7 | Piping installation
Installer reference guide
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2MXM-A, 3MXM-A, 4MXM-A, 5MXM-A
R32 Split series
4P600463-5E – 2021.12
Connection examples:
▪ Connecting a Ø12.7mm pipe to a Ø15.9mm gas pipe connection port
a Outdoor unit connection port
b Reducer no. 1
c Reducer no. 3
d Flare nut for Ø15.9mm
e Inter-unit piping
▪ Connecting a Ø9.5mm pipe to a Ø15.9mm gas pipe connection port
a Outdoor unit connection port
b Reducer no. 6
c Reducer no. 5
d Flare nut for Ø9.5mm
e Inter-unit piping
▪ Connecting a Ø9.5mm pipe to a Ø12.7mm gas pipe connection port
a Outdoor unit connection port
b Reducer no. 2
c Reducer no. 4
d Flare nut for Ø12.7mm
e Inter-unit piping
Coat the threaded connection port of the outdoor unit where the flare nut comes
in with refrigeration oil.
Flare nut for (mm) Tightening torque (N•m)
Ø9.5 33~39
Ø12.7 50~60
Ø15.9 62~75
NOTICE
Use an appropriate wrench to avoid damaging the connection thread by
overtightening the flare nut. Be careful NOT to overtighten the nut, or the smaller
pipe may be damaged (about 2/3-1× the normal torque).
7.2.7 Using the stop valve and service port
CAUTION
Do NOT open the valves before flaring is complete. This would cause refrigerant gas
leakage.
To handle the stop valve
Take the following guidelines into account: