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6.6
Watertightness
Test
and
Water
Flow
Test
Once
installation
of
a
drainage
piping
system
is
compete,
watertightness
and
water
flow
tests
should
be
performed.
7
Insulation
7.1
Refrigerant
Piping
Insulation
7.1.1
Purpose
During
operation,
the
temperature
of
the
refrigerant
piping
varies.
Insulation
is
required
to
ensure
unit
performance
and
compressor
lifespan.
During
cooling,
the
gas
pipe
temperature
can
be
very
low.
Insulation
prevents
condensation
forming
on
the
piping.
During
heating,
the
gas
pipe
temperature
can
rise
to
as
high
as
100°C.
Insulation
serves
as
necessary
protection
from
burns.
7.1.2
Selecting
insulation
materials
Refrigerant
piping
insulation
should
be
closed
‐
cell
foam
of
B1
fire
resistance
rating
that
can
withstand
a
constant
temperature
of
over
120°C
and
that
complies
with
all
applicable
legislation.
7.1.3
Thickness
of
insulation
Installation
of
the
drain
piping
should
proceed
in
the
following
order:
Caution
Ensure
that
all
joints
are
firm
and
once
the
drain
piping
is
all
connected
conduct
a
watertightness
test
and
water
flow
test.
Do
not
connect
air
conditioner
drain
piping
to
waste,
rainwater
or
other
drain
piping
and
do
not
let
air
conditioner
drain
piping
come
into
direct
contact
with
the
ground.
For
units
with
drain
pumps,
test
that
the
drain
pump
functions
properly
by
adding
water
to
the
unit’s
drainage
pan
and
running
the
unit.
To
allow
inspection
and
maintenance,
the
pipe
clamps
shipped
with
units
should
be
used
to
attach
drain
piping
to
indoor
units
–
adhesive
should
not
be
used.
Notes
for
installers
Watertightness
test
Fill
the
piping
with
water
and
test
for
leakages
over
a
24
‐
hour
period.
Water
flow
test
(natural
drainage
test)
Slowly
fill
the
drainage
pan
of
each
indoor
unit
with
at
least
600ml
of
water
through
the
inspection
port
and
check
that
the
water
is
discharged
through
the
outlet
of
the
drain
piping.
Caution
The
drain
plug
in
the
drainage
pan
is
for
removing
accumulated
water
prior
to
performing
indoor
unit
maintenance.
During
normal
operation,
the
drain
should
be
plugged
to
prevent
leakage.
Notes
for
installers
Drain
piping
insulation
Indoor
unit
installation
Drain
piping
installation
Watertightness
test