LG Electronics LAN181CNW, LAU181CNW, LA180CPI, LA180CPO Air Conditioner User Manual


 
Service Manual 49
2-way, 3-way Valve
1) Re-air purging
(Re-installation)
Procedure
(1) Confirm that both the 2-way valve and the 3-
way valve are set to the closed position.
(2) Connect the charge set and a gas cylinder to
the service port of the 3-way valve.
Leave the valve on the gas cylinder closed.
(3) Air purging.
Open the valves on the gas cylinder and the
charge set. Purge the air by loosening the flare
nut on the 2-way valve approximately 45° for 3
seconds then closing it for 1 minute; repeat 3
times.
After purging the air, use a torque wrench to
tighten the flare nut on the 2-way valve.
(4) Check for gas leakage.
Check the flare connections for gas leakage.
(5) Discharge the refrigerant.
Close the valve on the gas cylinder and dis-
charge the refrigerant until the gauge indicates
3 to 5 kg/cm
2
g.
(6) Disconnect the charge set and the gas cylin-
der, and set the 2-way and 3-way valves to the
open position.
Be sure to use a hexagonal wrench to operate
the valve stems.
(7) Mount the valve stem nuts and the service
port nut.
Use torque wrench to tighten the service port
nut to a torque of 1.8 kg.m.
Be sure to check for gas leakage.
* CAUTION:
Do not leak the gas in the air during Air Purg-
ing.
Lo
Closed
OPEN
Closed
Gas cylinder
R22
Outdoor unit
Indoor unit
Liquid side
Gas side
CLOSE
2-Way
valve
3-Way
valve