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Couplings

Couplings

The coupling joins equal size copper refrigeration tubing by means of a permanent mechanical seal.

The coupling is ETL listed for U.S. and Canada with an allowable working pressure of 1500 PSIG per UL-207. The coupling is intended for use with C12200 Type L copper tube conforming to dimensions of ASTM B280. All tempers of copper tube may be used (O60, H55, H58). Coupling may also be used with C19400 copper alloy.

APPLICATION

High Pressure HVAC/R

MAX RATED PRESSURE

1500 psi (100 bar)

COMPATIBLE TUBING

Seamless Copper Tubing, Drawn H58, Light Drawn H55, or Annealed O60 made to ASTM B280 and ASTM B75 Standard.

AGENCY APPROVAL

ETL Listed 5011885. Conforms to UL 207 STD. Certified to CSA STD C22.2#140.3

REFRIGERANTS

All CFC, HCFC, HFC, HFO, and class A2L refrigerants and refrigeration oils.

The product is suitable for use with R744 (CO2) when used within the design pressure rating.

The product is not suitable for use with ammonia, methyl chloride, hazardous or flammable refrigerants from Group 2 or 3 per ASHRAE 15.

INSTALLATION

The fittings must be installed per RCS installation instructions by skilled installers, trained specifically in the application and installation of RCS fittings.

Contact RCS, Inc. for alternative tube support inserts when installing fittings on annealed copper coils or pre-insulated line sets with tube wall thicknesses less than specified by ASTM B280.

Refrigerant Press Fitting L D T Diagram

Refer to the table below for L, D, and T dimensions.

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TUBE SIZE INCHES (MM) PART NUMBER L INCHES (MM) D INCHES (MM) T (TAKEOFF) INCHES (MM)
1/4" (6.35) BCPL-02 1.36 (34.5) 0.63 (16.0) 0.49 (12.4)
3/8" (9.52) BCPL-03 1.36 (34.5) 0.63 (16.0) 0.49 (12.4)
1/2" (12.70) BCPL-04 1.52 (38.5) 0.75 (19.0) 0.51 (12.9)
5/8" (15.88) BCPL-05 1.85 (47.0) 0.91 (23.0) 0.57 (14.4)
3/4" (19.05) BCPL-06 2.04 (51.8) 1.04 (26.4) 0.51 (12.9)
7/8" (22.22) BCPL-07 2.22 (56.3) 1.22 (30.9) 0.53 (13.4)
1-1/8" (28.58) BCPL-09 2.94 (74.8) 1.54 (39.0) 0.92 (23.3)
1-3/8" (34.92) BCPL-11 3.06 (77.8) 1.81 (46.0) 0.88 (22.4)
1-5/8" (41.28) BCPL-13 3.07 (78.1) 2.11 (53.5) 0.89 (22.6)

Installation

The fittings are for professional use only and must be installed per RCS instructions by skilled, trained, and qualified refrigerant piping system technicians.