Samsung AM MXVAFC Series Installation Manual page 74

Pipe insulation
Insulate the refrigerant pipe
f Make sure to insulate the refrigerant pipe, branch joint, distribution header, and the connection part of the pipes . f
f If you insulate the pipes, condensed water will not fall from the pipes .
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f Check if there are any cracks on the insulation at the bent part of the pipe .
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Insulator
Gas side pipe
Liquid side pipe
Insulating pipes
• The insulation of the gas and liquid pipes can be in contact
with each other but they should not press excessively against
each other .
• When the gas side and liquid side pipes are contacting each
other, increase the thickness of the insulation by one grade .
Insulator
Gas pipe
• Install the insulation without any gaps or cracks and
use adhesive on the connection part of it to prevent
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moisture from entering .
• Bind the refrigerant pipe with insulation tape if it
is exposed to outside sunlight . (When binding the
pipe with finishing tape, be careful not to reduce the
thickness of the insulation . )
• Install the refrigerant pipe respecting that the
insulation does not get thinner on the bent part or
hanger of pipe .
• When the thickness of insulation is reduced, reinforce
the reduced thickness with additional insulation .
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Clamp
Insulator
• When installing the gas side and liquid side pipes, leave at
• When the gas side and liquid side pipes are contacting each
Insulator
Liquid pipe
Insulator
Indoor unit
Install the insulation to be
overlapped
Fix securely without any gap .
Insulating pipes connected behind the EEV kit
least 10mm (3/8") of space .
other, increase the thickness of the insulation by one grade .
10mm (3/8") 10mm (3/8")
Gas pipe
Additional Insulator
a x 3
10mm (3/8")
Liquid pipe
Hanger
a
Insulator for refrigerant
pipe