TM 5-3805-292-23
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EVACUATION CONTINUED
Figure 2. Evacuation Hook-Up.
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10. After 28 to 29 inHg (95 to 98 kPa) vacuum has been reached and held for an additional 90 minutes, close man-
ifold gauge set (Figure 2, Item 2) and valves (Figure 2, Items 3 and 7) completely.
11. Turn OFF vacuum pump. Refer to vacuum pump OEM manual for operation instructions.
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Excessive vacuum loss is an indicaton of a possible leak in the system.
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Amount of vacuum loss in 5 minutes must no exceed 2 inHg (7 kPa). If vacuum loss
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exceeds maximum, repair all leaks and repeat steps 1 through 11.
12. If vacuum loss does not exceed 2 inHg (7 kPa) in 5 minutes, system is ready to charge.
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