7 | Piping installation
Installer reference guide
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CVXM20+FVXM25~50A2V1B
Split system air conditioners
4P625991-1 – 2020.06
7 Piping installation
In this chapter
7.1 Preparing refrigerant piping................................................................................................................................................... 35
7.1.1 Refrigerant piping requirements ........................................................................................................................... 35
7.1.2 Refrigerant piping insulation.................................................................................................................................. 36
7.2 Connecting the refrigerant piping.......................................................................................................................................... 36
7.2.1 About connecting the refrigerant piping............................................................................................................... 36
7.2.2 Precautions when connecting the refrigerant piping............................................................................................ 36
7.2.3 Guidelines when connecting the refrigerant piping.............................................................................................. 37
7.2.4 Pipe bending guidelines ......................................................................................................................................... 38
7.2.5 To flare the pipe end.............................................................................................................................................. 38
7.2.6 To connect the refrigerant piping to the indoor unit............................................................................................ 39
7.1 Preparing refrigerant piping
7.1.1 Refrigerant piping requirements
INFORMATION
Also read the precautions and requirements in the "2 General safety
precautions"[45].
NOTICE
The piping and other pressure-containing parts shall be suitable for refrigerant. Use
phosphoric acid deoxidised seamless copper for refrigerant.
▪ Foreign materials inside pipes (including oils for fabrication) must be
≤30mg/10m.
Refrigerant piping diameter
Use the same diameters as the connections on the outdoor units:
Class Pipe outer diameter (mm)
Liquid piping Gas piping
25+35 Ø6.4 Ø9.5
50 Ø6.4 Ø12.7
Refrigerant piping material
▪ Piping material: Phosphoric acid deoxidised seamless copper.
▪ Piping temper grade and thickness:
Outer diameter (Ø) Temper grade Thickness (t)
(a)
6.4mm (1/4") Annealed (O) ≥0.8mm
9.5mm (3/8")
12.7mm (1/2")
(a)
Depending on the applicable legislation and the maximum working pressure of the unit
(see "PS High" on the unit name plate), larger piping thickness might be required.