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Equipment needed: Vacuum pump, charging cylinder, manifold gauge, brazing equipment. pinch-off tool capable

of making a vapor-proof seal, leak detector, tubing cutter, hand tools to remove components, service valve.

BA
COMPRESSOR
COMPOUND GAUGE
MANIFOLD
GAUGE
SEE INSETS
BELOW
EXTERNAL
VACUUM PUMP
CHARGING
CYLINDER
HILOW

A

BA

B

C

CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
(HIGH PRESSURE SIDE)
EVAPORATOR ASSEMBLY
(LOW PRESSURE SIDE)
CAPILLARY
TUBE

Figure 31A-Pulling Vacuum Figure 31B-Charging