LG LC098HV4 Engineering Manual page 72

INSTALLATION & LAYOUT BEST PRACTICES
Refrigerant Piping System Layout
Pipe Sleeves at Penetrations
LG requires that all pipe penetrations through walls, floors, and pipes buried underground be properly insulated and routed through an ap-
propriate wall sleeve of sufficient size to prevent compression of refrigerant pipe insulation and free movement of the pipe within the sleeve.
Underground refrigerant pipe shall be routed inside a protective sleeve to prevent insulation deterioration.
Figure 56: Pipe Sleeve Options.
Inside wall (concealed)
A
B
Floor (fire-resistance)
D
F
G
B
Diameter of penetrations shall be determined by pipe diameter plus the thickness of the insulation.
Underground Refrigerant Piping
Refrigerant pipe installed underground should be routed inside a vapor tight protective sleeve to prevent insulation deterioration and water
infiltration. Refrigerant pipe installed inside underground casing must be continuous without any joints. Underground refrigerant pipe must
be located at a level below the frost line.
Table 46: Utility Conduit Sizes.
Liquid Pipe
1
1/2 (2.0
2,5
1/4 (1.0)
4
3
3/8 (1-1/8) 4
3
1/2 (1-1/2) 5
4
5/8 (1-5/8) 5
4
3/4 (1-3/4)
5
4
OD pipe diameter in inches; Values in parenthesis () indicate OD of pipe with insulation jacket.
1
Diameter of pipe with insulation. Thickness of pipe insulation is typical. Actual required thickness may
2
vary based on surrounding ambient conditions and should be calculated and specified by the design
engineer.
Insulation thickness (value in parenthesis) = 3/8 inch.
3
Insulation thickness (value in parenthesis) = 1 inch.
4
Insulation thickness (value in parenthesis) = 3/4 inch.
5
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Outside wall
D
C
B
A
Roof pipe shaft
G
D
B
H
Vapor Pipe
1
) 5/8 (2-1/8 ) 3/4 (2-1/4
2,5
4 4
4 5
5 5
5 5
5 5
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Outside wall (exposed)
E
B
I
Area between fire-resistant
insulation and boundary wall
I
J
A
40 in 40 in
Figure 57: Typical Arrangement of Refrigerant Pipe and Cable(s) in a
Utility Conduit.
)
2,5
Table 47: Outdoor Unit Refrigerant Pipe Connections.
System Model No.
LC098HV4, LC128HV4
LC187HV, LC247HV,
LC367HV, LC427HV
LC188HV4
Sleeve
Insulation
Lagging
Caulk
Band
Water-resistant layer
Sleeve with edge
Lagging
Mortar or other fire-resistant caulk
Fire-resistant insulation
When filling an access hole with mortar, cover the
area with steel plate so that the insulation will not
fall through. For this area, use fire-resistant
materials for both the insulation and cover.
( Do not use a vinyl cover.)
Vapor Line
Insulation Material
Liquid Line
Pipe Sleeve
Insulation
Material
Min. 18 Gauge
Power/Communication
Cable
Liquid Conn. (inches) Vapor Conn. (inches)
1/4
3/8
1/4
3/8
5/8
1/2