Panasonic U-8ME1E8E Service Manual page 102

9. Compressor
(4) Remove the cap at the compressor terminal plate. Disconnect the power cable.
(5) Remove the crankcase heater.
(6) Disconnect the tube-with-flare-nut using wrenches. At this time, cover the tube in place with waste cloth while
watching out for oil leaks.Then cap the disconnected tube and mount the flare nut on the compressor.Tighten
the flare nut with a seal bonnet(1/4") in it.
Attach the caps to prevent
oil from flowing out after
removing the flare nuts.
(7) Remove the bolts(3 locations), washers, and spacers.
* Use a crowbar to remove the cushioning rubbers just like inverter compressor removal procedure.
CAUTION
(8) Disconnect the discharge tubing.
* Pull up the discharge tubing holding it with wet cloth.
(9) Disconnect the suction tubing.
(10) Pull the compressor toward you.
• Protect the sensors and surrounding plates, rubber, lead wires, clamps, and
other items.
Pay particular attention to protection of the oil equalizer tube connector parts,
and removal of the discharge sensor.
An O-ring is mounted inside the oil equalizer tube connector parts. It must be
protected and do not lose it.
Wrap cloth around this
position and pull up.
Outdoor Unit Repair Procedures
Oil may flow out. Attach the caps
promptly after removing the flare nuts.
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