Panasonic R410A service manual Configuration and characteristics of cylinders, Fig

3-2. Use R410A exclusive cylinder only.

When charging with a refrigerant cylinder, use an electronic scale for charging refrigerant. In this case, if the volume of refrigerant in the cylinder becomes less than 20% of the fully-charged amount, the composition of the refrigerant starts to change. Thus, do not use the refrigerant if the amount in the charging cylinder is less than 20%. Also, charge the minimum necessary amount to the charging cylinder before using it to charge the air conditioning unit.

Configuration and characteristics of cylinders

Valve

Liquid

Single valve

Charge liquid refrigerant with cylinder in up-side-down position.

Fig. 1

Valve

Liquid

Single valve (with siphon tube)

Charge with cylinder in normal position.

Fig. 2

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