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Performing leak test & insulation
Refrigerant pipe after EEV kit and MCU
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Install the gas side and liquid side pipes, leave 10mm of space.
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When contacting the gas side and liquid side pipe, use 1 grade thicker
insulator.
Gas pipe
10mm
10mm
10mm
Liquid pipe
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Install the insulation not to get wider and use the adhesives on the connection part of it to prevent
moisture from entering.
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Wind the refrigerant pipe with insulation tape if it is exposed to outside sunlight.
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Install the refrigerant pipe respecting that the insulation does not get thinner on the bent part or
hanger of pipe.
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Add the additional insulation if the insulation plate gets thinner.
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Ensure that the pipe insulation is not crushed eg: on bends, where supported by hangers, where cable
ties are used.
Additional insulation
Hanger
Refrigerant pipe insulation
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CAUTION
