7 | Piping installation
Installer reference guide
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ARXM50-71+RXM42~71R2V1B + RXP50~71M2V1B + RXA42+50B2V1B +
RXF50+60B2V1B + RXF71A2V1B + RXJ50N2V1B + ARXF50~71A2V1B
R32 split series
4P513661-9J – 2020.05
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
7.1.3 Refrigerant piping length and height difference ................................................................................................... 36
7.2 Connecting the refrigerant piping.......................................................................................................................................... 36
7.2.1 About connecting the refrigerant piping............................................................................................................... 37
7.2.2 Precautions when connecting the refrigerant piping............................................................................................ 37
7.2.3 Guidelines when connecting the refrigerant piping.............................................................................................. 38
7.2.4 Pipe bending guidelines ......................................................................................................................................... 39
7.2.5 To flare the pipe end.............................................................................................................................................. 39
7.2.6 Using the stop valve and service port.................................................................................................................... 40
7.2.7 To connect the refrigerant piping to the outdoor unit ......................................................................................... 41
7.3 Checking the refrigerant piping.............................................................................................................................................. 42
7.3.1 About checking the refrigerant piping................................................................................................................... 42
7.3.2 Precautions when checking the refrigerant piping ............................................................................................... 42
7.3.3 To check for leaks................................................................................................................................................... 43
7.3.4 To perform vacuum drying .................................................................................................................................... 43
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.
▪ Piping material: Phosphoric acid deoxidised seamless copper.
▪ Flare connections: Only use annealed material.
▪ Piping diameter:
Models Liquid piping Gas piping
RXM71R Ø6.4mm (1/4") Ø15.9 mm (5/8")
ARXM71R Ø9.5mm (3/8") Ø15.9 mm (5/8")
RXM42R Ø6.4mm (1/4") Ø9.5mm (3/8")
Other Ø6.4mm (1/4") Ø12.7mm (1/2")
▪ Piping temper grade and thickness:
Outer diameter (Ø) Temper grade Thickness (t)
(a)
6.4mm (1/4")
9.5mm (3/8")
12.7mm (1/2")
Annealed (O) ≥0.8mm
15.9mm (5/8") ≥1mm
(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.