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5) Disconnect the gauge manifold hose from the vacuum pump and attach it to a
refrigerant service cylinder. Remember to loosen the connection and purge the air from
the hose. For the required refrigerant charge, see the rating label inside the icemaker.
Hoshizaki recommends only virgin refrigerant or reclaimed refrigerant which meets
ARI Standard 700 (latest edition) be used.
6) A liquid charge is required when charging an R-404A system (to prevent fractionation).
Place the service cylinder on the scales; if the service cylinder is not equipped with
a dip tube, invert the service cylinder, then place it on the scales. Open the high-side
valve on the gauge manifold.
7) Allow the system to charge with liquid until the proper charge weight is met.
8) If necessary, add any remaining charge to the system through the low-side.
NOTICE!To prevent compressor damage, use a throttling valve or liquid
dispensing device to add the remaining liquid charge through the low-side
refrigerant access valve with the icemaker running.
9) Close the high and low-side gauge manifold valves, then disconnect the gauge manifold
hoses.
10) Cap the refrigerant access valves to prevent a possible leak.