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No, you don't have to charge it right away. Make sure it has oil in it. Why not install it and leave the belt off for now? If you are replacing the compressor, you have to replace the receiver/drier. It will also void any compressor warranty you have if you don't replace the receiver/drier.
Why are you replacing the compressor? If the old one went bad, you also need to flush your system to remove all of the bearing material and other junk that is now contaminating everything else.
Scott
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