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Refrigerant System With Manifold Gauge Set


REFRIGERANT SYSTEM INSPECTION WITH MANIFOLD GAUGE SET
This is a method in which the trouble is located by using a manifold gauge set.
Manifold Gauge Installation/Removal

Read the manifold gauge pressure when the following conditions are established:

- Temperature at the air inlet with the switch set at RECIRC is 30 - 35 °C (86 - 95 °F)
- Engine running at 1,500 rpm
- Blower speed control switch set at high
- Temperature control set at max. cool

HINT: It should be noted that the gauge indications may vary slightly due to ambient temperature conditions.


# 1 Normally Function Refrigeration System:






1. NORMALLY FUNCTIONING REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Gauge reading:
Low pressure side: 0.15 - 0.25 MPa (1.5 - 2.5 kg/Sq.cm)
High pressure side: 1.37 - 1.57 MPa (14 - 16 kg/Sq.cm)


# 2 Moisture Present In Refrigeration System:






2. MOISTURE PRESENT IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


# 3 Insufficient Refrigerant:






3. INSUFFICIENT REFRIGERANT


# 4 Poor Circulation Of Refrigerant:






4. POOR CIRCULATION OF REFRIGERANT


# 5 Refrigerant Does Not Circulate:






5. REFRIGERANT DOES NOT CIRCULATE


# 6 Refrigerant Overcharge Or Insufficient Cooling Of Condenser:






6. REFRIGERANT OVERCHARGE OR INSUFFICIENT COOLING OF CONDENSER


# 7 Air Present In Refrigeration System:






7. AIR PRESENT IN REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


# 8 Expansion Valve Improperly Mounted/Heat Sensing Tube Defective (Opens Too Wide):






8. EXPANSION VALVE IMPROPERLY
MOUNTED/HEAT SENSING TUBE DEFECTIVE (OPENS TOO WIDE)



# 9 Defective Compression Compressor:






9. DEFECTIVE COMPRESSION COMPRESSOR