Panasonic Urban Multi MX1 Series Manual page 17

PACD011001G2 / PACD011004G3
Refrigerant Pipe
Flushing
[3 major effects]
1. Removal of oxidation bubbles formed inside copper pipes when "nitrogen replacement is insufficient"
2. Removal of extraneous material and moisture from pipes when covering has been insufficient
3. Checks connections in pipes linking outdoor and indoor units (Both liquid and gas pipes)
[Example of procedure]
1. Set pressure regulator on nitrogen cylinder.
2. Connect the charge hose from the pressure regulator to the service port on the liquid pipe side of the
3. Fit blanking plugs to all indoor units (B) other than unit A.
4. Open the main valve on the nitrogen cylinder and set the pressure regulator to 0.5MPa.
5. Check that the nitrogen is passing through the unit A liquid pipe.
6. Flushing.
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(Carry out second flushing)
Urban Multi Inverter "MX1" Series
Flushing is a method of cleaning extraneous matter out of pipes using pressurized gas.
during soldering work
∗The gas used must be nitrogen.
(There is a danger of condensation if fluon or carbon dioxide are used and oxygen carries the risk of
explosions.)
outdoor unit.
Block the end of the pipe with the insulation of your hand.
When the gas pressure becomes too great to contain remove insulation quickly. (First flush)
Block the end of the pipe with insulation again.
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