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Fig. 1- 65
Fig. 1- 66
Fig. 1- 67
CAUTION
CAUTION
2. Evacuation
Be sure to use a vacuum pump that includes a function for prevention of back-flow, in order to prevent back-flow
of pump oil into the unit tubing when the pump is stopped.
Perform vacuuming of the indoor unit and tubing.
Connect the vacuum pump to the gas tube valve and apply
vacuum at a pressure of –101kPa {–755 mmHg, 5 Torr} or below.
Continue vacuum application for a minimum of 1 hour after
the pressure reaches –101kPa {–755 mmHg, 5 Torr}.
(1) Attach the charge hose end described in the preceding
steps to the vacuum pump to evacuate the tubing and
indoor unit. Confirm that the “Lo” knob of the manifold
valve is open. Then, run the vacuum pump.
(2) When the desired vacuum is reached, close the “Lo”
knob of the manifold valve and turn off the vacuum pump.
Confirm that the gauge pressure is under –101 kPa {–755
mmHg, 5 Torr} after 4 to 5 minutes of vacuum pump
operation. (Fig. 1- 65)
Use a cylinder specifically designed for
use with R410A.
Lo Hi
Manifold valve
Pressure
gauge
Vacuum pump
Open
Close
Gas tube
Liquid tube
Outdoor unit
Close
3. Charging Additional Refrigerant
Charging additional refrigerant (calculated from the liquid
tube length as shown in “Amount of additional refrigerant
charge”) using the liquid tube service valve. (Fig. 1- 66)
Use a balance to measure the refrigerant accurately.
If the additional refrigerant charge amount cannot be
charged at once, charge the remaining refrigerant in liquid
form by using the gas tube service valve with the system in
Cooling mode at the time of test run. (Fig. 1- 67)
* If an additional refrigerant charge has been performed, list the
refrigerant tubing length and amount of additional refrigerant
charge on the product label (inside the panel).
Lo Hi
R410A
Manifold valve
Pressure
gauge
Valve
Close
Close
Liquid tube
Gas tube
Outdoor unit
Close
Liquid
Open
Open
Gas tube
Liquid tube
Outdoor unit
Open
4. Finishing the Job
(1)
(2)
With a hex wrench, turn the liquid tube service valve stem
counterclockwise to fully open the valve.
Turn the gas tube service valve stem counterclockwise to
fully open the valve.
To avoid gas from leaking when removing
the charge hose, make sure the stem of the
gas tube is turned all the way out (“BACK SEAT”) position.
(3) Loosen the charge hose connected to the gas tube service port (7.94 mm) slightly to release the pressure,
and then remove the hose.
(4) Replace the 7.94 mm flare nut and its bonnet on the gas tube service port and fasten the flare nut securely
with an adjustable wrench or box wrench.
This process is very important to prevent gas from leaking from the system.
(5) Replace the valve caps at both gas and liquid service valves and fasten them securely.
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