ESB-130-8
28
Type I
Compressor
Kit number
ORBIT 6
37002403
ORBIT 8
37002401
Type II
Compressor
Kit number
ORBIT 6 Tandem
37002404
ORBIT 6 Trio
37002405
ORBIT 6 + ORBIT 8 Tan-
dem
2x 37002402
ORBIT 8 Tandem / Trio
2x / 3x 37002402
Alternate Type I vibration dampers of different dur-
ometer rating may be available for unique applications.
Contact BITZER for kit number and availability.
4.3
Connecting the pipelines
WARNING
The compressor is subject to excess pressure
through holding charge.
Risk of injury to skin and eyes.
Wear safety goggles when working on the com-
pressor! Do not open the connections before ex-
cess pressure has been relieved. Pull out the
rubber plugs of the connections, thus relieving
the compressor of pressure.
!
!
NOTICE
Potential chemical reactions due to air penetra-
tion!
Avoid prolonged air penetration into the com-
pressor!
4.3.1
Pipe connections
!
!
NOTICE
Do not overheat brazed connections!
Maximum brazing temperature 700°C!
The pressure and suction line connections are either
copper-plated or galvanized. The brazing material for
connecting dissimilar metals should correspond to the
BAg series (minimum silver content of 35%).
ORBIT 6
• Direct brazed joints
• Connection of inch and metric pipes is possible
• A Rotalock adapter for brazing in the suction and
discharge connection is available.
ORBIT 8 (version B)
• Direct brazed joints
• Connect only inch pipes
ORBIT 8 (version R)
• Screw neck for connecting pipe adapters or shut-off
valves in Rotalock version
• Connection to pipe adapters only possible with inch
pipes
• Tightening torques for Rotalock connections:
– Pressure line: 180-190 Nm
– Suction line: 150-160 Nm
– Oil equalisation line: 150-160 Nm
– Sight glass GSD6: 55-60 Nm, GSD8: 120-135 Nm
