TM 9-4120-371-14
DO NOT LIFT without holding unit in upright position. Otherwise unit will fall over.
(2) Attach an overhead hoist to the lifting handle on each side of the cabinet, using a sling and
spreader bar.
Raise the cabinet and place it on blocks at least four inches high. Be sure the blocks do not
(3)
obstruct the holes in the base through which the compressor mounting shoulder screws must be removed.
(4) Unwrap the insulation from the suction tube so that the joint on the compressor is exposed.
(5) Discharge the refrigerant system per paragraph 5-6.
While purging the system with nitrogen, debraze the tubing. (See para 5-7 and 5-8.)
(6)
(7)
Using wrenches, remove four lock nuts and flat washers from top of mounting feet and four
shoulder bolts, eight flat washers, and four rubber washers from underneath side of unit.
Lever or tilt the compressor and remove rubber washer (* and bushing) from under each of the
(8)
four mounting feet.
Avoid injury by using adequate equipment and personnel to remove compressor from
frame. The compressor weights 85 pounds (38.6 kg).
If compressor burn out is suspected, use care when handling compressor to avoid
touching compressor sludge. Acid sludge can cause burns.
*Effective for Carrier Compressor.
