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Installation Manual
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Figure 26: Pipe Hanger Details.
Figure 27: Typical Pipe Support Location—
Change in Pipe Direction.
A
B
A + B ~ 12" – 19"
Max. 12"
~ 12" – 19"
REFRIGERANT PIPING
Pipe Supports
Pipe Supports
A properly installed pipe system must be adequately supported to avoid pipe sagging. Sag
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ging pipes become oil traps that lead to equipment malfunction.
Pipe supports must never touch the pipe wall; supports must be installed outside (around)
the primary pipe insulation jacket. Insulate the pipe first because pipe supports must be in
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stalled outside (around) the primary pipe insulation jacket. Clevis hangers must be used with
shields between the hangers and insulation. Field provided pipe supports must be designed
to meet local codes. If allowed by code, use fiber straps or split-ring hangers
suspended from the ceiling on all-thread rods (fiber straps or split ring hangers can be used
as long as they do not compress the pipe insulation). Place a second layer of insulation over
the pipe insulation jacket to prevent chafing and compression of the primary insulation in the
confines of the support clamp.
A properly installed pipe system will have sufficient supports to avoid pipes from sagging
during the life of the system. As necessary, place supports closer for segments where
potential sagging could occur. Maximum spacing of pipe supports must meet local codes.
If local codes do not specify pipe support spacing, the pipe must be supported in the follow
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ing way:
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Maximum of five (5) feet on center for straight segments of pipe up to 3/4 inches outside
diameter size.
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Maximum of six (6) feet on center for pipe up to one (1) inch outside diameter size.
•
Maximum of eight (8) feet on center for pipe up to two (2) inches outside diameter size.
Wherever the pipe changes direction, place a hanger within twelve (12) inches on one side
and within twelve (12) to nineteen (19) inches of the bend on the other side. Support piping
at indoor units, Y-branch, and Header fittings as shown.
Figure 28: Pipe Support at Indoor Unit.
Use a 4" + long sheet curved sheet metal
saddles between hanger bracket and insulation
to promote linear expansion/contraction.
Figure 29: Pipe Support at Y-branch Fitting.
Max. 12"
Max. 12"
Max. 12"
Figure 30: Pipe Support at Header Fitting.
Max. 12"
Max. 12"
