Bitzer K073 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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3 Classification of the condensing units and their
components according to EU directives
The condensing units are intended for incorporation
into machines in accordance with the EU Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC. The electrical components com-
ply with the EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU. For
the incorporated pressurised components, the EU
Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) may
be applicable, except for the compressors (see below).
The corresponding declarations of conformity and man-
ufacturers’ declarations are available. Classification of
the individual components and additional explanations
(see table 1, page 26).
Information
Condensing units are not considered a "func-
tional whole" according to the PED and do
therefore not fall within the scope of Art.1 Sec-
tion 2.1.5 "Assemblies". The directive is there-
fore only applied to the individual components.
The same applies to the CE marking. Assess-
ment by a notified body: Bureau Veritas, Paris –
"Technical Appraisal" for ASERCOM members
PED-TA_ASE_001_01-DEU.
Information
According to Article 4 Section 3.10, semi-her-
metic and open drive compressors are excluded
from the application range of the PED. This ex-
ception is confirmed by the expert opinion of a
notified body. Please refer to "Explanations
about the product conformity" AC-100 for further
explanations. Please refer to AC-100 for the
classification of pressurised accessories for
compressors.
Component PED ① MD LVD EMC CE mark-
ing
Comments
Compressor
Semi-hermetic/open drive
Art. 4
(3.10)
X X X For accessories, see explanation
AC-100
Discharge gas shut-off
valve Art. 4 (3)
II X
≤ DN25 / PS 32 bar
DN32 .. DN50 / PS 32 bar
Suction gas shut-off valve Art. 4 (3)
I X
≤ DN25 / PS 19 bar
DN32 .. DN50 / PS 19 bar
Condenser, air-cooled Art. 4 (3)
I
II
X
X
≤ DN25 / PS 32 bar
DN28 / PS 32 bar
> DN28 / PS 32 bar
Condenser, water-cooled II
III
IV
X
X
X
< 6.25 dm
3
/ PS 32 bar
6.25 .. 31.25 dm
3
/ PS 32 bar
> 31.25 dm
3
/ PS 32 bar
Condenser fan X X
Liquid line,
Condensate line
Art. 4 (3) ≤ DN25 / PS 32 bar
Pipe joints ≤ DN32 permanent joint
Discharge gas line Art. 4 (3)
II
≤ DN25 / PS 32 bar
DN32 .. DN50 / PS 32 bar
Liquid receiver II
III
X
X
< 6.25 dm
3
/ PS 32 bar
6.25 .. 31.25 dm
3
/ PS 32 bar
Liquid shut-off valve Art. 4 (3) ≤ DN25 / PS 32 bar
Oil separator II X < 6.25 dm
3
/ PS 32 bar