Faster Recovery, Verified.
Know you’ve got it – the VC2G has an integrated sight glass so you visually verify the valve core is engaged before removing it, as well as confirm refrigerant is flowing. A second ball valve on the side port protects your vacuum and pressure gauges.
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Faster Recovery, Verified.
Know you’ve got it – the VC2G has an integrated sight glass so you visually verify the valve core is engaged before removing it, as well as confirm refrigerant is flowing. A second ball valve on the side port protects your vacuum and pressure gauges.
Specifications
Recommended best practice when using a VCRT with a vacuum gauge is to add a secondary isolation valve to the side port of the VCRT. By building the 2nd ball valve into the body of the VC2G, Fieldpiece creates a more securely sealed system and provides more flexibility for end users to customize their service setup.
A static endcap creates counter-rotation and essentially works “against” the technician’s efforts as they push against the pressurized system. By including a free-spinning, rubberized magnetic cap on the end of the capture rod, a technician can more easily work with two hands to apply linear force to maintain the capture rod position and engagement with the valve core with one hand while using their second hand to rotate the capture rod and thread in or out the valve core.
Fieldpiece’s modular design allows for replacing sub-assemblies to ensure repair success the first time, every time. For example, if the VCRT capture rod assembly gets lost, damaged, or is leaking, we have replacements available. Order RVCRL for the VC1G and VC2G models with a sight glass and RVCRS for the compact VC1 model. Service port gaskets can be easily replaced by either swapping for a new RVC4 or RVC5 fitting or with the RVCG10 replacement gasket kit.
| Part Description | Part number | Applicable VCRT PNs |
| Valve Core Removal Tool – 1/4″ Fitting | RVC4 | VC2G, VC1G, VC1 |
| Valve Core Removal Tool – 5/16″ Fitting | RVC5 | VC2G, VC1G, VC1 |
| Valve Core Removal Tool – Long Capture Rod Assembly | RVCRL | VC2G, VC1G |
| Valve Core Removal Tool – Short Capture Rod Assembly | RVCRS | VC1 |
| Replacement VCRT Fitting Gaskets – QTY 10 | RVCG10 | VC2G, VC1G, VC1 |
All Fieldpiece VCRTs are vacuum-rated down to 20-microns.
Both fittings are made of brass for durability. The 5/16” fitting is zinc-plated and looks silver to quickly differentiate it from the yellow brass 1/4″ fitting.
A 1/4″ service port fitting is standard. A 5/16” service port fitting is sold separately.
The recommended tightening torque range is 20 to 40 in-lbf.
After removing the installed fitting, inspect the bore hole, clean, and remove any debris. Before attaching the new fitting, inspect the o-ring for any cuts, tears, or damage and replace it with a new o-ring if needed. Five spare o-rings are included in the 1/4” (RVC4) and 5/16” (RVC5) fitting replacement kits. Hand tighten the new fitting so that the nut is flush with the VCRT body. Use an 18mm or adjustable wrench to tighten to 20 to 40 in-lbf for a good seal.
The Fieldpiece VCRTs are designed to easily fit in the Job Link® wireless probe kit bag along with your Job Link®wireless probes or in the zippered pocket of your Fieldpiece SMAN® digital manifold case.
Fieldpiece VCRTs use industry-standard materials proven to be compatible with common residential and commercial A1 and A2L refrigerants (CFC, HCFC, HFC, & HFO), including but not limited to: R-12, R-22, R-32, R-134a, R-404a, R-407a, R-410a, R-454b, R-507, & R-1234yf.
Industry best practice is to locate your vacuum gauge at the furthest point from your vacuum pump to ensure the system has fully reached the indicated vacuum level. When connecting the VCRT and a single vacuum hose to the system suction/low side port on the system, the furthest point would typically be at the liquid/high side service port. For faster evacuation on larger systems, two VCRTs and vacuum hoses could be used to connect to both the Suction and Liquid line service ports, in which case, the recommended location for the MG44 vacuum gauge would be the side port of the liquid line VCRT.
Fieldpiece VCRTs carry a standard Fieldpiece 1-yr warranty from date of purchase.
