Your Home

• Fan on with call for heating or cooling

• Heating on with call from space thermostat Stage as
required to maintain 75F adj.
The Installation of VRF
• First stage of heating shall be heat pump Cooling on
with call from space thermostat Stage as required to
maintain 70F adj.
• Humidification on with call from space/return air
thermostatSteve
StageLeister
as required to maintain 30% RH adj.
Service Operations
• Unoccupied Manager
mode to maintain 55 heating or 85 cooling
adj. Jacco & Assoc.
 Who is Jacco

• Established 1968
– Hudson, Ohio
– Columbus, Ohio
– Toledo, Ohio

• Focused on the Engineered

Environment

• Systems Knowledgeable
–HVAC Systems
–Service & Maintenance
–Parts
 Purpose Statement
The purpose of our Company is to solve our customers
problems, in the most economical way, at all times
optimizing the owning experience.
 Who is Jacco

• Operations
–Brenda Homjak
–Mike Spangler
–Chad Russell
–Mike Mueller

• Contractor Owning Experience

–Maggie Sawicki
–Rick Baker

• Engineering Owning Experience

–Greg Drensky
–Jerry Cohen

• Owning Experience
–Steve Leister
–Gloria Schwartz
–Jeff Watson
 Who is Jacco

•30 Minute Design

–Unit Performance
–Drawing
–Weights
–Electrical
–Specifications?
–Sequence of Operation?
–Cartoon?
–Narrative?
 Who is Jacco

2016 Seminars

Psychrometrics Jerry Cohen 13-Jan

The Refrigeration Cycle Jerry Cohen 10-Feb

Best Practices for VRF Systems - Design Greg Drensky 9-Mar

Best Practices for VRF Systems - Installation Steve Leister 13-Apr

Best Practices for Applied Rooftop Systems, Applications & Installation Jerry Cohen 11-May

Applying Energy Recovery Systems Greg Drensky 14-Sep

OFCC Applicable Systems - Pro's & Con's Greg Drensky 12-Oct

Applying Building Pressure & Air Flow Measurement Instrumentation Greg Drensky 9-Nov

Controlling HVAC Systems with Special Emphasis on Sequence of Operations Jerry Cohen 14-Dec
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Outdoor Unit Space Requirements

• It is important to follow Samsung’s outdoor unit placement guidelines

• Failure to follow these recommendations can impact capacity and

performance

• Improper placement can also decrease equipment life

Samsung clearances are recommendations to ensure

proper performance. Check national, state, and local HVAC
and electrical codes to ensure compliance.

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Space Requirements
Single Unit Installation – Unrestricted Wall Height

12” Minimum

Wall height over 20”

Front
4” Minimum,
˃8” recommended

If outdoor temperatures are ˃95˚F, provide more space

Subject to change, consult installation manual before setting units.

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Space Requirements
Group Installation - Unrestricted Wall Height

Wall height over 20”

System 1 System 2

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Space Requirements
Single Unit Installation - Restricted Wall Height
Wall height 20” or less

4” min.
[S2]
20” min.
4” min.

[S1]
4” min.

• Wall height in front of unit: maximum 60”

• Wall height on air inlet sides: 20”
• Verify NEC conformance
• If wall height is greater than 60” in the front or 20” on the back, the distance from the
unit to the front/back walls will vary [S1, S2]
• More details on following slides 11
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Space Requirements
Group Installation - Restricted Wall Height

Wall height 20” or less

20” min.
12” min.

[S2]
4” min. 4” min.

[S2]
4” min.

Front

24” min.
Front
4” min. 4” min.

20” min.
4” min. 4” min. 4” min.

[S1]
4” min.
4” min.

20” min.
Front

[S1]
• Wall height in front of unit: maximum 60”
• Wall height on air inlet sides: 20”
• Maintain 16” between separate systems.
• Verify NEC conformance
• If wall height is greater than 60” in the front or 20” on the back, the distance from the
unit to the front/back walls will vary [S1, S2]
• More details on following slides 12
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Space Requirements
Restricted Wall Heights
• Wall height on the front should not exceed 60”.
• Wall height on the back should not exceed 20”.
• Wall height on the sides is not restricted.
• If the height of the wall exceeds 60” on the front (h1) or 20” (h2) on the back, additional
clearance between the walls and unit must be added.
• Half of the exceeded distance should be added to the service space (S1, S2).

Front

Back

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Ducted Outdoor Unit Discharge Air

• If proper discharge clearance cannot be achieved, ducting of

discharge air is an option

• If located in an area where debris will fall into unit, fabricate and
install discharge air hood (dimensions available in installation
manual and technical data books).

• Maximum 0.32” ESP

• Sufficient inlet air must be present

• Minimum 6.5’ between discharge outlet and nearby obstacle

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Installing Outdoor Unit - Securing

Drainage pit Surface must be level

8” min. 8” min.

8” min.
Ground installation Roof installation

2” min. anchor bolt depth

8” min.

8” min.

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Installing Outdoor Unit - Securing
• Make sure outdoor unit is secured to the building
or ground appropriately for regional requirements

• Be aware of local and state regulations

Bolt
Anchor
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Installing Outdoor Unit - Securing

• The outdoor units must be secured to

the building or ground, especially in
areas with high winds

• The systems in this example have

structural bracing to prevent the units
from tipping over

• Vibration isolation should also be

considered when placing units on a
rooftop

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Installing Outdoor Unit

Install the outdoor unit(s) making sure that:

• Snowfall will not obstruct air flow

• Prevailing winds will not damage the

equipment or diminish performance

• Building exhaust (bathroom, kitchen,

combustion, oxides, sulfur, etc.) are not
near

• The unit(s) are serviceable in the future for

maintenance and repair

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Installing Outdoor Unit
• Do not install outdoor units in direct line of ocean/sea winds to avoid damage.

• Refer to installation and technical guides for exact specifications

• Place unit behind the building, a screen, or other obstructions to prevent these
direct winds

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Indoor Unit
Placement and
Recommendations
 Indoor Units
• While placing indoor units in the building, keep a good record of indoor unit serial
numbers and where they will be physically installed in the building (room number,
zone, etc.)
• Use a floor plan to place the indoor unit serial number sticker on the appropriate
rooms or use an installation spreadsheet to log indoor unit locations

203 HP-3

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Indoor Units
• Later, during setup and commissioning, address setting and unit
naming will be quick and easy if good records are kept

• With SNET Pro 2 Service Software, we can view all indoor units
based on their serial number

SNET Pro 2 Service Software

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 Indoor Units
Cassette Unit Clearances
• 59” minimum from smoke alarms, avoid installing in the direction of supply discharge air
• 5’ from walls and other obstructions
• 10’ from other cassette units

6” or more

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 Indoor Units
Cassette Unit Clearances

• An 18” X 18” (minimum) inspection hole is recommended

on the pipe side of the unit if installed where pipes will not
be accessible after installation

• This is to allow access to the refrigerant and condensate

pipe connections for service and preventative maintenance.

• Local code may require this

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Ceiling Unit Clearances – Ceiling Installation
• Ceiling units can be installed under the ceiling or on a wall (low-wall near floor)
• Maintain 12” minimum clearance on sides and 2” on back

12” min. 12” min.

12” min.

2” min.

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Ceiling Unit Clearances – Wall Installation
When hanging on the wall, use supplied hanging brackets

Wall hanger hook (X2)

12” min.

