Bryant R-22 Air Conditioner User Manual


 
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Liquid Line Filter Drier
Filter driers are specifically designed for R--22 or Puronr
refrigerant. Only operate with the appropriate drier using factory
authorized components.
It is recommended that the liquid line drier be installed at the
indoor unit. Placing the drier near the TXV allows additional
protection to the TXV as the liquid line drier also acts as a strainer.
Install Liquid--line Filter Drier Indoor --
AC
CAUTION
!
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage
or improper operation.
To avoid performance loss and compressor failure, installation
of filter drier in liquid line is required.
CAUTION
!
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage
or improper operation.
To avoid filter drier damage while brazing, filter drier must be
wrapped in a heat--sinking material such as a wet cloth.
Refer to Fig. 22 and install filter drier as follows:
1. Braze 5--in. liquid tube to the indoor coil.
2. Wrap filter drier with damp cloth.
3. Braze filter drier to above 5” liquid tube. Flow arrow must
point towards indoor coil.
4. Connect and braze liquid refrigerant tube to the filter drier.
Install Liquid--line Filter Drier Indoor --
HP
Refer to Fig. 23 and install filter drier as follows:
1. Braze 5 in. liquid tube to the indoor coil.
2. Wrap filter drier with damp cloth.
3. Braze filter drier to 5 in. long liquid tube from step 1.
4. Connect and braze liquid refrigerant tube to the filter drier.
Suction Line Filter Drier
The suction line drier is specifically designed to operate with
Puronr, use only factory authorized components. Suction line filter
drier is used in cases where acid might occur, such as burnout. Heat
pump units must have the drier installed between the compressor
and accumulator only. Remove after 10 hours of operation. Never
leave suction line filter drier in a system longer than 72 hours
(actual time).
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Fig. 22 Liquid Line Filter Drier -- AC
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Fig. 23 Liquid Line Filter Drier -- HP