System Evacuation - GE ASH220NCDW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
Step 3 - Installation of the Outdoor Unit (Cont.)
E. Install Copper Lineset
• For ASH220NCDW*, ASH218JCDS*,
ASH324NCDW*, ASH324JCDS*, ASH436JCDS*,
and ASH436NCDW* See table on page 14.
• Cut the line set to length.
• Place nut over the pipe and then flare with the
R-410A flaring tool.
NOTE: Follow standard practices for creating
pipe flares. When cutting and reaming the
tubing, use caution to prevent dirt or debris
from entering the tubing. Remember to place
nut over the tubing before flaring.
• To join the line set, directly align the tubing
flare to the fitting on the other pipe. Slide the
nut onto the fitting and hand tighten.
• Torque the fittings according to the
specifications shown in the torque chart below.
Forced fastening without careful centering may
Flare nut
damage the threads and cause a refrigerant leak.
Pipe Diameter(ǿ)
Liquid side6.35mm(1/4")
Liquid/Gas side9.52mm(3/8") 42 N.m/30.1Ft.lbs
Gas side 12.7mm(1/2")
Torque wrench
Gas side 15.88mm(5/8")
• Two wrenches are required to join
the flare connection; one standard
wrench and one torque wrench
adjusted to the proper settings.
• Repeat the process for attaching
the other end of the line set.
CAUTION*
Indoor unit
B
A
Outdoor unit
Outdoor unit
Oil trap
B
Indoor unit
A
*NOTE: Oil trap is only required for
*NOTE: Oil trap is only required for
ASH218JRDW*, other multi-split systems
218JRDWD*, other multi-split systems
do not require oil trap.
don't require oil trap.
31-5000275 Rev. 5
Fastening torque
18N.m/13.3Ft.lbs
55N.m/40.6Ft.lbs
60 N.m/44.3Ft.lbs
Half union Flare nut
Spanner
Torque wrench
Outdoor unit
B
Indoor unit
A
●
Max. Elevation: A Max
= 33ft / 10m (09k / 12k)
= 50ft / 15m (18k / 24k)
●
In case the height of A is more than
15ft / 5m, an oil trap should be
installed every 16-23ft /5-7m
●
Max. Length: B Max
= 50ft / 15m (09k / 12k)
= 83ft / 25m (18k / 24k)
F. Leak Test
ASH220N, ASH324N, and ASH436N have a master
service valve. Performing the following steps will test
ALL line sets.
• Remove the cap on the service valve.
• Using a tank of dry nitrogen and approved regulator,
charge the system with 150 psig of dry nitrogen
using mini-split adapter to connect the valve.
• Check for leaks at the flare fittings using soap
bubbles or another detection device. If a leak is
detected, make repairs to the fittings and recheck. If
no leaks are detected within 3 minutes, proceed.
• Using the same tank/regulator, charge the system to
300 psig.
• Check for leaks as earlier. If no leaks are detected
within 3 minutes, proceed.
• Using the same tank/regulator, charge the system to
500 psig.
• Check for leaks as earlier. Keep system pressurized
for at least 20 minutes.
WARNING
containing air, oxygen, or combustible gases for
pressure testing. Do not use mixtures of hydrogen
containing refrigerant and air above atmospheric
pressure for pressure testing as they may become
flammable and could result in an explosion.
Refrigerant, when used as a trace gas, should only be
mixed with dry nitrogen for pressurizing units. Failure
to follow these recommendations could result in death
or serious injury as well as equipment or property
Forced fastening without careful centering may
damage.
damage the threads and cause a refrigerant leak.
Pipe Diameter(ǿ) Fastening torque
Liquid side6.35mm(1/4") 18N.m/13.3Ft.lbs
G. System Evacuation
Liquid/Gas side9.52mm(3/8") 42 N.m/30.1Ft.lbs
Gas side 12.7mm(1/2") NOTE– Do not open service valve. 55N.m/40.6Ft.lbs
Gas side 15.88mm(5/8") 60 N.m/44.3Ft.lbs
• Remove the suction line cap and attach a manifold
gauge, micron gauge, and vacuum pump to
the suction line port using adapter AD-87 (see
illustration).
• Evacuate the system to at least 350 microns.
• Close the vacuum pump valve and check the micron
gauge. If the gauge rises above 150 microns in
60 seconds, the evacuation is incomplete or there
is a leak in the system. If the gauge does not rise
above 150 microns in 60 seconds, the evacuation is
complete.
• Once evacuation is complete, remove the adapter
and hose connection from the suction line port and
replaced the cap.
Do not use acetylene, oxygen or
compressed air or mixtures
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