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Brazing Connections
Use the procedures outline in figures 9 and 10 for brazing
line set connections to service valves.
WARNING
Danger of fire. Bleeding the refrigerant
charge from only the high side may result
in pressurization of the low side shell and
suction tubing. Application of a brazing
torch to a pressurized system may result in
ignition of the refrigerant and oil mixture −
Check the high and low pressures before
applying heat.
WARNING
When using a high pressure gas such as
dry nitrogen to pressurize a refrigeration or
air conditioning system, use a regulator
that can control the pressure down to 1 or
2 psig (6.9 to 13.8 kPa).
CAUTION
Brazing alloys and flux contain materials which are
hazardous to your health.
Avoid breathing vapors or fumes from brazing operations.
Perform operations only in well−ventilated areas.
Wear gloves and protective goggles or face shield to
protect against burns.
Wash hands with soap and water after handling brazing
alloys and flux.
IMPORTANT
Connect gauge set low pressure side to vapor line
service valve and repeat procedure starting at paragraph
4 for brazing the liquid line to service port valve.
IMPORTANT
Allow braze joint to cool before removing the wet rag from
the service valve. Temperatures above 250ºF can
damage valve seals.
IMPORTANT
Use silver alloy brazing rods with 5% minimum silver alloy
for copper−to−copper brazing. Use 45% minimum alloy for
copper−to−brass and copper−to−steel brazing.
WARNING
Fire, Explosion and Personal Safety
Hazard.
Failure to follow this warning could re-
sult in damage, personal injury or
death.
Never use oxygen to pressurize or
purge refrigeration lines. Oxygen,
when exposed to a spark or open
flame, can cause fire and/or an ex-
plosion, that could result in property
damage, personal injury or death.
