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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)

Fig. 10 H-valve assembly (Typical):





1. Discharge system and disconnect wires from low-pressure cut-off switch.
2. Remove bolt in center of plumbing sealing plate.
3. Pull refrigerant line assembly forward taking care not to scratch valve sealing surfaces with tube pilots.
4. Remove two torx head screws while holding valve.
5. Carefully remove valve.
6. Remove and replace aluminum N gaskets on evaporator and plumbing sealing plates.
7. Position new gasket over plate pilots and push firmly against each plate, taking care not to scratch gasket surfaces while installing.
8. Remove sealing cap from plumbing side sealing surface. Hold plumbing up to valve, install 8 mm x 30 mm x 1.25 thread bolt, and torque to 170-230 inch lbs.
9. Connect electrical connector to low pressure cut-out switch.
10. When expansion valve is installed and system charged and leak checked, perform system performance check.