Parksmart APU

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  1. Cw5110

    Cw5110 Heavy Load Member

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    Hey i have a question. Im running low on freon and its getting warm. I have a set of manifold guages. Can the parksmart system be charged with regular r134a manifold gauges?
     
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    Don't know parksmart but for different type of refrigerant they use different size of connectors. If you can connect the manifold to APU means you can use r134a.
     
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    It runs r134a. Ive tried using a regular manifold set and it didnt work. It only has a charge port and its a high side port. I connected it with the high side it still didnt work.
     
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    Did you guys figure how to charge it
     
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    Trying to get this answer. I know it's an old thread but somebody knows. I only see a high side connection valve. Do you charge this on the high side?
     
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    I've got the answer. The unit is sealed. You fill the freon on the high side - no oil! The amount of freon you need is based on the size of the sleeper. A 60" sleeper is 1.75 lbs. There is a label or sticker on the condenser with the amounts based on sleeper size.
     
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    Does a park smart use r134 and where do you get connector for high.side port
     
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    I bought a set of manifold gages and can't get the high side port to seat us there a special connector you have to get
     
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    It only has the high side connector port I bought a set if manifold gages and the high side connector wont seat there must be a special connector you have to buy
     
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    I had a professional do it. He used a machine. In my case it only lasts about 3 weeks. So I either need to replace parts or idle. Something I'm still debating.