5. Installing the refrigerant piping
1
B
G
C
F
A
H
E
Fig. 5-6
5.6. Addition of refrigerant (Fig. 5-7)
• Additional charging is not necessary for this unit if the pipe length does not exceed
30 m.
• If the pipe length exceeds 30 m, charge the unit with additional R410A refrigerant
according to the permitted pipe lengths in the chart below.
* When the unit is stopped, charge the unit with the additional refrigerant through
the liquid stop valve after the pipe extensions and indoor unit have been
vacuumized.
When the unit is operating, add refrigerant to the gas check valve using a
safety charger. Do not add liquid refrigerant directly to the check valve.
At time of shipping
Outdoor unit
(kg)
RP200
10.5
RP250
10.5
When length exceeds 70 m
When the total length of the piping exceeds 70 m, calculate the amount of additional charge based on the following requirements.
Note: If the calculation produces a negative number (i.e. a "minus" charge), of if calculation results in an amount that is less than the "Additional charge amount for 70 m,"
perform the additional charge using the amount shown in "Additional charge amount for 70 m."
Main piping:
Amount of additional
Liquid line size
ø12.7 overall length ×
charge
=
0.12
(m) × 0.12 (kg/m)
(kg)
Additional charge amount
RP200 3.6 kg
for 70 meters
RP250 4.8 kg
4
1
B
5
Fig. 5-7
2
D
I
30 m and less
31-40 m and less
0.9 kg
No additional
charge necessary
1.2 kg
Main piping:
Liquid line size
ø9.52 overall length ×
+
0.09 (Gas line: ø28.58)
(m) × 0.09 (kg/m)
4
1 Indoor unit
2 Outdoor unit
1
C
3 Main piping
4
4 Branch piping
5 Multi distribution
1
D
pipe (option)
3
2
A
5.5. Stop valve opening method (Fig. 5-6)
(1) Remove the cap and turn the valve rod counterclockwise as far as it will go with
the use of hexagonal wrench. Stop turning when it hits the stopper.
(2) Make sure that the stop valve is open completely, push in the handle and rotate
the cap back to its original position.
A Valve
B Unit side
C Open
D Cap
E Local pipe side
* After charging the unit with refrigerant, note the added refrigerant amount on
the service label (attached to the unit).
Refer to the "1.5. Using R410A refrigerant air conditioners" for more informa-
tion.
• Be careful when installing multiple units. Connecting to an incorrect indoor unit can
lead to abnormally high pressure and have a serious effect on operation perform-
ance.
A+B+C+D
Amount of additional refrigerant charge (kg)
41-50 m and less
51-60 m and less
1.8 kg
2.7 kg
2.4 kg
3.6 kg
Branch piping: Liquid
Branch piping: Liquid
line size
line size
ø9.52 overall length ×
ø6.35 overall length ×
+
+
0.06 (Gas line: ø15.88)
0.02 (Gas line: ø15.88)
(m) × 0.06 (kg/m)
(m) × 0.02 (kg/m)
Outdoor unit : RP250 A: ø12.7 ... 65 m
Indoor unit 1 : RP71
B: ø9.52 ... 5 m
Indoor unit 2 : RP71
C: ø9.52 ... 5 m
Indoor unit 3 : RP71
D: ø9.52 ... 5 m
Main piping ø12.7 is A = 65 m
Branch piping ø9.52 is B + C + D = 15 m
Therefore, the amount of additional charge is: 65 × 0.12 + 15 × 0.06 -3.6=5.1 (kg)
(Fractions are rounded up)
F Close
G Service port
H Wrench hole
Liquid side : 4 mm hexagonal wrench
Gas side :
10 mm hexagonal wrench
61-70 m and less
71-120 m and less
Calculate the amount of
3.6 kg
additional refrigerant
charge using formula
4.8 kg
provided below.
–
3.6 (kg)
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