Panasonic U-100PEY1E5, Technical Data & Service Manual

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HOW TO PROCESS TUBING
The liquid tubing side is connected by a flare nut, and the gas tubing side is connected by brazing.
Many of conventional split system air conditioners employ the flaring method to connect refrigerant tubes that run
between indoor and outdoor units.
In this method, the copper tubes are flared at each end and connected with flare nuts.
Use of the Flaring Method
Many of conventional split system air conditioners employ the flaring method to connect refrigerant tubes that run
between indoor and outdoor units.
In this method, the copper tubes are flared at each end and connected with flare nuts.
(1) Cut the copper tube to the required length with a tube cutter.
It is recommended to cut approx. 30 – 50 cm longer than the tubing length you estimate.
(3) Remove the flare nut from the unit and be sure to mount it on the copper tube.
(4) Make a flare at the end of the copper tube with a flare tool.
(2) Remove burrs at each end of the copper tubing with a tube reamer or file.
This process is important and should be done carefully to make a good flare.
Be sure to keep any contaminants (moisture, dirt, metal filings, etc.) from entering the tubing.
Flaring Procedure with a Flare Tool
Connecting the Refrigerant Tubing
N OT E
When reaming, hold the tube end downward and be sure that no copper scraps fall into the tube.
N OT E
A good flare should have the following characteristics:
After Before
Deburring
Copper
tubing
Reamer
Flare nut
Copper
tubing
Flare tool
inside surface is glossy and smooth
edge is smooth
tapered sides are of uniform length
Flare size: A (mm)
A
Copper tubing
(Outer dia.)
A
0
– 0.4
ø6.35
ø9.52
ø12.7
ø15.88
9.1
13.2
16.6
19.7
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