Panasonic S-22KA1E5S Service Manual page 105

11.4.3 Insulation directions
Gas side / Liquid side branch pipe insulation.
Note: Use insulating material that can tolerate 120°C on the gas side.
1) Insulate the gas side / liquid side of the branch pipe with thermal insulator.
Thermal insulator
2) Wrap tape all around the areas where the insulating materials are joined in order to seal it.
Tape
(Local supply)
Note: Do not use any adhesive agents on the connections between thermal insulator.
3) Wrap a wide PVC tape all around the surfaces where the ends of the branch pipe and insulating materials
are abutted so as to close any gaps.
Gas side / Liquid side of the
branch pipe
Thermal insulator
(Accessory)
Insulating material for
refrigerant piping
Wide PVC tape
(Local supply)
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