INNOVAIR DC INVERTER QUANTUM
SERVICE MANUAL
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Installation instructions
Air purging
The air which contains moisture remaining in the refrigeration cycle may cause a malfunction on the
compressor. After connecting the indoor and outdoor units, release air and moisture from the refrigerant
cycle using a vacuum pump, as shown below.
Note: To protect the environment, be sure not to discharge the refrigerant to the air directly.
How to Purge Air Tubes:
(1) Unscrew and remove caps from 2 and 3-way valves.
(2) Unscrew and remove cap from service valve.
(3) Connect vacuum pump flexible hose to the service valve.
(4) Start vacuum pump for 10-15 minutes until reaching a vacuum of 10 mm Hg absolutes.
(5) With vacuum pump still running close the low pressure knob on vacuum pump manifold. Then stop
the vacuum pump.
(6) Open 2-way valve , 1/4 turn, then close it after 10 seconds. Check tightness of all joints using liquid
soap or an electronic leak detector.
(7) Turn 2 and 3-way valves stem to fully close the valves. Disconnect the flexible vacuum pump hose.
(8) Replace and tighten all valve caps.