12” min.

Note: Install unit high enough from floor to prevent

damage from brooms, feet, vacuums, etc.

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Indoor Units
Ceiling Unit Clearances – Wall Installation

Make sure unit does not slope away from the drain pan outlet once hung

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Indoor Units
Concealed Floor Standing Unit Placement
Allow sufficient inlet air when concealing the indoor unit

6,000 ~ 12,000 Btu/h: 28 3/4”

8,000 ~ 24,000 Btu/h: 39 3/4”
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Indoor Units
Floor Standing Unit Clearances

6 7/8” minimum

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Ducted Unit Clearances

View from bottom

• Samsung recommends installing an access under duct units for future service and
replacement if unit is installed in an inaccessible area (ex: above sheetrock)

• Samsung also recommends installing a service access door on the PCB and pipe
side for future maintenance and inspection providing at least 20” of clearance
(verify NEC compliance)

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Ducted Unit Clearances

Building

Ceiling material

• Keep 3/4” minimum between a duct unit and the structure above and ceiling
material below to prevent noise transmission

• If humidity of duct unit installation is over 80%, additional insulation of the

indoor unit may be necessary (3/8” minimum)

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MCU Clearances

• 10” minimum

• Remember, you may need to

service the MCU which may
require access through the top

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MCU Clearances

PCB

Inlet side

Outlet side

Top view
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MCU Clearances

• Install MCU’s in an area where sounds can be tolerated

• Ideal locations include above ceilings in hallways, bathrooms,

mechanical rooms, storage areas, etc.

• Never install above quiet areas like guest rooms, patient rooms,
sleeping quarters, living spaces, or individual office’s

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Basic Sizing – “Bounce Back”

• Make sure sufficient space is provided in front of high-wall units to allow air
to distribute as designed throughout the space.

• This is done to avoid a “bounce back” situation that is similar to short

cycling which effects temperature control and decreases equipment life

Too Close

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Basic Sizing – “Bounce Back” Example

• While operating, the louver will

direct air up and down.

• In this example, the wall-mounted

unit will create a bounce-back
effect as the air is directed at the
top of the shelving causing
sporadic operation and
uncomfortable occupants

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Basic Sizing – “Bounce Back” in a small room

Example:

• Approximately 6’ X 10’

• 3 X 24,000 Btu/h wall units

• Supply air direction pointed toward other

units in a small space

• 6 tons total specified capacity

• Even with a high load, the likelihood of

bounce-back is very high

• The equipment is designed for comfort

cooling/heating, not heavy machinery
cooling

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Basic Sizing – “Bounce Back” Example
Too close for comfort

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Wall mounted unit guidelines

• NOT PTAC’s - Indoor units MUST be installed a minimum of

5 feet from the floor

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Wall Unit Clearances

• Mount wall bracket (included) to wall

• Ensure that unit is secured to framing or appropriate anchors are

used to support the weight of the unit

• Maintain the following clearances around the wall unit

5” minimum

(Rear view of wall unit)

Wall Bracket

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Installing wall mounted unit

• Gently rotate line copper pipes to the required position (right,

left, bottom, or back sides)

• Locate condensate hose and tape it to line set BELOW

refrigerant lines keeping it as low as possible

Suction
Liquid

Mounting plate Drain hose 41

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Installing duct and cassette units
• Use provided template to mark anchor position in ceiling

• Install anchors and threaded rods ensuring the weight of the unit can be supported

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Installing duct and cassette units

• Use provided rubber vibration

absorbers (included with most
units) to help reduce vibration
resonance (6 and 8 ton HSP units
have larger absorbers included)

• Install 2 nuts on the bottom and

tighten together to ensure safety of
occupants below

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Installing ducted units

• Basic filtration is supplied

with the unit

• Field installed filtration is

recommended - either at the
unit or installed at the return
air grille

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Installing ducted units

• Return air ductwork can be either free or ducted to the rear or bottom as
required – ductwork added to the return will need to be subtracted from total
length of ducting on the system

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• After indoor units are suspended and connected, protect from dust
and debris with included covers

• Never operate indoor units during construction as this can damage

indoor unit pumps and coils

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 External EEV’s and
Heat Recovery MCU’s

Specifications and information contained are subject to change without notice. 47

Always refer to install manuals provided with equipment and controls before installation.
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Refrigerant Piping

• Samsung piping guidelines and restrictions must be

strictly adhered to

• Failure to follow Samsung piping guidelines may result

in decreased capacity, poor performance, equipment
damage, and/or premature failure

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Piping Layout (Heat Pump)
• Heat pump refrigerant systems will consist of copper pipe and Samsung Y-joints
and/or headers

• Aluminum pipe is NOT allowed

Y joint only Y joint with header joint

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EEV Kits (for under-ceiling units only)

• EEV kits are selected based on connected indoor unit capacity

Connectable Indoor Unit Quantity Model Number Connectable Indoor Unit Capacity Compatibility

MXD-E24K132A 1 X ≤ 12,000 BTU/H + 1 X 18,000 – 24,000 BTU/H

2 unit MXD-E24K200A 2 X ≤ 12,000 BTU/H

MXD-E32K200A 2 X 18,000 – 24,000 BTU/H

Heat Pump Systems
MXD-E24K232A 2 X ≤ 12,000 BTU/H + 1 X 18,000 – 24,000 BTU/H Only
MXD-E24K300A 3 X ≤ 12,000 BTU/H
3 unit
MXD-E32K224A 1 X ≤ 12,000 BTU/H + 2 X 18,000 – 24,000 BTU/H

MXD-E32K300A 3 X 18,000 – 24,000 BTU/H

MEV-A24SA ≤ 12,000 BTU/H

1 unit
Heat Pump or Heat
Recovery Systems
MEV-A32SA 18,000 – 24,000 BTU/H

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Piping Layout (Heat Recovery)
• Heat recovery refrigerant systems will consist of copper pipe, MCU’s, and Samsung Y-joints
• Aluminum pipe is NOT allowed

External EEV

External EEV

4 Port
External EEV

4 Port
4 Port 4 Port

4 Port
6 Port

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Heat Recovery MCU’s
Suction to indoor units

Liquid to indoor units

Subcooler EEV (480 step)

Subcooler for each port

Liquid in
Pressure equalization
EEV to reduce noise
during mode change

High pressure
gas in Heating solenoid for
each indoor unit

Cooling solenoid for

Suction in
each indoor unit

(Top view without cover)

• Mandatory for heat recovery systems.
• 3 pipes in from outdoor unit(s), 2 pipes out to indoor units.
• 2, 4, and 6 zone options (6 port pictured).
• MCU model details will be covered later in the presentation.
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MCU connection of large indoor units
Additional fittings are included to connect 2 ports of the MCU to higher capacity units (≥ 36,000 Btu/h)
with the MCU models listed below.
• MCU-S4NEE1N will include 2 X liquid and 2 X suction flare Y-joints
• MCU-S4NEE2N will include 2 X liquid and 2 X suction Y-joints
• MCU-S6NEE1N will include 3 X liquid and 3 X suction flare Y-joints

MCU-S2NEK1N will require part number DB97-19694A (not included) when connecting 1 indoor unit to
2 MCU ports that is over 48,000 Btu/h (48,000 Btu/h and smaller can connect to a single port).

