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(4) Tools
: R410A tools available, : Partly unavailable, : R410A tools unavailable
Note 1
When flaring is carried out for R410A or R32 using the conventional flare tools, adjustment of projection
margin is necessary. For this adjustment, a copper pipe gauge, etc. are necessary.
Note 2
When saturation temperature is described, the gauge manifold differs for R410A and R32.
If saturation temperature reading is required, special tools exclusive for R32 are required.
Note 3
Since R32 has a slight possibility of burning, be sure to use the tools corresponding to R32.
Note 4
Like R410, a Vacuum pump adapter needs installing to prevent a Vacuum pump oil (mineral oil) from
flowing backward into the Charge hose. Mixing of the Vacuum pump oil into R32 refrigerant may cause a
trouble such as generation of sludge, clogging of capillary, etc.
Note 5
Be sure to use those tools after confirming they correspond to each refrigerant.
Note 6
For a refrigerant cylinder exclusive for R32, the paint color (or label color) of the cylinder is set to the
specified color (light blue) together with the indication of the refrigerant name.
Note 7
Although the container specification is the same as R410A, use a recovering container exclusive for R32
to avoid mixing with other refrigerants.
Note 8
Be careful for miss charging of the refrigerant during work. Miss-charging of the refrigerant type may cause
not only damage of the equipment but also a fire etc.
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General tools
No.
Installation / service tools
Use
Applicability to R32 air
conditioner or not
Applicability to R22 air
conditioner or not
Tools / Equipment
specification
1 Flare tool
Clutch type
Pipe flaring
2
Copper pipe gauge for
adjusting projection margin
―
Flaring by
conventional flare
tool
―
3 Torque wrench
―
Tightening of flare
nut
4 Gauge manifold
Port size
1/2”-20UNF
(5/16” Flare)
Evacuating,
refrigerant charge,
run check, etc.
Note 2
5 Charge hose
High-voltage
6 Vacuum pump
―
Vacuum drying
Note 3
1/2”-20UNF (5/16” Flare)
Connection diameter
1/4”
7 Vacuum pump adapter
―
Vacuum drying
Note 4
1/2”-20UNF (5/16” Flare)
Connection diameter
1/4”
8
Electronic balance for
refrigerant charging
For 10 kg or
20 kg cylinder
Refrigerant charge
9 Leakage detector
―
Gas leakage check
Note 5
Note 5
10 Refrigerant cylinder
―
Refrigerant charge
Note 6
11 Refrigerant recovery cylinder
Exclusive for
R32
Refrigerant
recovery container
Note 7
12 Refrigerant recovery device
―
Refrigerant
recovery device
Note 8
Connection diameter
1/4”
In addition to the above exclusive tools, the following equipment is necessary as the general tools.
1) Pipe cutter
6) Spanner or Adjustable wrench
2) Reamer
7) Hole core drill
3) Pipe bender
8) Tape measure
4) Level vial
9) Metal saw
5) Screwdriver (+, –)
Also prepare the following equipment for other installation method and run check.
1) Clamp meter
3) Insulation resistance tester (Megger)
2) Thermometer
4) Electroscope