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(1) Piping length between piping connection kit 1 and each outdoor unit should be
L
A
< L
B
< L
C
< 32 ft (10m).
Maintain a straight-line distance of 19-11/16 inches (500mm) or more for pipes after the piping
connection kit 1.
Select the pipe size according to Section 6.4 “Piping Size between Outdoor Units”.
For refrigerant piping between multiple outdoor units, use the optional piping connection kit.
The arrangement for outdoor units should be determined depending on the piping direction when the
refrigerant piping work and installation work are planned. When the outdoor unit is installed, perform the
installation work according to the following restrictions.
(2) Place the piping connection kit lower than the outdoor unit piping connection.
When the piping connection kit is installed higher than the outdoor unit piping connection, maintain a
maximum clearance of 11-13/16 inches (300mm) between the piping connection kit and the bottom
of the outdoor unit. Also, install an oil trap (minimum 7-7/8 inches (200mm)) between the piping
connection kit and the outdoor unit.
6.3 Piping Work between Outdoor Units
Outdoor
Unit
B
Outdoor
Unit
A
Outdoor
Unit
C
Piping Connection Kit 1
Piping Connection Kit 2
L
L
C
A
B
L
Indoor Unit Side
Outdoor
Unit
B
Outdoor
Unit
A
Outdoor
Unit
C
Upstream Side
Piping Connection Kit 1
Piping Connection Kit 2
Indoor Unit Side
Max. lift difference
between outdoor units
is 3-15/16 inches
(100mm).
Maintain a straight-line
distance of 19-11/16 inches
(500mm) or more for piping
after installing the piping
connection kit.
Indoor Unit Side
Indoor Unit Side
The refrigerant oil stagnates when the unit stops.
Indoor Unit Side
Max.
11-13/16 inches
(300mm)
Oil Trap
Min. 7-7/8 inches
(200mm)
Oil Trap
Min. 7-7/8 inches
(200mm)
Oil Trap
Min. 7-7/8 inches
(200mm)
Max.
11-13/16 inches
(300mm)
Max.
11-13/16 inches
(300mm)
< Side View of Outdoor Unit >
No trap is
required.