ARMY TM 9-4120-380-14
NAVY EE-000-BA-MMA-010 7053-AC
AIR FORCE TO 35E9-136-21
5.38 VIBRATION ELIMINATORS (VE1 AND VE2. This task covers inspection, removal and installation.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Tool kit, service, refrigeration unit (Item 1, Appendix B)
Personnel: 1
Equipment Conditions:
Disconnect input power to the air conditioner before performing any internal maintenance.
Voltages used can KILL Shutting the unit off at the control panel does not disconnect unit
power.
(1)
Disconnect air conditioner input power at source;
(2)
Remove compressor section panel (paragraph 4.24); and
(3)
Remove control box (paragraph 4.27).
INSPECTION
a.
Inspect vibration eliminators (4) and (5) for evidence of leaks or damaged lingo (see fig, 5-29).
b.
If a leak is suspected or indicated, test per paragraph 5.13.
REMOVAL
a.
Discharge refrigerant system (paragraph 5.10),
When removing suction and discharge vibration eliminators, avoid coming in contact
with coil to avoid injury to personnel and to reduce fin damage on the coil.
b.
If suction valve vibration eliminator (5) is to be replaced, remove compressor (paragraph 5.37).
c.
Debraze at joints (2) and (6) for suction vibration eliminator (5) (paragraph 5.12)
d.
Debraze at joints (3) and (1) for discharge vibration eliminator (4) (paragraph 5.12).
e.
Remove vibration eliminator (4) or (5).
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