Adjusting. 7. Use a 8P-6355 Clip to hold the sensing bulb
onto the evaporator outlet pipe. The sensing bulb
Refer to the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Machine should be as close to the coil as possible. The
Preparation for troubleshooting” section in Testing bulb should be upstream of the pressure sensing
and Adjusting before service work is performed. connection on the evaporator outlet pipe. The
5P-7070 Insulation should be wrapped tightly
Remove the accumulator. The accumulator has an around the clip, the sensing bulb and the outlet
internal oil drain hole which could become plugged. pipe. There should be no insulation between the
The oil could be trapped inside the accumulator. It bulb and the outlet pipe.
is necessary to check for excessive oil when the
accumulator is changed. Add the same amount of 8. Tighten all the connections correctly.
oil that was drained from the old accumulator. Add
an additional 30 mL (1 fl oz) to the new accumulator 9. Evacuate the system. Refer to the Service Manual,
before the new accumulator is installed. Do not add SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Evacuate”
oil if the compressor was changed also. Evacuate section in testing and adjusting.
the system and recharge the system. Refer to the
Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - 10. Charge the system with the correct amount of
Evacuate” section in Testing and Adjusting. Refer to refrigerant by weight. Refer to the Service Manual,
the Service Manual, SENR5664, “Refrigerant System SENR5664, “Refrigerant System - Charge”
- Charge” section in Testing and Adjusting. section in testing and adjusting.
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Illustration 73
Top View of Receiver-Dryer
(1) Inlet
(2) Outlet
(3) Quick Disconnect Fittings
NOTICE
If the receiver-dryer does not have air conditioner
quick disconnects, the system must be completely
recovered, evacuated, and recharged after the re-
ceiver-dryer has been replaced.
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Illustration 75 Illustration 76
Orifice tube Removing the broken orifice tube
(1) O-Ring seals (3) Body
(2) Lugs (4) Drive screw
(3) Body (6) Extractor tip
(4) Drive screw
(5) Finger lock
6. For the removal of the orifice tube assembly, use
the extractor tip (6) on 1U-9890 Orifice Removal
1. Disconnect the high side line at the enlarged Tool. Insert the tool into the evaporator inlet tube
section of the evaporator inlet port. This will and thread the tool into the brass center of the
expose the orifice tube for removal. orifice tube.
2. Align the short fingers of the 1U-9890 Orifice 7. Repeat steps 3 and 4.
Removal Tool with the ribs of the orifice tube.
Insert the tool onto the tube until the tool bottoms 8. If only the brass center of the orifice tube is
out. removed, thread the tool into the plastic body and
repeat step 3 and 4.
3. Turn drive screw (4) clockwise. Turn far enough
to engage the lugs (2) on the orifice tube in the
finger lock (5). The finger lock (5) is part of the Orifice Tube Installation
removal tool.
1. Lubricate the O-Ring on the orifice tube with the
4. Hold the drive screw (4) stationary. Thread the proper clean refrigerant oil.
body (3) forward until the body makes contact
with the inlet port. 2. Place the orifice tube into the 1U-9890 Orifice
Removal Tool. Insert the orifice tube straight into
5. Continue holding the drive screw stationary, and the evaporator inlet tube without twisting until the
thread the body forward until the orifice tube tube is seated.
becomes free.
3. Disengage the removal tool from the orifice tube.
Index
A Machine Preparation for Troubleshooting ............. 72
Manifold Gauge Set (Refrigerant) - Install ........... 100
Air Conditioning System Troubleshooting ............. 83 Manifold Gauge Set (Refrigerant) - Remove ........ 117
Additional Refrigerant Circuit Problems for Orifice
Tube System .................................................... 97
False Seizure of the Compressor ...................... 84 P
Performance Checks for the Air Conditioning
System ............................................................. 87 Preparation of Air Conditioner Units for Seasonal
Problem Solving................................................. 88 Use ...................................................................... 66
Refrigerant Circuit Problems.............................. 88
Refrigerant Quick-Check Procedure for R-134a
Expansion Valve And Orifice Tube Systems .... 85 R
System Contamination....................................... 83
Receiver-Dryer ...................................................... 61
Moisture Indicator .............................................. 62
C Receiver-Dryer - Remove and Install .................. 152
Refrigerant Accumulator........................................ 64
Cab Air Filters........................................................ 67 Refrigerant Accumulator - Remove and Install.... 151
Refrigerant Compressor ....................................... 18,
22, 25–33, 35–36, 38, 40–42, 45–47, 49–52, 55
D Compressor ......................... 26–27, 31, 33, 37–39
V-belt.................................................................. 34
Disassembly and Assembly Section.................... 148 Refrigerant Compressor - Remove and Install .... 150
Refrigerant Compressor - Test ............................. 115
Procedures........................................................ 115
E Refrigerant Compressor Oil - Check ................... 106
Complete Check of Compressor Oil ................ 107
Electronic Heat Control - Test (Type 1)................ 120 Refrigerant Compressor Protection System .......... 56
Electronic Heat Control - Test (Type 2)................ 123 Refrigerant Condenser .......................................... 57
Electronic Heat Control - Test (Type 3)................ 125 Refrigerant Expansion Valve ................................. 59
Evaporator Coil...................................................... 57 Refrigerant Expansion Valve - Remove and
Install ................................................................. 151
Refrigerant Expansion Valve System .................... 58
G Refrigerant Leakage - Test .................................. 105
Dye................................................................... 105
General Information....................................... 53, 149 Leak Detector................................................... 105
General Troubleshooting Information .................... 73 Refrigerant Orifice Tube - Remove and Install .... 153
Glossary of Terms.................................................. 69 Refrigerant Orifice Tube System ........................... 63
Orifice Tube ....................................................... 64
Refrigerant Recovery............................................. 98
H Refrigerant System - Charge............................... 108
Adding Additional Refrigerant to an Air Conditioning
Heating and Air Conditioning Control System ....... 65 System that Has a Low Charge ...................... 114
Adjustable Thermostat ....................................... 65 Charging the System ........................................ 111
Nonadjustable Thermostat (Freeze Control Complete Charge of the System from a Refrigerant
System) ............................................................ 65 Tank with a Scale ............................................ 112
Heating System Schematic ................................... 66 Procedure for Labeling...................................... 111
Relationship Between Temperature and Pressure
(R-134a Refrigerant) ...................................... 109
I Refrigerant System - Evacuate............................ 101
Required Tools....................................................... 71
Identifying the Air Conditioning System................. 53
Important Safety Information ................................... 2
In-Line Refrigerant Dryer - Remove and Install ... 153 S
Table of Contents..................................................... 3
Testing and Adjusting ............................................ 98
Testing and Adjusting Section ............................... 71
Troubleshooting..................................................... 71
Troubleshooting Heating and Air Conditioning Control
System................................................................. 75
Electrical System ............................................... 76
Heating System.................................................. 75
Test Procedure for Testing Electrical Components
in the Air Conditioning System ......................... 76
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