
SYSTEM ENGINEERING
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T PUMP
CONDENSING UNIT ENGINEERING MANUAL
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1. OD Pipe diameter in inches.
2. Values in parenthesis () indicate OD of pipe with insulation jacket.
3. Diameter of pipe with insulation. Thickness of pipe insulation is typical. Actual required
thickness may vary based on surrounding ambient conditions and should be calculated and
speci
fi
ed by the design engineer.
4. Liquid line with 3/8" thick insulation.
5. Liquid line with 1/2" thick insulation.
Figure 52: Typical arrangement of refrigerant pipe and cable(s)
in a utility conduit
Underground Refrigerant Piping
Refrigerant pipe installed underground should be routed inside
a vapor tight protective sleeve to prevent insulation deterioration
and water infiltration. Refrigerant pipe installed inside under-
ground casing should be continuous without joints. Under-
ground refrigerant pipe and conduit must be located at a level
below the frost line.
No Pipe Size Substitutions
Use only the pipe size selected by LATS Multi V software. See "LATS
Multi V" on page 61. Installing a different size than speci
fi
ed by LATS is
prohibited and may result in a system malfunction or failure to work at all.
Pipe Bends
Use long radius bends when bending soft copper. Refer to Table 28 on
page 72 for minimum radius specifications.
Pipe Sleeves and Wall Penetrations
LG requires that all pipe penetrations through walls and floors must be
properly insulated. Route pipe through a wall using an appropriately
sized wall sleeve. A properly sized sleeve prevents the compression of
refrigerant pipe insulation and allows the pipe to move freely within the
sleeve.
Installation of Refrigerant Pipe/Brazing
Practices
1. LG indoor and outdoor units contain capillary tubes, orifices,
electronic controlled expansion valves, oil separators, and heat
exchangers that can easily become blocked if debris, such as copper
burrs, slag, and carbon dust is introduced to the pipe system during
installation. Keep the piping system free of contaminants. Filter
dryers cannot be used.
a. Store pipe stock in a dry place.
b. Keep stored pipe capped and clean.
c. Blow all pipe sections clean with dry nitrogen prior to assembly.
d. De-bur and clean all cuts before assembly.
2. Proper system operation depends on the installer using best prac-
tices and the utmost care while assembling the piping system.
a. Use adapters to assemble different sizes of pipe.
b. Do not use flux, soft solder, or anti-oxidant agents.
c.
Use a tubing cutter. Do not use a hacksaw to cut pipe.
3. When brazing, always use a dry nitrogen purge and maintain a
steady flow while brazing.
4. When brazing, use a 15% silver phosphorous copper brazing alloy,
such as Stay-Silv 15, to avoid overheating and produce good flow.
5. Protect heat sensitive components while brazing. Use a wet rag or a
Cool Gel™ type product when located near brazing operations.
Figure 53: Typical pipe penetration
Sealant
Pipe Insulation
Wall Sleeve
PIPING DESIGN GUIDE
Table 31: Utility Conduit Sizes
Vapor Pipe
1/2
1
(2.0
2,5
) 5/8
1
(2-1/8
2,5
) 3/4
1
(2-1/4
2,5
)
Liquid Pipe
1/4
1
(1.0
3
)
4
4
4
3/8
1
(1-1/8
3
)
4
4
5
1/2
1
(1-1/2
4
)
5
5
5
5/8
1
(1-5/8
4
)
5
5
5
3/4
1
(1-3/4
4
)
5
5
5
Vapor Line
Power Cable
Liquid Line
Pipe Sleeve
Min. to Gauge
Communication
Cable
Min. spacing required
(See Table 31)
Table 32: Required Separation Between Power and Control Wiring
Current capacity of power line
Spacing
100V or more
10A
11-7/8 inch
50A
19-5/8 inch
100A
39-1/4 inch
Exceed 100A
59 inches
Based on a maximum 328 foot power cable. Increase spacing proportionally for cables beyond
328 feet.
If power is known to be dirty, the recommended spacing in the table should be increased.
If the lines are laid inside a multi-conduit chase, consider these
factors when grouping various elements together:
• Power lines (including power supply to air conditioner)
and communication cables must not be laid inside the
same conduit.
• In the same way, when grouping, power and communica-
tion cables should not be bunched together.
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