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NOTE − Use a 3/16" hex head extension for liquid line
sizes or a 5/16" extension for vapor line sizes.
3 − Replace the stem cap. Tighten finger tight, then tighten
an additional 1/6 turn.
To Close Service Valve:
1 − Remove stem cap with an adjustable wrench.
2 − Use a service wrench with a hex−head extension to turn
the stem clockwise to seat the valve. Tighten firmly.
NOTE − Use a 3/16" hex head extension for liquid line
sizes or a 5/16" extension for vapor line sizes.
3 − Replace the stem cap. Tighten finger tight, then tighten
an additional 1/6 turn.
Vapor Line (Ball Type) Service Valve
Vapor line service valves function the same way as the oth-
er valves, the difference is in the construction. These
valves are not rebuildable. If a valve has failed, you must
replace it. A ball valve is illustrated in figure 12.
The ball valve is equipped with a service port with a factory−
installed Schrader valve. A service port cap protects the
Schrader valve from contamination and assures a leak−
free seal.
Service Valve
(Valve Closed)
Schrader valve open
to line set when valve is
closed (front seated)
service
port
service
port cap
stem cap
insert hex
wrench here
(valve front seated)
to outdoor coil
to indoor coil
Service Valve
(Valve Open)
Schrader
valve
service
port
service port
cap
insert hex
wrench here
to indoor coil
to outdoor coil
stem cap
Figure 11
Vapor Line (Ball Type) Service Valve
(Valve Open)
Schrader
valve
stem cap
To open: rotate stem counter-clockwise 90
.
To close: use adjustable wrench and
rotate stem clockwise 90
.
ball
(shown open)
service port
cap
service
port
field side
unit side
stem
Figure 12
Leak Testing
After the line set has been connected to the indoor and
outdoor units, the line set connections and indoor unit
must be checked for leaks.
WARNING
Danger of fire. Bleeding the refrigerant
charge from only the high side may
result in the low side shell and suc-
tion tubing being pressurized. App-
plication of a brazing torch while pres-
surized may result in ignition of the
refrigerant and oil mixture − check the
high and low pressures before unbra-
zing.
WARNING
Refrigerant can be harmful if it is inhaled. Refrigerant
must be used and recovered responsibly.
Failure to follow this warning may result in person-
al injury or death.
WARNING
Danger of explosion: Can cause
equipment damage, injury or death.
Never use oxygen to pressurize a re-
frigeration or air conditioning system.
Oxygen will explode on contact with
oil and could cause personal injury.