MCU-S4NEE1N, MCU-S4NEE2N MCU-S6NEE1N MCU-S2NEK1N

A B C D A B C D E F A B

When twinning 2 ports together, the 2 sets of ports must be beside each other (ex: A&B)
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MCU-S4NEE1N connection examples
Model: MCU-S4NEE1N Model: MCU-S4NEE1N Model: MCU-S4NEE1N

18,000 Btu/h 18,000 Btu/h

76,000 Btu/h
30,000 Btu/h 48,000 Btu/h

48,000 Btu/h
48,000 Btu/h 48,000 Btu/h

More details 54
on following page
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MCU-S4NEE2N connection examples
Model: MCU-S4NEE2N Model: MCU-S4NEE2N Model: MCU-S4NEE2N

12,000 Btu/h
76,000 Btu/h 36,000 Btu/h

96,000 Btu/h 96,000 Btu/h 96,000 Btu/h

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DVM S Refrigerant
Piping Limitations

Specifications and information contained are subject to change without notice. 56

Always refer to install manuals provided with equipment and controls before installation.
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“Main” Pipe
• When discussing pipe limitations, the term “main pipe” refers to the set of
pipes that enter the building from the outdoor unit to the first Y-joint, EEV kit,
or MCU (single MCU systems)

• Equivalent pipe length accounts for elbows in the liquid pipe.

• Equivalent length of elbows for each pipe diameter will be discussed later in
this course

(HR with only one MCU)

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Maximum Piping Lengths

• Maximum 656’ actual, 722’ equivalent, from the outdoor unit(s) to the farthest indoor unit(s)
(heat pump and heat recovery)

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Maximum Piping Lengths

• For heat pump systems, if this distance from the outdoor unit(s) to the farthest indoor unit
is over 295’, increase the liquid and suction pipes one size for the “main pipe” section
• DVM Pro design software will do this for you automatically

Greater than 295’ (less than 656’)

Main Pipe

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Maximum Piping Lengths

• For heat recovery systems, If this distance is from the outdoor unit(s) to the farthest indoor
unit is over 295’, increase the liquid pipe one size for the “main pipe” section
• DVM Pro design software will do this for you automatically

Main Pipe Greater than 295’ (less than 656’)

Explanation
on following page 60
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Maximum Piping Lengths
• For heat recovery systems, maximum 148’ from the first branch to the farthest indoor unit
• If this length is over 148’ while designing a system, consider putting the first branch joint
further into the building

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Maximum Piping Lengths (Heat Recovery, 1 MCU)

b, c, d, e, f, g ≤ 148’

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Maximum Piping Lengths
• Maximum 295’ from the first Y-joint to the farthest indoor unit (heat pump
systems)

• If the distance from the first branch joint to the farthest indoor unit is ≥149’
increase the main branch liquid and suction pipes from the first branch joint
throughout the system (sections: a,b,c,d,e,f,g below).

• DVM Pro design software will do this for you automatically

a b c d e f g

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Maximum Piping Length Between Indoor Units

• (a+b+c+d+e+f+g+p) – (a+h) ≤ 148’

• Maximum 148’ from the closest to the farthest indoor unit

• Example from above: h+b+c+d+e+f+g+p ≤ 148’ if unit 1 is the closest to the

outdoor unit and unit 8 is the farthest
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Maximum Piping Lengths

• Minimum 3’ between each Y-joint

• If Y-joints are too close noise and turbulence can occur

creating noise and potential pipe damage

Minimum 3’

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Maximum Piping Lengths

•Maximum 149 feet from a Y-joint to an indoor unit

(as long as no other restriction has been exceeded)

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Maximum Piping Lengths – Vertical Separation

• Vertical separation refers to the 8

vertical distance between 2 units 8’

•
7
When looking at vertical separation 8’
restrictions horizontal pipe lengths
are not considered, just installed 6

height differences 8’

5 ≈40’ ≈42’
Example: 8’
• 8 story building
• 8’ floors 4
8’

3
8’

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Maximum Piping Lengths – Heat Pump Vertical Separation

Standard maximum height difference from outdoor unit to lowest indoor unit:
• When condenser is above indoor units (ex: rooftop): 164’

• When condenser is below indoor units (ex: ground level): 131’

Maximum height difference from outdoor unit to lowest indoor unit with pipe modification:
• When condenser is above indoor units (ex: rooftop): 360’

Maximum height difference between indoor units: 164’ (exceptions exist, explained on next page)

360’

164’

• If vertical separation is ≥ 164’ but ≤ 360, contact Quietside for modified pipe design with PDM kit. (Pressure Drop
Modulation)
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• When vertical separation is >295 a PDM kit is required. Use Samsung’s DVM E-Solution software to select PDM kit
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Vertical Separation Exception

AM0**HNQDCH/AA

• If Neo Forte indoor units with

internal EEV are installed
(AM0**HNQDCH/AA), maximum 49’ max.
vertical separation between the
highest indoor unit and lowest
indoor unit = 49’.

• This exception exists to prevent

refrigerant noise from the internal
EEV since it is not
concealed/recessed into the ceiling
like cassette and duct unit EEV’s.

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Maximum Piping Lengths – Heat Recovery Vertical Separation

Maximum height difference from outdoor unit to lowest indoor unit (H1):
• When condenser is above indoor units (ex: rooftop): 164’ (standard), 360’ with PDM kit

• When condenser is below indoor units (ex: ground level): 131’

Maximum height difference between indoor units (H2): 49’

Maximum height difference between MCU’s (H3): 49’

H3
H1
H2

• If vertical separation is ≥ 164’ but ≤ 360, contact Quietside for modified pipe design with PDM kit.
• When vertical separation is >295 a PDM kit is required. Use Samsung’s DVM E-Solution software to select PDM kit 70
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Maximum Piping Lengths - Between Outdoor Modules

33’ max.
33’ max.
33’ max.

(Outdoor connections shown vertical for simple viewing. All outdoor fittings must be installed horizontally.)

• r, s, t ≤ 33’ actual length (43’ equivalent) from the first Tee to each outdoor module

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Maximum Piping Lengths
• Maximum pipe length between single unit and
EEV: ≤6.5’

• Must install vertical as pictured on this page

• Install included strainer on the inlet side

• Never extend interconnect wire

Included strainer
MEV-A23SA, MEV-A32SA
IN OUT

6.5’ max. Strainer with flare

connections (provided)
To under-ceiling unit

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Maximum Piping Lengths

• Maximum pipe length between multi unit EEV kit and indoor unit: ≤ 65’ each

• MXD EEV kits are for heat pump systems only

65’ max.

MXD-A**K***A
65’
max.

65’ max.

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Piping Equivalent Lengths

• Below are values that Samsung uses for equivalent pipe lengths for an elbow
• Each liquid pipe diameter will have a different equivalent pipe length value

Pipe Size (ø O.D.) Equivalent length (feet)

3/8” 0.59

1/2” 0.66

5/8” 0.82

3/4” 1.15

7/8” 1.31 Long radius elbows only

1 1/8” 1.64

1 1/4” 1.80

Y-Joint 1.64

Header Joint 3.28

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Piping Around Obstacles
• When an obstacle, such as an I-beam or concrete T, is in the path of the planned
refrigerant pipe run, it is best practice to route the pipe over the obstacle.

• If adequate space is not available to route the insulated pipe over the obstacle, then
route the pipe under the obstacle.

