GD Midea Refrigerant Equipment Co. Ltd                                 Service manual for Electrolux split Series 
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3. Ensure the difference between the intake 
temperature and the discharge is more than 8
o
C. 
4. For reference: the gas side pressure of 
optimum condition is as detailed (Cooling). 
Outside ambient 
TEMP. 
The pressure of the 
gas side service valve 
35
o
C(95
o
F) 
4~5kg/cm
2
 
(400~490KPa) 
NOTE:  
If the actual pressure is higher than shown, the 
system is most likely overcharged, and charge 
should be reduced. 
If the actual pressure is lower than shown, the 
system is most likely undercharged, and charge 
should be added. 
The air conditioner is now ready for use. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PUMP DOWN 
This is performed when the unit is to be relocated 
or the refrigerant circuit is serviced.   
Pump Down means collecting all refrigerant in the 
outdoor unit without loss of refrigerant gas. 
CAUTION: 
Be sure to perform Pump Down procedure with 
the unit in cooling mode. 
Pump Down Procedure 
1. Connect a low-pressure gauge manifold hose 
to the charge port on the gas side service valve. 
2. Open the gas side service valve halfway and 
purge the air from the manifold hose using the 
refrigerant gas. 
3. Close the liquid side service valve (all the way 
in). 
4. Turn on the unit's operating switch and start the 
cooling operation. 
5. When the low-pressure gauge reading 
becomes 1 to 0.5kg/cm
2
 (100~50kPa), fully close 
the gas side valve stem and then quickly turn off 
the unit.   
At this time Pump Down has been completed and 
all refrigerant gas will have been collected in the 
outdoor unit.