Section 7
Refrigeration System
Part Number 80-1634-3
7-21
Refrigerant Recovery/Evacuation and Recharging
NORMAL SELF-CONTAINED MODEL PROCEDURES
Refrigerant Recovery/Evacuation
Do not purge refrigerant to the atmosphere. Capture
refrigerant using recovery equipment. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
CONNECTIONS
Manifold gauge sets must utilize low loss fittings to
comply with U.S. Government rules and regulations.
Make these connections:
1. Suction side of the compressor through the suction
service valve.
2. Discharge side of the compressor through the
discharge service valve.
SELF-CONTAINED RECOVERY/EVACUATION
1. Place the toggle switch in the OFF position.
2. Install manifold gauges, scale, and recovery unit or
two-stage vacuum pump.
Figure 7-8. Recovery/Evacuation Connections
3. Open (backseat) the high and low side ice machine
service valves, and open high and low side on
manifold gauges.
4. Perform recovery or evacuation:
A. Recovery: Operate the recovery unit as directed
by the manufacturer’s instructions.
B. Evacuation prior to recharging: Pull the system
down to 500 microns. Then, allow the pump to
run for an additional half hour. Turn off the pump
and perform a standing vacuum leak check.
5. Follow the Charging Procedures.
Important
Manitowoc Ice, Inc. assumes no responsibility for
the use of contaminated refrigerant. Damage
resulting from the use of contaminated refrigerant is
the sole responsibility of the servicing company.
Important
Replace the liquid line drier before evacuating and
recharging. Use only a Manitowoc (O.E.M.) liquid
line filter drier to prevent voiding the warranty.
MANIFOLD SET
OPEN
BACKSEATED
VACUUM PUMP/
RECOVERY UNIT
CLOSED
OPEN
LOW SIDE
SERVICE
VALVE
HIGH SIDE
SERVICE
VALVE
BACKSEATED
OPEN
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