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SERVICE CONTINUED
17. Shut down refrigeration unit (TM 10-8145-222-10, Operating Procedures).
18. Fully backseat (open) suction (Figure 2, Item 1) and discharge (Figure 2, Item 2) service valves.
19. Remove manifold gauges.
20. Install protective caps on suction and discharge service valves.
Adding Oil to Replacement Compressor
Add oil to a replacement compressor as follows:
NOTE
Replacement compressor may or may not be shipped with oil. Always check oil level
before installing a new compressor.
1. Remove oil fill plug (Figure 2, Item 3).
NOTE
The compressor has an oil charge capacity of eight pints.
2. Add correct amount of oil charge.
3. Install oil fill plug (Figure 2, Item 3) and tighten.
4. Perform Check Compressor Oil Level per this WP.
5. Install compressor (WP 0061, Install).
6. Install top-middle panel (WP 0013, Install).
7. Install top-left panel (WP 0013, Install).
8. Start refrigeration unit and let it run for five minutes, then check oil level again (TM 10-8145-222-10, Operating
Procedures).
Removing Oil From Compressor
Remove oil from compressor as follows:
NOTE
This procedure for removing oil from the compressor will only be needed if the oil
level was overfilled during servicing and the compressor is installed.
1. Frontseat (close) suction (Figure 2, Item 1) service valve.
2. Pump refrigeration unit down to 2 to 4 psig (WP 0014, Service).
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