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Precautions for Packed Valve Operation, Insulating the Refrigerant Tubing

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Do not use a spanner to tighten the valve stem caps. Doing so may damage the valves. Depending on the installation conditions, applying excessive torque may cause the nuts to crack. Precautions for Packed Valve Operation If the packed valve is left for a long time with the valve stem cap removed, refrigerant will leak from the valve. Therefore, do not leave the valve stem cap removed. Use a torque wrench to securely tighten the valve stem cap. Valve stem cap tightening torque: Charging port ø3/8" (Liquid side) ø5/8" (Gas side) 70 - 85 in.lbs (80 - 100 kgf • cm) 160 - 180 in.lbs (190 - 210 kgf • cm) 240 - 270 in.lbs (280 - 320 kgf • cm) 3. Insulating the Refrigerant Tubing Tubing Insulation 1 Thermal insulation must be applied to all unit tubing, including the distribution joint (purchased separately). * For gas tubing, the insulation material must be heat resistant to 248°F or above. For other tubing, it must be heat resistant to 176°F or above. Insulation material thickness must be 13/32 in. or greater. CAUTION If the exterior of the outdoor unit valves has been finished with a square duct covering, make sure you allow sufficient space to access the valves and to allow the panels to be attached and removed. Taping the flare nuts Wind the white insulation tape around the flare nuts at the gas tube connections. Then cover up the tubing connections with the flare insulator, and fill the gap at the union with the supplied black insulation tape. Finally, fasten the insulator at both ends with the supplied vinyl clamps. (Fig. 1-119) Insulation material The material used for insulation must have good insulation characteristics, be easy to use, be age resistant, and must not easily absorb moisture. Packed valve 1. Specifications Charging port Valve stem Main valve Valve stem cap Fig. 1-117 2 tubes arranged together Inter-unit control wiring Gas tube Liquid tube Insulation Fig. 1-118 Armoring tape Sealer (supplied) Insulation tape (white) (supplied) Flare insulator (supplied) Unit side insulator Flare nut Tube insulator (not supplied) Heat resistant 248°F or above Vinyl clamps (supplied) Fig. 1-119 Never grasp the drain or refrigerant connecting outlets when moving the unit. CAUTION After a tube has been insulated, never try to bend it into a narrow curve because it can cause the tube to break or crack. 1-120

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1. Specifications
Do not use a spanner to tighten the valve stem caps.
Doing so may damage the valves.
Depending on the installation conditions, applying
excessive torque may cause the nuts to crack.
Precautions for Packed Valve Operation
If the packed valve is left for a long time with the valve
stem cap removed, refrigerant will leak from the valve.
Therefore, do not leave the valve stem cap removed.
Use a torque wrench to securely tighten the valve stem
cap.
Valve stem cap tightening torque:
Charging port
70 – 85 in.lbs (80 – 100 kgf • cm)
ø3/8
"
(Liquid side)
160 – 180 in.lbs (190 – 210 kgf • cm)
ø5/8
"
(Gas side)
240 – 270 in.lbs (280 – 320 kgf • cm)
3. Insulating the Refrigerant Tubing
Tubing Insulation
Thermal insulation must be applied to all unit tubing,
including the distribution joint (purchased separately).
* For gas tubing, the insulation material must be heat
resistant to 248°F or above. For other tubing, it must be
heat resistant to 176°F or above.
Insulation material thickness must be 13/32 in. or greater.
CAUTION
If the exterior of the outdoor unit
valves has been finished with a
square duct covering, make sure
you allow sufficient space to
access the valves and to allow
the panels to be attached and
removed.
Taping the flare nuts
Wind the white insulation tape around the flare nuts at the
gas tube connections. Then cover up the tubing
connections with the flare insulator, and fill the gap at the
union with the supplied black insulation tape. Finally, fasten
the insulator at both ends with the supplied vinyl clamps.
(Fig. 1-119)
Insulation material
The material used for insulation must have good insulation
characteristics, be easy to use, be age resistant, and must
not easily absorb moisture.
CAUTION
After a tube has been insulated,
never try to bend it into a narrow
curve because it can cause
the tube to break or crack.
Fig. 1-117
Fig. 1-118
Fig. 1-119
Never grasp the drain or refrigerant connecting
outlets when moving the unit.
Charging port
Valve stem cap
Valve stem
Main valve
Packed valve
2 tubes arranged together
Inter-unit
control wiring
Gas tube
Liquid tube
Armoring tape
Insulation
Unit side
insulator
Insulation tape (white)
(supplied)
Sealer (supplied)
Flare insulator (supplied)
Tube insulator
(not supplied)
Heat resistant
248°F or above
Vinyl clamps (supplied)
Flare nut
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