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5.2. Indoor unit pipe connections
CAUTION
For details, refer to the Installation Instruction Sheet of each part.
Separation tube
A
:
Outdoor unit or Refrigerant
branch kit
B
:
Indoor unit or Refrigerant
branch kit
A
B
A
B
B
A
GOOD
GOOD
Horizontal
Vertical
Horizontal line
or
± 15°
PROHIBITED
Header
C
H
1
α
1
β
1
D
H
2
α
2
β
2
GOOD
GOOD
Horizontal line
Horizontal line
View
D
View
C
Horizontal line
Vertical line
Gas pipe
Liquid pipe
Outdoor
unit side
Outdoor
unit side
H
1
= 0 to 3/8 in
(0 to 10 mm)
H
2
= 0 to 3/8 in
(0 to 10 mm)
(
α
1
: 0° to 1°)
β
1
: -10° to 10°
(
α
2
: 0° to 1°)
β
2
: -10° to 10°
PROHIBITED
CAUTION
Do not connect a separation tube after a header.
Leave the distance 2 ft (0.5 m) or more for straight part to branch tube and header.
To indoor unit
To indoor unit
To indoor unit
Main pipe
Main pipe
2 ft (0.5 m) or more
2 ft (0.5 m) or more
To indoor unit
Separation tube
Header
To indoor unit
2 ft (0.5 m) or more
2 ft (0.5 m) or more
To indoor unit
Separation tube
Header
5.3. Opening the knockout hole
CAUTION
Be careful not to deform or scratch the panel while opening the knockout holes.
To protect the piping insulation after opening a knockout hole, remove any burrs from
the edge of the hole. It is recommended to apply rust prevention paint to the edge of the
hole.
• Pipes can be connected from 4 directions, front, lateral side, rear side and bottom.
(Fig. A)
• When connecting at the bottom, remove the service panel and piping cover on the front
of the outdoor unit, and open the knockout hole provided at the bottom corner of the
piping outlet.
• It can be installed as shown on “Fig. B” cutting out the 2 slits as indicated on “Fig. C”.
(When cutting slits, use a steel saw.)
Service
panel
Fig. A
Slit
Slit
Fig. B
Bottom
connection
Fig. C
Front connection
Lateral connection
Bottom connection
Rear connection
5.4. Pipe
connection
CAUTION
Do not use mineral oil on a flared part. Prevent mineral oil from getting into the system
as this would reduce the lifetime of the units.
While brazing the pipes, be sure to blow dry nitrogen gas through them.
The maximum lengths of this product are shown in the table. If the units are further
apart than this, correct operation cannot be guaranteed.
5.4.1. Flaring
Use special pipe cutter and flare tool exclusive for R410A.
(1) Cut the connection pipe to the necessary length with a pipe cutter.
(2) Hold the pipe downward so that the cuttings will not enter the pipe and remove any
burrs.
(3) Insert the flare nut (always use the flare nut attached to the indoor and outdoor units
respectively) onto the pipe and perform the flare processing with a flare tool. Leakage
of refrigerant may result if other flare 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 flared uniformly
and is not cracked or scratched.
Pipe
A
B
Die
Pipe outside diameter
[in (mm)]
Dimension A [in (mm)]
Dimension B
0 (0)
-0.015 (-0.4)
[in (mm)]
Flare tool for R410A,
clutch type
1/4 (6.35)
0 to 0.020
(0 to 0.5)
3/8 (9.1)
3/8 (9.52)
1/2 (13.2)
1/2 (12.70)
5/8 (16.6)
5/8 (15.88)
3/4 (19.7)
3/4 (19.05)
15/16 (24.0)
When using conventional (R22) flare tools to flare R410A pipes, the dimension A should
be approximately 0.020 in (0.5 mm) more than indicated in the table (for flaring with
R410A flare tools) to achieve the specified flaring. Use a thickness gauge to measure the
dimension A. It is recommended that a R410A flaring tool is used.
Width across
flats
Pipe outside diameter
[in (mm)]
Width across flats of Flare nut
[in (mm)]
1/4 (6.35)
11/16 (17)
3/8 (9.52)
7/8 (22)
1/2 (12.70)
1 (26)
5/8 (15.88)
1-1/8 (29)
3/4 (19.05)
1-7/16 (36)
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