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4.3. Selecting pipe size
4.3.1. Connection without Branch Box
Indoor unit
Outdoor unit
15-50
63-140
112-140
Gas side
Pipe size (mm)
ø12.7
ø15.88
ø15.88
Liquid side
Pipe size (mm)
ø6.35
ø9.52
ø9.52
4.3.2. Connection with Branch Box (Fig. 4-3)
A B
Liquid (mm)
ø9.52
The piping connection size differs according to the type
and capacity of indoor units. Match the piping connec-
tion size of branch box with indoor unit.
If the piping connection size of branch box does not
match the piping connection size of indoor unit, use
optional different-diameter (deformed) joints to the
branch box side. (Connect deformed joint directly to
the branch box side.)
Gas (mm)
ø15.88
Different-diameter joint (optional parts) (Fig. 4-4)
Model name
Connected pipes diameter
Diameter A
Diameter B
mm
mm
mm
MAC-A454JP
ø9.52
→
ø12.7
ø9.52
ø12.7
MAC-A455JP
ø12.7
→
ø9.52
ø12.7
ø9.52
MAC-A456JP
ø12.7
→
ø15.88
ø12.7
ø15.88
PAC-493PI
ø6.35
→
ø9.52
ø6.35
ø9.52
PAC-SG76RJ-E
ø9.52
→
ø15.88
ø9.52
ø15.88
Piping preparation
Table below shows the specifications of pipes commercially available.
Outside diameter
Insulation thickness
Insulation material
mm
mm
6.35
8
Heat resisting foam plastic
0.045 specific gravity
9.52
8
12.7
8
15.88
8
Ensure that the 2 refrigerant pipes are insulated to prevent condensation.
Refrigerant pipe bending radius must be 100 mm or more.
Caution:
Be sure to use the insulation of specified thickness. Excessive thickness may
cause incorrect installation of the indoor unit and branch box, and lack of
thickness may cause dew drippage.
2-branch pipe (Joint) : Optional parts (According to the connection method,
you can choose the favorite one.)
Model name
Connection method
MSDD-50AR-E
flare
MSDD-50BR-E
brazing
N
Installation procedure (2 branches pipe (Joint))
Refer to the installation manuals of MSDD-50AR-E and MSDD-50BR-E.
N
Pipe size (Outdoor unit-Branch box)
Pipe size
(ømm)
Liquid
ø9.52
Gas
ø15.88
N
Pipe size (Branch box-Indoor unit) *Case of M series or S series Indoor unit
Indoor
unit type
(kW)
15
20
22
25
35
42
50
60
71
80
Pipe size
(ømm)
Liquid ø6.35
ø6.35
ø6.35
ø6.35
ø6.35
ø6.35
ø6.35
ø6.35
ø9.52
ø9.52
Gas
ø9.52
ø9.52
ø9.52
ø9.52
ø9.52
ø9.52
ø12.7 ø15.88 * ø15.88 ø15.88
* When using 60 type indoor unit of MEXZ series, use the flare nut in the
indoor unit accessory for the gas side connecting of indoor unit.
Do not use the flare nut (gas side) attached to the indoor unit. If it is used,
a gas leakage or even a pipe extraction may occur.
N
Pipe size (Branch box-Indoor unit) *Case of P series indoor unit
Indoor unit
type
(kW)
*1
35
*1
50
60
71
*2
100
Pipe size
(ømm)
Liquid
ø6.35
ø6.35
ø9.52
ø9.52
ø9.52
Gas
ø12.7
ø12.7
ø15.88
ø15.88
ø15.88
*1 When using 35, 50 type indoor unit of P series, use the flare nut attached
to the indoor unit.
Do not use the flare nut in the indoor unit accessory. If it is used, a gas
leakage or even a pipe extraction may occur.
*2 For details about connecting the pipes for the P100 indoor unit, refer to the
installation manual of the Y-shape connection pipe (PAC-AK52YP-E).
(1) Valve size for outdoor unit
For liquid
ø9.52 mm
For gas
ø15.88 mm
(2) Valve size for branch box
UNIT
Liquid pipe
ø6.35 mm
Gas pipe
ø9.52 mm
UNIT
Liquid pipe
ø6.35 mm
Gas pipe
ø9.52 mm
UNIT
Liquid pipe
ø6.35 mm
Gas pipe
ø9.52 mm
UNIT
Liquid pipe
ø6.35 mm
Gas pipe
ø9.52 mm
UNIT
Liquid pipe
ø6.35 mm
Gas pipe
ø12.7 mm
* 3-branch type : only
,
,
unit
B
A
Fig. 4-4
Fig. 4-3
A
B
B
B
B
B
Branch box
N
In case of using 1-branch box
Flare connection employed. (No. brazing)
N
In case of using 2-branch boxes
Branch box #1
2 branches pipe (joint)
: optional parts.
Branch box #2
Conversion formula
1/4 F
ø6.35
3/8 F
ø9.52
1/2 F
ø12.7
5/8 F
ø15.88
3/4 F
ø19.05
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
4. Installing the refrigerant piping
The lineup of a connectable indoor unit
depends on a district/areas/country.