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4 | Compressor assembly
4.5 Pipes
Pipes and system components must be clean and dry inside and free of scale, swarf and layers of rust
and phosphate. Only use air-tight parts.
Lay pipes correctly. Suitable vibration compensators must be provided to prevent pipes being
cracked and broken by severe vibrations.
Ensure a proper oil return.
Keep pressure losses to an absolute minimum.
4.6 Laying suction and discharge lines
INFO!
ATTENTION! Improperly installed pipes can cause cracks and tears, the result
A rule of thumb:
Always lay the first pipe section starting from the shut-off valve downwards
and parallel to the drive shaft.
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Proper layout of the suction and discharge lines directly after
the compressor is integral to the system's smooth running and
vibration behaviour.
being a loss of refrigerant.
Rigid
fixed point
As short as
possible
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