Connection To The Panels (X2) - Energie ECO 200esm Technical Manual

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Diameter of the
Applied
Pipe (inches)
Torque (Nm)
1/4"
14 to 16
3/8"
33 to 42

4.4.2. Connection to the Panels (x2)

Remove the protecting caps from the ends of the
copper piping.
Place the end of the tube so that it is pointing
downwards, cutting the pipe at the intended
point, making sure to clean off any burrs (e.g. with
a reamer).
Next, remove the covers from the panel
connections, and with the aid of a cutting tool
such as a penknife, remove 5 cm of the
thermoretractable sleeve.
A 3/8" piping expansion area must be made, with
the aid of an appropriate tool, for proper
connection to the panel.
Line up the liquid and suction tubes, but before
Wrench nº
commencing the welding operation, make sure to
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protect the thermoretractable sleeve by using a
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damp cloth.
The type of solder recommended for welding the
pipes is type oxyacetylene (Oxygen/Acetylene).
Other types of gases can also be used, such as
propane for example.
After carrying out the panel connection welding
operations,
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Removal of thermoretractable sleeve
Piping expansion (3/8")
but before installing the
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