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3.3 Correction factors
3.3.1 Piping length correction factor
The correction factor is based on the equivalent piping length in metres (EL) and the height dierence between outdoor unit
and indoor unit in metres (H).
H:
Height dierence between indoor unit and outdoor unit (m).
- H>0: Outdoor unit is placed higher than indoor unit (m).
- H<0: Outdoor unit is placed lower than indoor unit (m).
L:
Actual one-way piping length between indoor unit and outdoor unit (m).
EL:
Equivalent one-way piping length between indoor unit and outdoor unit (m).
- One 90° elbow is 0.5 m.
- One 180° bend is 1.5 m.