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