Installation of Unit

VacuumDrying oftheConnectingPipesandtheIndoorUnit

The air which contains moisture remaining in the refrigeration cycle may cause a malfunction on the compressor.

1.Confirm that both the liquid side valve and the gas side valve are set to the closed position.

2.After connecting the piping, check the joints for gas leakage with gas leak detector.

3.Remove the service port nut, and connect the gauge manifold and the vacuum pump to the service port by the charge hose.

4.Vacuum the indoor unit and the connecting pipes until the pressure in them lowers to below - 76cmHg.

5.Remove the valve stem nuts, and fully open the stems of the 2-way and 3-way valves with a hexagon wrench.

6.Tighten the valve stem nuts of the 2-way valve and 3-way valve.

7.Disconnect the charge hose and fit the nut to the service port. (Tightening torque: 1.8kg.m)

Indoor unit

Liquid side

 

 

 

Closed

Outdoor unit

 

 

2-way valve/

 

 

 

3-way valve

 

 

 

Gas side

 

 

 

3-way

 

 

 

valve

Closed

 

 

 

 

Vaccum pump

 

 

 

OPEN

CLOSE

 

 

 

 

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LG Electronics 3828A20025U manual Vacuum Drying of the Connecting Pipes and the Indoor Unit