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5.6. Refrigerant piping (Fig. 5-7)
Remove the service panel
D
(3 screws) and the front piping cover
A
(2 screws) and
rear piping cover
B
(4 screws).
1
Perform refrigerant piping connections for the indoor/outdoor unit when the
outdoor unit’s stop valve is completely closed.
2
Vacuum-purge air from the indoor unit and the connection piping.
Evacuation
Evacuate with the valve of the outdoor unit closed and evacuate both the connec-
tion piping and the indoor unit from the service port provided on the valve of the
outdoor unit using a vacuum pump. (Always evacuate from the service port of both
liquid pipe and gas pipe.) After the vacuum reaches 650 Pa [abs] [0.0943 psi/5
Torr], continue evacuation for at least one hour or more. Then, stop the vacuum
pump and leave it for 1 hour. Ensure the degree of vacuum has not increased.
(If
the degree of vacuum increase is larger than 130 Pa [0.01886 PSIG/1.0 Torr],
water might have entered. Apply pressure to dry nitrogen gas up to 0.05 MPa
[7.25 PSIG] and vacuum again.)
Finally, seal in with the liquid refrigerant through
the liquid pipe, and adjust the gas piping to obtain an appropriate amount of the
refrigerant during operation.
* Never perform air purging using refrigerant.
3
After connecting the refrigerant pipes, check the connected pipes and the
indoor unit for gas leaks. (Refer to 5.8. Refrigerant pipe airtight testing method)
4
Vacuumize the refrigerant lines through the service port of the liquid and gas
stop valves. And then open the stop valves completely (for both the liquid and
gas stop valves). This will completely connect the refrigerant lines of the indoor
and outdoor units.
• If the stop valves are left closed and the unit is operated, the compressor
and control valves will be damaged.
• Use a leak detector or soapy water to check for gas leaks at the pipe con-
nection sections of the outdoor unit.
• Do not use the refrigerant from the unit to purge air from the refrigerant
lines.
• After the valve work is completed, tighten the valve caps to the correct
torque: 20 to 25 N·m [14 to 18 ft·lbs] (200 to 250 kgf·cm).
Failure to replace and tighten the caps may result in refrigerant leakage. In
addition, do not damage the insides of the valve caps as they act as a seal
to prevent refrigerant leakage.
5
Use sealant to seal the ends of the thermal insulation around the pipe connec-
tion sections to prevent water from entering the thermal insulation.
Refrigerant pipes are protectively wrapped
• The pipes can be protectively wrapped up to a diameter of ø90 mm (3-9/16”) before
or after connecting the pipes. Cut out the knockout in the pipe cover following the
groove and wrap the pipes.
Pipe inlet gap
• Use putty or sealant to seal the pipe inlet around the pipes so that no gaps remain.
(If the gaps are not closed, noise may be emitted or water and dust will enter the
unit and breakdown may result.)
Note:
<Triple Evacuation>
• Evacuate the system to 4,000 microns from both service valves. System
manifold gauges must not be used to measure vacuum. A micron gauge
must be used at all times.
- Break the vacuum with Nitrogen (N2) into the discharge service valve to 0 PSIG.
• Evacuate the system to 1,500 microns from the suction service valve.
- Break the vacuum with Nitrogen (N2) into the discharge service valve to 0 PSIG.
• Evacuate the system to 500 microns. System must hold the vacuum at 500
microns for a minimum of 1 hour.
• Conduct a rise test for a minimum of 30 minutes.
5.7. Caution for piping connection/valve operation
• Conduct piping connection and valve operation accurately by following the figure
below.
• Apply sealer along the insulator to prevent water entering the insulator covering
the refrigerant pipe joints.
• After evacuation and refrigerant charge, ensure that the handle is fully open. If
operating with the valve closed, abnormal pressure will be imparted to the high- or
low-pressure side of the refrigerant circuit, giving damage to the compressor, etc.
• Determine the amount of additional refrigerant charge (refer “5.3. Additional refrig-
erant charge”), and charge refrigerant additionally through the service port after
completing piping connection work.
• After completing work, tighten the service port (12 - 15 N·m) [9 - 11 ft·lbs] and cap
(20 - 25 N·m) [14 - 18 ft·lbs] securely to prevent gas leak.
* 1 N·m 10 kgf·cm
Method of completely opening the stop valve
The stop valve opening method varies according to the outdoor unit model. Use the
appropriate method to open the stop valves.
(1) Gas side (Fig. 5-8)
1
Remove the cap, pull the handle toward you and rotate 1/4 turn in a counterclock-
wise direction to open.
2
Make sure that the stop valve is open completely, push in the handle and rotate
the cap back to its original position.
(2) Liquid side (Fig. 5-9)
1
Remove the cap and turn the valve rod counterclockwise as far as it will go with
the use of a 4 mm [3/16”] hexagonal wrench. Stop turning when it hits the stopper.
2
Make sure that the stop valve is open completely and rotate the cap back to its
original position.
5. Installing the refrigerant piping
Fig. 5-7
Fig. 5-8
Fig. 5-9
A
Valve
F
Completely closed
B
Unit side
G
Completely open
C
Service port
H
Refrigerant piping side (On-site installation)
D
Handle
I
Direction the refrigerant flows in
E
Cap
J
Wrench hole
A
Front piping cover
B
Piping cover
C
Stop valve
D
Service panel
E
Bend radius : 100 mm - 150 mm (3-15/16″ – 5-7/8″)
B
C
E
A
D
(1)
B
C
J
I
H
E
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