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Refrigerant Oil: Specifications

CCOT Refrigerant Oil Distribution

Add new oil during the following component replacement and conditions:
1. With no excessive oil leakage, add;
- Compressor - Remove, drain, measure and replace the same amount of new oil plus 30 ml (1 ounce).
- Evaporator - Add 30 ml (1 ounces).
- Condensor - Add 30 ml (1 ounce).
- Accumulator -Remove, drain oil, measure, replace same amount of new oil plus 60 ml (2 ounces) to compensate for that retained by the original accumulator dessicant.

2. With signs of excessive oil leakage;
- Accumulator - Drain, measure and record quantity of oil in the accumulator. Do not remove the compressor because the it retains only a minimum quantity of oil.
- If less than 90 ml (3 ounces) add 90 ml (3 ounces) of new oil to the system.
- If more than 90 ml (3 ounces) add the same amount of new oil as drained.
- If a new accumulator is installed add 90 ml (3 ounces) additional oil to compensate for that absorbed by the original accumulator dessicant.