Figure 5-6. High pressure cutout switch and hot gas bypass solenoid valve, removal and installation.

Figure 5-6. High pressure cutout switch and hot gas bypass

solenoid valve, removal and installation.

no continuity is indicated, push the reset button.

prevents operation of the compressor when the

Replace a defective switch.

system pressure exceeds 445 PSIG.

d. Installation.

b. Removal.

(1) Install the high pressure cutout switch

(1) Relieve the system pressure and dis-

and top cover by reversing the order of removal.

charge refrigerant (para 6-1).

(2) Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant

(2) Remove top cover (para 3-15).

(3) Refer to figure 5-6 and remove the high

pressure cutout switch.

5-16. Hot Gas Bypass Solenoid Valve

c. Testing Procedure. Test for continuity with

a. General. The hot gas bypass valve is auto-

a multimeter set on the ohm scale. Refer to the

matically operated by the solenoid unit and con-

wiring diagram for points to establish contact. If

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