Condenser BELOW Evaporator
Mounting the evaporator coil above the
air conditioner will require an inverted loop
in the suction line adjacent or near the
connection to the evaporator.
The top of the loop must be slightly higher
than the top of the coil. The trap can prevent
liquid compression of the compressor for
start- up period.
Trap Construction
LONG RADIUS
STREET ELL
45°
ELL
45°
STREET
SHORT RADIUS
ELL
STREET ELL
Liquid Line
Suction Line
Maximum line set equivalent length 125 ft*.
The maximum line set actual length is 100 ft.
*Includes any elbows, bends, etc.
(See page #13 for calculations)
Condenser ABOVE Evaporator
Mounting the air conditioner above the evaporator coil will require an
oil trap that is vertically centered between the air conditioner and
indoor unit the vertical elevation exceeds 80 ft.
The trap can be constructed from standard refrigerant fittings as shown
in the figure (bottom left).
Maximum line set
equivalent length of 125 ft*.
The maximum line set
actual length is 100 ft.
*Included any elbows, bends, etc.
(See page #13 for calculations)
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Maximum
vertical
elevation
of 90 ft.
Maximum vertical
elevation of 100 ft.