Installation guide

C. ROUTING AND SUSPENDING REFRIGERANT
LINES
Run refrigerant lines as straight and direct as possible,
avoiding unnecessary bends and turns. Always insulate
the entire suction line. Both lines should be insulated
when routed through an attic or when routed through an
underground raceway.
When routing refrigerant lines through a foundation or wall,
do not allow refrigerant lines to come in direct contact with
the building structure. Make openings large enough so that
lines can be wrapped with extra insulation. Fill all gaps with
RTV caulk. This will prevent noise transmission between the
tubing and the foundation or wall.
Along floor or ceiling joists, suspend refrigerant lines so
that they do not contact the building structure, water
pipes, or ductwork. Use insulated or suspension type
hangers. Metal straps must be at least 1" (25mm) wide to
avoid cutting into the tube insulation. Keep the liquid and
suction lines separate. Refer to Figure 4.
UNIT OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in improp-
er product operation.
Do not leave system open to atmosphere any lon-
ger than absolutely required for installation. Inter-
nal system components - especially refrigerant
oils - are extremely susceptible to moisture con-
tamination. Keep ends of tubing sealed during
installation until the last possible moment.
Figure 4
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Routing and Suspending Refrigerant Lines
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_ LIQUID TUBE
-- LIN SULATION __/_]- SUCTION TUBE
THROUGH THE WALL
HANGER STRAP
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TUBE ONLY) _,'
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MIN LIQUID TUBE
SUSPENSION
UNIT OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in improp-
er product operation.
Do not bury more than 36" (lm) of line set under-
ground. Refrigerant may migrate to cooler buried
section during extended periods of unit shut-
down, causing refrigerant slugging and possible
compressor damage at start-up.
If ANY section of the line set is buried under-
ground, provide a minimum 6" (152mm) vertical
rise at the service valve.
D. OUTDOOR UNIT HIGHER THAN INDOOR UNIT
Proper oil return to the compressor should be maintained
with suction gas velocity. If velocities drop below 1500
fpm (feet per minute), oil return will be decreased. To
maintain suction gas velocity, do not upsize vertical
suction risers.
E. LIQUID LINE FILTER-DRIER
Outdoor units are shipped with an appropriate filter-drier
for installation in the liquid line. Leave the plugs in the tube
ends until the filter-drier is installed. The optimal location
for the filter-drier is close to the indoor coil. Install the
filter-drier with the arrow pointing towards the indoor coil.
Refer to Figure 5.
Figure 5
Liquid Line Filter-Drier
Installed at Indoor Coil
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