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PMGB0126A rev.2 - 11/2006
REFRIGERANT PIPING & 
REFRIGERANT CHARGE
1.  Stop Valve are located on rear exterior side of unit. Before 
connecting refrigerant piping, the protection cover of stop 
valve must be removed.
2.  If the field-supplied piping is connected with stop valves 
directly, it is recommended to use a tube bender.
3.  For gas pipe connection, use the factory supplied Flange 
Pipe (Only for RASC-10HNE).
Tightening Torque
  See tighten torque in the next table:
Valve
Size Tightening torque (N.m)
Pipe size
Hexagonal Wrench (Allen)
(Hex1)
A B C
Liquid
5 HP Fig A 9.53 (3/8”) 4 mm 33~42 33~42 14~18
10 HP Fig A 12.7 (1/2”) 4 mm 40 15.5 9.8
Gas
5 HP Fig A 15.88 (5/8”) 10 mm 68~82 14~18 8~12
10 HP Fig B 25.4 (1”) 10 mm (*) 49 9.8
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 CAUTION:
Do not apply force to the spindle valve at the end of 
opening (5 N.m or smaller). The back seat construction is 
not provided.
At the test run, fully open the spindle. If not fully opened, 
the devices will be damaged.
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11.3. PIPING CONNECTION FOR OUTDOOR UNIT
Insulation material
Field Supplied 
refrigerant pipe
Insulation material
Insulation material
Unit side