jcb 217 User Manual

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Air Conditioning
- System Diagnosis (cont'd)
Low R-134a Charge
Gauge Readings:
Low Side Gauge - Low.
High Side Gauge - Low.
Other symptoms:
Sight Glass - Bubbles continuously visible.
Diagnosis:
System slightly low on R-134a, due to leak or
incorrect charge.
Correction:
1. Leak test system.
2. Evacuate A/C system.
3. Repair system leaks.
4. Charge system with R-134a.
5. Operate system and check performance.
Poor Refrigerant Circulation
Gauge Readings:
Low Side Gauge - Zero to negative.
High Side Gauge - Low.
Other symptoms:
Receiver-Drier - Frost on tubes from receiver-drier
to evaporator unit.
Diagnosis:
Refrigerant flow obstructed by dirt, receiver-drier
clogged.
Correction:
1. Evacuate A/C system.
2. Replace receiver-drier.
3. Charge system with R-134a.
4. Operate system and check performance.
LOW SIDE (Blue) HIGH SIDE (Red)
Low Low
Section B Body & Framework
9803/3280
Section B
10 - 4
Issue 1
Fault Finding
LOW SIDE (Blue) HIGH SIDE (Red)
Zero to negative Low
LOW SIDE - 0.76 bar (0.77 kgf/cm
2
)(11 lbf/in
2
)
HIGH SIDE - 8.3 bar (8.5 kgf/cm
2
)(121 lbf/in
2
)
LOW SIDE - -1.0 bar (-1.1 kgf/cm
2
)(-15 lbf/in
2
)
HIGH SIDE - 5.4 bar (5.5 kgf/cm
2
)(78 lbf/in
2
)
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jcb 217 Specifications

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Brand	jcb
Model	217
Category	Other
Language	English