Main Unit and Piping
Electrical
Test Operation
Reference
33
4. Refrigerant Piping
2)
Vacuuming with a vacuum pump
Apply vacuuming at the both service ports of the liquid and the vapor line stop valves.
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When there is a possibility of moisture intrusion in piping
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Increase the pressure to 7.25 psig (0.05 MPa) with nitrogen gas after vacuuming for 2 hours or more.
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Then, perform vacuuming again for 1 hour or more and make sure the pressure has reached -145 psig (-101 kPa).
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If the pressure does not reach -145 psig (-101 kPa) after 2 hours of vacuuming, repeat steps
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and
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until
the pressure reaches -145 psig (-101 kPa).
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After the pressure has reached -145 psig (-101 kPa) or lower, let stand for 1 hour and make sure that
the pressure of the vacuum gauge does not rise.
* Meaning of the possibility of moisture intrusion in piping
Apply the procedure above when there is any possibility of internal condensation or rainwater intrusion inside
the refrigerant piping arising from long construction period during rainy weather like in a rainy season.
(Note) Keep the following points in mind, for this unit is an R410A model.
• To avoid cross-contamination with other types of oil, make sure to separate maintenance tools according to
the type of refrigerant used. In particular, never use the same gauge manifold and the charge hose with other
refrigerants (R22, R407C etc.).
• Use a backflow prevention adapter to prevent vacuum pump oil from entering the refrigeration system.
Important reminder
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Vacuuming must be performed with the stop valves on the outdoor unit “fully closed”.
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Do not perform an air purge with the refrigerant inside the outdoor unit or the refrigerant tank.
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Use a vacuum pump which is able to attain pressure lower than -145 psig/-101 kpa (-755 mmHg).
<Operation Flow>
Finish leakage test
Start vacuuming
Finish vacuuming
Charge refrigerant
Vacuum check
Continue operating the vacuum pump for
2 hours or more once the pressure has
reached -145 psig/-101 kpa (-755 mmHg) or lower.
If the vacuum gauge needle
rises, moisture remains in
the system or there is a
leakage. Determine the
location of the leakage, fix,
and perform the vacuuming
again.
There must be no rise in the vacuum gauge
needle after letting it stand for 1 hour or more.
Vacuum gauge
Vacuum pump
Discharge
Charge hose
Charge hose
Charge hose
Stop
valve
(fully closed)
Low
pressure
High
pressure
Gauge manifold
Outdoor unit
Stop
valve
(fully
closed)
Service ports
Vapor line
Liquid line
Backflow prevention adapter