Charging by the subcooling method, Testing for charge, Superheat test – Just Better SH-35N Superheat Subcooling User Manual
Page 3: Subcooling test, Superheat, Systems with txv and no receiver

A34000
1/4” SAE TEE
W/SWIVEL
COUPLER
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
SUCTION LINE
LIQUID LINE
CONDENSING
UNIT
REFRIGERAN T
TANK
QC RESTRICTOR
FITTING
TO
LIQUID LINE
SERVICE VALVE
TEMPERATURE
SENSO R
SUPERHEAT
SUBCOOL
SUCTION LINE
LIQUID LINE
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CONDENSING UNI T
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
SUPERHEAT
SUBCOOL
SUCTION LINE
LIQUID
LINE
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
EXPANSION
VALVE
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
SUPERHEAT
SUBCOOL
1. Connect the gauge to the A34000 tee fitting on
the high (liquid) side of the manifold as shown.
2. Install the Temperature Sensor on the liquid line
next to the liquid service valve and plug into
gauge.
3. For system refrigerants other than R-22, scroll
to the matching Refrigerant.
4. Toggle the gauge display to show
SUBCOOLING.
5. Very slowly add or remove refrigerant until the
gauge displays the required Subcooling value.
SUPERHEAT TEST
SUCTION LINE
LIQUID LINE
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
CONDENSING UNIT
TEMPERATURE
SENSO R
SUPERHEAT
SUPERHEAT
SUBCOOLING TEST
1. Turn on the gauge.
2. For refrigerants other than R-22, scroll to
Refrigerant.
EVAPORATOR
SUCTION LINE
LIQUID
LINE
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
TEMPERATURE
SENSO R
SUPERHEAT
SUPERHEAT
2. Plug in the Temperature Sensor and mount the
sensor as shown.
3. Toggle the display to show Superheat or
Subcooling.
CHARGING
BY THE SUBCOOLING METHOD
APPLICATIONS
Refrigeration Systems
High Efficiency Residential
Large Commercial A/C Rooftop
Packages Up To And Over 100 Tons
Average Subcooling Value is 10°–12°.
Contact manufacturer or wholesaler for specific temperatures.
Systems With TXV And No Receiver
TO SUCTION
SERVICE VALVE
TO SUCTION
SERVICE VALVE
EXPANSION
VALVE
EVAPORATOR
TO LIQUID
SERVICE
VALVE
TESTING FOR CHARGE
EVAPORATOR
SUCTION LINE
LIQUID
LINE
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
TEMPERATURE
SENSO R
SUPERHEAT
SUPERHEAT
MULTI KEY
EXPANSION
VALVE