PERFORMANCE TEST



AIR CONDITIONER PERFORMANCE TEST


1.The vehicles to be tested should be in a place that is not in direct sunlight.

2.Close the high and low-pressure valve of the gauge manifold.
3.Connect the charging hose (blue) to the low-pressure valve and connect the charging hose (red) to the high-pressure valve of the gauge manifold.
4.
caution
  • To connect the quick joint, press section A firmly against the service valve until a click is heard.
  • When connecting, run your hand along the hose while pressing to ensure that there are no bends in the hose.
Install the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the charging hose (blue), and connect the quick joint (for high-pressure) to the charging hose (red).
note The high-pressure service valve is on the A/C pipe and the low-pressure service valve is on the suction hose.
5.Connect the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the low-pressure service valve and connect the quick joint (for high-pressure) to the high-pressure service valve.
6.Start the engine.
7.Set the A/C controls as follows:

  • A/C switch: A/C - ON position
  • Mode selection: FACE position
  • Temperature control: MAXIMUM COOLING position
  • Air selection: RECIRCULATION position
  • Blower switch: Fast position
8.Engine should be warmed up with doors and windows opened.

9.Insert a thermometer in the centre air outlet and operate the engine for 20 minutes.
note If the clutch cycles, take the reading before the clutch disengages.
10.Note the discharge air temperature.

PERFORMANCE TEMPERATURE CHART



Garage ambient temperature °C
20
25
30
35
Discharge air temperature °C
3.5 - 13.2
8.5 - 20.3
13.4 - 23.1
18.4 - 34.4
Compressor high pressure kPa
972 - 1, 205
1, 123 - 1, 390
1,275 - 1,574
1,426 - 1,759
Compressor low pressure kPa
176 - 301
211 - 335
245 - 370
280 - 404