Suction Screen Installation

SUCTION SCREEN INSTALLATION

TOOL REQUIRED
J 44551 Suction Screen Kit

IMPORTANT: Suction screens are intended to be installed in the suction hose after a major compressor failure.

The suction screens are available in 3 different sizes.




1. Insert J 44551 -6 sizing tool (1) into the suction hose to select the correct size suction screen.
2. Insert the suction screen into the compressor end of the suction hose.




3. Install the correct mandrel (1) to J 44551 -5.




4. Install the J 44551 -5 screen installation tool (3) over the end of the suction hose and the suction screen (2).
5. Tighten the forcing screw of J 44551 -5. The suction screen is fully installed when the screen is flush with the end of the suction hose fitting.

IMPORTANT: Correct placement of J 44551 -5 is critical.

6. Remove the J 44551 -5 suction screen tool from the suction hose.
7. Install an A/C refrigerant filter.

IMPORTANT: After a major compressor failure, you should also install an A/C refrigerant filter.

8. Install the J 44551 -1 suction screen notification label.