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New or Replacement Line Set
This section provides information on new installation or
replacement of existing line set. If a new or replacement
line set is not required, then proceed to Brazing
Connections on page 12.
If refrigerant lines are routed through a wall, seal and
isolate the opening so vibration is not transmitted to the
building. Pay close attention to line set isolation during
installation of any HVAC system. When properly isolated
from building structures (walls, ceilings. floors), the
refrigerant lines will not create unnecessary vibration and
subsequent sounds.
Also, consider the following when placing and installing a
high−efficiency air conditioner:
REFRIGERANT LINE SET
Field refrigerant piping consists of liquid and suction lines
from the outdoor unit (braze connections) to the indoor unit
coil (flare or braze connections). Use Lennox L15 (braze,
non−flare) series line set, or use field−fabricated refrigerant
lines as listed in table 2.
NOTE When installing refrigerant lines longer than 50
feet, contact Lennox Technical Support Product
Applications for assistance or Lennox piping manual. To
obtain the correct information from Lennox, be sure to
communicate the following points:
IMPORTANT
Mineral oils are not compatible with HFC−410A.If oil
must be added, it must be a Polyol ester oil.
The compressor is charged with sufficient Polyol ester oil
for line set lengths up to 50 feet. Recommend adding oil to
system based on the amount of refrigerant charge in the
system. No need to add oil in system with 20 pounds of
refrigerant or less. For systems over 20 pounds − add one
ounce of every five pounds of refrigerant.
Recommended topping−off POE oils are Mobil EAL
ARCTIC 22 CC or ICI EMKARATERL32CF.
Model (14HPX) and size of unit (e.g. −060).
Line set diameters for the unit being installed as listed
in table 2 and total length of installation.
Number of elbows and if there is a rise or drop of the
piping.
MATCHING WITH NEW OR EXISTING INDOOR COIL
AND LINE SET
The RFC1−metering line consisted of a small bore copper
line that ran from condenser to evaporator coil. Refrigerant
was metered into the evaporator by utilizing
temperature/pressure evaporation effects on refrigerant in
the small RFC line. The length and bore of the RFC line
corresponded to the size of cooling unit.
If the 14HPX is being used with either a new or existing
indoor coil which is equipped with a liquid line which served
as a metering device (RFCI), the liquid line must be
replaced prior to the installation of the 14HPX unit.
Typically a liquid line used to meter flow is 1/4" in diameter
and copper.
IMPORTANT
Polyol ester (POE) oils used with HFC−410A
refrigerant absorb moisture very quickly. It is very
important that the refrigerant system be kept closed
as much as possible. DO NOT remove line set caps
or service valve stub caps until you are ready to make
connections.
IMPORTANT
If this unit is being matched with an approved line set
or indoor unit coil which was previously charged with
mineral oil, or if it is being matched with a coil which
was manufactured before January of 1999, the coil
and line set must be flushed prior to installation. Take
care to empty all existing traps. Polyol ester (POE) oils
are used in Lennox units charged with HFC−410A
refrigerant. Residual mineral oil can act as an
insulator, preventing proper heat transfer. It can also
clog the expansion device, and reduce the system
performance and capacity.
Failure to properly flush the system per the
instructions below will void the warranty.
Table 2. Refrigerant Line Set Inches (mm)
Model Field Connections Recommended Line Set
Liquid Line Vapor Line Liquid Line Vapor Line L15 Line Sets
14HPX−018−230
3/8 in. (10 mm) 3/4 in. (19 mm) 3/8 in. (10 mm) 3/4 in. (19 mm) L15−41 15 ft. − 50 ft. (4.6 m − 15 m)
14HPX−024−230
14HPX−030−230
14HPX−036−230
3/8 in. (10 mm) 7/8 in. (22 mm) 3/8 in. (10 mm) 7/8 in. (22 mm) L15−65 15 ft. − 50 ft. (4.6 m − 15 m)
14HPX−042−230
14HPX−048−230
14HPX−060−230 3/8 in. (10 mm) 1−1/8 in. (29 mm) 3/8 in. (10 mm) 1−1/8 in. (29 mm) Field Fabricated
NOTE Some applications may required a field provided 7/8" to 1−1/8" adapter