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11.18.3 Insulation directions
Gas side / Liquid side branch pipe insulation.
Note: Use insulating material that can tolerate 120°C on the gas side.
1) Insulate the gas side / liquid side of the branch pipe with thermal insulator.
Thermal insulator
Gas side / Liquid side of the
branch pipe
2) Wrap tape all around the areas where the insulating materials are joined in order to seal it.
Tape
(Local supply)
Thermal insulator
(Accessory)
Insulating material for
refrigerant piping
Note: Do not use any adhesive agents on the connections between thermal insulator.
3) Wrap a wide PVC tape all around the surfaces where the ends of the branch pipe and insulating materials
are abutted so as to close any gaps.
Wide PVC tape
(Local supply)