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Leak Testing Pipe Connections
Leak Testing Pipe Connections
Before leak testing pipe connections, read all safety precautions and notes.
Notes:
• All required piping pressure tests must be completed in accordance with national and/or
local codes.
• When leak-testing refrigerant systems, observe all safety precautions.
• Leak test only one circuit at a time to minimize system exposure to potentially harmful
moisture in the air.
• Use R-410A refrigerant gas as a tracer for leak detection and use oil-pumped dry nitrogen
to develop required test pressures.
• Use tools rated for R-410A.
• Do not remove the valve core of the charging port.
• Perform the leak test with the outdoor unit service valves closed.
WARNING
Confined Space Hazards!
Do not work in confined spaces where refrigerant or other hazardous, toxic or flammable gas
may be leaking. Refrigerant or other gases could displace available oxygen to breathe, causing
possible asphyxiation or other serious health risks. Some gases may be flammable and or
explosive. If a leak in such spaces is detected, evacuate the area immediately and contact the
proper rescue or response authority. Failure to take appropriate precautions or to react properly
to such potential hazards could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard!
Never use an open flame to detect gas leaks. It could result in an explosion. Use a leak test
solution for leak testing. Failure to follow recommended safe leak test procedures could result
in death or serious injury or equipment or property-only-damage.
Use only dry nitrogen with a pressure regulator for pressurizing unit. Do not use acetylene,
oxygen or compressed air or mixtures containing them for pressure testing. Do not use
mixtures of a hydrogen containing refrigerant and air above atmospheric pressure for pressure
testing as they may become flammable and could result in an explosion. Refrigerant, when
used as a trace gas should only be mixed with dry nitrogen for pressurizing units. Failure to
follow these recommendations could result in death or serious injury or equipment or
property-only damage.
Do not exceed unit nameplate design pressures when performing a leak test. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in an explosion causing death or serious injury.
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