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Brazing Connections
Use the procedures outline in figures 8 and 9 for brazing
line set connections to service valves.
WARNING
Danger of fire. Bleeding the refrigerant
charge from only the high side may result
in pressurization of the low side shell and
suction tubing. Application of a brazing
torch to a pressurized system may result
in ignition of the refrigerant and oil
mixture - Check the high and low
pressures before applying heat.
WARNING
When using a high pressure gas such as
dry nitrogen to pressurize a refrigeration
or air conditioning system, use a
regulator that can control the pressure
down to 1 or 2 psig (6.9 to 13.8 kPa).
CAUTION
Brazing alloys and flux contain materials which are
hazardous to your health.
Avoid breathing vapors or fumes from brazing
operations. Perform operations only in well-ventilated
areas.
Wear gloves and protective goggles or face shield to
protect against burns.
Wash hands with soap and water after handling brazing
alloys and flux.
IMPORTANT
Connect gauge set low pressure side to vapor line
service valve and repeat procedure starting at
paragraph 4 for brazing the liquid line to service port
valve.
IMPORTANT
Allow braze joint to cool before removing the wet rag
from the service valve. Temperatures above 250ºF can
damage valve seals.
IMPORTANT
Use silver alloy brazing rods with 5% minimum silver
alloy for copper-to-copper brazing. Use 45% minimum
alloy for copper-to-brass and copper-to-steel brazing.
WARNING
Fire, Explosion and Personal Safety Haz
ard.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in damage, personal injury or death.
Never use oxygen to pressurize or purge
refrigeration lines. Oxygen, when ex
posed to a spark or open flame, can
cause fire and/or an explosion, that could
result in property damage, personal inju
ry or death.
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