Amana AVZC18 Series Service Instructions Manual page 47

SERVICING
If hanging line set from a joist or rafter,
use metal strapping
Wire Tie
or heavy nylon wire tires
(around suction line only)
that are securely anchored.
8'
Floor Joist or
T ape or Wire Tie
Roof Rafter
8'
Floor Joist or Roof Rafter
Metal Sleeve
Strapping placed
around the suction line only
After the suction line has been strapped to the joist or rafter at 8' intervals,
T ape or Wire Tie
strap the liquid line to the suction line.
Figure 1-3. Installation of Refrigerant Piping (Horizontal)
SECTION 3. OUTDOOR UNIT IS ABOVE THE INDOOR UNIT
Heat Pump ABOVE Indoor Coil
Maximum line set
equivalent length of 125 ft*.
The maximum line set
Maximum vertical
actual length is 100 ft.
separation of 200 ft.
*Includes pressure losses of any elbows, bends, etc.
1. Gas line must be sloped continuously towards the indoor unit.
2. The maximum elevation (vertical) difference between the outdoor unit and indoor unit is 100 feet.
3. The maximum line set equivalent length is 125 feet, which includes pressure losses of any elbow, bends, etc. The maximum line
set actual length is 100 feet.
4. Inverted suction loop is not required at either unit.
5. An accumulator is not required for outdoor unit (accumulators are factory installed).
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