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Whirlpool
Central Air Conditioner

Model # R81 Official Whirlpool air conditioner heat pump

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Screw 487910
#27

Air flow and control diagram

Screw

Part #487910

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Valve Kit 978025
#6B

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Valve kit

Part #978025

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Refrigerator Screw 1157158
#5

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Refrigerator screw

Part #1157158

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Screw, 8 X 1 488480
Screw, 8 x 1

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Sealer 212643
#12

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Sealer

Part #212643

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Seal 859600
#3

Air flow and control diagram

Seal

Part #859600

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Ge Room Air Conditioner Outdoor Cover 484184
#14

Optional diagram

Ge room air conditioner outdoor cover

Part #484184

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Crosley Compressor 4317916
#21

Unit diagram

Crosley compressor

Part #4317916

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Refrigerant Access Valve, 5/8-in 978029
#6F

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Refrigerant access valve, 5/8-in

Part #978029

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Screw, 3 1161561
#10

Cabinet diagram

Screw, 3

Part #1161561

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