• In either case, it is imperative the length of the horizontal section of pipe above or below
the obstacle be a minimum of three (3) times the longest vertical rise (or fall) at either
end of the segment.

3 X (minimum)

X X

3 X (minimum)

Over obstacle Under obstacle

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Installation

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Always refer to install manuals provided with equipment and controls before installation.
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Pipe Installation Tools and Steps
Ensure that quality, proper tools are available during installation

• Manifold Set (dedicated for R410A)

• 1/4” to 5/16” service hose adapter
• Flaring Tool (45º Flare)
• Tubing Cutter
• De-burring Tool
• Micron Gauge
• Torque Wrench Set W/Backup Wrenches
• Vacuum Pump
• Check Valve (For Vacuum Pump)
• Torch Set
• Nitrogen and Regulator
• Nitrogen Flowmeter
• Micro Leads
• Hand Tools
• Refrigerant oil (POE oil)
• Electronic scale

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Pipe type
• “Soft” copper can be used for pipe sizes up to 5/8”

• Pipe connections at most indoor units does not exceed 5/8”, this allows for
flare connections (HSP 6 and 8 ton units have larger suction ports that requires brazing).

• 3/4” and above must be hard-drawn, rigid pipe

Pipe Size (ø O.D.) Pipe Thickness (inches) Material

1/4”
0.027
3/8” C1220T-O
1/2” 0.031 (annealed)

5/8” 0.039
3/4”
0.035
7/8”
1 1/8”
0.043
1 1/4” C120T-1/2H
1 3/8” 0.047 (drawn temper, hard-drawn)

1 1/2” 0.053
1 3/4” 0.062
2” 0.079

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Refrigerant Piping

• Remove copper burrs after cutting pipe with de-burring tool

(especially before flaring of pipe).

• Make sure to point the pipe downward to prevent entry of removed

copper.

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Refrigerant Piping

• Prevent entry of foreign substances by capping and/or taping

the ends of refrigerant pipes

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Refrigerant Piping

• To prevent buildup of non-condensable substances in the refrigerant pipes, low

flow, dry nitrogen must be used during brazing of copper connections

• This displaces oxygen and prevents oxides from forming

• Failure to use nitrogen while brazing will cause accumulation of oxides at the
compressor, various strainers, and expansion valves impacting performance and
causing premature failure

Without nitrogen flow With nitrogen flow

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Refrigerant Piping
• Connect a nitrogen tank near the point that will be brazed

• Using a flow regulator, maintain 1.76 ft³/hr (≈ 2 – 3 PSI) of dry nitrogen

• If you are having difficulty maintaining this, partially cover the end of the pipe with
tape to maintain pressure.

• If flow is too low, this will not effectively prevent oxide formation

• If flow is too high, it will be difficult to make a quality brazed connection

• Maintain flow after brazing is complete until pipe is no longer hot

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MCU’s (HR Only)

• MCU refrigerant connections are flare and braze type

• Take precautions to prevent MCU damage by overheating

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Refrigerant Piping
Detach
• Larger HSP units (AM072FNHDCH/AA Flare First!
and AM096FNHDCH/AA) have a flare
fitting on the liquid line connection

• The suction line must be brazed

• The unit ships with a copper cap that

needs to be removed with a torch

• REMOVE THE LIQUID SIDE FITTING

BEFORE SWEATING OFF THE
SUCTION LINE CAP

• Failure to do this first can cause injury.

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Exchanger
Refrigerant Piping
EEV
• While brazing the suction line, take
care not to overheat the pipe or allow
a flame to enter the cabinet
Fan Motor
• There are sensors right behind the
Indoor
cabinet door that are easily damaged temp
Sensor
Eva out
Sensor

Eva in
Gas Liquid pipe
Sensor
pipe

• Removal of the EVA out sensor while

brazing is recommended to prevent
damage

• Use of heat dissipating products and

wet cloths is recommended to protect
the cabinet and other components
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Tee and “Y” Installation

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Outdoor Joint (HP and HR)

• Some fittings have adjustable ends to facilitate easy field

installation of multiple pipe sizes with a single Y-joint

3/8” – 5/8”

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Y Joint Installation
• Samsung Y-Joint fittings will include necessary reducers to connect to various
pipe sizes

• All Y-joints must be installed horizontally level (within 15º of horizontal plane)

Horizontally installed

Vaporized refrigerant leans to upper direction of Y joint.

Install within ± 15° of horizontal plane

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Y Joint Installation
• Samsung Y-Joint fittings can be installed vertically

• Ensure that there is minimum 20” between an elbow and a Y-joint before
turning upward or downward

• Y-joints must be installed vertically level or horizontally level, never at

upward/downward slope

Vertically
installed

Allow 20” minimum between elbow and Y joint when installing vertically

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Y Joint Installation

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Y Joint Installation

• If the refrigerant fitting does not have a

groove to stop the copper pipe from
entering too far, measure and mark the pipe
at 5/8” from the end

• The pipe should not be inserted past this

point

• Care needs to be taken to ensure that the

refrigerant pipe does not get pushed into
the Y joint too far before brazing

• If inserted too far this can cause turbulence,

noise, and potential vibration
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Y Joint Installation

20” minimum between a Y-joint and an elbow on both ends

20” min.

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Header Joint Installation

• Header joint kits will include a liquid fitting, suction fitting, reducers and
insulation

• The liquid fitting is open at both ends to allow left or right installation

• Install the included plug on the open end after the incoming refrigerant
pipe is connected
Plug

• The outlets (liquid and suction) can only connect to a single indoor unit,
never a Y-joint or 2/3 port EEV kit
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Header Joint Installation
Liquid fitting
• The liquid pipe must be installed horizontally level
Inlet Inlet
LEVEL

Outlets

• The outlet ports must be on the bottom side of the liquid fitting with the
outlets horizontally level (within 15º in either direction)
Inlet

LEVEL

• NEVER INSTALL VERTICALLY

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Header Joint Installation
Suction gas fitting
• The suction pipe must be installed horizontally level (within 10º in either
direction) with the outlet ports in a horizontal position (do not point upward
or downward)

Back of suction header fitting once installed

• Suction header outlet ports must be horizontally level (within 15º in either
direction)
Outlet
Inlet

• NEVER INSTALL VERTICALLY

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Pipe Support

Support headers after insulating

(Suction outlets pointing down)

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Refrigerant Piping - Flaring

• Proper flare techniques are necessary for

a properly installed system

• Make sure the flare nut (provided with

the indoor units) is on the copper before
a flare is made

• Samsung requires that all flare joints

made in the field are done with a tool that
creates a 45⁰ flare

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Refrigerant Piping – Types of flare tools

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Refrigerant Piping - Flaring
• Make sure the copper pipe depth is within Samsung recommendations noted below
• The “depth” is referring to the distance between the die and the end of the copper
tube.

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Refrigerant Piping - Flaring
• After making a flare, inspect to ensure a proper connection can be
made to the indoor unit

• Apply POE refrigerant oil (small amount) to inside of the flare, on the
threads, and on the face of the brass male fitting to facilitate proper
tightening and seal of the flare nut

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Refrigerant Piping - Flaring

• Over tightening is a very common cause of leaks

• Torque the flare nut to the specifications listed in the indoor unit installation
manuals

Pipe Diameter (OD) Torque (ft./lbs.)

