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2. Brazing
WARNING
. R-404A itself is not ammable at atmospheric pressure and temperatures up
to 76°F (80°C).
. R-404A itself is not explosive or poisonous. However, when exposed to
high temperatures (open ames), R-404A can be decomposed to form
hydrouoric acid and carbonyl uoride both of which are hazardous.
3. Do not use silver alloy or copper alloy containing arsenic.
4. Use an electronic leak detector or soap bubbles to check for leaks. Add a
trace of refrigerant to the system (if using an electronic leak detector), and
then raise the pressure using nitrogen gas (40 PSIG). DO NOT use R-404A
as a mixture with pressurized air for leak testing.
) Braze all ttings while purging with nitrogen gas owing at a pressure of 3 to 4 PSIG.
Note: Because the pipes in the evaporator case are specially coated to resist corrosion,
it is important to make connections outside the evaporator case when possible. If
it is necessary to braze inside the evaporator case, use sandpaper to remove the
coating from the brazing connections before unbrazing the components.
CAUTION
. Always install a new drier every time the sealed refrigeration system is
opened.
. Do not replace the drier until after all other repair or replacement has been
made. Install the new drier with the arrow on the drier in the direction of the
refrigerant ow.
3. When brazing, protect the drier by using a wet cloth to prevent the drier from
overheating. Do not allow the drier to exceed 50°F (°C).
) Use an electronic leak detector or soap bubbles to check for leaks. Add a trace of
refrigerant to the system (if using an electronic leak detector), and then raise the
pressure using nitrogen gas (40 PSIG). DO NOT use R-404A as a mixture with
pressurized air for leak testing.
3. Evacuation and Recharge (R-404A)
) Attach a vacuum pump to the system. Be sure to connect the charging hoses to both
high and low-side access valves.
IMPORTANT
The vacuum level and vacuum pump may be the same as those for current
refrigerants. However, the rubber hose and gauge manifold to be used for
evacuation and refrigerant charge should be exclusively for POE oils.
) Turn on the vacuum pump. Open the gauge manifold valves. Never allow the oil in the
vacuum pump to ow backwards.
3) Allow the vacuum pump to pull down to a 9.9" Hg vacuum. Evacuating period depends
on pump capacity.