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Changes in the product and components
In air conditioners using R410A, in order to prevent any other refrigerant from being accidentally charged, the service port diameter
size of the outdoor unit control valve (3 way valve) has been changed. (1/2 UNF 20 threads per inch)
• In order to increase the pressure resisting strength of the refrigerant piping, flare processing diameter and opposing flare nuts sizes
have been changed. (for copper pipes with nominal dimensions 1/2 and 5/8)
New tools for R410A
• Incidentally, the “refrigerant cylinder” comes with the refrigerant designation (R410A) and protector coating in the U.S’s ARI
specified rose color (ARI color code: PMS 507).
• Also, the “charge port and packing for refrigerant cylinder” requires 1/2 UNF 20 threads per inch corresponding to the charge hose’s
port size.
Installation/Service Tools
New tools for R410A
Applicable to R22 model
Changes
Gauge manifold
As the working pressure is high, it is impossible to measure
the working pressure using conventional gauges. In order to
prevent any other refrigerant from being charged, the port
diameters have been changed.
Charge hose
In order to increase pressure resisting strength, hose
materials and port sizes have been changed (to 1/2 UNF 20
threads per inch).
When purchasing a charge hose, be sure to confirm the
port size.
Electronic balance for refrigerant
charging
As working pressure is high and gasification speed is fast, it
is difficult to read the indicated value by means of charging
cylinder, as air bubbles occur.
Torque wrench
(nominal dia. 1/2, 5/8)
The size of opposing flare nuts have been increased.
Incidentally, a common wrench is used for nominal
diameters 1/4 and 3/8.
Flare tool (clutch type)
By increasing the clamp bar’s receiving hole size, strength
of spring in the tool has been improved.
Gauge for projection adjustment
—
Used when flare is made by using conventional flare tool.
Vacuum pump adapter
Connected to conventional vacuum pump. It is necessary to
use an adapter to prevent vacuum pump oil from flowing
back into the charge hose. The charge hose connecting
part has two ports — one is for conventional refrigerant (7/
16 UNF 20 threads per inch) and the other is for R410A. If
the vacuum pump oil (mineral) mixes with R410A a sludge
may occur and damage the equipment.
Gas leakage detector
Exclusive for HFC refrigerant.
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