1/4” 10.46 – 12.63
3/8” 24.02 – 29.36
1/2” 36.43 – 44.37
5/8” 45.45 – 55.48

• While tightening, prevent pipe damage by supporting the male side with a
wrench pushing in the opposite direction

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Outdoor Units Piping
Main refrigerant pipes can enter the outdoor cabinet through the front access door or through the
bottom of the unit

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• Take necessary precautions to avoid damaging outdoor unit while brazing
• Use wet towels or other heat dissipating products to protect equipment and components
• If temperature sensors are near the brazing areas, remove and replace after the brazed
area has cooled.

Heat Pump Heat Recovery

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T Installation (outdoor units only)
Heat Pump and Heat Recovery Systems

* All fittings must be installed horizontally level 104

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T Installation (outdoor units only)
Heat Recovery Systems

* All fittings must be installed horizontally level

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Outdoor Units Piping

Accumulation of oil

Refrigerant piping should be the same level or lower than the outdoor unit(s).

Examples on
following pages 106
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Outdoor Units Piping
Refrigerant piping should be the same level or lower than the outdoor unit(s).

Supply pipes are

higher than the outdoor
unit modules.

Example on
following page 107
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Outdoor Units Piping
Refrigerant piping should be the same level or lower than the outdoor unit(s).

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Outdoor Units Piping
Refrigerant piping should be installed in a horizontal direction.

Install horizontal
4 Inches
Minimum

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Outdoor Units Piping
Refrigerant piping should be connected with side direction. As the pipes approach the outdoor units, it
needs to run parallel to the front of the modules

Unbalancing of Ref. & oil distribution

Refrigerant will flow more in one direction

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Outdoor Units Piping
Install a vertical trap between SUB1 and SUB2 outdoor modules when over 78” from
second outdoor Tee

7 ¾”

Less than 40”

Over 78”

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Pipe Support

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Pipe Support
• Ref pipes through 1”, supports must be spaced no more than 48 inches apart

• If the ref pipe size is larger than 1”, the refrigerant line supports must be
spaced no more than 60 inches apart

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Pipe Support

• Install a hanger before and after each branch joint to prevent sagging
and stress on the brazed joints (within 18” of the inlets and outlets)

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Copper Expansion and Contraction
• Under normal operating conditions, the vapor pipe temperature of a DVM S
system can vary as much as 280°F.

• With this large variance in pipe temperature, the designer must consider pipe
expansion and contraction to avoid pipe and fitting fatigue failures.

• If the pipe is mounted in free air space, no natural restriction to movement is

present if mounting clamps are properly spaced and installed.

• When the refrigerant pipe is mounted underground in a utility duct stacked

among other pipes, natural restriction to linear movement is present.

• In extreme cases, the restrictive force of surface friction between insulating

jackets could become so great that natural expansion ceases and the pipe is
“fixed” in place.

• In this situation, opposing force caused by change in refrigerant fluid/vapor

temperature can lead to pipe/fitting stress failure.

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Copper Expansion and Contraction
• The refrigerant pipe support system must be engineered to allow free
expansion to occur.

• When a segment of pipe is mounted between two fixed points, provisions must
be provided to allow pipe expansion to naturally occur.

• The most common method is the inclusion of expansion Loop or U-bends

• Each segment of pipe has a natural fixed point where no movement occurs.
This fixed point is located at the center point of the segment assuming the
entire pipe is insulated in a similar fashion.

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Copper Expansion and Contraction
• The natural fixed point of the pipe segment is typically where the expansion Loop or U-
bend should be. Linear pipe expansion can be calculated using the following formula :

LE = C x L x (Tr – Ta) x 12
LE = Anticipated linear tubing expansion (in.)
C = Constant (For copper = 9.2 x 10-6 in./in. °F)
L = Length of pipe (ft.)
Tr = Refrigerant pipe temperature (°F)
Ta = Ambient air temperature (°F)
12 = Inches to feet conversion (12 in./ft.)

• From the anticipated expansion data table on the next slide, find the row corresponding
with the actual length of the straight pipe segment.

• Estimate the minimum and maximum temperature of the pipe. In the column showing
the minimum pipe temperature, look up the anticipated expansion distance.

• Do the same for the maximum pipe temperature.

• Calculate the difference in the two expansion distance values. The result will be the
anticipated change in pipe length.

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Copper Expansion and Contraction
To find the anticipated expansion value:
1. From the table below, find the row corresponding with the actual feet of the straight pipe segment.
2. Estimate the minimum and maximum temperature of the pipe.
3. In the column showing the minimum pipe temperature, look up the anticipated expansion distance corresponding to the segment length.
Do the same for the maximum pipe temperature.
4. Calculate the difference in the two expansion distance values. The result will be the change in pipe length.

Linear Thermal Expansion of Copper Tubing in Inches.

Pipe Length Fluid Temperature °F
(ft.) 35° 40° 45° 50° 55° 60° 65° 70° 75° 80° 85° 90° 95° 100° 105° 110° 115° 120° 125° 130°
10 0.04 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.15
20 0.08 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.22 0.23 0.26 0.28 0.29 0.30
30 0.12 0.12 0.15 0.18 0.20 0.21 0.23 0.24 0.26 0.27 0.29 0.30 0.32 0.33 0.32 0.35 0.39 0.42 0.44 0.45
40 0.16 0.16 0.20 0.24 0.26 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.34 0.36 0.38 0.40 0.42 0.44 0.43 0.46 0.52 0.56 0.58 0.60
50 0.20 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.33 0.35 0.38 0.40 0.43 0.45 0.48 0.50 0.53 0.55 0.54 0.58 0.65 0.70 0.73 0.75
60 0.24 0.24 0.30 0.36 0.39 0.42 0.45 0.48 0.51 0.54 0.57 0.60 0.63 0.66 0.65 0.69 0.78 0.84 0.87 0.90
70 0.28 0.28 0.35 0.42 0.46 0.49 0.53 0.56 0.60 0.63 0.67 0.70 0.74 0.77 0.76 0.81 0.91 0.98 1.02 1.05
80 0.32 0.32 0.40 0.48 0.52 0.56 0.60 0.64 0.68 0.72 0.76 0.80 0.84 0.88 0.86 0.92 1.04 1.12 1.16 1.20
90 0.36 0.36 0.45 0.54 0.59 0.63 0.68 0.72 0.77 0.81 0.86 0.90 0.95 0.99 0.97 1.04 1.17 1.26 1.31 1.35
100 0.40 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.65 0.70 0.75 0.80 0.85 0.90 0.95 1.00 1.05 1.10 1.08 1.15 1.30 1.40 1.45 1.50
120 0.48 0.48 0.60 0.72 0.78 0.84 0.90 0.96 1.02 1.08 1.14 1.20 1.26 1.32 1.30 1.38 1.56 1.68 1.74 1.80
140 0.56 0.56 0.70 0.84 0.91 0.98 1.05 1.12 1.19 1.26 1.33 1.40 1.47 1.54 1.51 1.61 1.82 1.96 2.03 2.10
160 0.64 0.64 0.80 0.96 1.04 1.12 1.20 1.28 1.36 1.44 1.52 1.60 1.68 1.76 1.73 1.84 2.08 2.24 2.32 2.40
180 0.72 0.72 0.90 1.08 1.17 1.26 1.35 1.44 1.53 1.62 1.71 1.80 1.89 1.98 1.94 2.07 2.34 2.52 2.61 2.70
200 0.80 0.80 1.00 1.20 1.30 1.40 1.50 1.60 1.70 1.80 1.90 2.00 2.10 2.20 2.16 2.30 2.60 2.80 2.90 3.00
220 0.88 0.88 1.10 1.32 1.43 1.54 1.65 1.76 1.87 1.98 2.09 2.20 2.31 2.42 2.38 2.53 2.86 3.08 3.19 3.30
240 0.96 0.96 1.20 1.44 1.56 1.68 1.80 1.92 2.04 2.16 2.28 2.40 2.52 2.64 2.59 2.76 3.12 3.36 3.48 3.60
260 1.04 1.04 1.30 1.56 1.69 1.82 1.95 2.08 2.21 2.34 2.47 2.60 2.73 2.86 2.81 2.99 3.38 3.64 3.77 3.90
280 1.12 1.12 1.40 1.68 1.82 1.96 2.10 2.24 2.38 2.52 2.66 2.80 2.94 3.08 3.02 3.22 3.64 3.92 4.06 4.20
300 1.20 1.20 1.50 1.80 1.95 2.10 2.25 2.40 2.55 2.70 2.85 3.00 3.15 3.30 3.24 3.45 3.90 4.20 4.35 4.50

