Hoshizaki dcm-75ibah User Manual

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The appliance is provided with refrigerant access valves. Using proper refrigerant 
practices, recover the refrigerant from the access valves and store it in an approved 
container. Do not discharge the refrigerant into the atmosphere.

• R-404A itself is not flammable at atmospheric pressure and temperatures up to 

176°F (80°C).

• R-404A itself is not explosive or poisonous. However, when exposed to high 

temperatures (open flames), R-404A can be decomposed to form hydrofluoric 
acid and carbonyl fluoride both of which are hazardous.

• Do not use silver alloy or copper alloy containing arsenic.

1) Braze all fittings while purging with nitrogen gas flowing at a pressure of 3 to 4 PSIG.

• Always install a new drier every time the sealed refrigeration system is opened.
• Do not replace the drier until after all other repair or replacement has been made. 

Install the new drier with the arrow on the drier in the direction of the refrigerant 
flow.

• When brazing, protect the drier by using a wet cloth to prevent the drier from 

overheating. Do not allow the drier to exceed 250°F (121°C).

2) Use an electronic leak detector or soap bubbles to check for leaks. Add a trace of 

refrigerant to the system (if using an electronic leak detector), and then raise the 
pressure using nitrogen gas (140 PSIG). 

1) Attach a vacuum pump to the system. Be sure to connect charging hoses to both high 

and low-side access valves.

The vacuum level and vacuum pump may be the same as those for current 
refrigerants. However, the rubber hose and gauge manifold to be used for 
evacuation and refrigerant charge should be exclusively for POE oils.

2) Turn on the vacuum pump. Open the gauge manifold valves. Never allow the oil in the 

vacuum pump to flow backwards.

3) Allow the vacuum pump to pull down to a 29.9" Hg vacuum. Evacuating period depends 

on pump capacity.

4) Close the low-side valve and high-side valve on the gauge manifold.