CoreMax® for Technicians
Efficient Installation and Servicing of HVAC Refrigerant Systems.
CoreMax Access Valve & Tools
The Industry Standard for Efficient Processing of Packaged HVAC Refrigerant Systems.
The CoreMax Access Valve & Seat System provides up to five times greater processing flow than common Schrader® valves and has dramatically improved sealing performance. Plus, it provides easy and reliable system accessibility compared to stub tubes and leak prone "Saddle Valves".
CoreMax Tools are designed to work seamlessly with the CoreMax Access Valve in all processing stages (Evacuation, Charging, and Reclaiming. Together they form a flexible system that shortens processing times, while improving the quality of refrigeration products.
Unlike other systems, this is an integrated system design that has been specifically designed to OPTIMIZE OEM PROCESSING, ELIMINATE ACCESS PORT LEAKS and MAKE FIELD SERVICING EASY!
Field Servicing with CoreMax®
FasTest offers a range of tools for the field service technician to access the CoreMax Valve for refrigeration units in the field.
CoreMax Tools allow the technician to easily:
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Reclaim refrigerant
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Evacuate the system
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Charge refrigerant
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Replace the CoreMax Valve (in the event that contamination has caused the valve to leak)
CoreMax® Valve for Replacement
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Increase flow up to 5x
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Reliable sealing built for refrigeration
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Field service tooling for an overall system
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Mates with common ¼” flare (SAE J513) Shrader® style service tools
Applications
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Unitary Packages Heat Pump
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Split Air Handler/Condensing Units
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Low Temp Cooling Systems
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Roof Top Units
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Pool Heat Pumps
Refrigerant Reclaim
Description:
CoreMax® SnapMate™ Service can be used to open the CoreMax Valve for reclaiming the refrigerant charge.
It can also be used to evacuate the system and to charge the system.
An internal shut off valve stops flow when disconnected. The ¼ flare (7/16-20 thread) allows for connection to standard refrigeration hoses.
System Evacuation
Description:
CoreMax SnapMate Service can be used to open the CoreMax Valve for evacuating the system in preparation for refrigerant charging.
It can also be used to reclaim the refrigerant inside the system prior to evacuation, and to charge the system.
An internal shut off valve stops flow when disconnected. The ¼ flare (7/16-20 thread) allows for connection to standard refrigeration hoses.
CoreMax® Core Insertion Tool
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Description:
An alternate tool is the CoreMax Core Insertion Tool.
The CoreMax Core Insertion Tool will remove the CoreMax Valve from the CoreMax Seat and move it out of the flow path. This allows for significantly more rapid evacuation of the system than the CoreMax SnapMate Service.
When evacuation is complete use the tool to screw the CoreMax Valve into its Seat and torque to specification using a CoreMax Torque Tool.
Refrigerant Charging
Description:
CoreMax SnapMate Service can be used to open the CoreMax Valve for charging the system with refrigerant.
It can also be used to reclaim the refrigerant inside the system prior to evacuation of the system.
An internal shut off valve stops flow when disconnected. The ¼ flare (7/16-20 thread) allows for connection to standard refrigeration hoses.
Replacing the CoreMax® Valve
CoreMax® Core Removal Tool
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Description:
The CoreMax Core Removal Tool is used to replace a CoreMax Valve WITHOUT the need to reclaim refrigerant or lose a charge.
- Simply connect the tool to the CoreMax Seat with the Ball & Sleeve latch.
- Push the Tee Handle forward and engage the hex of the CoreMax Valve (you will feel it drop into place).
- Turn counter-clockwise 5 turns and then pull/retract the Tee Handle all the way outward until it hits its stop.
- Close the ball valve handle.
- Unscrew the end cap that holds the Tee Handle.
- Remove the old Valve Core and insert a new one.
- Screw the cap back in place (make sure the o-ring is lubricated and not damaged).
- Open the ball valve and push the Tee Handle forward until the Valve touches its seat. Then turn clockwise until the Valve is fully threaded into the Seat.
- Tighten the Valve to the proper torque of 8-10 Ft-lbs (0.90 – 1.1 N-m) using the CoreMax Torque Tool