Indoor Heat Exchanger Si041253_A12 Removal Procedure9. Indoor Heat ExchangerWarning Be sure to wait for 10 minutes or more after turning off all power supplies beforedisassembling work. In pump-down work, be sure to stop the compressor before disconnecting therefrigerant pipe. If the refrigerant pipe is disconnected with the compressor operatingand the stop valve open, air may be sucked in and may generate an over-pressure inrefrigeration cycle, thus resulting in pipe rupture or accidental injury. When removing or reinstalling the indoor heat exchanger, be sure to wear gloves orwrap the indoor heat exchanger with cloths. (You may be injured by the fins.)Caution Be sure to conduct pump down operation before disassembling the refrigerant pipe. If the refrigerant leaks, repair the spot of leaking, then collect all refrigerant from theunit. After conducting vacuum drying, recharge proper amount of refrigerant. From the viewpoint of global environmental protection, make sure to use a vacuumpump for air purging.Step Procedure Points1 Unscrew the flare nutfor gas piping and liquidpiping and disconnectthem. Hold the indoor unit up with apiece of wood. Place a plastic sheet underthe drain pan to prevent fromwetting the floor withremaining drain. If the drain hose isembedded in the wall,disconnect the drain hosebeforehand. Carry out the removal workswith 2 wrenches. When the pipings aredisconnected, protect boththe openings of pipe and unitfrom entering of moisture.2 Detach the indoor unitfrom the installationplate.3 Unfasten the hook ofthe piping fixture on theback of the indoor unit.(R5372)(R5374)Pipingfixture(R5375)