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SYSTEM ENGINEERING
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Refrigerant Pipe System Insulation
The liquid and vapor lines must be insulated separately. All refriger-
ant piping, including Y-Branch and Header fittings, field-provided
isolation ball valves, service valves, elbows, and other specialties
must be thoroughly insulated using a closed-cell insulation, such as
Armaflex or equivalent. All joints must be glued with no air gaps. In-
sulation material must fit snugly against the refrigeration pipe with no
air space between the pipe and insulation material. Insulation pass-
ing through pipe hangers, inside conduit and/or wall sleeves should
not be compressed. Protect insulation inside hangers and supports
with a second layer of insulation. All pipe insulation exposed to
direct sun light and/or deterioration producing elements should be
covered with a PVC or aluminum vapor barrier jacket, or alternatively
placed in a weather resistant enclosure, such as a pipe rack with a
top cover. See Figures 49 and 50 on page 74.
The design engineer should perform calculations to determine if the
factory supplied insulation jackets have sufficient thickness to meet
local codes and avoid sweating at jobsite conditions. Technical data
on factory insulation can be found in the Cut Sheet section—"Y-
Branch Kits" on page 84 and "Header Kits" on page 5. Add addi-
tional insulation if necessary. Check the fit of the insulation jacket
provided with the LG Y-Branch and Header kits after all pipes are
brazed to fittings. Mark all pipes at the point where the insulation
jacket ends. Remove the jacket. Install field-provided insulation
on pipes segments first. Then install the LG provided insulation
plugs on the ends of all unused Header ports. Then apply clamshell
insulation on jackets to Y-Branches and Header fittings. Peel the
adhesive glue protector strips from the insulation jacket and install
the clam-shell jacket over the fitting.
PIPING DESIGN GUIDE
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