Panasonic WH-SXF12D6E5, Service Manual

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11.4. Outdoor Unit
11.4.1. INSTALL THE OUTDOOR UNIT
• After selecting the best location, start installation according
to Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram.
1. Fix the unit on concrete or rigid frame firmly and
horizontally by bolt nut (ø10 mm).
2. When installing at roof, please consider strong wind and
earthquake. Please fasten the installation stand firmly
with bolt or nails.
11.4.2. CONNECTING THE PIPING
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 three mounting screws.
(2) Slide the service panel downward to release the pawls.
After this, pull the service panel toward you to remove it.
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.
Model
Piping size (Torque)
Gas Liquid
SXF09D3E5/UX09DE5,
SXF12D6E5/UX12DE5
ø15.88mm (5/8”)
[65 N•m]
ø19.52mm (3/8”)
[42 N•m)
Do not over tighten, over tightening cause gas leakage.