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4.3.1. Flaring
•
Use special
fl
are tool exclusive for R410A.
(1)
Cut the connection pipe to the necessary length with a pipe cutter.
(2)
Hold the pipe downward so that cuttings will not enter the pipe and remove any
burrs.
(3)
Insert the
fl
are nut (always use the
fl
are nut attached to the indoor and outdoor units
(or RB unit) respectively) onto the pipe and perform the
fl
are processing with a
fl
are
tool. Use the special R410A
fl
are tool. Leakage of refrigerant may result if other
fl
are
nuts are used.
(4)
Protect the pipes by pinching them or with tape to prevent dust, dirt, or water from
entering the pipes.
L
Check if [L] is
fl
ared uniformly
and is not cracked or scratched.
B
A
Pipe
Die
Pipe outside
diameter
[mm (in.)]
Dimension A [mm]
Dimension B
-
0
0.4
[mm]
Flare tool for R410A,
clutch type
6.35 (1/4)
0 to 0.5
9.1
9.52 (3/8)
13.2
12.70 (1/2)
16.6
15.88 (5/8)
19.7
19.05 (3/4)
24.0
When using conventional (R22)
fl
are tools to
fl
are R410A pipes, the dimension A should
be approximately 0.5 mm more than indicated in the table (for
fl
aring with R410A
fl
are
tools) to achieve the speci
fi
ed
fl
aring. Use a thickness gauge to measure the dimension A.
It is recommended that a R410A
fl
aring tool is used.
Width across
fl
ats
Pipe outside
diameter [mm (in.)]
Width across flats
of Flare nut [mm]
6.35 (1/4)
17
9.52 (3/8)
22
12.70 (1/2)
26
15.88 (5/8)
29
19.05 (3/4)
36
4.3.2. Bending pipes
•
If pipes are shaped by hand, be careful not to collapse them.
•
Do not bend the pipes in an angle more than 90°.
•
When pipes are repeatedly bend or stretched, the material will harden, making it
dif
fi
cult to bend or stretch them any more.
•
Do not bend or stretch the pipes more than 3 times.
CAUTION
To prevent breaking of the pipe, avoid sharp bends.
If the pipe is bent repeatedly at the same place, it will break.
4.3.3. Pipe connection
When the
fl
are nut is tightened properly by your hand, hold the body side coupling with
a separate spanner, then tighten with a torque wrench. (See the table below for the
fl
are
nut tightening torques.)
CAUTION
Be sure to install the pipe against the port on the indoor unit correctly. If the centering
is improper, the
fl
are nut cannot tighten smoothly. If the
fl
are nut is forced to turn, the
threads will be damaged.
Do not remove the flare nut from the indoor unit pipe until immediately before
connecting the connection pipe.
Hold the torque wrench at its grip, keeping at a the right angle with the pipe, in order
to tighten the
fl
are nut correctly.
Tighten with 2 wrenches.
Holding wrench
Flare nut
Connection pipe
Torque wrench
Indoor unit pipe
(Body side)
Flare nut [mm (in.)]
Tightening torque [N·m (kgf·cm)]
6.35 (1/4) dia.
16 to 18 (160 to 180)
9.52 (3/8) dia.
32 to 42 (320 to 420)
12.70 (1/2) dia.
49 to 61 (490 to 610)
15.88 (5/8) dia.
63 to 75 (630 to 750)
19.05 (3/4) dia.
90 to 110 (900 to 1,100)
4.4. Installing heat insulation
• Insulate by the coupler heat insulation (Accessories) around the gas pipe and liquid pipe
of indoor side.
• After installing the coupler heat insulation, wrap both end with vinyl tape so that there is
no gap.
• After af
fi
xing the coupler heat insulation, secure it with 2 cable ties (large), one on each
end of the insulation.
• Make sure that the cable ties overlap the heat insulation pipe.
Coupler heat
insulation
(Accessories)
Cable tie (Large)
(Accessories)
Heat insulation
Cover this portion with
heat insulation.
CAUTION
After checking for gas leaks (refer to the Installation Manual of the outdoor unit),
perform this section.
Install heat insulation around both the large (gas) and small (liquid) pipes. Failure to do
so may cause water leaks.
5. INSTALLING DRAIN PIPES
Use general hard polyvinyl chloride pipe and connect it with adhesive (polyvinyl chloride)
so that there is no leakage.
Always heat insulate the indoor side of the drain hose.
Use a drain hose that matches the size of the drain pipe.
• Do not perform a rise, trap and air bleeding.
• Provide a downward gradient (1/100 or more).
• Provide supporters when long pipes are installed.
• Use an insulation material as needed, to prevent the pipes from freezing.
• Install the pipes in a way that allows for the removal of the control box.
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