Pipe Requirement; Brazing Connection (Pipe Connection) - Fujitsu ARUV12TLAV Installation Manual

4.2 Pipe requirement

Refer to the Installation Manual of the outdoor unit for description of the length of
connecting pipe or for difference of its elevation.
• Use pipe with water-resistant heat insulation.
Install heat insulation around both the gas and liquid pipes. Failure to do so may cause
water leaks. Use heat insulation with heat resistance above 248°F (120°C). (Reverse cycle
model only)
In addition, if the humidity level at the installation location of the refrigerant piping is
expected to exceed 70 %, install heat insulation around the refrigerant piping. If the
expected humidity level is 70 to 80 %, use heat insulation that is 9/16 in (15 mm) or thicker
and if the expected humidity exceeds 80 %, use heat insulation that is 13/16 in (20 mm) or
thicker. If heat insulation is used that is not as thick as specifi ed, condensation may form
on the surface of the insulation.
In addition, use heat insulation with heat conductivity of 0.045 W/(m·K) or less (at 68°F
(20°C)).

4.3 Brazing connection (pipe connection)

4.3.1. Bending pipes
• The pipes are shaped by your hands or pipe bender. Be careful not to collapse them.
• Do not bend the pipes in an angle more than 90°.
• When pipes are repeatedly bend or stretched, the material will harden, making it diffi cult to
bend or stretch them any more. Do not bend or stretch the pipes more than 3 times.
To prevent breaking of the pipe, avoid sharp bends.
If the pipe is bent repeatedly at the same place, it will break.
4.3.2. Pipe connection
Direct-expansion coils are shipped pressurized with dry nitrogen.
Do not leave piping open to the atmosphere unnecessarily. Water and water vapor are
detrimental to the refrigerant system. Until the piping is complete, recap the system and
charge with nitrogen at the end of each workday. Clean all piping connections before
soldering joints.
Failure to follow these procedures could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• The gas and liquid pipes connections must be brazed.
• Be sure to braze them before performing any wiring work or installing the drain pipe.
Outer diameter of pipe [in (mm)]
AR12 AR18
Liquid pipe 1/4 (6.35) 3/8 (9.52) 3/8 (9.52) 3/8 (9.52) 3/8 (9.52) 3/8 (9.52) 3/8 (9.52)
1/2 5/8
Gas pipe
(12.70) (15.88)
(1) Remove the fi lter panel, fi lter and coil access panels (left/right).
Screws
Coil access panel (left)
Air fi lter
Filter panel
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CAUTION
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AR24 AR30 AR36 AR48
5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4
(15.88) (15.88) (19.05) (19.05)
Coil access panel (right)
(2) Pass the connection pipes through the grommets of coil access panel (left) and align
them to the liquid and gas pipes.
(3) Protect the periphery of brazing area by wet cloth, etc. and then braze the pipes.
: Protect these areas with wet cloth, etc.
Connection pipe (liquid)
Connection pipe (gas)
Grommets
Be sure to use wet cloth, etc., to protect the pipe heat insulation and grommets. Because
these parts are extremely flammable, they can cause a fire if they are not properly
protected.
In case the thermistor may be damaged by heat of brazing, which lead to failure of normal
operation.
Do not expose the unit (panel, drain pan, drain port, etc.) to the fl ame. The exposure of
these parts to the fl ame will adversely affect their appearance and functions or cause a
water leakage.
If air or another type of refrigerant enters the refrigeration cycle, the internal pressure in the
refrigeration cycle will become abnormally high and prevent the unit from exerting its full
performance.
Apply nitrogen gas while
brazing the pipes. Nitrogen gas
pressure:
2.9 psi (0.02 MPa)
(= pressure felt suffi ciently on
the back of your hand)
AR60
3/4
(19.05)
If a pipe is brazed without applying nitrogen gas, it will create an oxidation fi lm.
This can degrade performance or damage the parts in the unit (such as the compressor or
valves).
Do not use fl ux to braze pipes. If the fl ux is the chlorine type, it will cause the pipes to
corrode. Furthermore, if the fl ux contains fl uoride, it will adversely affect the refrigerant pipe
system such as by degrading the refrigerant oil.
For brazing material, use phosphor copper that does not require fl ux.
Thermistor
Drain ports
Drain pan
Coil access panel (left)
WARNING
CAUTION
Pressure regulating valve
Cap
Nitrogen gas
Brazing area