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Design of Mini VRF SYSTEM
1. Model Selecting and Capacity Calculator
1-7.  Tubing Size
Table 1-2  Main Tubing Size (LA)
4 hp
5 hp
6 hp
System
horsepower
4
5
6
Gas tubing 
(mm)
ø15.88
ø19.05
Liquid tubing 
(mm)
ø9.52
Table 1-3  Main Tubing Size After Distribution (LB, LC...)
Total capacity 
after distribution
Below kW
7.1
(2.5 hp)
12.1
(4 hp)
14.0
(5 hp)
15.5
(6 hp)
Over kW
7.1
(2.5 hp)
Tubing size
Gas tubing (mm)
ø12.7
ø15.88
ø19.05
Liquid tubing (mm)
ø9.52
ø9.52
Note:  In case the total capacity of connected indoor units exceeds the total capacity of the outdoor units, select the main 
tubing size for the total capacity of the outdoor units.
Table 1-4  Indoor Unit Tubing Connection (
1
,
2
...
n-1
)
Indoor unit type
22
28
36
45
56
73
90
106
140
160
Gas tubing
 (mm)
ø12.7
ø15.88
Liquid tubing
 (mm)
ø6.35
ø9.52
1-8.  Straight Equivalent Length of Joints
Design the tubing system by referring to the following table for the straight equivalent length of joints.
Table 1-5  Straight Equivalent Length of Joints
Gas tubing size (mm)
12.7
15.88
19.05
90° elbow 
0.30
0.35
0.42
45° elbow 
0.23
0.26
0.32
U-shape tube bend (R60 – 100 mm) 
0.90
1.05
1.26
Trap bend 
2.30
2.80
3.20
Y-branch distribution joint 
Equivalent length conversion not needed.
Equivalent length conversion not needed.
 
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Table 1-6  Required Copper Tubing Dimensions 
Unit: mm
Material
O
Copper tubing
Outer diameter
6.35
9.52
12.7
15.88
19.05
Wall thickness
0.8
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.2
Unit: mm
Unit: mm
hp = horsepower
hp = horsepower
Unit: mm
Note :
If the system consists of only one indoor unit with an 
outdoor 6HP, the main tube of the unit (LA) should be 
ø19.05. Convert ø19.05 to ø15.88 using a reducer 
(field supply) close to the indoor unit and then make the 
connection.
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