Fig. 6-8
Fig. 6-7
6-3. 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 25/64 in. or greater.
If the conditions inside the ceiling exceed DB 86°F and RH
70%, increase the thickness of the gas tubing insulation
material by 1 step.
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 sup-
plied black insulation tape. Finally, fasten the insulator at both
ends with the supplied vinyl clamps. (Fig. 6-8)
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.
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.
clamp.
Three tubes arranged together
Two tubes arranged together
If the exterior of the outdoor unit
valves has been finished with a
square duct covering, make sure
you allow sufficient space to use
the valves and to allow the panels
to be attached and removed.
Fig. 6-9