Pipe length baseline temperature = 0°F

The Engineers' Toolbox (www.engineeringtoolbox.com) - Expansion of Carbon, Copper and Stainless Steel Pipe

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Copper Expansion and Contraction – General Example
• A DVM S system is installed and the design shows that there is a 120 feet straight
segment of tubing between a Y-branch and an indoor unit.

• In heating, this pipe transports hot gas vapor to the indoor units at 120°F. In cooling,
the same tube is a suction line returning refrigerant vapor to the outdoor unit at 40°F.

• Look up the copper tubing expansion at each temperature and calculate the difference.

Vapor Line
Transporting Hot Vapor: 120 ft. pipe at 120°F = 1.68 in.
Transporting Suction Vapor: 120 ft. pipe at 40°F = 0.48 in.
Anticipated Change in Length: 1.68 in. – 0.48 in. = 1.20 in.

Liquid Line
• The liquid temperature remains relatively the same temperature; only the direction of flow will reverse.
Therefore, no significant change in length of the liquid line is anticipated.
• When creating an expansion joint, the joint height should be a minimum of two times the joint width.
• Use soft copper with long radius bends on longer runs or long radius elbows for shorter pipe
segments.
• Using the anticipated linear expansion (LE) distance calculated, look up the Expansion Loop or U-
bend minimum design dimensions. If other types of expansion joints are chosen, design per ASTM B-
88 Standards.

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Copper Expansion and Contraction – General Example
For the example on the previous page, if
• anticipated change in length = 1.20 in, and
• the vapor pipe is 1 1/4”,
• an expansion loop or U-bend would be needed with a 20” radius.

Coiled Expansion Loops and Offsets

R1 = Centerline Length of Pipe.

L2 = Centerline Minimum Radius (inches).
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Vertical Pipe Support

• When installing refrigerant pipes vertically, support the pipes according to the
table below.
Height Fixing interval Example

• Support pipes every 16’

minimum
1 Less than 50’
• Protect pipe from clamp
with tape or rubber

• Support pipes every 16’

minimum
2 Higher than 50’ • Install a down stopper
every 3 floors or every
50’.

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Vertical Pipe Support

1. 2. 3.

Attaching the down stopper to Braze the down stopper to the pipe Secure the support to the structure
the vertical pipe while flowing low pressure nitrogen and to the pipe
through the pipe

4.

Insulate the pipe and support appropriately

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 Isolation Valves

• Isolation valves are not required but

recommended

• Installation of refrigerant isolation

valves will make any future service or
replacement much easier

• Installation may also allow for system

operation during any unit
replacement or service

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• Full-port valves are mandatory if

isolation valves are installed

• Valves with a service port access

are recommended for pressure
check and vacuum drying
operations When valve is open, the ball opening is
the same diameter as the inside pipe
diameter

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Heat Recovery Systems
When installing isolation valves before MCU’s to isolate an MCU and connected indoor units, install the
valves right after the connected Y-joint (explanation on following pages).
Isolation valves installed immediately after Y-joint Isolation valves installed immediately before MCU

X3

MCU 1 MCU 1
To indoor units To indoor units

X3

Isolation
X3
X3

X3

MCU 2 MCU 2
To indoor units To indoor units

X3

MCU 3 MCU 3
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Heat Pump Systems
When installing isolation valves on heat pump systems, install the valves immediately after the Y-
Joint (explanation on following pages).

Isolation valves installed immediately after Y-joint

Isolation
X2 X2 X2 X2

X2

X2
Isolation valves installed immediately before indoor unit X2

X2
X2

Isolation

X2

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Pressure Test, and
Pipe Insulation

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Leak Test - Manifold Connection
All refrigerant pipes must be connected to your manifold during leak testing and vacuum
process (liquid, suction, and high pressure gas)
Heat Pump

Heat Recovery Service port

Pressure gauge

Example: Pressure checking before

outdoor unit is installed during and
after pipe/IDU installation.
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Leak Test
600
590 PSI
550

500
PRESSURE PSI

450

1. Pressure system to 75 psi

400
for 5 minutes
350
2. Pressure system to 220
psi for 5 more minutes
300

250
3. Pressure system to 590
220 PSI psi for 24 hours
200
4. Bring back down to 145
psi and leave until ready
150 145 PSI
75 PSI to begin vacuum process

(temperature difference calculation on

5 min 15 min 24 hours Hold until
next page)
ready to vacuum
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Leak Test – Ambient temperature changes

• Make a note of ambient temperatures after pressurizing system up to 590 PSI

• After 24 hours if ambient temperatures change, this can effect the pressure within the
refrigerant system

• For every 1° F, a pressure change of 0.805 psi can be expected.

= Pressure when adding nitrogen + ((Current temperature-Initial temperature) X 0.805)

EXAMPLE:
If……
It was 85º F when you initially charged with dry nitrogen, and you got the pressure up to 583
psi,
and when you returned after 24 hours the ambient temperature is 82º F, the pressure that
should be present is:

= 583 psi + ((82-85) X 0.805)

= 583 psi + (-3 X .0805)
= 580.58 psi

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Joint Insulation
• To prevent condensation formation, seal all seams of Y-joint and
header insulation

• Seal pipe insulation to header and Y-joint insulation

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Joint Insulation
• Install provided header joint insulation

• If any ports were not used, insulate to prevent condensation

• Seal all seams of provided insulation

• Seal seams of header insulation to pipe insulation

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Indoor Unit Connection Insulation
• Wrap the thick pipe insulation that came with the indoor unit around the liquid and
suction pipes (individually wrapped) with the seam on the top of the pipes first

• Then wrap the adhesive-back insulation around the thick insulation

• Attach provided wire ties around the insulation as pictured below.

• No copper or brass should be exposed

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Additional Refrigerant

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System Evacuation

What is a Triple Evacuation?

• Is it timed?
• Is it a process?

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System Evacuation

1. Connect a vacuum pump with new oil

2. Connect an accurate micron gauge to monitor vacuum status

3. Evacuate down to 5000 microns

4. Pressurize with dry nitrogen to 3 psi

5. Hold pressure for 10 minutes

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System Evacuation
6. Release nitrogen

7. Evacuate down to 2000 microns

8. Pressurize with dry nitrogen to 3 psi

9. Hold pressure 15 minutes

10. Evacuate to 300 microns and hold for 60 minutes.

• Vacuum process may require multiple vacuum breaks with dry nitrogen

• Vacuum pump operation duration must be over 2.5 hours.

