Branch Pipe; Distributor - Toshiba RAV-SM1603AT-E Service Manual

6-10. Branch Pipe

n Twin system
Now the refrigerant pipe is installed using branch pipes supplied as accessories.
• Bend and adjust the refrigerant piping so that the branch pipes and pipe after branching become horizontal.
• Fix the branch pipes onto a wall in a ceiling or onto a column.
• Provide a straight pipe longer than 500mm in length as the main piping of the branches.
OK
Horizontal
NO GOOG
Inclination

6-11. Distributor

n Triple system
Now the refrigerant pipe is installed using distributor supplied as accessories.
• Bend and adjust the refrigerant piping so that the distributor and pipe after branching become horizontal.
• Fix the distributor onto a wall in a ceiling or onto a column.
• Provide a straight pipe longer than 500 mm in length as the main piping of the branches.
<How to install distributor>
Branch pipe
<Gas pipe side>
<Restrictions in length of the straight area of the branch pipe (main pipe side)>
Provide a straight area of 500 mm or more on the main pipe side of the branch pipe
(for both gas pipe and liquid pipe sides).
500 mm or more
n Air Purging
For the complete information, read the installation manual for outdoor units of air conditioner.
OK
Branch pipes are horizontal
and collective pipes are vertical
Branch pipes and
collective pipes are horizontal
Collective pipe
Horizontal
NO GOOG
Inclination
Branch pipes are horizontal
and collective pipes are vertical
Branch pipes and
collective pipes are horizontal
Branch pipe
Collective pipe
<Liquid pipe side>
NO GOOG
Be sure to install the pipes
500 mm or more horizontally after branching.
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