1. Exercise proper techniques when installing these

vibration absorbers.

A. Apply a heat block paste such as thermal block or

wet rag to the brazed joint between the copper

socket and the stainless steel ferrule on the

vibration absorber prior to heating.

B. Heat the copper tube going into the copper

socket first, then apply heat to the copper socket

and apply solder to finish the connection.

C. Always direct flame away from the vibration

absorber.

2. It is recommended that a soft silver bearing solder be

used to make the joint as excessive heat can damage

the vibration absorber.

3. Vibration absorbers are designed to absorb shock and

vibration perpendicular to the direction fo installation.

They are not designed to absorb shock in the form of

sudden tension or compression loading along its long

axis. The Vibration absorber series should only be

installed in a straight line, never offset to compensate

for misaligned piping or other improper installation

techniques.

If the vibration absorber is to be used in a suction line

that will go below the freezing point, the entire vibration

absorber should be wrapped with a waterproof barrier.

This is to prevent condensation from forming and

freezing under the braid which can collapse the

convolutions, possibly resulting in leaks.

5.

For best res ults, the vibration absorber should be

installed as close to the compressor as possible along

the axis of the compressor&＃39;s crankshaft, since this is

the most common source of vibration, and anchored to

a solid structure at the end farthest away from the

compressor(see figure below). If vibrations occur in

both the vertical and horizontal directions, place two

vibration absorbers.