3 Piping work and
refrigerant charge
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SMGB0087 rev.0 - 12/2013
3.1 Generalnotesbeforeperformingpipework
3.1.1 Piping Materials
1 In order to avoid supply problems in terms of local regulations and quality, prepare locally-supplied copper pipes.
N O T E
IncaseofusingcopperpipesforpipingsectionsbiggerthanØ19.05mm(3/4inches),aringworkcannotbeperformed.
Ifnecessary,useajointadapter.
2 Select the piping size with the correct thickness and correct material able to withstand sufcient pressure.
3 Select clean copper pipes. Make sure there is no dust and moisture inside. Blow the inside of the pipes through with
oxygen-free nitrogen to remove any dust and foreign materials before connecting pipes.
4 After connecting the refrigerant piping, seal the open space between the knockout hole and refrigerant pipes by using
insulation material as shown below:
A. Insulator material.
B. Field-supplied refrigeration pipe.
C A U T I O N
• Donotusesaws,grindstonesorothertoolswhichcausecopper
powder.
• When cutting pipes, secure the part for brazing in accordance
withbothnationalandlocalregulations.
• Usesecurityglassesandglovesforcuttingorweldingworks.
Piping Connection
When connecting liquid piping for units with piping longer than 15 meters, apply a piping size of Ø9.52 mm (3/8 inches). Fix
the connecting pipe as shown in the following gure using the insulation attached to the Indoor Unit.
A. Use the are nut of the indoor unit.
B. Insulate this part with the attached insulation.
C. Fix this part with the attached cord band or with tape.
D. Field-supplied refrigerant piping.
E. Field-supplied insulation.
F. Brazing.
G. Make ares after attaching are nut to the connecting pipe in the
Multi-kit package.
H. Insulation attached to indoor unit.
I. Indoor unit.
N O T E
• Asystemwithnomoistureoroilcontaminationwillgive maximumperformanceandlifecyclecomparedtoapoorly
preparedsystem.Takeparticularcaretoensurethatallcopperpipingiscleananddryinternally.
• Toensurethis,blowoxygen-freenitrogenthroughthepipes.