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SYSTEM EVACUATION AND CHARGING
Refrigerant tubes and indoor coil should be evacuated using the
recommended deep vacuum method of 500 microns. The alternate triple
evacuation method may be used if the following procedure is followed.
Always break a vacuum with dry nitrogen.
NOTE: All units (except the 18,000 BTU model) have a Master
Suction and Liquid Line Service Valve.
System Vacuum and Charge
Using a Vacuum Pump
1. Completely tighten flare nuts on the line set at both the indoor and
outdoor units.
DO NOT
open the service valves on the outdoor unit
for the new installation or the replacement unit. Open the service
valves on the outdoor unit if repairs have been made to the refrigerant
sealed system. Connect the manifold gauge low pressure hose to the
charge port of the gas side service valve (see Fig. 9).
2. Connect the charge hose to the vacuum pump.
3. Open (fully) the low pressure valve of manifold gage (see Fig. 10).
4. Start the vacuum pump.
5. Evacuate using either the deep vacuum or triple evacuation method.
6. After the evacuation is complete, close (fully) the pressure valve side
of the manifold gage and stop the vacuum pump operation.
7. The factory charge contained in the outdoor unit is good for up
8. to 25ft. (8 m) of line length. If the vacuum process is complete, open
the service valves to release the factory charge into the system.
9. Disconnect the charge hose from the charge connection of the gas side
service valve.
10. Securely tighten the service valve caps.
Fig. 9 —Service Valve
Fig. 10 —Manifold
Deep Vacuum Method
The deep vacuum method requires a vacuum pump capable of pulling a
vacuum of 500 microns and a vacuum gage capable of accurately
measuring this vacuum depth. The deep vacuum method is the most
positive way of assuring a system is free of air and liquid water (see Fig.
11).
Fig. 11 —Deep Vacuum Graph
Triple Evacuation Method
The triple evacuation method should be used. Refer to Fig. 16 and pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Pump the system down to 500 MICRONS of mercury and allow the
pump to continue operating for an additional 15 minutes.
2. Close the service valves and shut off the vacuum pump.
3. Connect a nitrogen cylinder and regulator to system and open until
system pressure is 2 psig.
4. Close the service valve and allow the system to stand for 10 minutes.
During this time, dry nitrogen can diffuse throughout the system
absorbing moisture.
5. Repeat this procedure as indicated in Fig. 12. The system should be
free of any contaminants and water vapor.
Fig. 12 —Triple Evacuation Method
Final Tubing Check
IMPORTANT: Check to ensure that factory tubing on both
the indoor and outdoor unit has not shifted during shipment.
Ensure the tubes are not rubbing against each other or any
sheet metal. Pay close attention to the feeder tubes, making
sure wire ties on feeder tubes are secure and tight.
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage
or improper operation.
Never use the system compressor as a vacuum pump.
CAUTION
Outdoor Unit
Indoor Unit
Refrigerant
Service Valve
Low Side
High Side
A
B
C
D
Manifold Gage
500 microns
Low side valve
High side valve
Charge hose
Charge hose
Vacuum pump
Low side valve
500
MINUTES
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1000
1500
LEAK IN
SYSTEM
VACUUM TIGHT
TOO WET
TIGHT
DRY SYSTEM
2000
MI
CRONS
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
CHECK FOR TIGHT, DRY SYSTEM
(IF IT HOLDS DEEP VACUUM)
EVACUATE
BREAK VACUUM WITH DRY NITROGEN
WAIT
EVACUATE
RELEASE CHARGE INTO SYSTEM
BREAK VACUUM WITH DRY NITROGEN
EVACUATE
WAIT
