HVD Exclusive Journeyman's Kit 2 – Advanced Cordless HVAC & Refrigeration Tool Kit

HVD Exclusive Journeyman's Kit 2

The HVD Exclusive Journeyman's Kit 2 is an advanced 7-piece professional HVAC and refrigeration equipment package designed for experienced refrigeration technicians, air conditioning installers, service contractors and HVAC professionals. As the second package in the HVD Exclusive Journeyman's three-kit range, Kit 2 takes refrigeration servicing to the next level with cordless technology, smart digital diagnostics, electronic refrigerant leak detection and professional pipework preparation equipment.

Featuring the JAVAC SHARK141 cordless two-stage vacuum pump, Elitech MS4000 Smart Digital Manifold Kit and INFICON D-TEK 3 refrigerant leak detector, Journeyman's Kit 2 provides advanced equipment for system evacuation, refrigerant pressure monitoring, leak detection and commissioning. The addition of the VALUE VFT19LI cordless electric flaring tool, HVD ratchet tube bender, JAVAC tube expander and WIPCOOL digital torque wrench provides precision equipment for copper pipe preparation and refrigeration system installation.

Designed for technicians seeking greater efficiency, mobility and accuracy, Journeyman's Kit 2 combines professional refrigeration instruments with advanced battery-powered equipment to streamline everyday HVAC/R servicing. From residential split systems to commercial refrigeration and maintenance applications, this exclusive package delivers a versatile collection of equipment for demanding field service environments.

Set Includes

• SHARK141 – JAVAC SHARK-141 Cordless Two-Stage Vacuum Pump: Professional battery-operated vacuum pump delivering 141 L/min with a 15 micron ultimate vacuum. Features an automatic solenoid valve, built-in vacuum gauge, anti-oil demister and R32 compatibility. Supplied with Milwaukee and Makita battery adapters, starter vacuum pump oil and multiple SAE fittings.

• HVDTB100 – HVD Premium Ratchet Tube Bender Kit: Professional crossbow-style ratchet tube bender designed for bending soft copper refrigeration tubing up to 90°. Includes seven bending dies from 1/4" to 7/8", support arms, tube cutter, deburring tool and protective carry case.

• VFT19LI – VALUE Cordless Electric Flaring Tool: Rechargeable battery-powered 45° flaring tool designed for producing consistent flares on soft copper refrigeration tubing. Features one-button operation, quick loading and unloading, and a typical flaring cycle of 15–20 seconds. Supplied with battery, charger, flaring clamps and carry case.

• 721-202-G21 – INFICON D-TEK 3 Refrigerant Leak Detector: Professional infrared refrigerant leak detector featuring four sensitivity settings, automatic and manual zero modes, a replaceable sensor and rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Suitable for detecting CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, HFOs and compatible refrigerant blends, including A2L refrigerants.

• MS4000 – Elitech Smart Digital Manifold Kit (4-Valve): Advanced four-valve digital refrigeration manifold featuring a touchscreen display, vacuum transmitter, temperature clamps and automatic superheat and subcooling calculations. Supports 88 refrigerants, pressure and vacuum monitoring, data recording and connectivity with the Elitech Tools App.

• JMTE100 – JAVAC Manual Tube Expander Kit: Professional manual tube expanding tool featuring seven interchangeable expander heads from 1/4" to 1-1/8". Designed for expanding copper and aluminium tubing, with a durable forged alloy construction and compact rubber-coated handles.

• HTW80 – WIPCOOL Digital Ratchet Torque Wrench: Professional digital adjustable torque wrench with a measuring range of 1.2–80 Nm and ±2% accuracy. Features an adjustable 5–30mm jaw, digital torque display, clockwise and counter-clockwise operation and an ergonomic non-slip handle.

Key Features

• Advanced Journeyman's Kit 2: The second professional package in HVAC Direct Australia's exclusive three-kit Journeyman's range, incorporating advanced cordless equipment and electronic refrigeration service instruments.

• High-Performance Cordless Vacuum Pump: JAVAC SHARK141 delivers 141 L/min pumping performance and a 15 micron ultimate vacuum without requiring a direct mains power connection when used with a compatible battery.

• Smart Digital Refrigeration Diagnostics: Elitech MS4000 four-valve digital manifold provides pressure, temperature and vacuum monitoring, automatic superheat and subcooling calculations and digital data recording.

• Professional Refrigerant Leak Detection: INFICON D-TEK 3 uses infrared sensing technology to locate refrigerant leaks, with selectable sensitivity settings and a replaceable sensor for professional maintenance applications.

• Battery-Powered Flaring: VALUE VFT19LI cordless electric flaring tool provides consistent 45° flares with simple one-button operation, reducing manual effort during refrigeration pipe preparation.

• Precision Copper Tube Bending: HVD Premium Ratchet Tube Bender Kit provides controlled bends up to 90°, with seven interchangeable bending dies and a portable carrying case.

