6 Installation
Installer and user reference guide
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RWEYQ8~1 RWEYQ8~14T9Y1B
VRV IV water-cooled system air conditioner
4P452191-1 – 2017.04
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Nitrogen
▪ Do NOT use anti-oxidants when brazing pipe joints.
Residue can clog pipes and break equipment.
▪ Do NOT use flux when brazing copper-to-copper refrigerant
piping. Use phosphor copper brazing filler alloy (BCuP), which
does not require flux.
Flux has an extremely harmful influence on refrigerant piping
systems. For instance, if chlorine based flux is used, it will cause
pipe corrosion or, in particular, if the flux contains fluorine, it will
deteriorate the refrigerant oil.
6.4.9
Using the stop valve and service port
To handle the stop valve
▪ Make sure to keep all stop valves open during operation.
▪ The figure below shows the name of each part required in
handling the stop valve.
▪ The stop valve is factory closed.
c
d
a
b
a
Service port and service port cover
b
Stop valve
c
Field piping connection
d
Stop valve cover
a
b
c
d
e
a
Service port
b
Stop valve cover
c
Hexagon hole
d
Shaft
e
Seal
To open the stop valve
1
Remove the stop valve cover.
2
Insert a hexagon wrench into the stop valve and turn the stop
valve counterclockwise.
3
When the stop valve cannot be turned any further, stop turning.
Result:
The valve is now open.
To fully open the Ø19.1 mm~Ø25.4 mm stop valve, turn the
hexagonal wrench until a torque between 27 and 33 N•m is
achieved.
Inadequate torque may cause leakage of refrigerant and breakage of
the stop valve cap.
1
2
3
4
To close the stop valve
1
Remove the stop valve cover.
2
Insert a hexagon wrench into the stop valve and turn the stop
valve clockwise.
3
When the stop valve cannot be turned any further, stop turning.
Result:
The valve is now closed.
Closing direction:
To handle the stop valve cover
▪ The stop valve cover is sealed where indicated by the arrow. Do
NOT damage it.
▪ After handling the stop valve, tighten the stop valve cover
securely, and check for refrigerant leaks. For the tightening
torque, refer to the table below.
To handle the service port
▪ Always use a charge hose equipped with a valve depressor pin,
since the service port is a Schrader type valve.
▪ After handling the service port, make sure to tighten the service
port cover securely. For the tightening torque, refer to the table
below.
▪ Check for refrigerant leaks after tightening the service port cover.
Tightening torques
Stop valve
size (mm)
Tightening torque N•m (turn clockwise to close)
Shaft
Valve body Hexagonal
wrench
Cap (valve
lid)
Service
port
Ø9.5
5.4~6.6
4 mm
13.5~16.5
11.5~13.9
Ø12.7
8.1~9.9
18.0~22.0
Ø15.9
13.5~16.5
6 mm
23.0~27.0
Ø19.1
27.0~33.0
8 mm
22.5~27.5
Ø25.4
6.4.10
To remove the pinched pipes
NOTICE
In case of heat pump mode, do NOT remove the pinched
pipe of the gas line stop valve.
WARNING
Any gas or oil remaining inside the stop valve may blow off
the pinched piping.
Failure to observe the instructions in procedure below
properly may result in property damage or personal injury,
which may be serious depending on the circumstances.
Use the following procedure to remove the pinched piping:
1
Remove the valve cover and make sure that the stop valves are
fully closed.
