
T--311
4--1
SECTION 4
HOSE ROUTING
4.1 INTRODUCTION
All bus air conditioning systems use a network of
refrigerant hose and fittings to connect the major
components and carry the refrigerant gas and liquid
through the system.
4.1.1 Planning
Extreme care must be used when piping a bus. Plan the
routing of the hose prior to the installation, being careful
to avoid sources of high heat and sharp edges. If the
hose is routed near any heat source it should be
protected with a heat-resistant insulation. When hoses
are run through sheet metal or other sharp parts of the
frame, the hose should be protected by grommets or
clamped off in a manner that prevents chaffing. Failure
to protect the hose may result in leaks, loss of refrigerant
and cooling, and possible compressor damage.
4.1.2 Service Loop
When refrigerant hoses are attached to any component,
it is highly recommended that the hoses are not pulled
tight. Use a service loop at the compressor and extra
hose at other locations to provide strain relief. This will
allow the engine and road vibration to be absorbed by
the hose and not the fittings. Failure to give strain relief
may result in leaks or fractured fittings. Do not, however,
leave the extra hose unsupported.
4.1.3 Dual Systems
When a bus has dual (2) systems, care must be taken to
assure that the electrical system and hose routing are
independent of each other. Connections of the piping for
one system to the electrical signals from the other may
result
in
failures
to
both
systems
through
miscommunication with the pressure switches. Marking
both ends of the hose assembly for identification is
recommended.
4.1.4 Connection Lubrication (Mineral Oil)
System hose connections, fitting threads, and “O”
-Rings must always be lubricated with mineral oil. Never
use PAG or POE oils. Failure to lubricate the system
“O”-Rings and fitting threads or the use of an improper
lubricant may lead to torn seals, local corrosion, and
leaks.
4.2 QUICK-CLICK RESUABLE HOSE & FITTINGS
It is highly recommended that all installations be
performed using Carrier Transportation Air Conditioning
“Quick-Click” hose and fittings.
4.2.1 Assembly Instructions For Quick--Click
Resuable Hose & Fitting Connections
The Quick--Click hose assembly kit (CTAC P/N
07--60009--00) must be used to properly assemble
Quick--Click hose and fittings. The kit contains a hose
cutter (CTAC P/N 07--00383--00), an enlarger tool
(CTAC P/N 07--00384--00) and fitting pliers (CTAC P/N
07--00382--00). Replacement blades for hose cutter are
also available (CTAC P/N 07--00383--20).
CAUTION
Using a hose cutting tool other than the cut-
ter supplied in the installation kit will not
guarantee a correct fit between the hose
and the Quick--Click fitting.
1. Cut the proper size hose using the hose cutter con-
tained in the Quick--Click hose assembly kit.
Stop Angle
(Fitting Guide)
Figure 4--1 Quick--Click #1
2. Slide the fitting clamp onto the hose until the stop
angle contacts the hose (See Figure 4--1).
Stop Angle
(Fitting Guide)
Mineral Oil
Enlarger
Tool
Figure 4--2 Quick--Click #2
3. Using the enlarger tool contained in the Installation
Kit, widen the hose to prevent the O--Ring seals from
turning when installing the fitting (See Figure 4--2). It
may be necessary to lubricate the enlarger tool with
mineral oil for easier insertion.
Stop Angle
(Fitting Guide)
Mineral Oil
Figure 4--3 Quick_Click #3
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