• Professional Tube Expansion: JAVAC JMTE100 includes seven quick-change expander heads for preparing copper and aluminium tubing connections.

• Accurate Torque Control: WIPCOOL HTW80 digital torque wrench provides real-time torque measurement to assist with tightening refrigeration flare connections to the required manufacturer specifications.

• Portable Field Service Equipment: Combines cordless tools, digital measuring instruments and professional installation equipment for greater flexibility across residential and commercial job sites.

• Premium Professional Brand Selection: Features equipment from JAVAC, VALUE, INFICON, Elitech, WIPCOOL and HVAC Direct in one exclusive package.

Specifications

• Kit: HVD Exclusive Journeyman's Kit 2

• Range: HVD Exclusive Journeyman's 3-Kit Range

• Kit Level: Advanced Professional – Cordless & Digital

• Included Product Packages: 7

• Vacuum Pump Model: JAVAC SHARK141

• Vacuum Pump Type: Cordless two-stage rotary vane

• Vacuum Pump Flow Rate: 141 L/min

• Ultimate Vacuum: 15 microns

• Vacuum Pump Oil Capacity: 500ml

• Vacuum Pump Connections: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8" and 1/2" SAE fittings

• Vacuum Pump Dimensions: 379 × 130 × 225mm

• Vacuum Pump Weight: 7.5kg

• Vacuum Pump Battery Adapters: Milwaukee and Makita

• Digital Manifold: Elitech MS4000, four-valve touchscreen

• Digital Manifold Refrigerants: 88 supported refrigerants

• Digital Manifold Vacuum Measuring Range: 0–19,000 microns

• Digital Manifold Temperature Clamp Range: -40°C to 150°C

• Digital Manifold Data Storage: Up to 100,000 data points

• Digital Manifold Connections: 3 × 1/4" SAE and 1 × 3/8" SAE

• Leak Detector: INFICON D-TEK 3 infrared refrigerant leak detector

• Leak Detector Sensitivity: Low, Medium, High and Super

• Leak Detector Battery Runtime: Up to 10 hours

• Electric Flaring Tool: VALUE VFT19LI cordless

• Flaring Angle: 45°

• Flaring Sizes: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4"

• Typical Flaring Time: 15–20 seconds

• Flaring Tool Charging Time: Approximately 30 minutes

• Tube Bender: HVDTB100 ratchet-style

• Maximum Bending Angle: 90°

• Bending Die Sizes: 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 7/8"

• Tube Expander: JAVAC JMTE100 manual

• Tube Expander Head Sizes: 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8" and 1-1/8"

• Digital Torque Wrench: WIPCOOL HTW80

• Torque Measuring Range: 1.2–80 Nm

• Torque Accuracy: ±2%

• Adjustable Jaw Range: 5–30mm

• Torque Wrench Length: 280mm

• Torque Wrench Power Supply: 3 × AAA alkaline batteries

Ideal For

• Experienced refrigeration technicians and professional HVAC contractors

• Residential and commercial air conditioning installation

• Advanced split system installation and commissioning

• Refrigeration system evacuation and vacuum testing

• Digital refrigerant pressure and temperature diagnostics

• Refrigerant leak detection and fault finding

• Copper tubing bending, flaring and expanding

• Precision tightening of refrigeration flare connections

• Battery-powered HVAC installations where mains power is not readily available

• Commercial refrigeration servicing and preventative maintenance

• Professional technicians upgrading to cordless tools and electronic service instruments

HVD Exclusive Journeyman's Kit 2 – Advanced Cordless Refrigeration Equipment

The HVD Exclusive Journeyman's Kit 2 brings professional refrigeration servicing into the next generation with battery-powered vacuum evacuation, cordless electric flaring and advanced digital testing equipment. Combining the JAVAC SHARK141 vacuum pump, Elitech MS4000 digital manifold and INFICON D-TEK 3 infrared leak detector, this exclusive package provides technicians with equipment for accurate system diagnostics, efficient evacuation and professional refrigerant leak detection.

As the second package in the HVD Exclusive Journeyman's three-kit range, Kit 2 builds upon the essential equipment selection of Journeyman's Kit 1 by incorporating more advanced technologies and specialised installation tools. The combination of a precision tube bender, manual tube expander, cordless electric flaring tool and digital torque wrench supports demanding copper pipe installation and servicing requirements.

Available exclusively through HVAC Direct Australia, the HVD Exclusive Journeyman's Kit 2 is designed for professional HVAC and refrigeration technicians seeking greater mobility, improved diagnostic capabilities and precision installation equipment in one comprehensive tool package.

Important: The JAVAC SHARK141 includes Milwaukee and Makita battery adapters. Compatible power tool batteries are not listed as included and may need to be purchased separately. The VALUE VFT19LI cordless flaring tool includes its own rechargeable battery and charger.