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Section 10 - System Evacuation Procedures
Overview
To help ensure optimal system performance and reliability it is critical that proper evacuation procedures are followed
during installation and repair events. This section outlines the updated evacuation procedure for all Vehicle Powered
Truck units utilizing swash plate or reciprocating compressors.
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Evacuation Procedures
Proper evacuation is required to verify ensure unit performance and reliability. The use of the Thermo King Evacuation
Station (204725) is recommended, however proper individual devices can also be used (e.g., gauge manifold(s),
vacuum pump, micron gauge, etc).
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e:: Depending on the unit, it will require a 2, 3 or 4 point evacuation. The minimum number of evacuation points
required for each model unit is shown in the chart below.
Examples of 2-point, 3-point, and 4-point evacuation connections are shown on the following pages.
Table 8.
Required Evacuation Points
Model
Required Evacuation Type*
V-220/V-320 10
2 Point
V-220/V-320 20
3 Point
V-520 NM 10
3 Point
V-520 NM 20
4 Point
V-520 NM 30
4 Point
V-520 NM 50
4 Point
V-520 NM Spectrum 10
4 Point
V-520 NM Spectrum 20
4 Point
V-520 NM Spectrum 50
4 Point
V-520 RT 10
2 Point
V-520 RT 20
3 Point
V-520 RT 30
3 Point
V-520 RT 50
4 Point
V-520 RT Spectrum 50
4 Point
V-800 10
4 Point
V-800 20
4 Point
VM-405 Max EL
3 Point
VM-405 PBBD2
3 Point
*This is the minimum number of evacuation points required. Using
more will improve evacuation efficiency and speed.
