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Reference outside diameter
(mm)
Ø9.5
Ø15.9
Ø19.1
Wall thickness
(mm)
0.8
1.0
1.0
6-6-6. Handling of Existing Pipe
When using the existing pipe, carefully check it for the following:
• Wall thickness (within the specified range)
• Scratches and dents
• Water, oil, dirt, or dust in the pipe
• Flare looseness and leakage from welds
• Deterioration of copper pipe and heat insulator
Cautions for using existing pipe
• Do not reuse the flare to prevent gas leak.
Replace it with the supplied flare nut and then process it to a flare.
• Blow nitrogen gas or use an appropriate means to keep the inside of the pipe clean.
If discolored oil or much residue is discharged, wash the pipe.
• Check welds, if any, on the pipe for gas leak.
When the pipe corresponds to any of the following, do not use it. Install a new pipe instead.
• The pipe has been open (disconnected from indoor unit or outdoor unit) for a long period.
• The pipe has been connected to an outdoor unit that does not use refrigerant R22, R410A or R407C.
• The existing pipe must have a wall thickness equal to or larger than the following thickness.
• Never use any pipe with a wall thickness less than these thicknesses due to insufficient pressure capacity.
