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FILLING THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT
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12.1 EVACUATING AND DRYING THE REFRIGERANT
CIRCUIT
Remove air from the refrigerant circuit by a the correct vacuum drying
process. In the case of inadequate vacuum drying air and water vapours
remain in the refrigerant circuit. These may result in an abnormal rise in
positive pressure or in a drop in negative pressure as well as to a loss of
quality in the refrigerant oil through moisture. This may have a negative
effect on the compressor service life.
12.2 VACUUM DRYING
Connect a high performance vacuum pump to the Schrader valve
( Fig. 77, [1]).
With the vacuum pump build a pressure of 101 kPa(g) (5 Torr).
Maintain this pressure for at least 1 hour.
During this time check the vacuum pressure constantly at the
pressure gauge.
If the vacuum pump is only used for a short time, it may not be
possible to bring about a complete evacuation. In addition it may
result in moisture remaining in the pipe work.
Switch off the vacuum pump and close the distributor valve.
Observe the pressure for 15 minutes.
Should the pressure rise during that time (vacuum reduces), evacuate
and repeat the final test.
Separate the vacuum pump from the refrigerant circuit.
12.3 OPENING THE SHUT-OFF VALVES OF THE EXTERNAL
UNIT
Open the shut-off valves on the liquid and gaseous refrigerant pipe work:
Remove valve cap [2].
With an Allen key (4 mm) turn the valve head [3] anti-clockwise as far
as it will go (approx. 10 turns).
Stop turning once the end-stop has been reached.
Turn valve head [3] ½ one turn back (clockwise).
Attach valve cap [2]. When doing this ensure that the inside remains
undamaged as this serves as a sealing face.
Tighten valve cap [2] with a torque of between 20 and 25 Nm.
Failure to replace and tighten the caps may result in refrigerant
leakage.
Fig. 77 Shut-off valve on the liquid refrigerant pipe work
[1] Schrader valve
[2] Valve cap
[3] Valve head
[4] Pipe work to building
[5] Pipe work to the external unit
WARNING: Personal injury from rupturing refrigerant
pipes!
Air bubbles trapped in lines can result in pressure peaks
which can result in pipes bursting.
Never allow air to remain in the lines.
The external unit is pre-charged with 2.5 kg of R410A
refrigerant. Commissioning does not require topping up
with refrigerant.
Never use the refrigerant from the external unit to purge
air from the refrigerant lines.
NOTICE: Damage from closed shut-off valves!
Compressor and control valves will suffer damage if the
shut-off valves remain shut during the operation of the
external unit.
Open shut-off valves for liquid and gaseous
refrigerant.
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