• When the ambient temperature is below 32⁰ F, extra care must be takes to ensure that the pipe
system remains moisture free during and after installation.

If the above mentioned micron levels cannot be achieved check

hose integrity, seal integrity and change your vacuum pump oil.
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Additional Refrigerant

• At this point the system is ready for the additional refrigerant

• Use a quality digital scale to accurately weigh in the calculated amount

of refrigerant

• Additional refrigerant amounts are based on linear feet of liquid line

piping for each diameter, EEV kits, etc.

• Samsung’s DVM Pro software is a helpful tool to quickly calculate this

value

• Add additional refrigerant before releasing the factory charge from the
condensing unit

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Condensate Drain
Piping

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DVM S
Drain Pipe Installation – Single Cassette and Samsung Duct
Units With Internal Pump
• Current cassette models have a maximum pump head of 29” from the bottom of the
unit
• All drain pipes must be insulated throughout the building

• A vent can be installed at the top dead point to facilitate proper drainage if needed

• Hangers must be installed every 40” to 60” minimum to prevent accidental traps

• At the top of the trap a tee or elbow is necessary to prevent debris from falling into the
drain pipe

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Drain Pipe Installation – Single Cassette and Samsung Duct
Units With Internal Pump
• The individual drain lines must tap into the main drain line from the top, not
the side or bottom (example on next page)

• There must be a main drain pipe vent every 32’ to 50’

• Individual drain vents may be necessary to prevent water leakage

• Make sure the main drain line is sized properly to handle the volume of
condensate from multiple units.

Same height

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Drain Pipe Installation – Tapping Into Top Of Common Drain
• Failure to tap into the main drain pipe from the top will cause: check valve failure, poor or no
drainage, and/or water leaks

• Premature pump failure can also occur

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Drain Pipe Installation – Slim Duct (AM0**FNLDCH/AA)

• Slim Duct model unit drain pans are on the positive side of the blower

• Single units do not need a trap to prevent leaks, but needs a trap or vent at some point
to prevent gasses from entering (verify local and state codes)

• Never connect multiple units together that are not the same height to prevent leakage
in the event of a main drain pipe blockage
Single Slim Duct Unit

Multiple Slim Duct units connected to a common drain line

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Drain Pipe Installation – MSP and HSP Ducted
• MSP and HSP units require a P-trap to allow proper drainage from the unit

• Make sure the main drain pipe can handle the volume of condensation from multiple
units

• Only connect units to a single main drain pipe that are suspended the same height

Prime P-traps before operation to

prevent condensate pan overflow
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MCU drain connection

• If proper drain pitch is not possible, consider using a

common condensate pump or a smaller single unit
condensate pump.

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Wall Unit Condensate
Pump Installation

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Condensate pumps – wall mounted, ceiling, and floor standing units
• Cassette units have condensate pumps built in

• Ducted units have Samsung condensate pumps available or built in

• Aspen and Blue Diamond pumps are available through Quietside/Samsung

for wall mounted units, MCU’s, floor standing units, and ceiling units.

Aspen Blue Diamond

ASP-MO-UNIV 110-250 BD-BLUE230

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External Condensate Pumps – Basic Configuration
1 Condensate water flows into the reservoir from the indoor unit

2 The float in the reservoir activates the pump through the float signal wire (this varies based on
pump type)

3 The pump turns on and draws water from the reservoir through the interconnect water tube

4 Condensate water is discharged from the pump

Water tube

Vent tube
Float switch
Float signal wire
4
1
2
3
Drain line from indoor unit
Reservoir Water tube Pump

Power and float switch

isolated contacts
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Condensate pumps – wall mounted units

There are 2 methods for disabling a Samsung wall-

mounted unit with condensate pump signal

• Method 1: Temperature sensor connection

• Method 2: External contact, 0 volts, signal

connection (external contact control)

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Condensate pumps – wall mounted units – Method 1

METHOD 1 – Temperature sensor interruption

• Use the N.C. (normally closed, purple) and Common

(grey) wires from the pump to turn off system in the event
of pump failure or drain blockage

• Do not use this relay to “break” the high voltage to the

indoor unit or wired controller connections

Aspen Blue Diamond

ASP-MO-UNIV 110-250 BD-BLUE230
Relay wire connection Relay wire connection
NC: Purple NC: Yellow
Common: Grey Common: Black
(located in grey cable)
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Condensate pumps – wall mounted units – Method 1

• Connect this relay to one of the conductors coming from the indoor
temperature sensor located on the front of the evaporator coil and
break

• When there is a failure, loss of temperature sensing will disable the

unit

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Condensate pumps – wall mounted units – Method 2
METHOD 2 – External contact signal

• Locate the external contact control connection wires inside the Neo Forte
chassis PCB cover

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Condensate pumps – wall mounted units – Method 2

• Connect the condensate pump’s normally closed and common wires to the
external contact control connection wires inside the Neo Forte chassis wire
cover

• Black/white wire

• Cut off red connector and

connect to pump relay N.C.
and Common

• Ensure that all connections

are properly insulated and
secured inside the unit
chassis

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Duct Unit Secondary Pan
Float Switch Connection

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 Duct Unit Float Switch
Secondary Pan Float Switch Connection

• Enable Depending on the installation

location, a secondary, external pan
may need to be installed under a
ducted unit.

• The following are options for

connecting a field-provided float switch
to a ducted unit for emergency float
detection

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Secondary Pan Float Switch Connection – Example 1
• If the duct unit has an internal Samsung condensate pump, connect the secondary
pan switch in series with the built-in float on the condensate pump (black 2 pin
plug, CN411)

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Secondary Pan Float Switch Connection – Example 2
• If the duct unit does not have an internal Samsung condensate pump, DB39-01263A “CN83 Pigtail”
connect the secondary pan switch to the “FLOAT-SW” plug on the
ducted unit PCB.

• This will require part number DB39-01263A (pigtail with plugs)

• Use the DB39-01263A to connect the field-provided, 0 volt, normally

closed switch to the PCB.

• During indoor unit programming, tell the duct unit that there is a
condensate pump installed.

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Secondary Pan Float Switch Connection
• When the contact is opened and not closed shortly thereafter, E153 will
display on the wired controller and any central controllers

Switch wired to
Float input on
PCB

Secondary pan

E153

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Installation

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1-Way Cassette Panel Installation

• Adjust the height of the indoor unit in

relation to the ceiling with the included
guide

• Situate the panel in the proper direction

before lifting up to unit

• Lift the panel up to the unit guiding the

panel hooks into the openings on the 1-
way cassette chassis

• Guide the louver and display wires into

the PCB box making sure not to pinch or
damage them

• Push upward until the hooks catch in

the provided openings

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1-Way Cassette Panel Installation
• With the provided hardware, screw
the panel to the unit

• Take care not to over tighten to

prevent damaging the panel

• Make sure the panel is snug to the

ceiling all the way around to prevent
moisture issues and air leakage

• Install white screw covers (3) by

supply air outlet louver

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4-Way/Mini 4-way Cassette Panel Installation

• Adjust the height of the indoor unit in relation to the

ceiling with the included guide

• Situate the panel in the proper direction before lifting it

up to unit. There are only 2 directions the panel can
attach to the unit because of the 2 panel hooks.

