It will be necessary to evacuate the system to 500 microns or less. If a leak is
suspected, leak test with dry nitrogen to locate the leak. Repair the leak and test again.
To verify that the system has no leaks, simply close the valve to the vacuum pump
suction to isolate the pump and hold the system under vacuum. Watch the micron
gauge for a few minutes. If the micron gauge indicates a steady and continuous rise,
it's an indication of a leak. If the gauge shows a rise, then levels off after a few minutes
and remains fairly constant, its an indication that the system is leak free but still
contains moisture and may require further evacuation if the reading is above 500
microns.
5.0 EVACUATION
7.0 SYSTEM OPERATION
7.1 COMPRESSOR CRANKCASE HEATER(CCH)
Refrigerant migration during the off cycle can result in a noisy start up. Add a crank-
case heater to minimize refrigeration mirgration, and to help eliminate any start up
noise or bearing “wash out”.
All heaters are located on the lower half of the compressor shell. Its purpose is to drive
refrigerant from the compressor shell during long off cycles, thus preventing damage
to the compressor during start-up.
At initial start-up or after extended shutdown periods, make sure the heater is ener-
gized for at least 12 hours before the compressor is started. (Disconnect switch on and
wall thermostat off.)
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6 .0 INTERCONNECTING TUBING
6 .1 VAPOR AND LIQUID LINES
Keep all lines sealed until connection is made.
Make connections at the indoor coil first.
Refer to Li ne Size Information in Ta bles 2 and 3 for correct size and multipliers to be
used to determine capacity for various vapor line diameters and lengths of run. The
losses due to the lines being exposed to outdoor conditions are not included.
The factory refrigerant charge in the o utdoor unit is s ufficient for 25 feet of
interc onnecting lines. The factory refrigerant
charge in the outdoor unit is sufficient
for the unit and 25 feet of standard size interconnecting l iquid and vapor lines. For
diff erent lengths, adjust the charge as indicated below.
1/4” ± .3 oz. per foot
5/16” ± .4 oz. per foot
3/8” ± .6 oz . per foot
1/2” ± 1.2 oz . per foot
6 .2 M AXIMUM LENGTH OF LINES
T h e maximum length of interconnecting line is 150 feet.
Always use the shortest length possible with a minimu m number of bends. Additional
compressor oil is not required for any length up to 150 feet.
NOTE: Excessively long refrigerant lines cause loss of equipment capacity.
6 .3 V ERTICAL SEPARATION
Keep the vertical separation to a minimum. Use the following g uidelines when
installing the unit:
1. DO NOT exceed the vertical separations as indicated on Table 3.
2. It is recommended to use the smallest liquid line size permitted to minimize sys -
t em charge which will maximize compressor reliability.
3. Table 3 may be used for sizing horizontal runs.
