SERVICING
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Floor Joist or Roof Rafter
After the suction line has been strapped to the joist or rafter at 8’ intervals,
strap the liquid line to the suction line.
8’
Metal Sleeve
Wire Tie
(around suction line only)
Floor Joist or
Roof Rafter
Tape or Wire Tie
Tape or Wire Tie
8’
If hanging line set from a joist or rafter,
use metal strapping
or heavy nylon wire tires
that are securely anchored.
Strapping placed
around the suction line only
F
igure 1-3. Installation of Refrigerant Piping (Horizontal)
SECTION 3. OUTDOOR UNIT IS ABOVE THE INDOOR UNIT
Maximum vertical
separation of 200 ft.
*Accounts for pressure losses of any elbows, bends, etc.
Maximum line set
equivalent length of 250 ft.*
The maximum line set
actual length is 200 ft.
Condenser ABOVE Evaporator
1.
Suction line must be sloped continuously towards the indoor unit.
2.
The maximum elevation (vertical) difference between the outdoor unit and indoor unit is 200'.
3.
The maximum line set equivalent length is 250', which includes pressure losses of any elbow, bends, etc. The maximum line
set actual length is 200'.
4.
Inverted suction loop is not required at either unit.
5.
An accumulator is not required for air conditioners (accumulators are factory installed ).