Dryer Cartridge/Desiccant Bag, Replacing, Without Cleaning Refrigerant Circuit

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The dryer cartridge/desiccant bag are usually installed in the receiver/dryer depending on the design of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit .

Procedure

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING .

-- Replace the dryer cartridge/desiccant bag. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Tip

If the dryer cartridge/the desiccant bag is securely installed in a component (for example, in the receiver/dryer on the condenser) and it cannot be replaced separately, then replace the receiver/dryer or condenser.