
Section 6 Refrigeration System
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11. Follow the normal evacuation procedure,
except replace the evacuation step with
the following:
A. Pull vacuum to 1000 microns. Break
the vacuum with dry nitrogen and
sweep the system. Pressurize to a
minimum of 5 psi.
B. Change the vacuum pump oil.
C. Pull vacuum to 500 microns. Break
the vacuum with dry nitrogen and
sweep the system. Pressurize to a
minimum of 5 psi.
D. Change the vacuum pump oil.
E. Pull vacuum to 250 microns. Run the
vacuum pump for 1/2 hour on self-
contained models, 1 hour on remotes.
NOTE: You may perform a standing vacuum
test to make a preliminary leak check. You
should use an electronic leak detector after
system charging to be sure there is no leak.
12. Charge the system with the proper
refrigerant to the nameplate charge.
13. Operate the Reach-In unit for one hour.
Then, check the pressure drop across the
suction line filter-drier.
A. If the pressure drop is less than 1 psi,
the filter-drier should be adequate for
complete cleanup.
B. If the pressure drop exceeds 1 psi,
change the suction line filter-drier and
the liquid line drier. Repeat Steps 8
through 13 until the pressure drop is
acceptable.
14. Operate the Reach-In unit for 48-72 hours.
Then, remove the suction line filter-drier
and change the liquid line drier.
15. Follow normal evacuation procedures.
Replacing Pressure Controls Without
Removing Refrigerant Charge
This procedure reduces repair time and cost.
Use it when any of the following components
require replacement, and the refrigeration
system is operational and leak-free.
• High Pressure Cut-Out Control
• High Side Service Valve
• Low Side Service Valve
Important
This is a required in-warranty repair
procedure.
1. Disconnect power to the Reach-In unit.
2. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions
supplied with the pinch-off tool. Position
the pinch-off tool around the tubing as far
from the pressure control as possible. (See
Figure 6-5 on next page.) Clamp down on
the tubing until the pinch-off is complete.
WARNING
Do not unsolder a defective component. Cut
it out of the system. Do not remove the
pinch-off tool until the new component is
securely in place.
3. Cut the tubing of the defective component
with a small tubing cutter.
4. Solder the replacement component in
place. Allow the solder joint to cool.
5. Remove the pinch-off tool.
6. Re-round the tubing. Position the flattened
tubing in the proper hole in the pinch off
tool. Tighten the wingnuts until the block
is tight and the tubing is rounded. (See
Figure 6-5 on next page.)
NOTE: The pressure controls will operate
normally once the tubing is re-rounded.
Tubing may not re-round 100%.
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