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2-3. PRECAUTIONS WHEN REUSING EXISTING R22 REFRIGERANT PIPES
(1) Flowchart
Perform the airtight test, vacuum air purging,
additional refrigerant charging (if necessary),
and gas leak check.
• Refer to the f owchart below to determine if the existing pipes can be used and if it is necessary to use a f lter dryer.
• If the diameter of the existing pipes is different from the specif ed diameter, refer to technological data materials to conf rm if
the pipes can be used.
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Measure the existing pipe thickness and
check for damage.
The existing pipe thickness meets specif ca-
tions and the pipes are not damaged.
Check if the existing air conditioner can operate.
After operating the cooling system for about 30
minutes, do a pump down work.
Disconnect the existing air conditioner from the
pipes.
Attach the new air conditioner
Test run
The existing pipes cannot be reused.
Use new pipes.
* If the existing air conditioner cannot operate, use a
refrigerant recovery device to collect the refrigerant.
* If the existing pipes have been used for gas or oil
heat pump system, use new pipes.
The existing pipe thickness does not meet
specif cations or the pipes are damaged.
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