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7.
Attach the pipe to the wall using clamps(optional).
8.
Select the insulation of the refrigerant pipe.
Insulate the gas side and liquid side pipe referring to the
thickness according to the pipe size.
The thickness according to the pipe size is a standard of
the indoor temperature of 27°C and humidity of 80%.
If installing in an unfavorable conditions, use thicker one.
Insulator’s heat-resistance temperature should be more
than 120°C.
Pipe size
(mm)
Minimum thickness
of insulation (mm)
Remarks
PE foam EPDM
foam
Ø6.35~Ø15.88
13
10
If you install the pipe
underground, at the seaside,
a spa or on the lake, use 1 grade
thicker one according to the
pipe size.
-
25
19
Install the insulation not to get wider and use the
adhesives on the connection part of it to prevent
moisture from entering.
Wind the refrigerant pipe with insulation tape
if it is exposed to outside sunlight.
Install the refrigerant pipe respecting that the
insulation does not get thinner on the bent part or
hanger of pipe.
Add the additional insulation if the insulation
plate gets thinner.
CAUTION
Additional insulation
Refrigerant pipe insulation
a×3
a
Hanger
Installation plate
The hose must
NOT slant upwards.
The end of the drain hose must
NOT be placed under water.
Do NOT bend the hose in
different directions.
Keep a clearance of at least
5cm between the end of the
hose and the ground.
5cm
less
Do NOT place the end of the
drain hose in a hollow.
Ditch
When installing the drain hose for the indoor unit,
check if condensation draining is adequate.
When passing the drain hose through the 65mm hole
drilled in the wall, check the following:
Installing and Connecting the Drain
Hose of the Indoor Unit
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