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Compressor Leak Testing V5 Direct Mount

Tools Required

    • J 39400 Leak Detector
    • J 39500-B R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling And Recharging System
    • J 39893 Pressure Testing Connector

    Object Number: 210407  Size: SH
  1. With the sealing washers in place, install the J 39893 on the rear head of the compressor.
  2. Connect the gage charging lines and the J 39500-B .
  3. Pressurize the suction and the high-side of the compressor with R-134a refrigerant.
  4. With the compressor in a horizontal position, rotate by hand the compressor shaft in the operating direction.
  5. Rotate the shaft several times.
  6. Using the J 39400 , check for leaks at the following locations:
  7. • Pressure relief valve
    • Rear head switch
    • Front head seals
    • Rear head seals
    • Through bolt head gaskets
    • Compressor shaft seal
  8. Perform the measures necessary to correct any external leaks found.
  9. Recheck for leaks following any repair.
  10. Recover the refrigerant.
  11. Disconnect the hoses from the J 39893 .
  12. Remove the J 39893 .

Compressor Leak Testing V5 - Conventional Mount

Tools Required

    • J 39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector
    • J 39500-B A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Recharging (ACR4) System
    • J 39893 Pressure Testing Connector

    Object Number: 237130  Size: SH
  1. With the sealing washers in place, install the J 39893 on the rear head of the compressor.
  2. Connect the gage charging lines and the J 39500-B .
  3. Pressurize the suction and the high-side of the compressor using R-134a refrigerant.
  4. With the compressor in a horizontal position, rotate the compressor shaft several turns by hand in the operating direction.
  5. Using the J 39400 , inspect for leaks at the following locations:
  6. • The pressure relief valve
    • The rear head switch
    • The front head seal
    • The rear head seal
    • The through bolt head gaskets
    • The compressor shaft seal
  7. Perform the measures necessary to correct any external leaks found.
  8. Inspect for leaks again following any repair.
  9. Recover the refrigerant.
  10. Disconnect the hoses from the J 39893 .
  11. Remove the J 39893 .