Tools and Equipment
The purpose of the following list is to highlight key pieces of equipment, tools and materials necessary
for the installation, maintenance and servicing of EarthLinked
(above ground) equipment.
The professional HVAC technician is expected to have a compliment of standard tools for the general
servicing of refrigeration equipment.
Equipment, Tools and Materials
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
Vacuum Pump (6 CFM minimum capacity)
Evacuation Manifold (for vacuum pump)
Digital Vacuum (micron) Gauge
Charging/Evacuating Manifold for R-410A
Charging/Hi-Vacuum Hoses (black, quantity of 6)
Digital Refrigerant Scale
Digital Thermometer
Digital Sling Psychrometer
Air Flow Meter (for air handlers)
Nitrogen Tank with 0 – 600 psig Regulator and Handtruck
Oxy-acetylene Welding Torch Set
15% Silver Brazing Alloy
Refrigerant Recovery Unit (1/2 #/minute minimum vapor capacity)
Recovery Cylinder (50# capacity)
Halogen Leak Detector
Digital VOM
Digital Clamp-on Ammeter
Digital Water Flowmeter (3 to 30 gpm)
Tubing Cutters
Tubing Benders
Nut Driver
Cordless Drill (3/8")
Swaging Kit
Deburring Tool
Drill Bit Set
Inspection Mirror
SD-410-QS (H) (06/15)
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