Lennox EL23XCV-024 User Manual

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Operating Gauge Set and Service Valves
TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
When servicing or repairing heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning components, ensure the fasteners are appro-
priately tightened. Table 1 lists torque values for fasteners.
IMPORTANT
Only use Allen wrenches of su󰀩cient hardness (50Rc
- Rockwell Harness Scale minimum). Fully insert the
wrench into the valve stem recess.
Service valve stems are factory-torqued (from 9 ft-lbs
for small valves, to 25 ft-lbs for large valves) to prevent
refrigerant loss during shipping and handling. Using an
Allen wrench rated at less than 50Rc risks rounding
or breaking o󰀨 the wrench, or stripping the valve stem
recess.
See the Lennox Service and Application Notes #C-08-1
for further details and information.
IMPORTANT
To prevent stripping of the various caps used, the
appropriately sized wrench should be used and tted
snugly over the cap before tightening.
TABLE 1. Torque Requirements
Parts Recommended Torque
Service valve cap 8 ft.- lb. 11 NM
Sheet metal screws 16 ft.- lb. 2 NM
Machine screws #10 28 ft.- lb. 3 NM
Compressor bolts 90 in.- lb. 10 NM
Gauge port seal cap 8 ft.- lb. 11 NM
USING MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
When checking the system charge, only use a manifold
gauge set that features low loss anti-blow back ttings.
Manifold gauge set used with HFC-410A refrigerant sys-
tems must be capable of handling the higher system oper-
ating pressures. The gauges should be rated for use with
pressures of 0 - 800 psig on the high side and a low side
of 30” vacuum to 250 psig with dampened speed to 500
psi. Gauge hoses must be rated for use at up to 800 psig
of pressure with a 4000 psig burst rating.
OPERATING SERVICE VALVES
The liquid and vapor line service valves are used for re-
moving refrigerant, ushing, leak testing, evacuating,
checking charge and charging. Each valve is equipped
with a service port which has a factory-installed valve
stem. Figure 4 provides information on access and opera-
tion of both angle and ball service valves

Lennox EL23XCV-024 Specifications

General

Brand	Lennox
Model	EL23XCV-024
Category	Air Handlers
Language	English