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Charging Preparation

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  1. Close all the valves of the manifold gauge.
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  2. Close all the refrigerant tank valves.
  3. Install the manifold gauge set. (See MANIFOLD GAUGE SET CONNECTION .)
  4. Connect the vacuum pump hose to the manifold gauge.
  5. Connect the tap pin side of the charging hose to the air purge valve of the manifold gauge.
  6. Install the refrigerant tank valves to the 4-way joint.
  7. Install the 4-way joint to the charging hose (no-tap pin side).
  8. Install the refrigerant tanks with the specified amount of refrigerant to the refrigerant tank valves.
  9. Connect the vacuum pump hose to the vacuum pump.
  10. Perform a evacuation. (See EVACUATION .)
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