(4)With the “Lo” knob of the manifold valve open and
Table 5
Required time for evacuation when capacity
of 100 liter/h vacuum pump is used
20 min. or more
NOTE
The required time in the above table is calculated based on the assumption that the ideal (or target) vac- uum condition is around 10 mmHg abs.
(5)With the vacuum pump still running, close the “Lo” knob of the manifold valve. Then stop the vacuum pump. Fully close the
(6)With a hex wrench, turn the valve stem on the nar- row tube service valve
CAUTION | Be sure to completely insert | |
the hex wrench before | ||
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| attempting to turn the valve. |
(7)With a standard screwdriver, turn the wide tube service valve stem counterclockwise to fully open the valve.
(8)Turn the narrow tube service valve stem counter- clockwise to fully open the valve.
(9)Loosen the vacuum hose connected to the wide tube service port slightly to release the pressure. Then, remove the hose.
(10)Leak test all joints at the tubing (both indoor and outdoors) with liquid soap. Bubbles indicate a leak. Be sure to wipe off the soap with a clean cloth.
CAUTION | If a CFC gas detector is used, | |
use a special detector for HFC | ||
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| refrigerant (such as R410A and | |
| R134a). |
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