4. Installing the refrigerant piping
A
45°± 2 °
A Flare cutting dimensions
45°± 2°
B Flare nut tightening torque
Fig. 4-1
A (Fig. 4-1)
Copper pipe O.D.
Flare dimensions øA
(mm)
dimensions (mm)
ø6.35
ø9.52
12.8 - 13.2
ø12.7
16.2 - 16.6
ø15.88
19.3 - 19.7
ø19.05
23.6 - 24.0
B (Fig. 4-1)
Copper pipe O.D.
Flare nut O.D.
(mm)
ø6.35
ø6.35
ø9.52
ø12.7
ø12.7
ø15.88
ø15.88
ø19.05
A
A
B
Fig. 4-2
B
C
D
8.7 - 9.1
Tightening torque
(mm)
(N·m)
17
14 - 18
22
34 - 42
22
34 - 42
26
49 - 61
29
68 - 82
29
68 - 82
36
100 - 120
36
100 - 120
A Die
B Copper pipe
4.2. Connecting pipes (Fig. 4-1)
• When commercially available copper pipes are used, wrap liquid and gas pipes
with commercially available insulation materials (heat-resistant to 100°C or more,
thickness of 12 mm or more).
• The indoor parts of the drain pipe should be wrapped with polyethylene foam
insulation materials (specific gravity of 0.03, thickness of 9 mm or more).
• Apply thin layer of refrigerant oil to pipe and joint seating surface before tightening
flare nut. A
• Use two wrenches to tighten piping connections. B
• Use leak detector or soapy water to check for gas leaks after connections are
completed.
• Apply refrigerating machine oil over the entire flare seat surface. C
• Use the flare nuts for the following pipe size. D
Gas side
Pipe size (mm)
Liquid side
Pipe size (mm)
• When bending the pipes, be careful not to break them. Bend radii of 100 mm to
150 mm are sufficient.
• Make sure the pipes do not contact the compressor. Abnormal noise or vibration
may result.
1 Pipes must be connected starting from the indoor unit.
Flare nuts must be tightened with a torque wrench.
2 Flare the liquid pipes and gas pipes and apply a thin layer of refrigeration oil (Ap-
plied on site).
• When usual pipe sealing is used, refer to Table 1 for flaring of R32 refrigerant
pipes.
The size adjustment gauge can be used to confirm A measurements.
Table 1 (Fig. 4-2)
Copper pipe O.D.
Flare tool for R32
(mm)
ø6.35 (1/4")
0 - 0.5
ø9.52 (3/8")
0 - 0.5
ø12.7 (1/2")
0 - 0.5
ø15.88 (5/8")
0 - 0.5
ø19.05 (3/4")
0 - 0.5
ZM71
ø15.88
ø9.52
A (mm)
Flare tool for R22·R407C
Clutch type
1.0 - 1.5
1.0 - 1.5
1.0 - 1.5
1.0 - 1.5
1.0 - 1.5
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