Panasonic CS-PC36JKV, Service Manual

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11.4.2.2. Connecting The Piping To Outdoor Unit
Decide piping length and then cut by using pipe cutter. Remove
burrs from cut edge. Make flare after inserting the flare nut
(locate at valve) onto the copper pipe.
Align center of piping to valves and then tighten with torque
wrench to the specified torque as stated in the table.
Local pipes can project in any of four directions.
• Make holes in the pipe panels for the pipes to pass through.
• Be sure to install the pipe panels to prevent rain from getting
inside the outdoor unit.
[Removing the service panel].
(1) Remove the two mounting screws.
(2) Slide the service panel downward to release the pawls.
After this, pull the service panel toward you to remove it.
11.4.2.3. Cutting And Flaring The Piping
1. Please cut using pipe cutter and then remove the burrs.
2. Remove the burrs by using reamer. If burrs is not removed, gas leakage may be caused.
Turn the piping end down to avoid the metal powder entering the pipe.
3. Please make flare after inserting the flare nut onto the copper pipes.