F:Inspection
● Check the quality of flare tool. If there is any blemish, flare the
port again according to the steps above.
Pipe cutter
Leaning Uneven Burr
Note:
Improper pipe flaring is the main cause of refrigerant leakage. Please
flare the pipe according to the following steps:
A:Cut the pipe
● Conrm the pipe length according to the distance of indoor unit and outdoor unit.
● Cut the required pipe with pipe cutter.
B:Remove the burrs
● Remove the burrs with shaper and prevent the burrs from getting into the pipe.
C:Put on suitable insulating pipe
D:Put on the flare nut
●
Remove the flare nut on the indoor connection pipe and outdoor valve; install
the flare nut on the pipe.
E:
Flare the pipe
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Flare with 45° flaring tool
● "A" is different according to the diameter, please refer to the sheet below:
Outer diameter(inch)
A(inch)
Max Min
Ф1/4 2/39 1/36
Ф3/8 1/16 1/51
Ф1/2 1/14 1/51
Ф5/8 5/53 2/23
Appendix 3: Pipe Flaring Method
Note: