Piping Handling - LG MULTI F Installation Manual
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Piping Handling
Pipes used for the refrigerant piping system must include the specified thickness, and the
interior must be clean.
While handling and storing,
contaminate the interior with dust, moisture, etc.
Keep refrigerant pipe dry, clean, and airtight.
No moisture should be inside the piping.
- Significant hydrolysis of refrigerant oil.
Possible
- Refrigerant oil degradation.
Problems
- Poor insulation of the compressor.
- System does not operate properly.
- EEVs, capillary tubes are clogged.
Solutions - Remove moisture from the piping.
- Piping ends should remain capped until
connections are complete.
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Do not install piping on a rainy day.
- Connect piping properly at the unit's side.
- Remove caps only after the piping is
cut, the burrs are removed, and after
passing the piping through the walls.
- Evacuate system to a minimum of 500
microns and insure the vacuum holds at
that level for 1 hour.
do not bend or damage the pipes, and take care not to
No dust should be inside the piping.
Moisture
- Refrigerant oil degradation.
- Poor insulation of the compressor.
- System does not operate properly.
- EEVs and capillary tubes become
clogged.
- Remove dust from the piping.
- Piping ends should remain capped until
connections are complete.
- Connect piping properly at the side of
the unit.
- Remove caps only after the piping is cut
and burrs are removed.
- Retain the cap on the piping when
passing it through walls, etc.
Due to our policy of continuous product innovation, some specifications may change without notification.
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PIPING HANDLING
Clean
Dust
- Refrigerant gas leaks / shortages.
- Refrigerant oil degradation.
- Poor insulation of the compressor.
- System does not operate properly.
- Test system for air tightness.
- Perform brazing procedures that comply
with all applicable standards.
- Perform flaring procedures that comply
with all applicable standards.
- Perform flanging procedures that
comply with all applicable standards.
- Ensure that refrigerant lines are pressure
tested to 550 psig and hold for 24 hours.
Keep Pipes Capped While Storing.
Airtight
No leaks should occur.
Leaks
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