FATC 39 (II) EVACUATION AND RECHARGING 1. Add refrigerant oil as per the table given in “Replenishing Compressor Oil” procedure in the same section. 2. Evacuate the system according to the manufacturer’s instructions. NOTE If the vacuum reading is below 700mmHg after 15 minutes, suspect a leak in the system. Partially recharge the system and check for leaks by using leak detector. Check suction lines first, then run the compressor for 5 minutes and then check the high pressure lines. CAUTION The system must be evacuated immediately before recharging commences. Delay between Evacuation and Recharging is not permitted. 3. Recharge the refrigerant as per instructions. Refrigerant quantity to be charged in the system is 520 ± 20 gms. NOTE When charging refrigerant only without replacing any component, replenish the same amount of measured oil when recovering refrigerant (if not measured, replenish 30cc oil). 4. If the full charge has not been accepted by the system, start the engine and run it at 1500 rpm for a minimum of 2 minutes. Switch ON the air conditioning system, open the vehicle windows, set the temperature control to full cold and run the blower at maximum speed. 5. Consult Refrigerant Station Manual for correct procedure to complete the charge. 6. Carry out the air conditioning system performance test. c) FLUSHING OF AC SYSTEM Whenever there is an AC compressor failure the AC system should be flushed. This is done in order to remove the debris of the AC compressor that might have circulated through the system. The compressor used in Q501 is a variable displacement type which does not have any parts rubbing against each other as compared to a reciprocating compressor. However it being the only moving component in the system, when it fails internal part might get circulated throughout the system. Flushing can be either done using an inverted decanting R134a cylinder filled with refrigerant. In some recovering devices a flushing port is provided. NOTE If a compressor is replaced without flushing, debris would circulate throughout the system. Hence all the components should be flushed Flushing also removes excess oil from the system. If you suspect the system contains too much oil, flushing is a way to start fresh so you can establish the correct quantity of refrigerant oil in the system. Following points should be noted while performing a flushing process 1. Flush individual components. 2. Self made flushing fitments will be required as AC system component fittings all differ in size, shape and thread size. 3. When replacing air conditioning parts with new ones, it is necessary to replenish oil by approximately the same amount which was left in each part. 4. Reverse flush the components. 5. Do not flush through a compressor otherwise possible internal damage could occur. 6. Recycle the refrigerant recovered during flushing; the recovery device will remove contaminants through a filtration system. CAUTION Be sure to use specified compressor oil only.
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