Refrigerant Pipe Installation - Fisher FSPI-180AE1 Service Manual

5. Refrigerant pipe installation

5.1 Maximum pipe length and height drop
Considering the allowable pipe length and height drop to decide the installation position. Make sure the
distance and height drop between indoor and outdoor unit not exceeded the date in the following table.
Model
18,000Btu/h
24,000Btu/h
5.2 The procedure of connecting pipes
5.2.1 Choose the pipe size according to the specification table.
5.2.2 Confirm the cross way of the pipes.
5.2.3 Measure the necessary pipe length.
5.2.4 Cut the selected pipe with pipe cutter
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Make the section flat and smooth.
5.2.5 Insulate the copper pipe
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Before test operation, the joint parts should not be heat insulated.
5.2.6 Flare the pipe
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Insert a flare nut into the pipe before flaring the pipe
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According to the following table to flare the pipe
Pipe diameter
1/4" (6.35)
3/8" (9.52)
1/2" (12.7)
5/8" (15.9)
3/4" (19)
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After flared the pipe, the opening part must be seal by end cover or adhesive tape to avoid duct or
Installation
Lean
Flare dimension A (mm)
Min Max
8.3 8.7
12.0 12.4
15.4 15.8
18.6 19.1
22.9 23.3
Max. Length
30m
50m
Crude Burr
Refrigerant pipe installation
Max. Elevation
20m
25m
Flare shape
90 ° 4
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A
R0.4~0.8
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