• The side of the panel with the louver and display wires
needs to mount on the same side as the indoor unit’s
PCB

• Lift the panel up to the unit guiding the panel hooks into
the openings on the 4-way cassette chassis

• Guide the louver and display wires into the PCB box
making sure not to pinch or damage them

• Push upward until the hooks catch in the provided

openings

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4-Way/Mini 4-way Cassette Panel Installation

• With the provided hardware, screw the

panel to the unit

• Take care not to over tighten to prevent

damaging the panel

• Make sure the panel is snug to the ceiling

all the way around to prevent moisture
issues and air leakage

• Plug in the louver and display connectors

to the PCB as described earlier

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Cassette Panel Installation

• Attach the louver and display connectors to the PCB

• Take care to plug into the correct terminals

• “LOUVER” and “DISPLAY” are printed on the PCB

above or below the proper locations

Display (CN501)

Mini 4-Way Cassette PCB

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Only a licensed electrician should connect power to Samsung DVM S systems
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Main Power Wiring

Each outdoor unit needs its own

breaker and disconnect (NEC)

Indoor units require their own

208/230V 1Ph circuit(s)

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Main Power Wiring Precautions
Use “ring” connectors for all supply voltage wire connections

• 460V units have a transformer for 230V internal

components (valves, controls, etc.)

• Connect high voltage in the control box, not at

the transformer.
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Main Power Wiring – Indoor Unit
Mini 4-Way Cassette AM0**JNZDCH/AA Multi-position AHU

• Connect the 1Ø/208-230V circuit(s) to the 1(L) and 2(N) terminals in each indoor unit

• Ensure the unit is properly grounded well for proper operation and safety

• Use ring connectors to connect high voltage

• Do not connect the main ground at the same point where the indoor unit is grounded
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Main Power Wiring - MCU
MCU-S4NEE1N power and COM connections

• Connect the 1Ø/208-230V

circuit(s) to the 1(L) and 2(N)
terminals in each MCU and
2/3 zone EEV kit

• Ensure the unit is properly

grounded well for proper
operation and safety

• Use ring connectors to

connect high voltage
• Additional L/N connections are available
to power indoor units (not typically used
in North America)

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Communication

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Outdoor Unit Control Box – Single Compressor Model
Outdoor unit control box

MAIN PCB
NOTE: Outdoor units with 2
compressors will have a
second IPM in this location
(IPM 2)

Communication Terminals
HUB PCB

IPM 1 (inverter PCB)

High voltage connection box

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Outdoor Unit Communication Connections

F1 / F2
Communication from the MAIN
outdoor unit to all indoor units,
MCU’s, and EEV kits on that
refrigerant system (more details on
next page) F1 / F2

OF1 / OF2
Communication from the MAIN
outdoor unit to the SUB1 and SUB2
outdoor units (only used when the OF1 / OF2
system has more than 1 outdoor unit).

R1 / R2
Communication from the MAIN
outdoor unit to central control R1 / R2
options (DMS2, BACnet, LON, touch
controller)

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F1/F2

Main Communication Cable - F1/F2

• F1/F2 (Com 1) is what allows communication between
the outdoor unit and the indoor air handlers and MCU’s

• This will be the only point of communication between all

units on systems with no upper level controls

• F1/F2 (Com 1) is system specific (at no time should F1/F2

from one system connect to a separate system)

• RS485 Communication

• A separate cable from each piece of equipment inside

back to the outdoor unit(s) is not necessary

• Always use 2 X 16AWG, shielded cable for all

communication cables

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F1/F2 – Heat Pump Systems

• Does not need to be connected in any particular order between all F1/F2
terminals throughout the system in regards to Main address

• Connect F1/F2 the most efficient way in regards to materials

• Maximum 3,280’ from outdoor to farthest indoor unit.

• Must connect to all indoor units and 2/3 port EEV kits (if installed)

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F1/F2

• Ground the bare wire in the outdoor unit on a separate point than the
main electrical service ground

• Bond this wire throughout the system to carry the ground throughout the
system

• Do not ground at indoor units, outdoor unit only

• This will allow any interference to be eliminated

• Do this for all communication points (F1/F2, R1/R2, etc.)

F1/F2 From outdoor unit

F1 F2
F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2

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F1/F2
• Avoid making a single piece of equipment a “hub” for communication connections

• Daisy chain from one unit to the next

Main Sub1 Sub2

F1/F2

F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2

F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2 F1 F2

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F1/F2

• Treat MCU’s like indoor units when installing F1/F2

the main communication cable

• Each MCU requires an F1/F2 connection

• MCU’s have multiple F1/F2 connections

ports inside to allow connection of indoor
units if desired

• It is recommended that F1/F2 is connected

from the outdoor unit to the MCU’s first,
then connect indoor units to F1/F2

F1/F2

COM1 and Power connections in MCU PCB box

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F1/F2

Avoid running communication lines near:

• Ballasts
• Fluorescent lights
• High voltage lines
• Equipment that generates electromagnetic waves
(maintain minimum 10’ clearance)

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F1/F2 and OF1/OF2
Multi-module systems and central control communication wires

• Use 2 x 16 AWG shielded cable

• These terminals are wired together to allow the main outdoor unit to communicate and
control the sub units when multiple units are piped together
• Ground one end of the OF1/OF2 communication wire between outdoor units
• Do the same for other communication wires from the outdoor units (ex: R1/R2)
• Do not ground to same point as service ground
F1/F2 From outdoor unit to indoor units

R1/R2 From outdoor unit to central control

Outdoor unit communication

terminals

OF1 OF2 OF1 OF2 OF1 OF2 F1 F2

R1 R2

SUB2 Unit SUB1 Unit MAIN Unit

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F1/F2 and OF1/OF2 - WARNING
Multi-module system communication connections
• For modular systems, NEVER connect F1/F2 from the MAIN unit to the sub units, only OF1/OF2

• Connecting both F1/F2 and OF1/OF2 between the MAIN and SUB units will cause addressing and
communication error codes.

F1/F2 From outdoor unit to indoor units

OF1/OF2 and F1/F2 between outdoor units

Outdoor unit communication

terminals

OF1 OF2 F1 F2
F1 F2 OF1 OF2 F1 F2
F2 OF1 OF2 F1 F2
F1

SUB2 Unit SUB1 Unit MAIN Unit

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Wired Controller Connection (NASA)

• F3/F4 is not polarity sensitive

Indoor unit Indoor unit PCB

(F3,F4) or (3,4)

MWR-WE10N
controller

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 Refrigerant
Safety

This data is for general reference. Always refer to ASHRAE handbooks for complete refrigerant safety standards,
design considerations, and practices.

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Refrigerant Safety – RCL

• Due to the nature of VRF products, attention must be paid to the total
system refrigerant volume

• RCL (refrigerant concentration limit) volumes are defined in ASHRAE

standards 15 and 34

• Theses values will aid in the safe design of VRF systems

• Standards are in place to prevent injury due to catastrophic refrigerant

leaks that can cause hypoxia due to oxygen displacement from
refrigerant in a building’s occupied space

Example
on following page

This data is for general reference. Always refer to ASHRAE handbooks for complete refrigerant
safety standards, design considerations, and practices.
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