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5-4.
Taping the Tubes
(1)
At this time, the refrigerant tubes (and electrical wiring if
local codes permit) should be taped together with armoring
tape in 1 bundle. To prevent the condensation from
overflowing the drain pan, keep the drain hose separate
from the refrigerant tubing.
(2)
Wrap the armoring tape from the bottom of the outdoor
unit to the top of the tubing where it enters the wall. As you
wrap the tubing, overlap half of each previous tape turn.
(3)
Clamp the tubing bundle to the wall, using 1 clamp approx.
each meter.
NOTE
Do not wind the armoring tape too tightly since this will
decrease the heat insulation effect. Also ensure that the
condensation drain hose splits away from the bundle and drips
clear of the unit and the tubing.
5-5.
Finishing the Installation
After finishing insulating and taping over the tubing, use sealing
putty to seal off the hole in the wall to prevent rain and draft
from entering.
Apply putty here
Tubing
Communication line
Clamp
Insulated tubes
Drain hose
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6.
AIR
PURGING
Air and moisture in the refrigerant system may have undesirable
effects as indicated below.
●
pressure in the system rises
●
operating current rises
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cooling (or heating) efficiency drops
●
moisture in the refrigerant circuit may freeze and block
capillary tubing
●
water may lead to corrosion of parts in the refrigerant
system
Therefore, the indoor unit and tubing between the indoor and
outdoor unit must be leak tested and evacuated to remove any
noncondensables and moisture from the system.
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Air Purging with a Vacuum Pump (for Test Run)
Preparation
Check that each tube (both liquid and gas tubes) between the
indoor and outdoor units have been properly connected and all
wiring for the test run has been completed. Remove the valve
caps from both the gas and liquid service valves on the outdoor
unit. Note that both liquid and gas tube service valves on the
outdoor unit are kept closed at this stage.
Leak test
(1)
With the service valves on the outdoor unit closed, remove
the 1/4 in. flare nut and its bonnet on the gas tube service
valve. (Save for reuse.)
(2)
Attach a manifold valve (with pressure gauges) and dry
nitrogen gas cylinder to this service port with charge hoses.
CAUTION
Use a manifold valve for air purging. If it
is not available, use a stop valve for this
purpose. The “Lo” knob of the manifold
valve must always be kept closed.
(3)
Pressurize the system to no more than 3.80 MPa with dry
nitrogen gas and close the cylinder valve when the gauge
reading reaches 3.80 MPa. Then, test for leaks with liquid
soap.
CAUTION
To avoid nitrogen entering the refrigerant
system in a liquid state, the top of
the cylinder must be higher than the
bottom when you pressurize the system.
Usually, the cylinder is used in a vertical
standing position.
Manifold gauge
Vacuum pump
Outlet
Inlet
Lo
Hi
Cylinder valve
Charge hose
Nitrogen gas cylinder (In vertical standing position)
Pressure gauge
Manifold valve
Gas tube
Close
Close
Outdoor unit
Open
Open
Liquid tube
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