18.2.6 To braze the pipe end
18.2.7 To connect the refrigerant piping to the outdoor unit
RXYSA8~12AMY1B
VRV 5-S system air conditioner
4P752782-1A – 2024.02
6 Wait until all oil has dripped out before continuing with the connection of the
field piping in case the recovery was not complete.
NOTICE
Precautions when connecting field piping. Add brazing material as shown in the
figure.
≤Ø25.4
1
1
▪
When brazing, blow through with nitrogen to prevent creation of large quantities
of oxidised film on the inside of the piping. This film adversely affects valves and
compressors in the refrigerating system and prevents proper operation.
▪
Set the nitrogen pressure to 20 kPa (0.2 bar) (just enough so it can be felt on the
skin) with a pressure-reducing valve.
a
b
f
a Refrigerant piping
b Part to be brazed
c Taping
d Manual valve
e Pressure-reducing valve
f Nitrogen
▪
Do NOT use anti-oxidants when brazing pipe joints. Residue can clog pipes and
break equipment.
▪
Do NOT use flux when brazing copper-to-copper refrigerant piping. Use phosphor
copper brazing filler alloy (BCuP), which does NOT require flux.
Flux has an extremely harmful influence on refrigerant piping systems. For
instance, if chlorine based flux is used, it will cause pipe corrosion or, in
particular, if the flux contains fluorine, it will deteriorate the refrigerant oil.
▪
ALWAYS protect the surrounding surfaces (e.g. insulation foam) from heat when
brazing.
▪
Piping length. Keep field piping as short as possible.
▪
Piping protection. Protect the field piping against physical damage.
1 Do the following:
▪ Remove the service cover. See
▪ Remove the piping intake plate (a) with screw (b).
a
b
2 Choose a piping route (a, b or c).
>Ø25.4
1
2
2
1
c
d
e
f
"17.2.2 To open the outdoor
18
Piping installation
|
4
unit" [
83].
Installer and user reference guide
99