Refrigerant Lines; General Refrigerant Line Sizing; Piping And Refrigerant Information - Midea DLCERAA12AAJ Service Manual

REFRIGERANT LINES

General Refrigerant Line Sizing

1. The outdoor units are shipped with a full charge of R410A
refrigerant. All charges, line sizing, and capacities are based on
runs of 25ft. (7.6 m). For runs over 25 ft. (7.6 m), consult the
long−line applications section for the proper charge adjustments.
2. The minimum refrigerant line length between the indoor and
outdoor units is 10 ft. (3 m).
3. Refrigerant lines should not be buried in the ground. If it is
necessary to bury the lines, not more than 36 in (914 mm)
should be buried. Provide a minimum 6in (152 mm) vertical rise
to the service valves to prevent refrigerant migration.
Table 7 lists the maximum lengths allowed.
System Size
Min. Piping Length
Standard Piping Length
Max. outdoor-indoor
height difference
(OU higher than IU)
Max. outdoor-indoor
height difference
(IU higher than OU)
Max. Piping Length with
no additional refrigerant
charge per System
Piping
(Standard Piping length)
Total Max. Piping
Length per system
Additional refrigerant
charge (between Standard
– Max piping length)
Suction Pipe
(size - connection type)
Liquid Pipe
(size - connection type)
Refrigerant Type
Cooling Only Models
Charge Amount
Refrigerant
Heat Pump Models
Charge Amount
Long Line Applications:
1. No change in line sizing is required.
2. Add refrigerant per Table 7.
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Table 7—Piping and Refrigerant Information
12V (115V)
ft. (m) 9.8(3)
24.6(7.5)
ft. (m)
32(10)
ft. (m)
33(10)
ft. (m)
ft. (m) 24.6(7.5)
ft. (m) 82(25)
Oz/ft (g/m) 0.161(15)
ø
In (mm) 1/2(12.7)
ø
In (mm) 1/4(6.35)
Type R410A
Lbs (kg) 1.30(0.59)
Lbs (kg) 2.12(0.96)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
4. Both lines must be insulated. Use a minimum of 1/2in. (12.7
mm) thick insulation. Closed−cell insulation is recommended in
all long−line applications.
5. Special consideration
interconnecting tubing from the building structure. Isolate the
the tubing so vibration or noise is not transmitted into the
structure.
IMPORTANT: Both refrigerant lines must be insulated separately.
9K (208-230V) 12K (208-230V)
9.8(3) 9.8(3)
24.6(7.5) 24.6(7.5)
32(10) 32(10)
33(10) 33(10)
24.6(7.5) 24.6(7.5)
82(25) 82(25)
0.161(15) 0.161(15)
ø ø
3/8(9.52) 1/2(12.7)
ø ø
1/4(6.35) 1/4(6.35)
R410A R410A
1.06(0.48) 1.30(0.59)
1.76(0.8) 2.12(0.96)
should be given to isolating
18 (208-230V) 24K (208-230V)
9.8(3) 9.8(3)
24.6(7.5) 24.6(7.5)
65(20) 65(20)
66(20) 66(20)
24.6(7.5) 24.6(7.5)
98(30) 98(50)
0.161(15) 0.322(30)
ø ø
1/2(12.7) 5/8(15.9)
ø ø
3/8(9.52)
1/4(6.35)
R410A R410A
2.1(0.95) 2.65(1.2)
2.82(1.28) 3.97(1.8)
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