Precautions When Reusing Existing R22 Refrigerant Pipes - Mitsubishi Electric Mr.SERVICE PUHZ-HRP71VHA Service Manual

3-3. PRECAUTIONS WHEN REUSING EXISTING R22 REFRIGERANT PIPES

(1) Flowchart
The existing pipe thickness meets speci-
fications and the pipes are not damaged.
Check if existing air conditioner can operate.
Existing air conditioner can
operate.
Perform cooling operation
for about 30 minutes and
then do a pump down work.
Disconnect existing air con-
ditioner from piping.
Existing pipes can be reused.
In case the unit is HRP·HA2R1
Connect a new air conditioner.
Connecting a new air conditioner
Flaring work should be done so that flare meets the dimension for R410A.
Use flare nut provided with indoor and outdoor unit.
When using gas piping of 19.05mm for HRP100, 125.
Make sure that DIP SW8-1 on outdoor unit controller board is set to ON.
This is to keep the pressure on pipes within permissible range.
● Use different diameter joint or adjust the piping size by brazing.
When using pipes larger than specified size for HRP71.
Make sure that DIP SW8-1 on outdoor unit controller board is set to ON.
This is to prevent oil flow ratio from lowering due to the decrease in flowing refrigerant.
● Use different diameter joint or adjust the piping size by brazing.
When existing pipes are specified size.
The pipes can be reused referring to TECHNICAL DATA BOOK (OCS11).
● Use different diameter joint or adjust the piping size by brazing.
* When using existing pipes for HRP71, 100, 125HA(2).
Make sure that DIP SW8-2 on outdoor unit controller board is set to ON and perform
replacement operation.
Chemical compounds containing chlorine left in existing pipes are collected by replace filter.
● The air conditioner automatically performs cooling operation through replace filter for about 2 hours.
Measure the existing pipe thickness and check for damage.
Existing air conditioner
cannot operate.
Use a refrigerant recovery
equipment to recover the
refrigerant.
In case existing pipes were used
for gas or oil heat pump system,
be sure to clean the pipes.
In case the unit is HRP·HA(2)
Connect a new air conditioner.
Perform replacement operation.
·When performing replacement operation, make sure that DIP SW8-2 on outdoor unit controller board is
set to ON.
Chemical compounds containing chlorine left in existing pipes are collected by replace filter.
●The air conditioner automatically performs cooling operation through replace filter for about 2 hours.
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The existing pipe thickness does not meet
specifications or the pipes are damaged.
Existing pipes cannot be
reused. Use new pipes.
HRP·HA(2) HRP·HA2R1