Sea Frost DC 5000 - Manual (Page 10)

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TUBE CUTTING
Use only a tube cutter; hacksawing or any other method will introduce chips to the
system and also distort the tube, making connections difficult and leak-prone. A
miniature cutter is essential for this work. CUT SLOWLY to avoid a ridge on the inside
of the tube. We do not recommend reaming or dressing the cut, as it is very easy to get
chips of copper in the system that will cause trouble.
TUBE BENDING
Make all but the long sweep bends with a spring bender; one kink and the line must be
rerun. Don't add any more fittings than are absolutely necessary. Route all the lines in
such a way that they are most direct but out of the way. Always leave several inches of
straight undistorted tubing leading to all Swagelok fittings to allow proper connection.
Again, keep everything sealed until you are ready to make that connection.
FIT RFD LAST
The RFD (receiver, filter, drier) should be the last component to be unpacked and fitted.
INSTALLING THE DC 5000 COMPRESSOR UNIT
Install the DC 5000 in a dry location where the convergence of wires, water hoses and
tubing to the refrigerator area are the most convenient. Avoid installing the DC 5000 on