Lennox HP29

IMPORTANTService valves are closed to the heat pump unitand open to line set connections. Do not open untilrefrigerant lines have been leak tested andevacuated. All precautions should be exercised tokeep the system free from dirt, moisture and air.To Access Schrader Port:1 − Remove service port cap with an adjustable wrench.2 − Connect gauge to the service port.3 − When testing is completed, replace service port cap.Tighten finger tight, then an additional 1/6 turn.To Open Liquid or Vapor Line Service Valve:1 − Remove stem cap with an adjustable wrench.2 − Using service wrench and hex head extension (5/16 forvapor line and 3/16 for liquid line), back the stem outcounterclockwise until the valve stem just touches theretaining ring.3 − Replace stem cap tighten firmly. Tighten finger tight, thentighten an additional 1/6 turn.LIQUID LINE SERVICE VALVE (VALVE OPEN)INSERT HEXWRENCH HERESTEM CAPOUTLET (TOCOMPRESSOR)SERVICEPORTDANGERDo not attempt to backseat this valve. Attempts tobackseat this valve will cause snap ring to explodefrom valve body under pressure of refrigerant.Personal injury and unit damage will result.To Close Liquid or Vapor Line Service Valve:1 − Remove stem cap with an adjustable wrench.2 − Using service wrench and hex head extension (5/16 forvapor line and 3/16 for liquid line), turn stem clockwise toseat the valve. Tighten firmly.3 − Replace stem cap. Tighten finger tight, then tighten anadditional 1/6 turn.VAPOR LINE SERVICE VALVE (VALVE OPEN)INSERT HEXSTEM CAPWRENCH HEREINLET (TOINDOOR COIL)SCHRADERVALVESERVICE PORTCAPOUTLET (TOCOMPRESSOR)SERVICE PORTVAPOR LINE SERVICE VALVE (VALVE CLOSED)INLET (TORETAINING RINGSTEM CAPINDOOR COIL)SERVICEPORTCAPSCHRADERVALVESERVICEPORTSERVICEPORT CAPSCHRADER VALVE OPENTO LINE SET WHEN VALVE ISCLOSED (FRONT SEATED)FIGURE 12INLET (TOINDOOR COIL)LIQUID LINE SERVICE VALVE (VALVE CLOSED)RETAINING RING STEM CAPOUTLET (TOCOMPRESSOR)INSERT HEXWRENCH HEREINLET(TO INDOOR COIL)(VALVE FRONTSEATED)SERVICEPORTSERVICE PORTCAPSCHRADER VALVE OPENTO LINE SET WHEN VALVE ISCLOSED (FRONT SEATED)FIGURE 13INSERT HEXWRENCH HERE(VALVE FRONTSEATED)OUTLET (TOCOMPRESSOR)Vapor Line (Ball Type) Service Valve(5 Ton Only)A ball-type full service valve is used on HP29 5 ton units.These vapor line service valves function the same way,differences are in construction. Valves are not rebuildable.If a valve has failed it must be replaced. A ball valve isillustrated in figure 14.The ball valve is equipped with a service port. A schradervalve is factory installed. A service port cap is supplied toprotect the schrader valve from contamination and assure aleak free seal.Page 11