General Description - Refrigerant Circuit Components: Receiver/Dryer

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The receiver/dryer collects -B- the fluid drops and then directs them in an uninterrupted stream to the expansion valve. Moisture which has entered the refrigerant circuit during repairs will be collected by the dryer -D- in the receiver/dryer -B-.

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Depending on the design of the refrigerant circuit and the version of the condenser -A- receiver/dryer -B- can be installed on the condenser -A- or installed in the condenser (integrated) -A-. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT . and the Parts information.
In the receiver/dryer -B- a dryer (for example a desiccant bag -D-) and a screen -F- (which retains small containments) are installed.

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There are different versions of the receiver/dryer -B- and with different designs. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT . and the Parts information.

Replace the receiver/dryer -B- or the plastic screw (with seals) -C- the dryer cartridge -D-, the filter carrier -E- and the screen -F-, if the refrigerant circuit has been open for a long time and moisture has entered or if required due to a specific complaint. Refer to COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

Remove the receiver/dryer sealing plugs immediately prior to installation as a desiccant bag in a non-sealed receiver/dryer will quickly become saturated with moisture and become unusable.

Keep the dryer cartridge sealed in its air-tight packaging as long as possible. Open the package just before inserting the dryer cartridge -D- in the receiver/dryer -B- of the condenser. The dryer cartridge absorbs moisture from the surrounding air in a very short time and becomes unusable.

When installing, note the arrow for the direction of flow if necessary.

The procedure is different for each concern depending on the version of the receiver/dryer and the dryer cartridge. If the receiver/dryer, for example, is attached to the condenser, then it can be replaced completely with the dryer cartridge. If the receiver/dryer, for example, is inside the condenser, then the dryer cartridge, and any possible additional filters, can be replaced separately, on most versions. If the receiver/dryer is integrated inside the condenser and it is not possible to replace the receiver/dryer or dryer cartridge separately, the entire condenser may need to be replaced. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT . and the Parts information.

Depending on the design of the refrigerant circuit the receiver/dryer (with desiccant bag or dryer cartridge) are also integrated in the refrigerant circuit (it doesn't always have to be installed on the condenser). Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT . and the Parts information.