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• Precautions when reusing existing R22 refrigerant pipes
(1) Flowchart
Connecting a new air conditioner
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Flaring work should be done so that flare meets the dimension for R410A.
Use flare nut provided with indoor and outdoor unit.
2
When using gas piping of
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19.05mm for RP4, 5 or 6.
Make sure that DIP SW8-1 on outdoor unit controller board is set to ON.
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This is to keep the pressure on pipes within permissible range.
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Use different diameter joint or adjust the piping size by brazing.
3
When using pipes larger than specified size for RP1.6, 2, 2.5 or 3.
Make sure that DIP SW8-1 on outdoor unit controller board is set to ON.
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This is to prevent oil flow ratio from lowering due to the decrease in flowing refrigerant.
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Use different diameter joint or adjust the piping size by brazing.
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When existing pipes are specified size.
The pipes can be reused referring to table 1 on page 18.
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Use different diameter joint or adjust the piping size by brazing.
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When using existing pipes for RP4, 5 and 6.
Make sure that DIP SW8-2 on outdoor unit controller board is set to ON and perform
replacement operation.
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Chemical compounds containing chlorine left in existing pipes are collected by rep-
lace filter.
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The air conditioner automatically performs cooling operation through replace filter
for about 2 hours.
Measure the existing pipe thickness and check for damage.
Check if existing air conditioner can operate.
Existing air conditioner can
operate.
Disconnect existing air con-
ditioner from piping.
Existing pipes can be reused.
In case the unit is RP1.6, 2,
2.5 ro 3 which utilizes AB oil.
In case the unit is RP4, 5
or 6 which utilize ester oil.
Perform cooling operation
for about 30 minutes and
then do a pump down work.
Use a refrigerant recovery
equipment to collect the re-
frigerant.
Check the oil condition
when collecting the refrige-
rant.
Disconnect existing air conditioner
from pipes and clean pipes using
cleaning device.
Existing air conditioner
cannot operate.
The existing pipe thickness meets speci-
fications and the pipes are not damaged.
The existing pipe thickness does not meet
specifications or the pipes are damaged.
Oil is clean.
Connect a new air conditioner.
Connect a new air conditioner.
Perform replacement operation.
Oil is dirty.
Attach a filter drier.
When the compressor bearings
are glazed, rotation scratches
are present, or the compressor
breaks down, iron particles or
oil deterioration will blacken the
oil.
·When performing replacement operation, make sure that DIP SW8-2 on outdoor unit controller board is
set to ON.
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Chemical compounds containing chlorine left in existing pipes are collected by replace filter.
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The air conditioner automatically performs cooling operation through replace filter for about 2 hours.
Existing pipes cannot be
reused. Use new pipes.
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