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5.3.5 Re-air purging (Re-installation)
Procedure:
1. Confirm that both the 2-way and 3-way valves are set to the closed position.
2. Connect the charge set and a charging cylinder to the service port of the 3-way
valve.
Leave the valve on the charging cylinder closed.
3. Air purging.
Open the valves on the charging cylinder and the charge set. Purge the air by
loosening the flare nut on the 2-way valve approximately 45’ for 3 seconds then closing
it for 1 minute; repeat 3 times.
After purging the air, use a torque wrench to tighten the flare nut to on the 2-way
valve.
4. Check the gas leakage.
Check the flare connections for gas leakage.
5. Discharge the refrigerant.