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Cautions for units utilizing refrigerant R32/R410A
2-2. CAUTIONS RELATED TO REFRIGERANT
Use a vacuum pump with a reverse flow check
valve.
Vacuum pump oil may flow back into refrigerant cycle and
that can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil, etc.
Handle tools with care.
If dirt, dust or moisture enters into refrigerant cycle, that
can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil or malfunction of
compressor.
Do not use a charging cylinder.
If a charging cylinder is used, the composition of
refrigerant will change and the efficiency will be lowered.
Use the following tools specifically designed for
use with R32/R410A refrigerant.
The following tools are necessary to use R32/R410A
refrigerant.
Tools for R32/R410A
Gauge manifold
Flare tool
Charge hose
Size adjustment gauge
Gas leak detector
Vacuum pump adaptor
Torque wrench
Electronic refrigerant
charging scale
Make sure that the inside and outside of refrige-
rant piping is clean and it has no contaminants
such as sulfur, oxides, dirt, shaving particles,
etc., which are hazard to refrigerant cycle.
In addition, use pipes with specified thickness.
Contamination inside refrigerant piping can cause deterio-
ration of refrigerant oil, etc.
Store the piping indoors, and keep both ends of
the piping sealed until just before brazing.
(Leave elbow joints, etc. in their packaging.)
If dirt, dust or moisture enters into refrigerant cycle, that
can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil or malfunction of
compressor.
The refrigerant oil applied to flare and flange
connections must be ester oil, ether oil or
alkylbenzene oil in a small amount.
If large amount of mineral oil enters, that can cause
deterioration of refrigerant oil, etc.
Precautions during the repair service
• Do not perform the work involving the electric parts with
wet hands.
• Do not pour water into the electric parts.
• Do not touch the refrigerant.
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Do not touch the hot or cold areas in the refrigerating
cycle.
• When the repair or the inspection of the circuit needs to
be done without turning off the power, exercise great
caution not to touch the live parts.
• When opening or closing the valve below freezing
temperatures, refrigerant may spurt out from the gap
between the valve stem and the valve body, resulting in
injuries.
Preparation before the repair service
• Prepare the proper tools.
• Prepare the proper protectors.
• Provide adequate ventilation.
• After stopping the operation of the air conditioner, turn
off the power-supply breaker.
• Discharge the condenser before the work involving the
electric parts.
Use new refrigerant pipes.
In the case of using the existing pipes for R22, be careful
with the following.
· Be sure to clean the pipes and make sure that the insides
of the pipes are clean.
· Change flare nut to the one provided with this product.
Use a newly flared pipe.
· Avoid using thin pipes.
· In the case of reconnecting the refrigerant pipes after
detaching, make the flared part of pipe re-fabricated.
Use the specified refrigerant only.
Never use any refrigerant other than that specified.
Doing so may cause a burst, an explosion, or fire when
the unit is being used, serviced, or disposed of.
Correct refrigerant is specified on name plate of outdoor
unit.
If other refrigerant (R22, etc.) is used, chlorine in
refrigerant can cause deterioration of refrigerant oil, etc.
We will not be held responsible for mechanical failure,
system malfunction, unit breakdown or accidents caused
by failure to follow the instructions.
Charge refrigerant from liquid phase of gas
cylinder.
If the refrigerant is charged from gas phase, composition
change may occur in refrigerant and the efficiency will be
lowered.
Ventilate the room if refrigerant leaks during
operation. If refrigerant comes into contact with
a flame, poisonous gases will be released.
