LG LC097HV4 Engineering Manual page 70

INSTALLATION & LAYOUT BEST PRACTICES
Refrigerant Piping System Layout
Brazing Practices
It is imperative to keep the piping system free of contaminants and debris such as copper burrs, slag, or carbon dust during installation.
All joints are brazed in the field. Single Zone Cassette refrigeration system
components contain very small capillary tubes, small orifices, electronic expan-
sion valves, oil separators, and heat exchangers that can easily become blocked.
Proper system operation depends on the installer using best practices and utmost
care while assembling the piping system.
• While brazing, use a dry nitrogen purge operating at a minimum pressure of three
(3) psig and maintain a steady flow.
• Blow clean all pipe sections with dry nitrogen prior to assembly.
• Do not use a saw to cut pipe; use a tubing cutter. De-burr and clean all cuts
before assembly.
• Store pipe stock in a dry place. Keep pipe capped and clean.
• Use adapters to assemble different sizes of pipe.
• Do not use flux, soft solder, or anti-oxidant agents.
• Use a 15% silver phosphorous copper brazing alloy to avoid overheating and produce good flow.
• Protect isolation valves, electronic expansion valves, and other heat-sensitive control components from excessive heat with a wet rag or a
heat barrier spray product.
Flare Connection Practices
• Improperly installed flare connections can lead to refrigerant
leaks.
• When tightening the flare unit with a torque wrench, ensure the
direction for tightening follows the arrow on the wrench.
1. Place a couple of drops of refrigerant oil on the opening rim
of the flare before assembling. Take care not to add any
contaminants.
2. Align the center of the refrigerant pipe and corresponding
connection and tighten the flare nut by hand.
3. Following the guidelines as outlined in Table 43 for the amount of
torque to use, tighten the flare nut with a torque wrench until the
wrench clicks.
4. When flare is sufficiently tightened and the system has been
tested for refrigerant leaks, wrap insulation around the
connection.
Table 43: Torque Wrench Tightening.
Piping O.D. (in.)
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
70 | FOUR-WAY CASSETTE
Torque (lbs. / ft.)
13-18
24.6-30.4
39.8-47.7
45.6-59.3
71.6-87.5
Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specifications may change without notification.
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Figure 59: Refrigerant Pipe Brazing.
Refrigerant
Piping
Figure 60: Flare Connection, Isometric View.
Indoor Unit
Piping
Figure 61: Flare Connection, Side View.
Indoor Unit Piping
Flare Nut Field-Supplied
Pressure-reducing
Pipe to
be brazed
Nitrogen
Packless
Tape
Valve
Field-Supplied
Piping
Flare Nut
Piping
Valve