Refrigerant pipe installation   
222  Installation 
5.  Refrigerant pipe installation 
5.1 Maximum pipe length and height drop 
Considering  the  allowable  pipe  length  and  height  drop  to  decide  the  installation  position.  Make  sure  the 
distance and height drop between indoor and outdoor unit not exceeded the date in the following table. 
Capacity  Max. Length  Max. Elevation 
12,000Btu/h  15m  8m 
18,000Btu/h~24,000Btu/h  25m  15m 
30,000Btu/h~36,000Btu/h  30m  20m 
42,000Btu/h~60,000Btu/h  50m  30m 
 
5.2 The procedure of connecting pipes 
5.2.1  Choose the pipe size according to the specification table. 
5.2.2  Confirm the cross way of the pipes. 
5.2.3  Measure the necessary pipe length. 
5.2.4  Cut the selected pipe with pipe cutter 
  Make the section flat and smooth. 
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5.2.5  Insulate the copper pipe 
  Before test operation, the joint parts should not be heat insulated. 
5.2.6  Flare the pipe 
  Insert a flare nut into the pipe before flaring the pipe 
  According to the following table to flare the pipe 
Pipe diameter 
Flare dimension A (mm)     
Flare shape 
Min  Max 
1/4" (6.35)  8.3  8.7 
R0.4~0.8
A
4
5
°
90
°
4
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+
3/8" (9.52)  12.0  12.4 
1/2" (12.7)  15.4  15.8 
5/8" (15.9)  18.6  19.1 
3/4" (19)  22.9  23.3 
  After flared the pipe, the opening part must be seal by end cover or adhesive tape to avoid duct or 
exogenous impurity come into the pipe. 
5.2.7  Drill holes if the pipes need to pass the wall. 
5.2.8  According to the field condition to bend the pipes so that it can pass the wall smoothly. 
5.2.9  Bind and wrap the wire together with the insulated pipe if necessary. 
5.2.10  Set the wall conduit