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TABLE 1 – TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
Parts Recommended Torque
Service valve cap 8 ft.-lb. 11 NM
Sheet-metal screws 16 in.-lb. 2 NM
Machine screws #10 28 in.-lb. 3 NM
Compressor bolts 90 in.-lb. 10 NM
Gauge port seal cap 8 ft.-lb. 11 NM
IMPORTANT
To prevent stripping of the various caps used, the
appropriately sized wrench should be used and tted
snugly over the cap before tightening.
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.
BALL (SHOWN
CLOSED)
SERVICE PORT
CORE
TO OPEN, ROTATE STEM
COUNTERCLOCKWISE 90°.
TO CLOSE, ROTATE STEM
CLOCKWISE 90°.
SERVICE PORT
SERVICE PORT
CAP
STEM CAP
VALVE
STEM
1 -Remove stem cap with an appropriately sized wrench.
2 -Use an appropriately sized wrench to open. To open valve, rotate
stem counterclockwise 90°. To close, rotate stem clockwise 90°.
OPERATING BALL-TYPE SERVICE VALVE
FIGURE 15
(VALVE STEM SHOWN CLOSED)
INSERT HEX WRENCH HERE
SERVICE PORT CORE
SERVICE PORT CAP
ANGLE-TYPE SERVICE VALVE
(FRONT-SEATED CLOSED)
STEM CAP
(VALVE STEM SHOWN OPEN)
INSERT HEX WRENCH HERE
ANGLE-TYPE SERVICE VALVE
(BACK-SEATED OPENED)
1 -Remove stem cap with an appropriately sized wrench.
2 -Use a service wrench with a hex-head extension (3/16" for liquid
line valve sizes and 5/16" for vapor line valve sizes) to back the
stem out counterclockwise as far as it will go.
When service valve is CLOSED, the service port is
open to the line set and indoor unit.
When service valve is OPEN, the service port is
open to line set, indoor and outdoor unit.
NOTE - A label with specific torque requirements may be affixed to
the stem cap. If the label is present, use the specified torque.
OPERATING ANGLE-TYPE SERVICE VALVE
FIGURE 16
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
1/12 TURN
A service port cap protects the service port core from contamination
and serves as the primary leak seal.
1 -Remove service port cap with an appropriately sized wrench.
2 -Connect gauge set to service port.
3 - When testing is completed, replace service port cap and tighten
as follows:
With torque wrench, finger tighten and torque
cap per table 2.
Without torque wrench, finger tighten and
use an appropriately sized wrench to turn
an additional 1/6 turn clockwise.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1/6 TURN
Reinstall Stem Cap
Stem cap protects the valve stem from damage and serves as the
primary seal. Replace the stem cap and tighten as follows:
With torque wrench, finger tighten and
then torque cap per table 2.
Without torque wrench, fi
en and use an appropriately sized
wrench to turn an additional 1/12
turn clockwise.
FIGURE 17
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