Panasonic U-26PE1U6, Technical Data & Service Manual

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1. Specifications
Do not use a spanner to tighten the valve stem caps.
Doing so may damage the valves.
Depending on the installation conditions, applying
excessive torque may cause the nuts to crack.
Precautions for Packed Valve Operation
If the packed valve is left for a long time with the valve
stem cap removed, refrigerant will leak from the valve.
Therefore, do not leave the valve stem cap removed.
Use a torque wrench to securely tighten the valve stem
cap.
Valve stem cap tightening torque:
Charging port 70 – 85 lbf
·
in.
{
80 – 100 k
g
f
·
cm
}
ø3/8
"
(Liquid side) 160 – 180 lbf
·
in.
{
190 – 210 k
g
f
·
cm
}
ø5/8
"
(Gas side)
240 – 270 lbf
·
in.
{
280 – 320 k
g
f
·
cm
}
3. Insulating the Refrigerant Tubing
Tubing Insulation
Thermal insulation must be applied to all unit tubing,
including the distribution joint (purchased separately).
* For gas tubing, the insulation material must be heat
resistant to 248°F or above. For other tubing, it must be
heat resistant to 176°F or above.
Insulation material thickness must be 13/32 in. or greater.
CAUTION
If the exterior of the outdoor unit
valves has been fi nished with a
square duct covering, make sure
you allow suffi cient space to
access the valves and to allow
the panels to be attached and
removed.
Taping the fl are nuts
Wind the white insulation tape around the fl are nuts at the
gas tube connections. Then cover up the tubing
connections with the fl are insulator, and fi ll the gap at the
union with the supplied black insulation tape. Finally, fasten
the insulator at both ends with the supplied vinyl clamps.
(Fig. 1-23)
Insulation material
The material used for insulation must have good insulation
characteristics, be easy to use, be age resistant, and must
not easily absorb moisture.
CAUTION
After a tube has been insulated,
never try to bend it into a narrow
curve because it can cause
the tube to break or crack.
Fig. 1-21
Fig. 1-22
Fig. 1-23
Never grasp the drain or refrigerant connecting
outlets when moving the unit.
Charging port
Valve stem cap
Valve stem
Main valve
Packed valve
2 tubes arranged together
Inter-unit
control wiring Gas tube
Liquid tube
Armoring tape
Insulation
Unit side
insulator
Insulation tape (white)
(supplied)
Flare insulator (supplied)
Tube insulator
(not supplied)
Heat resistant
248°F or above
Flare nut
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