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2. Brazing
WARNING
• R-404A itself is not flammable at atmospheric pressure and temperatures up to
176°F (80°C).
• R-404A itself is not explosive or poisonous. However, when exposed to high
temperatures (open flames), R-404A can be decomposed to form hydrofluoric
acid and carbonyl fluoride both of which are hazardous.
• Do not use silver alloy or copper alloy containing arsenic.
1) Braze all fittings while purging with nitrogen gas flowing at a pressure of 3 to 4 PSIG.
Note: Because the pipes in the evaporator case are specially coated to resist
corrosion, it is important to make connections outside the evaporator case when
possible. If it is necessary to braze inside the evaporator case, use sandpaper
to remove the coating from the brazing connections before debrazing the
components.
NOTICE
• Always install a new drier every time the sealed refrigeration system is opened.
• Do not replace the drier until after all other repair or replacement has been made.
Install the new drier with the arrow on the drier in the direction of the refrigerant
flow.
• When brazing, protect the drier by using a wet cloth to prevent the drier from
overheating. Do not allow the drier to exceed 250°F (121°C).
2) Use an electronic leak detector or soap bubbles to check for leaks. Add a trace of
refrigerant to the system (if using an electronic leak detector), and then raise the
pressure using nitrogen gas (140 PSIG). Do not use R-404A as a mixture with
pressurized air for leak testing.
3. Evacuation and Recharge (R-404A)
1) Attach a vacuum pump to the system. Be sure to connect the charging hoses to both the
low-side refrigerant access valve and the field-installed high-side access valve.
IMPORTANT
The vacuum level and vacuum pump may be the same as those for current
refrigerants. However, the rubber hose and gauge manifold to be used for
evacuation and refrigerant charge should be exclusively for POE oils.
2) Turn on the vacuum pump. Open the gauge manifold valves. Never allow the oil in the
vacuum pump to flow backwards.
3) Allow the vacuum pump to pull down to a 29.9" Hg vacuum. Evacuating period depends
on pump capacity.
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