Piping
Liebert
®
SRC
™
User Manual 58
5. Following the torque guidelines in Table 5-15, finish tightening the flare nut with a torque wrench until
the wrench clicks referring to Figure 5-28 for correct connection points.
Figure 5-28 Correct piping attachment for SRC24 and SRC36 outdoor unit
NOTE
When tightening the flare nut with a torque wrench, make sure the direction
for tightening follows the arrow on the wrench.
Table 5-15 Tightening torque for flare nuts
Pipe size (in. O.D.) Tightening torque (ft-lbs)
1/4
13.9 – 18
3/8
24.5 – 30.3
1/2
39.7 – 47.7
5/8
45.5 – 59.2
3/4 71.6 – 87.5
Torque wrench
Liquid side piping
(Smaller diameter)
Gas side piping
(Bigger diameter)
Outdoor unit