Use of the particular branch fitting appropriate to each individual unit type not only permits the pipes to be laid
with ease but also increases the reliability of the system as a whole.
Type of
fitting
Line branch fitting
Sample systems
(Pipes containing REFNET joints only)
Header branch fitting
(Piping consists of REFNET headers only)
Mixed branch fittings
(Piping including both headers and joints)
Units can be added by connecting them directly to the REFNET header or REFNET joint. Further branches cannot be
included in the system below the REFNET header branch.
Notes
1. When the capacity ratio of the indoor system to the outside unit is more than 100% and when all the indoor units are
in operation at the same time then the rated capacity of each unit will be somewhat reduced.
2. Special purpose REFNET pipe components must be used for all the pipe work. For further details concerning choice
of components, types of components, etc.
32.81ft or less than 32.81ft131.2ft or less than 131.2ft393.7ft or less than 393.7ft
[a]
First Branch ~ Indoor Units
[c]
Outside Units ~ Indoor Units
[b+c]
Total Extension length
Total Piping length from outside unit to all indoor units ≤300m
Max. Level Difference
Max. Level
Difference (ft)
Outside Units ~ Indoor Units
164.0ft or less than 164.0ft
[H
1
Note 3
]
Between the Indoor Units
[H2]
49.21ft or less than 49.21ft6.562ft or less than 6.562ft
Between the Outside Units
[H3 , H4]
Notes:
1. Be sure to use a REFNET Piping Kit for the branch of piping.
2. A Branch Part can not be installed to the down flow of the REFNET Header.
3. If the outside unit is located under the indoor unit, the level difference is a maximum of 131.2ft.
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3.3Field Refrigerant Piping
3.3.1Heat Pump Series
1. The following materials should be used for all refrigerant piping.
Materials: Deoxidized phosphorous seamless copper pipe (for external diameters of 1/2” or more, C1220T-0 for the
rest) or equivalent
2. The tips for insulation
Gas piping must be insulated.
Be sure to insulate the liquid-side and gas-side piping for the inter-unit piping and the refrigerant branch kits and
always use 18-type or better insulation for the oil pressure equalizer.
Materials: Glass fiber or heat resistant polyethylene foam.
Thickness: 10mm or more
Heat resistance: Gas pipe : 248°F or more / Liquid pipe : 158°F or more
If you think the humidity around the cooling piping might exceed 86°F and RH65%, reinforce the insulation on the
cooling piping (at least 0.065ft thick). Condensation might form on the surface of the insulation.
Insulation of both liquid and gas pipe
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3.4REFNET Joints and Headers
3.4.1REFNET Joints
For gas and liquid branch pipes
Make sure that all branch pipes are fitted such that they branch either horizontally or vertically.
When the size of the selected field piping is different from that of branch pipe then the connecting section should be
cut with a pipe cutter as shown in the figure below.
When you are cutting an inlet or outlet pipe with a pipe cutter make sure that you make the cut in the center of the
connection area.
Branch pipes must be insulated in accordance with the handbook which comes with each kit.
3.4.2REFNET Header
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When the number of indoor units to be connected to the branch pipes is less than the number of branch pipes
available for connection then cap pipes should be fitted to the surplus branches.
When the size of the selected field piping is different from that of branch pipe then the connecting section should be
cut with a pipe cutter as shown in the figure below.
When field piping is connected to the B section of the inlet/outlet pipe on the outdoor unit side of the liquid pipe
header.
Cut the B section with a pipe cutter as shown below and connect it to the A section.
Connect the flared section of the field pipe to the B section.
Fit the branch pipe so that the branch lies in a horizontal plane.
The branch pipe must be insulated in accordance with the instruction manual which comes with each kit.
1. Use the insulator included in the kit to insulate the header.
2. Joints between insulators included in the kit and those already applied to the field piping should be sealed with the
tape which is also included in each kit.
3. Any cap pipes should also be insulated using the insulator provided with each kit and then taped as described above.