6.
Refilling refrigerant
Check the type of refrigerant to be used on the machine nameplate.
Precautions when adding R410A
Fill from the liquid pipe in liquid form.
This is a mixed refrigerant, so adding it in gas form may cause the refrigerant composition to change, preventing normal
operation.
1) Before filling, check whether the cylinder has a siphon attached or not. (It should have something like "liquid filling siphon
attached" displayed on it.)
Filling a cylinder with an attached siphon
Stand the cylinder upright when filling.
There is a siphon pipe inside, so the cylinder
need not be upside-down to fill with liquid.
• Be sure to use the R410A tools to ensure pressure and to prevent foreign objects entering.
7.
Refrigerant piping work
7-1. Cautions on pipe handling
• Protect the open end of the pipe against dust and moisture.
• All pipe bends should be as gentle as possible. Use a pipe bender for
bending.
7-2. Selection of copper and heat insulation materials
When using commercial copper pipes and fittings, observe the following:
• Insulation material: Polyethylene foam
H eat transfer rate: 0.041 to 0.052W/mK (0.024 to 0.030Btu/fth°F (0.035
to 0.045kcal/mh°C))
Be sure to use insulation that is designed for use with HVAC Systems.
• ACR Copper only.
• Be sure to insulate both the gas and liquid piping and observe the
insulation dimensions as below.
Gas side
Liquid side
• Use separate thermal insulation pipes for gas and liquid refrigerant pipes.
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Piping size
Minimum bend radius
O.D. 3/8 inch
1-3/16 inch (30mm)
(9.5mm)
or more
O.D. 1/2 inch
1-9/16 inch (40mm)
(12.7mm)
or more
O.D. 5/8 inch
1-15/16 inch (50mm)
(15.9mm)
or more
O.D. 1/4 inch
1-3/16 inch (30mm)
(6.4mm)
or more
Filling other cylinders
Turn the cylinder
upside-down when filling.
Rain
Piping thickness
Thermal insulation size
I.D. 15/32-19/32 inch
(12-15mm)
0.031 inch (0.8mm)
(C1220T-O)
I.D. 9/16-5/8 inch
(14-16mm)
0.039 inch (1.0mm)
I.D. 5/8-13/16 inch
(C1220T-O)
(16-20mm)
0.031 inch (0.8mm)
I.D. 5/16-13/32 inch
(C1220T-O)
(8-10mm)
Gas pipe
Gas pipe
insulation
Wall
Be sure to
place a cap.
If no flare cap is
available, cover
the flare mouth
with tape to keep
dirt and water out.
Thermal insulation
thickness
13/32 inch
(10mm) Min.
Inter-unit wire
Liquid pipe
Liquid pipe
insulation
Finishing tape
Drain hose
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