GIA giatsu IX43 R32 Manuel D'installation page 59

Step 3: Flare pipe ends
Proper flaring is essential to achieve an airtight seal.
1. After removing burrs from cut pipe, seal
the ends with PVC tape to prevent foreign
materials from entering the pipe.
2. Sheath the pipe with insulating material.
3. Place flare nuts on both ends of pipe. Make
sure they are facing in the right direction,
because you can't put them on or change
their direction after flaring. See Fig. 6.6
Flare nut
Copper pipe
Fig. 6.6
4. Remove PVC tape from ends of pipe when
ready to perform flaring work.
5. Clamp flare form on the end of the pipe.
The end of the pipe must extend beyond
the flare form.
Flare form
6. Place flaring tool onto the form.
7. Turn the handle of the flaring tool clockwise
until the pipe is fully flared. Flare the pipe in
accordance with the dimensions shown in
table 6.4.
Table 6.4: PIPING EXTENSION BEYOND FLARE FORM
Pipe Tightening
torque
gauge
18-20 N.m
Ø 6.4
(183-204 kgf.cm)
25-26 N.m
Ø 9.5
(255-265 kgf.cm)
35-36 N.m
Ø 12.7
(357-367 kgf.cm)
45-47 N.m
Ø 15.9
(459-480 kgf.cm)
65-67 N.m
(663-683 kgf.cm)
Ø 19.1
75-85N.m
Ø 22 (765-867 kgf.cm)
Pipe
Fig. 6.7
Flare dimension (A) Flare shape
(Unit: mm/Inch)
Min. Max.
90 ° ± 4
8.4/0.33 8.7/0.34
A
13.2/0.52 13.5/0.53
16.2/0.64 16.5/0.65
19.2/0.76 19.7/0.78
Fig. 6.8
23.2/0.91 23.7/0.93
26.4/1.04 26.9/1.06
8. Remove the flaring tool and flare form,
then inspect the end of the pipe for cracks
and even flaring.
Step 4: Connect pipes
Connect the copper pipes to the indoor unit first,
then connect it to the outdoor unit. You should
first connect the low-pressure pipe, then the
high-pressure pipe.
1. When connecting the flare nuts, apply a thin coat
of refrigeration oil to the flared ends of the pipes.
2. Align the center of the two pipes that you
will connect.
Indoor unit tubing
3. Tighten the flare nut as tightly as possible by hand.
4. Using a spanner, grip the nut on the unit tubing.
5. While firmly gripping the nut, use a torque
wrench to tighten the flare nut according to
the torque values in table 6.4.
NOTE: Use both a spanner and a torque
wrench when connecting or disconnecting
pipes to/from the unit.
R0.4~0.8
Flare nut
Fig. 6.9
Fig. 6.10
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