Flare Connection (Pipe Connection) - Fujitsu AIRSTAGE ABUA30TLAV Installation Manual

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4.3. Flare connection (pipe connection)

Tighten the fl are nuts with a torque wrench using the specifi ed tightening method.
Otherwise, the fl are nuts could break after a prolonged period, causing refrigerant to
leak and generate a hazardous gas if the refrigerant comes into contact with a fl ame.
4.3.1. Flaring
Use special fl are tool exclusive for R410A.
(1) Cut the connection pipe to the necessary length with a pipe cutter.
(2) Hold the pipe downward so that cuttings will not enter the pipe and remove any burrs.
(3) Insert the fl are nut (always use the fl are nut attached to the indoor and outdoor units (or
RB unit) respectively) onto the pipe and perform the fl are processing with a fl are tool.
Use the special R410A fl are tool, Leakage of refrigerant may result if other fl are nuts
are used.
(4) Protect the pipes by pinching them or with tape to prevent dust, dirt, or water from
entering the pipes.
B
Die
A
Pipe
Dimension A [in. (mm)]
Pipe outside diameter
Flare tool for R410A,
[in. (mm)]
1/4 (6.35)
3/8 (9.52)
1/2 (12.70)
5/8 (15.88)
3/4 (19.05)
When using conventional (R22) fl are tools to fl are R410A pipes, the dimension A should
be approximately 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) more than indicated in the table (for flaring with
R410A fl are tools) to achieve the specifi ed fl aring. Use a thickness gauge to measure the
dimension A. It is recommended that a R410A fl aring tool is used.
Pipe outside diameter
Width across
[in. (mm)]
fl ats
1/4 (6.35)
3/8 (9.52)
1/2 (12.70)
5/8 (15.88)
3/4 (19.05)
4.3.2. 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.
4.3.3. Pipe connection
(1) Remove the fi lter guide.
Indoor unit
WARNING
Check if [L] is fl ared uniformly
and is not cracked or scratched.
L
Dimension B
[in. (mm)]
clutch type
3/8 (9.1)
1/2 (13.2)
0 to 0.020
5/8 (16.6)
(0 to 0.5)
3/4 (19.7)
15/16 (24.0)
Width across flats of Flare nut
[in. (mm)]
11/16 (17)
7/8 (22)
1 (26)
1-1/8 (29)
1-7/16 (36)
CAUTION
Filter guide
(2) Attach the connection pipe.
Indoor unit
• For 2 Top piping and 3 Right piping connections, use the Auxiliary pipe (Gas pipe)
provided.
0 (0)
-0.015 (-0.4)
Connection pipe (Gas)
3 Right piping
Hold the torque wrench at its grip, keeping it at a right angle with the pipe, in order to
tighten the fl are nut correctly.
When the fl are nut is tightened properly by your hand,hold the body side coupling with a
separate spanner, then tighten with a torque wrench.
Torque wrench
Indoor unit pipe
(Body side)
Flare nut [in. (mm)]
1/4 (6.35) dia.
3/8 (9.52) dia.
1/2 (12.70) dia.
5/8 (15.88) dia.
3/4 (19.05) dia.
Be sure to install the pipe against the port on the indoor unit and the outdoor unit
correctly. If the centering is improper, the fl are nut cannot tightened smoothly. If the
fl are nut is forced to turn, the threads will be damaged.
Do not remove the flare nut from the indoor unit pipe until immediately before
connecting the connection pipe.
Do not use mineral oil on fl ared part. Prevent mineral oil from getting into the system
as this would reduce the lifetime of the units.
1
Large pipe
Small pipe
2 Top piping
Connection pipe (Gas)
Indoor unit (Rear)
Auxiliary pipe (Gas pipe)
(Accessories)
CAUTION
Tighten with 2 wrenches.
Holding wrench
Flare nut
Connection pipe
Tightening torque [lbf·ft. (N·m)]
11.8 to 13.3 (16 to 18)
23.6 to 31.0 (32 to 42)
36.1 to 45.0 (49 to 61)
46.5 to 55.3 (63 to 75)
66.4 to 81.1 (90 to 110)
CAUTION
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