There may be different reasons for dismantling the air conditioner: repair, replacement, moving, etc. You just need to figure out how to remove the air conditioner yourself.
Dismantling the air conditioner may be necessary whenmoving, breakdown of the device or its replacement. Using this instruction, you will not need to call specialists to dismantle the split system, you can do it yourself. At the same time, you must follow all safety rules so that no one is hurt during the removal of the equipment.
Tools and the basic stages of removal of the conditioner
When dismantling, it is important to save freon and avoid a situation where a complete refill may be required during reassembly. First of all, you need to prepare the necessary tools:
To dismantle the air conditioner you will need: a drill, a set of keys, a pressure gauge, an adjustable wrench, a screwdriver, and a pipe cutter.
- adjustable wrench (gas can be used);
- a set of hex keys;
- screwdriver;
- carabiners and socket wrenches;
- pipe cutter;
- manometer.
You will also need the material from which it will be made.plugs are installed. The easiest way to dismantle an air conditioner is if it is installed on a balcony or in a cottage. If it is installed on the wall of a multi-story building high above the ground, then it is necessary to find equipment for high-altitude work. Each type of air conditioner has its own characteristics that arise when removing the device from the wall. The easiest way to dismantle an air conditioner with your own hands is when the device is floor, wall or ceiling. It is the following sequence of actions:
- overlap the channels through which the refrigerant comes in;
- turn the device into a cold mode and wait until the working fluid leaves the system;
- close first the faucet through which freon is fed, and then the cock, designed for its pumping;
- turn off the power supply;
- Disconnect the sink;
- remove the unit from the fasteners;
- disconnect the nozzles that served to receive fluid;
- completely remove the block.
All actions must be performed carefully andcarefully, so as not to damage the latches that secure the device to the mounting plate when removing it. Removing a split system is more difficult. Return to contents</a>
Dismantling of the split system
Using a hex key, unscrewscrews that secure the pipes of the split system. To dismantle the split system, you need special tools that are often included in the equipment kit. It is important to have Allen keys. With their help, you unscrew the screws that secure the pipes in a stationary state. The working fluid flows through the pipes. The peculiarity of dismantling the split system is that it cannot be freed from the working fluid by running it idle. Therefore, to drain the waste material, you must prepare a suitable container in advance. First, unscrew the thinner pipe through which the refrigerant flows. Then the device is turned on for a short period of time. As soon as warm air begins to flow, unscrew the thick pipe. Thus, the air conditioner is completely turned off. In many models, the pipes made of copper cannot be removed. In these cases, they have to be cut off with metal nippers, and the ends clamped. Do not allow dirt or dust to get into the pipeline. When the work with the pipes is finished, it remains to disconnect the electrical circuit and remove the air conditioner from the fasteners with your own hands. Then you need to disconnect the external unit. Mono systems are dismantled in the same way, but they have a slightly different electrical circuit and other pipes. Return to the table of contents</a>
Dismantle of cassette conditioners
These devices are heavy, soyou will need an assistant when dismantling them. Before disconnecting the equipment, you need to disconnect the pipes through which the working fluid flows and turn off the power supply. Usually, cassette air conditioners are placed in shut-off valves. This requires disassembling the valves before dismantling. For this work, you may need a grinder, as well as metal shears. After removing the shut-off valves, you need to release the equipment from the fasteners to the special frame, and you can remove it. Return to the table of contents</a>
Dismantle of air conditioners of channel type
Duct type air conditioner device. The most difficult to remove is duct type air conditioner. Such models have the following features:
- large mass;
- large sizes;
- complex construction;
- air ducts, which must also be dismantled.
Inconveniences associated with the weight and dimensions of the equipment require the work of several people. The correct dismantling of duct-type air conditioners consists of the following stages:
- First, air ducts are dismantled;
- then the grate located at the outlet of the room is removed;
- the pipes are separated;
- disconnect all connections;
- The system is started until all the waste liquid drains;
- the circuit is disconnected;
- Disassembling valves;
- equipment is extracted;
- the external block will be removed.
Thus, it is possible to dismantle the air conditionerindependently. To do this, you only need to find out the features of dismantling a specific model and stock up on the necessary tools. The removed units can be packed and transported or stored until installation in a new place. During transportation, there should be no refrigerant in the air conditioner, as it can cause an explosion.
