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Any time the internal piping or components of a refrigeration system are exposed to atmospheric air, they must be completely evacuated before refrigerant can be added into the system. Proper evacuation of a system is an important part of the overall repair or installation process — it ensures that no atmospheric air remains in the system and mixes with the refrigerant.