Refrigerant Charge

Detail ID 5.0103.2
Topic
Forced Air
Subtopic
Refrigerant Loop
Desired Outcome

Properly charged system

SF Single Family Site-Built Housing
MH Manufactured Housing
MF Multifamily Housing

Specifications

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF

Before adjusting refrigerant to system verify that:

system is leak free

air flow of system is correct

indoor and outdoor temperatures are within allowable range for refrigerant charge testing

Prevent inaccurate refrigerant charging

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF

Base refrigerant charge on manufacturer specifications for the equipment being serviced

Weigh in calculated refrigerant charge if outdoor conditions prevent accurate pressure measurements according to manufacturer specifications

Accurate refrigerant charge

  • SF
  • MH
  • MF

Provide occupant/owner with refrigerant charge documentation according to ANSI/ACCA Standard 5 (HVAC Quality Installation)

Provide occupant and service technicians with previous refrigerant charge information

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Refrigerant Lines
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Refrigerant Loop