Panasonic CU-2S18NBU-1 service manual Connecting the Piping to Outdoor Unit, Gas Leak Checking

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10.2 INSTALL THE OUTDOOR UNIT

After selecting the best location, start installation to Indoor/Outdoor Unit Installation Diagram.

1.Fix the unit on concrete or rigid frame firmly and horizontally with bolt nut (ø13/32").

2.When installing on a roof, please consider strong winds and earthquakes. Please fasten the installation stand firmly with bolt or nails.

Model

A

B

C

D

CU-2S18***

24-1/8"

5-5/32"

5/8"

14-3/16"

10.3 CONNECT THE PIPING

Remove the control board cover (resin) from the outdoor unit by loosening three screws.

10.3.1Connecting the Piping to Outdoor Unit

Decide piping length and then cut by using pipe cutter. Remove burrs from cut edge. Make flare after inserting the flare nut (locate at valve) onto the copper pipe.

Align center of piping to valves and then tighten with torque wrench to the specified torque as stated in the table.

Do not overtighten, over tightening may cause gas leakage.

Piping size

Torque

1/4" (0.02 ft)

[18 N•m (13.3 Ibf. ft)]

3/8" (0.03 ft)

[42 N•m (31.0 Ibf. ft)]

 

 

1/2" (0.04 ft)

[55 N•m (40.6 Ibf. ft)]

5/8" (0.05 ft)

[65 N•m (47.9 Ibf. ft)]

 

 

3/4" (0.06 ft)

[100 N•m (73.8 Ibf. ft)]

 

 

10.3.2Gas Leak Checking

Pressure test to system to 400 PSIG with dry nitrogen, in stages. Thoroughly leak check the system. If the pressure holds, release the nitrogen and proceed to section 10.4.

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Contents Table of Contents Disassembly and Assembly Instructions Items to be followed are classified by the symbols Safety PrecautionsPage Model Outdoor Unit CU-2S18NBU-1 SpecificationMulti split combination possibility Dimensions Refrigeration Cycle Diagram Block Diagram Wiring Connection Diagram Electronic Circuit Diagram Main Printed Circuit Board Printed Circuit BoardNoise Filter Printed Circuit Board Check Points Installation InformationOutdoor Unit Installation Diagram Installation InstructionOutdoor Unit Installation Guidelines Gas Leak Checking Connecting the Piping to Outdoor UnitEvacuation of the Equipment Heat Insulation Operation Control Powerful OperationCooling Operation Outdoor fan controlElectronic Parts Temperature Rise Protection 2 Cool Electronic Parts Temperature Rise Protection 1 CoolProtection Control Freeze Prevention control CoolIPM power transistor Protection Control Time Delay Safety Control Restart ControlCooling overload control Cool 12.7 30 seconds Force OperationCompressor discharge high pressure protection control Compressor Protection Control Gas leak detection controlValve close detection control Wiring Error Check Servicing ModePump Down Operation Test OperationMode priority function Power Save ModeSelf Diagnosis Function Troubleshooting GuideIndoor high Check indoor heat Exchanger Outdoor Unit Removal Procedure Disassembly and Assembly InstructionsRemoving the Cabinet Top Plate and Cabinet Front Plate Remove the Control Board Cover and Particular PlatesRemoving the Propeller Fan and Fan Motor Removing the Control P.C. BoardPage CS-S9NKUW-1 CU-2S18NBU-1 Technical DataOperation Characteristics Page CS-S9NKUW-1x2 CU-2S18NBU-1 Page CS-S12NKUW-1 CU-2S18NBU-1 Page CS-S12NKUW-1x2 CU-2S18NBU-1 Page CS-S12NKUW-1+CS-S9NKUW-1 CU-2S18NBU-1 Page Exploded View and Replacement Parts List REF. no Description & Name QTY Shock Absorber Left