Thermo Pride Premiere XT 16 SEER - Manual (Page 6)

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SECTION VI: EVACUATION
It will be necessary to evacuate the system to 500 microns or less. If a
leak is suspected, leak test with dry nitrogen to locate the leak. Repair
the leak and test again.
To verify that the system has no leaks, simply close the valve to the vac-
uum pump suction to isolate the pump and hold the system under vac-
uum. Watch the micron gauge for a few minutes. If the micron gauge
indicates a steady and continuous rise, it’s an indication of a leak. If the
gauge shows a rise, then levels off after a few minutes and remains
fairly constant, its an indication that the system is leak free but still con-
tains moisture and may require further evacuation if the reading is
above 500 microns.
SECTION VII: SYSTEM CHARGE
The factory charge in the outdoor unit includes enough charge for the
unit, a 15 ft. (4.6 m) line set, and the smallest indoor coil match-up.
Some indoor coil matches may require additional charge. See tabular
data sheet provided in unit literature packet for charge requirements.
The “TOTAL SYSTEM CHARGE” must be permanently stamped on the
unit data plate.
Total system charge is determined as follows:
1. Determine outdoor unit charge from tabular data sheet.
2. Determine indoor coil adjustment from tabular data sheet.
3. Calculate the line charge using the tabular data sheet if line length is
greater than 15 feet (4.6 m).
4. Total system charge = item 1 + item 2 + item 3.
5. Permanently stamp the unit data plate with the total amount of
refrigerant in the system.
Use the following charging method whenever additional refrigerant is
required for the system charge.
If a calibrated charging cylinder or accurate weighing device is avail-
able, add refrigerant accordingly. Otherwise, model-specific charging
charts are provided on the access panel of the unit.
MEASUREMENT METHOD
If a calibrated charging cylinder or accurate weighing device is avail-
able, add refrigerant accordingly.
Do not leave the system open to the atmosphere.
DO NOT attempt to pump “Total System Charge” into outdoor unit for
maintenance, service, etc. This may cause damage to the compres-
sor and/or other components. the outdoor unit only has enough vol-
ume for the factory charge, not the “Total System Charge”.
Refrigerant charging should only be carried out by a qualified air con-
ditioning contractor.
Compressor damage will occur if system is improperly charged. On
new system installations, charge system per tabular data sheet for
the matched coil and follow guidelines in this instruction.
IT IS UNLAWFUL TO KNOWINGLY VENT, RELEASE OR DIS-
CHARGE REFRIGERANT INTO THE OPEN AIR DURING REPAIR,
SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR THE FINAL DISPOSAL OF THIS
UNIT.