Evacuating A/C System
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- Close both valves on manifold gauge set. Connect manifold gauge set to high-side and low-side service valves. See SERVICE VALVE LOCATIONS under SYSTEM SERVICE VALVES. Connect a hose to center connector on manifold gauge set and evacuation pump.
- Fully open both valves on manifold gauge set. Start evacuation pump, and operate it until a vacuum reading of 26 in. Hg is obtained on low-side gauge. If vacuum reading of 26 in. Hg cannot be reached,check for defective evacuation pump or leak in A/C system or gauge set. Repair or replace as necessary.
- When specified vacuum reading has been reached, close both valves on manifold gauge set. Turn off evacuation pump. Observe low-side gauge. Any loss of vacuum in 30 minutes indicates a system leak. See LEAK TESTING. Repair any leaks.
- If vacuum remains steady, open valves, and continue operating evacuation pump for an additional 10 minutes. Close both valves, and stop evacuation pump.