36
Note:
Over tightening may damage connections. Carefully tighten union nuts
to correct torque level referring to the Torque Table below.
4. Connect the Refrigerant Pipe to Outdoor Unit
● Remove the screw cap of the valve and aim the pipe joint at the bellmouth of pipe.
Pipe Diameter
Nut Size
1/4 (6)
3/8 (9.5)
1/2 (12.7)
5/8 (16)
Torque Table
Tightening Torque
inch (mm)
inch (mm)
ft-lbs
N-m
1/4 (17)
3/8 (22)
1/2 (25)
5/8 (29)
10 to 13
25 to 30
36 to 45
50 to 60
15 to 20
30 to 40
45 to 55
60 to 65
refrigerant
pipes
gas valve
pipe joint
union nut
liquid
valve
● Align both ends of the refrigerant piping and start to twist on the union nut by hand.
● Use a standard wrench on the pipe joint and an open-end torque wrench on the
union nut to apply the proper torque as shown in the torque table below.
