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Fig. 5 —Threaded Rod
Step 4 — Connect Piping
CONDENSATE PIPING — The unit is supplied with a
1 inch OD drain connection to connect copper or PVC drain
piping as shown in Fig. 6.
Drain pan
Clamp
Condensate outlet
Fig. 6 — Connecting the Condensate Drain
When installing condensate piping, follow these guidelines:
• Condensate piping should slope downward in the
direction of condensate flow with a minimum gradient of
1 inch per 100 inches.
• Condensate piping must not be installed where it may be
exposed to freezing temperatures.
• Condensate pipe hangers should be spaced 59 inches or
less between hangers.
• For additional recommendations see Fig. 7.
7 7/8" or more
59" or less
Minimum 2"
Ceiling
Fig. 7 — Space Required for Condensate Drain
Installation
REFRIGERANT PIPING
CAUTION
Multiport Distribution Controller's (MDCs) are shipped
from the factory with brazed caps on all lines and
pressurized with nitrogen to keep the system clean.
Cutting the tip relieves pressure in the system. Cut all
tips on the MDC piping prior to removing any brazed
caps. Failure to cut the tip before removing the brazed
cap may cause equipment damage or personal injury.
a40-1722
PVC water
Condensate connection
pipe
(1)
Hard PVC binder
Pipe hanger
59" or less
Refrigerant pipe
(Gradient: 1 in. per 100 in.)
When connecting refrigerant piping follow these
guidelines:
• The refrigerant piping should be dry and free of dust and
other impurities.
• The number of bends in the refrigeration piping must be
less than 15.
• The bending angle of the refrigerant pipe should not
exceed 90
and the bending radius should be as large as
possible to prevent any breakage in piping.
• Use a torque wrench for flare nuts. Refer to Table 3 for
flare nut torque recommendations.
Table 3 — Flare Nut Torque Recommendations
Outside Diameter (in.)
1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
• Before connecting any piping to the MDC, cut the tips
off every gas and liquid pipe of the MDC unit to release
the gas in the system even if the pipe is not being used
for this installation. See Fig. 8.
LEGEND
a
— Brazed Cap
b
— Cut Here
c
— MDC Unit
Fig. 8 — Cutting the Tip off the Gas and Liquid
PIPING BETWEEN MDC AND INDOOR UNIT —
When connecting indoor units to an MDC follow these
procedures:
• Check maximum height drop and length of refrigerant
piping between the indoor units and MDC. To ensure the
drop and length are acceptable, refer to the refrigerant
piping allowable limits in the manual.
• Refrigerant piping connection between indoor units
should be performed once the units are secured at their
respective installation locations.
• The refrigeration piping starts at the indoor unit and ends
at the MDC.
• Before insulating the suction and liquid refrigeration
pipes, perform pressure and leak tests. For details, see
the outdoor unit installation manual. Insulating both
suction and liquid refrigerant pipes is mandatory.
• Vacuuming and charging of the system should be carried
out as described in the outdoor unit installation manual.
MDCs are shipped from the factory with brazed caps on
all lines and pressurized with nitrogen to keep the
system clean. Failure to remove the brazed cap before
connecting piping will result in equipment malfunction
or damage.
8
Recommended Torque (ft-lb)
15
26
41
48
a
b
c
Lines
CAUTION
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