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Piping necessary to change the are nut / machining
size due to pipe compression
1) Flare nut width: H
(mm)
2) Flare machining size: A
(mm)
Connect the indoor / outdoor units to the existing pipe.
pipe.)
APPENDIXAPPENDIX
Work instructions
The existing R22 and R410A piping can be reused for
inverter R32 product installations.
Conrming the existence of scratches or dents on
the existing pipes and conrming the reliability of
the pipe strength are conventionally referred to the
local site.
If the specied conditions can be cleared, it is
possible to update existing R22 and R410A pipes
to those for R32 models.
Basic conditions needed to reuse existing
pipes
Check and observe the presence of three conditions in
the refrigerant piping works.
1. Dry (There is no moisture inside of the pipes.)
2. Clean (There is no dust inside of the pipes.)
3. Tight (There are no refrigerant leaks.)
Restrictions for use of existing pipes
In the following cases, the existing pipes should
not be reused as they are. Clean the existing pipes
or exchange them with new pipes.
pipes for the refrigerant piping works.
2. When the existing pipe thickness is thinner than the
use new pipes for the refrigerant piping works.
• The operating pressure of R32 is high (1.6 times
that of R22). If there is a scratch or dent on the pipe
in the worst case.
* Pipe diameter and thickness (mm)
5. When a commercially available dryer is attached to the
existing pipes.
• There is the possibility that copper green rust has
been generated.
6. When the existing air conditioner is removed after
refrigerant has been recovered.
normal oil.
• The refrigerator oil is copper rust green in color:
There is the possibility that moisture has mixed with
the oil and rust has been generated inside the pipe.
or a bad smell.
• A large quantity of shiny metal dust or other wear
residue can be seen in the refrigerant oil.
7. When the air conditioner has a history of the
compressor failing and being replaced.
8. When temporary installation and removal of the air
conditioner are repeated such as when leased etc.
9. If the type of refrigerator oil of the existing air
series.
deteriorate.
by our company and represent our views on our air
pipes of air conditioners that have adopted R32 in other
companies.
Curing of pipes
When removing and opening the indoor or outdoor unit for
• Otherwise rust may be generated when moisture or
foreign matter due to condensation enters the pipes.
pipes are necessary.
3. When the outdoor unit was left with the pipes
4. When refrigerant cannot be recovered using a
refrigerant recovery unit.
• There is the possibility that a large quantity of dirty
oil or moisture remains inside the pipes.
WARNING
NOTE
Is it possible to operate the existing air conditioner?
• Remove the existing air conditioner from the piping
remove any remains inside of the pipe.
Note:
branching pipe.
Was largely discolored oil or a large quantity
the color of the oil changes to a muddy
or black color.)
Nitrogen gas pressure 0.5 MPa
Clean the pipes or use new pipes.
large quantity of remains are present.)
NO
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
H
Existing pipes: Cannot be used.
• Use new pipes.
Are there scratches or dents on the existing pipes?
• After the existing air conditioner is operated in cooling
refrigerant.
• For cleaning the pipes and recovering oil
• Refrigerant recovery: Pump down method
Test run
leak check
A
Pipe outer diameter Ø6.4 Ø9.5 Ø12.7
Thickness 0.8 0.8 0.8
R22
Placement
location Term Curing manner
Outdoors 1 month or more Pinching
Less than 1 month Pinching or taping
Indoors Every time
Copper pipe outer
diameter Ø6.4 Ø9.5 Ø12.7
9.1 13.2 16.6
For R22 9.0 13.0 16.2
Copper pipe outer
diameter Ø6.4 Ø9.5 Ø12.7
17 22 26
For R22 Same as above 24
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