c. Make sure the male fitting and female coupling are properly aligned, then start the connection by hand to ensure that it is not cross threaded.
d. Place a backup wrench on the back of the female coupling, then tighten the connection with a wrench until it is tight. At this point, the nut has covered most of the threads on the male fitting. CAUTION! Failure to use a backup wrench may result in damage to the line set and possible refrigerant leaks.
e. Mark a reference line on the female coupling and the remote condenser unit or icemaker panel. Using a backup wrench on the back of the female coupling, tighten the
Remote Condenser Unit | Icemaker |
Male Fitting
Female Coupling
3/8" OD Discharge Line (Insulated)
1/4" OD Liquid Line (Insulated)
Service Loop
Fig. 6
| Male Fitting |
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| Brush |
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Threads | Diaphragm | Apply POE Oil to |
| Entire Male Fitting | |
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POLYOL
ESTER
(POE) OIL
DO NOT USE
THREAD SEALANT
THREAD
SEALANT
Fig. 7
Reference Line
Wrench
After Tight, Tighten an Additional 1/6 Turn
1/6 Turn
Backup
Wrench
Fig. 8
Backup Wrench Wrench
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