
(©July, 2008)
CeilAiR OHS Series Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
ir Technology Systems, Inc.
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Clear all pipe connections of debris and prep connec-
tions for soldering. Use only “L” or “K” grade refrigerant
copper piping. Be careful not to allow solder/piping
debris to get inside refrigerant lines. Silver solder
containing a minimum of 15% silver is recommended.
Dry nitrogen should be flowing through the tubing while
soldering at a rate of not less than 1-2 CFM (0.028-
0.57 M
3
/minute).
Refrigerant lines for split systems must be sized
according to the piping distance between the evapora-
tor and the condenser/condensing unit. Each valve,
fitting and bend in the refrigerant line must be consid-
ered in this calculation. Refer to the chart provided for
standard equivalent lengths, in feet, of straight pipe.
Oil traps must be included every 20 feet in the vertical
risers and the refrigerant lines must be sloped ¼ inch
for every 10 feet in the horizontal lines to ensure proper
oil return to the compressor. An inverted trap is
required on the discharge line of the remote condenser
to help prevent oil and liquid from flooding back to the
compressor.
NOTE
In the following 3 tables, the line sizes represent
the correct size for individual refrigeration circuits.
Dual circuit units, (Models 048D to 120D), have
two separate pairs of refrigeration lines. One per
compressor.
RECOMMENDED DISCHARGE LINE SIZES
Model No. / *
Equivalent Length Ft.
Total Unit Capacity
50’or less 100’or less 150’or less
012 / 12,000 1/2 1/2 5/8
018 / 18,000 5/8 5/8 5/8
024 / 24,000 5/8 7/8 7/8
032 / 32,000 5/8 7/8 7/8
040 / 40,000 7/8 7/8 7/8
048 / 48,000 7/8 7/8 7/8
048D / 48,000 5/8 7/8 7/8
060 / 60,000 7/8 1-1/8 1-1/8
072D / 72,000 7/8 7/8 7/8
084D / 84,000 7/8 7/8 7/8
120D / 120,000 7/8 1-1/8 1-1/8
*Equivalent Ft. accounts for the linear pipe length as well as
equivalent length of Valves, Elbows & Tee’s as shown in the
previous chart.
EQUIVALENT LENGTH (FT.) OF STRAIGHT PIPE
OD (In.) Globe Angle 90° 45° Tee Tee
Line Size Valve Valve Elbow Elbow Line Branch
1/2 9.0 5.0 0.9 0.4 0.6 2.0
5/8 12 6.0 1.0 0.5 0.8 2.5
7/8 15 8.0 1.5 0.7 1.0 3.5
1 1/8 22 12 1.8 0.9 1.5 4.5
1 3/8 28 15 2.4 1.2 1.8 6.0
CAUTION
Do not exceed the maximum Liquid Line lengths
for the system configurations listed below:
RCU with Hot Gas Bypass ......... 50 Ft
Remote Condensing Unit ........... 100 Ft
Remote Air Cooled Condenser ... 150 Ft
RECOMMENDED LIQUID LINE SIZES
Condenser to A/C Unit /
Model No. / Receiver to Evap. (*Equivalent Ft.)
Total Unit Capacity 50’or less 100’or less 150’or less
012 / 12,000 3/8 3/8 3/8
018 / 18,000 3/8 3/8 1/2
024 / 24,000 3/8 1/2 1/2
032 / 32,000 1/2 1/2 1/2
040 / 40,000 1/2 5/8 5/8
048 / 48,000 1/2 5/8 5/8
048D / 48,000 3/8 1/2 1/2
060 / 60,000 1/2 5/8 5/8
072D / 72,000 1/2 1/2 1/2
084D / 84,000 1/2 5/8 5/8
120D / 120,000 1/2 5/8 5/8
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