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
Specification Objective

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
Specification Objective

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
Specification Objective

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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