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General Installation Guidelines
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Tightening torque
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1/4Ø
13.02 ~ 18.08
3/8Ø
24.59 ~ 30.38
1/2Ø
39.78 ~ 47.74
5/8Ø
45.57 ~ 59.31
3/4Ø
71.61 ~ 87.52
Table 6: Tightening Torque for Flare Nuts.
Do not use polyolyester (POE) or any other type of mineral oil as a thread lubri-
cant. These lubricants are not compatible with PVE oil used in this system and create
oil sludge leading to equipment damage and system malfunction.
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When connecting the flare nuts, coat the flare (outside only) with polyvinyl ether (PVE)
refrigeration oil only.
GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Piping Preparation
Loosening the Flare Nuts
Always use two (2) wrenches to loosen the flare nuts.
Figure 17: Refrigerant Pipe Brazing.
Pressure-reducing
Valve
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Valve
Tape
Nitrogen
Pipe to
be brazed
Refrigerant
Piping
Brazing Practices
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expansion valves, oil separators, and heat exchangers that can easily become blocked. Proper system operation depends on the installer
using best practices and utmost care while assembling the piping system.
• While brazing, use a dry nitrogen purge operating at a minimum pressure of three (3) psig and maintain a steady flow.
• Blow clean all pipe sections with dry nitrogen prior to assembly.
• Use a tubing cutter. De-burr and clean all cuts before assembly.
• Store pipe stock in a dry place. Keep pipe capped and clean.
• Use adapters to assemble different sizes of pipe. Use a 15% silver phosphorous copper brazing alloy to avoid overheating and produce
good flow.
• Protect isolation valves, electronic expansion valves, and other heat-sensitive control components from excessive heat with a wet rag or a
heat barrier spray product.
• Do not use flux, soft solder, or anti-oxidant agents.
• Do not use a saw to cut pipe.
Keep the piping system free of contaminants and debris such as copper burrs, slag, or car-
bon dust during installation. Contaminants can result in mechanical failure of the system.
Front
Right
Rear
Bottom
Multi V S Outdoor Unit Piping
Installation Options
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rections: front, rear, right, and bottom. Whatever direction is chosen,
plug the access holes with field-provided putty or insulation to fill all
gaps.
Insects or small animals entering the outdoor unit may cause a short
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physical injury, or death.
Insects or small animals entering the outdoor unit may cause a short
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WARNING
Front Access Hole for
Liquid / Vapor Pipes
Rear Access Hole for Liquid / Vapor Pipes
Figure 18:
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Piping Installation Options.
Figure 19: Front Access Hole for
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Figure 20: Rear Access Hole for
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