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Leon Mk2

Receiver
Receiver
   
The receiver collects the droplets of liquid and conveys them in a continuous flow to the expansion valve. Moisture which has entered the refrigerant circuit during assembly is collected by the dryer bag in the receiver.
  Note
t  Replace the fluid tank in case the refrigerant circuit had been opened for a longer period (longer that the usual repair period) and humidity has entered or in event a replacement is necessary due to a certain complaint. → Chapter
t  The plugs must only be removed immediately before assembly.
t  If the liquid tank remains open, the desiccant bag is soon saturated with humidity, rendering it useless.
t  During assembly, also take note of the arrow indicating the flow direction.
  N87-0336
New tanks are mounted directly onto the condenser, and are equipped with a desiccant cartridge.
  Note
t  Replace the desiccant cartridge in case the refrigerant circuit had been opened for a longer period (longer that the usual repair period) and humidity has entered or in event a replacement is necessary due to a certain complaint. → Chapter
t  The desiccant cartridge must only be removed from its packaging immediately before assembly.
t  If the packaging remains open, the desiccant cartridge is soon saturated with humidity, rendering it useless.
  N80-10040

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