Installation Manual

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Step 6 - Evacuate Coil and Tubing System
Refrigerant tubes and the indoor coil should be evacuated using the
recommended 500 microns deep vacuum method. The alternate triple
evacuation method may be used if the procedure outlined below is
followed.
NOTE: Always break a vacuum with dry nitrogen.
Using Vacuum Pump
1. Completely tighten flare nuts A, B, C, D, connect the manifold gage
charge hose to a charge port of the low side service valve (see Fig. 21).
2. Connect the charge hose to vacuum pump.
3. Fully open the low side of manifold gage (see Fig. 22).
4. Start the vacuum pump.
5. Evacuate using either the deep vacuum or triple evacuation method.
6. After evacuation is complete, fully close the low side of manifold gage
and stop the vacuum pump operation.
7. The factory charge contained in the outdoor unit is good for up to 25 ft.
(8 m) of line length. For refrigerant lines longer than 25 ft. (8 m), add
refrigerant, up to the allowable length.
8. Disconnect the charge hose from the charge connection of the low side
service valve.
9. Fully open service valves B and A.
10. Securely tighten the service valve caps.
Fig. 21 — Service Valve
Fig. 22 — Manifold
Evacuation
Evacuation of the system will remove air or nitrogen (non-condensables) as
well as moisture. A proper vacuum assures a tight, dry system before
charging with refrigerant. The two methods used to evacuate a system are the
deep vacuum method and the triple vacuum method.
Deep Vacuum Method
The deep vacuum method requires a vacuum pump capable of pulling a
vacuum of 500 microns and a vacuum gauge capable of accurately
measuring this vacuum depth. The deep vacuum method is the most
positive way of assuring a system is free of air and moisture (see Fig. 23).
Fig. 23 — Deep Vacuum Graph
Triple Evacuation Method
The triple evacuation method should be used when vacuum pump is not
capable of pumping down to 500 microns and system does not contain
any liquid water. Refer to Fig. 24 and proceed as follows:
1. Attach refrigeration gauges and evacuate system down to 28 in. of
mercury and allow pump to continue operating for an additional 15
minutes.
2. Close service valves and shut off vacuum pump.
3. Connect a nitrogen cylinder and regulator to system and flow nitrogen
until system pressure is 2 psig.
4. Close service valve and allow system to stand for 1 hour. During this
time, dry nitrogen will diffuse throughout the system absorbing
moisture.
5. Repeat this procedure as indicated in Fig. 24. The system should now
be free of any contaminants and water vapor.
Fig. 24 — Triple Evacuation Method
Final Tubing Check
IMPORTANT: Check to be certain factory tubing on both the
indoor and outdoor unit has not shifted during shipment. Ensure
tubes are not rubbing against each other or any sheet metal. Pay close
attention to the feeder tubes, making sure wire ties on feeder tubes
are secure and tight.
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in equipment damage
or improper operation.
Never use the system compressor as a vacuum pump.
CAUTION
Outdoor Unit Indoor UnitRefrigerant
Service Valve
Low Side
High Side
A
B
C
D
Manifold Gage
500 microns
Low side valve
High side valve
Charge hose
Charge hose
Vacuum
pump
Low side valve
500
MINUTES
01234567
1000
1500
LEAK IN
SYSTEM
VACUUM
TIGHT
TOO WET
TIGHT
DRY SYSTEM
2000
MICRONS
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
CHECK FOR TIGHT, DRY SYSTEM
(IF IT HOLDS DEEP VACUUM)
EVACUATE TO 1500 MICRONS
EVACUATE TO 500 MICRONS MINIMUM (HOLD FOR 30 MINUTES)
RELEASE CHARGE INTO SYSTEM BY OPENING VALVES COMPLETELY
BREAK VACUUM WITH DRY NITROGEN TO 2 PSIG
EVACUATE TO 1000 MICRONS
BREAK VACUUM WITH DRY NITROGEN TO 2 PSIG