Run VRF Refrigerant Pressure and Vacuum Hold Test — Free

Inspection Identification

Project name and site location recorded

Enter the project name, building, floor, and exact area where the VRF piping test was performed.

Inspection date and time recorded critical (required)

Record the date and time the pressure or vacuum hold test was completed.

Inspector and contractor/company identified

Enter the inspector name, contractor name, and commissioning representative if applicable.

Applicable test procedure or project specification referenced

Reference the governing project specification, manufacturer procedure, or commissioning document used for the test.

System status confirms piping is ready for test critical (required)

Confirm the VRF refrigerant piping section under test is complete, isolated, and ready for pressure or evacuation testing.

Yes No N/A

System and Test Equipment

VRF system and circuit identification recorded

Identify the outdoor unit, indoor unit group, branch selector box, circuit number, and piping segment tested.

Test medium identified critical (required)

Select the medium used for the pressure test.

Note (optional)

Pressure gauge or digital manifold calibrated and within date critical (required)

Verify the pressure measurement device used for the test is calibrated and current.

Yes No N/A

Micron gauge calibrated and connected at proper location critical (required)

Verify the micron gauge is functional, calibrated if required by project procedure, and connected at the system location specified for evacuation verification.

Yes No N/A

Vacuum pump oil condition acceptable

Confirm vacuum pump oil is clean and at the proper level to support evacuation to the specified micron target.

Yes No N/A

Pressure Test Setup and Hold

Test pressure recorded critical (required)

Enter the stabilized pressure applied to the VRF refrigerant piping during the pressure test.

Pressure hold duration recorded critical (required)

Enter the total pressure hold duration used for the test.

Pressure remained stable with no unexplained drop critical (required)

Confirm the test pressure remained stable for the full hold period with no unexplained pressure loss.

Yes No N/A

All joints, flares, brazed connections, and service points inspected for leaks critical (required)

Verify the entire tested piping segment was inspected for leaks during the pressure hold period using an approved method.

Yes No N/A

Leak observations documented

Describe any leak indications, repair actions, or confirmation that no leaks were observed.

Triple Evacuation and Vacuum Hold

Evacuation cycle 1 completed and recorded critical (required)

Confirm the first evacuation cycle was completed before breaking with dry nitrogen or as required by the project procedure.

Yes No N/A

Evacuation cycle 2 completed and recorded critical (required)

Confirm the second evacuation cycle was completed per triple-evacuation procedure.

Yes No N/A

Evacuation cycle 3 completed and recorded critical (required)

Confirm the third evacuation cycle was completed before final vacuum hold verification.

Yes No N/A

Final vacuum level recorded critical (required)

Enter the final stabilized vacuum reading after evacuation and hold.

Vacuum hold verified with no rise above acceptable limit critical (required)

Confirm the system held vacuum without a rise above the project acceptance criteria during the observation period.

Yes No N/A

Safety, Deficiencies, and Final Sign-Off

LOTO and safe work practices followed where applicable critical (required)

Confirm lockout-tagout, PPE, and safe work practices were used as required by the jobsite procedure and OSHA 1910.147 where applicable.

Yes No N/A

No open deficiencies or non-conformances remain critical (required)

Confirm all identified leaks, test failures, or other non-conformances were corrected before sign-off.

Yes No N/A

System approved for refrigerant charge critical (required)

Confirm the VRF refrigerant piping system passed pressure and vacuum hold requirements and is ready for refrigerant charging.

Yes No N/A

Corrective actions or punch list items documented

List any remaining corrective actions, responsible party, and target completion date if applicable.

Inspector signature critical (required)

Inspector sign-off confirming the recorded test results are accurate.

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Run: VRF Refrigerant Pressure and Vacuum Hold Test

Inspection Identification

System and Test Equipment

Pressure Test Setup and Hold

Triple Evacuation and Vacuum Hold

Safety, Deficiencies, and Final Sign-Off

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