Frigidaire Refrigeration Component Diagnosis - Releases

Here is a wonderful refrigeration primer for anyone interested in fixing or restoring vintage refrigerators. Manual goes into the full explanations of how to determine if the systems are working perfectly and how to troubleshoot what is wrong if they are somehow not working properly. Sections include: TABLES I Capacitor Test Wattage at Various Test Voltages II Designations of Fluorocarbon Refrigerants III Performance Data IV Performance Data V Vapor Pressure, PSIG VI Refrig0Plate Temperatures VII DrierFilter and Compressor Line Connector Kits VIII RAC Typical Capacity Table COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS Forward Safety Procedure on Initial Service Call Refrigeration Performance Complaints Diagnosis Chart Proper Use of VoltWattmeter Proper Use of Compressor Test Cord with Wattmeter RI CompressorElectrical Check Checking Capacitors REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Evaporator Compressor Condenser DrierFilter Precaution Against Using Alcohol in Refrigeration Systems Capillary Line REFRIGERANTS Care and Use of Refrigerant Drums First Aid Treatment PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING PRESSURE GAUGES Operating Pressure Test Procedure SYSTEM PRESSURES Use of Different Refrigerants One Line of Products vs Another Heat Load Ambient or Room Temperature Condenser Refrigerant Charge Incorrect Refrigerant Charge, Overcharge Incorrect Refrigerant Charge, Shortage Symptoms of a Refrigerant Shortage Restriction Air in the System Inefficient Compressor Refrigerant Oil Burnt Oil Check CYCLAMATIC SYSTEM LEAK TEST PROCEDURE EVACUATION PROCEDURE RECHARGE PROCEDURE COMPONENT REPAIR Precautions O-Ring Fittings Soldering Procedure Solders Soft Solder Hard Solder Making A Joint General (Soldering) Silver Soldering COMPONENT REPLACEMENT OF COMPRESSORS OTHER THAN FRIGIDAIRE RI COMPRESSORS INSTRUCTIONS IN THE USE AND CARE OF THE VALVE CORE ACCESS TOOL ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS Service Diagnosis and Testing Thermostat Analysis Short Cycling Condition Iced Coil Condition Cool Ambient Operation Low Voltage High Voltage Motor Protector Compressor Fan and Blower Alignment Fan Motor Oiling Checking Capacity Component Replacement Component Refrigerant Line Connections Compressor Replacement Evaporator and Condenser Replacement DrierFilter Installation Charging Procedure Leak Test