8
GB
D
F
I
NL
E
P
GR
RU
TR
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Always insulate the piping properly. Insufficient insulation will result in a de-
cline in heating/cooling performance, water drops from condensation and other
such problems.
0
When connecting the refrigerant piping, make sure the ball valve of the out-
door unit is completely closed (the factory setting) and do not operate it until
the refrigerant piping for the outdoor and indoor units has been connected, a
refrigerant leakage test has been performed and the evacuation process has
been completed.
A
Always use a non-oxidizing brazing material for brazing the parts. If a non-
oxidizing brazing material is not used, it could cause clogging or damage to
the compressor unit.
B
Never perform outdoor unit piping connection work when it is raining.
Warning:
When installing and moving the unit, do not charge it with refrigerant other
than the refrigerant specified on the unit.
- Mixing of a different refrigerant, air, etc. may cause the refrigerant cycle to mal-
function and result in severe damage.
Caution:
•
Use a vacuum pump with a reverse flow check valve.
- If the vacuum pump does not have a reverse flow check valve, the vacuum
pump oil may flow back into the refrigerant cycle and cause deterioration of
the refrigerator oil and other trouble.
•
Do not use the tools shown below used with conventional refrigerant.
(Gauge manifold, charge hose, gas leak detector, check valve, refrigerant
charge base, vacuum gauge, refrigerant recovery equipment)
- Mixing of conventional refrigerant and refrigerator oil may cause the refrig-
erator oil to deteriorate.
- Mixing of water will cause the refrigerator oil to deteriorate.
- R407C refrigerant does not contain any chlorine. Therefore, gas leak detec-
tors for conventional refrigerants will not react to it.
•
Manage the tools more carefully than normal.
- If dust, dirt, or water gets in the refrigerant cycle, the refrigerator oil will dete-
riorate.
•
Never use existing refrigerant piping.
- The large amount of chlorine in conventional refrigerant and refrigerator oil
in the existing piping will cause the new refrigerant to deteriorate.
•
Store the piping to be used during installation indoors and keep both
ends of the piping sealed until just before brazing.
- If dust, dirt, or water gets into the refrigerant cycle, the oil will deteriorate and
the compressor may fail.
•
Do not use a charging cylinder.
- Using a charging cylinder may cause the refrigerant to deteriorate.
•
Do not use special detergents for washing piping.
7.2. Refrigerant piping system
Connection Example
[Fig. 7.2.1]
(P.3)
Å
Liquid pipe
ı
Gas pipe
Ç
Total capacity of indoor units
Î
Model number
‰
Downstream Unit Model Total
Ï
Branch Kit Model
Ì
4-Branching Header
Ó
7-Branching Header
¬
10-Branching Header
A
Outdoor Unit
B
First Branch
C
Indoor unit
D
Cap
•
The pipe of 28.58 mm can be used for the gas pipe of PU(H)Y-P200.
•
The pipe of 34.93 mm can be used for the gas pipe of PU(H)Y-P315.
8. Additional Refrigerant Charge
At the time of shipping, the outdoor unit is charged with the refrigerant. As this
charge does not include the amount needed for extended piping, additional charg-
ing for each refrigerant line will be required on site. In order that future servicing
may be properly provided, always keep a record of the size and length of each
refrigerant line and the amount of additional charge by writing it in the space pro-
vided on the outdoor unit.
8.1. Calculation of Additional Refrigerant
Charge
•
Calculate the amount of additional charge based on the length of the piping
extension and the size of the refrigerant line.
•
Use the table to the right as a guide to calculating the amount of additional
charging and charge the system accordingly.
•
If the calculation results in a fraction of less than 0.1 kg, round up to the next
0.1 kg. For example, if the result of the calculation was 12.62 kg, round the
result up to 12.7 kg.
<Additional Charge>
=
+
+
+
α
8.2. Precautions concerning piping connec-
tion and valve operation
•
Conduct piping connection and valve operation accurately.
•
The gas side connecting pipe is assembled in factory before shipment.
1
For brazing to the connecting pipe with flange, remove the connecting pipe
with flange from the ball valve, and braze it outside of the unit.
2
During the time when removing the connecting pipe with flange, remove
the seal attached on the rear side of this sheet and paste it onto the flange
surface of the ball valve to prevent the entry of dust into the valve.
3
The refrigerant circuit is closed with a round, close-packed packing upon
shipment to prevent gas leak between flanges. As no operation can be
done under this state, be sure to replace the packing with the hollow pack-
ing attached at the piping connection.
4
At the mounting of the hollow packing, wipe off dust attached on the flange
sheet surface and the packing. Coat refrigerating machine oil (Ester oil,
ether oil or alkylbenzene [small amount]) onto both surfaces of the pack-
ing.
[Fig. 8.2.1] (P.3)
•
After evacuation and refrigerant charge, ensure that the handle is fully open. If
operating with the valve closed, abnormal pressure will be imparted to the
high- or low-pressure side of the refrigerant circuit, giving damage to the com-
pressor, four-way valve, etc.
•
Determine the amount of additional refrigerant charge by using the formula,
and charge refrigerant additionally through the service port after completing
piping connection work.
•
After completing work, tighten the service port and cap securely not to gener-
ate gas leak.
[Fig. 8.2.2] (P.3)
<A> [Ball valve (gas side)] (This figure shows the valve in the fully open state.)
<B> [Ball valve (liquid side)]
A
Valve stem
[Fully closed at the factory, when connecting the piping, when evacuating, and
when charging additional refrigerant. Open fully after the operations above are
completed.]
B
Stopper pin [Prevents the valve stem from turning 90
°
or more.]
C
Packing (Accessory)
[Manufacturer: Nichiasu corporation]
[Type: T/#1991-NF]
D
Connecting pipe (Accessory)
[Use packing and securely install this pipe to the valve flange so that gas leakage
will not occur. (Tightening torque: 25 N·m) Coat both surfaces of the packing with
refrigerating machine oil. (Ester oil, ether oil or alkylbenzene [small amount])]
E
Open (Operate slowly)
F
Cap, copper packing
Liquid pipe size
Total length of
ø6.35
×
0.024
(m)
×
0.024 (kg/m)
Liquid pipe size
Total length of
ø9.52
×
0.06
(m)
×
0.06 (kg/m)
Additional
refrigerant charge
(kg)
At the
conditions
below:
Liquid pipe size
Total length of
ø12.7
×
0.12
(m)
×
0.12 (kg/m)
<Example>
Indoor 1: 40
A: ø12.7
40 m
a: ø6.35
10 m
2: 100
B: ø12.7
10 m
b: ø9.52
5 m
3: 40
C: ø12.7
15 m
c: ø6.35
10 m
4: 32
D: ø12.7
10 m
d: ø6.35
10 m
5: 63
e: ø9.52
10 m
The total length of each liquid line is as follows:
ø12.7: A + B + C + D = 40 + 10 + 15 + 10 = 75 m
ø9.52: b + e = 5 + 10 = 15 m
ø6.35: a + c + d = 10 + 10 + 10 = 30 m
Therefore,
<Calculation example>
Additional refrigerant charge
= 75
×
0.12 + 15
×
0.06 + 30
×
0.024 + 2 = 12.7 kg
Value of
α
Total capacity of connecting indoor units
α
to Model 80
1.0 kg
Models 81 to 160
1.5 kg
Models 161 to 330
2.0 kg
Models 331 or more
2.5 kg
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