Charging

CHARGING




1. INSTALL CHARGING CYLINDER

HINT: When handling the charging cylinder, always follow the directions given in the instruction manual.

a. Charge the proper amount of refrigerant into the charging cylinder.
b. Connect the center hose to the charging cylinder.

CAUTION:
Do not open both high and low hand valves of manifold gauge set.

c. Open the valve of charging cylinder.
d. Press the valve core on the side of manifold gauge and expel the air inside of the center hose.




2. INSPECT REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
a. Open the high pressure hand valve and charge refrigerant.
b. When the low pressure gauge indicates 98 kPa (1 kgf/sq.cm, 14 psi) close the high pressure hand valve.
c. Using a gas leak detector, check the system for leakage.

CAUTION:
Use the refrigerant recovery/recycling machine to recover the refrigerant whenever replacing parts.




3. CHARGE REFRIGERANT INTO REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
If there is no leak after refrigerant leak check, charge the proper amount of refrigerant into refrigeration system.

CAUTION:
Never run the engine when charging the system through the high pressure side.
Do not open the low pressure hand valve when the system is being charged with liquid refrigerant.

a. Open the high pressure hand valve fully.
b. Charge specified amount of refrigerant, then close the high pressure hand valve.

HINT: A fully charged system is indicated by the sight glass being free of any bubbles.

c. Charge partially refrigeration system with refrigerant.
1. Set vehicle in these condition:
- Running engine at 1,500 rpm
- Single A/C:
Front blower speed control dial at "HI" position
- Dual A/C:
Front and rear blower speed set at "HI" position
- Single A/C:
Front temperature control dial at "MAX. COOL" position
- Dual A/C:
Front temperature control dial at "MAX. COOL" position
Rear temperature control set at 18.5 °C (65 °F)
- Air inlet control set at "RECIRC"
- Fully open doors (Sliding roof: closed)
2. Open the low pressure hand valve.

CAUTION:
Do not open the high pressure hand valve.




d. Charge refrigerant until continuous bubble formation disappears and check the pressure on the gauge through the sight glass.