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About these guidelines
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide guidance in the application of Copeland
™ scroll
compressors in users’ systems. They are intended to answer the questions raised while designing,
assembling and operating a system with these products.
Besides the support they provide, the instructions listed herein are also critical f or the proper and
saf e functioning of the compressors. The performance and reliability of the product may be impacted
if the product is not used according to these guidelines or is misused.
These application guidelines cover stationary applications only. For mobile applications, please
contact the Application Engineering department at Emerson as other considerations may apply.
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Safety instructions
Copeland scroll compressors are manuf actured according to the latest relevant US and European
safety standards. Particular emphasis has been placed on the user’s safety.
YB*K1E compressors are intended f or installation in systems in accordance with the European
Machinery Directive MD 2006/42/EC, the
Pressure Equipment Directive PED 2014/68/EU and the
Low Voltage Directive LVD 2014/35/EU. They may be put to service only if they have been installed
in systems according to instructions and conform to the corresponding provisions of legislation.
NOTE: Only dedicated compressors are allowed to be used with flammable refrigerants.
Emerson marks all compressors that are qualified for flammable refrigerants with a sticker
indicating the usage of such refrigerants. Systems using flammable refrigerants must be
executed correctly while observing safety rules, as specified in corresponding safety
standards such as, but not limited to EN 378. They must comply with any and all applicable
legislation and regulations. Ensuring compliance remains t
he user’s responsibility.
The Material Saf ety Datasheet (MSDS) f or the individual ref rigerant shall be considered when
working with these types of refrigerant
– please check the document provided by the gas supplier.
These instructions shall be retained throughout the lifetime of the compressor.
You are strongly advised to follow these safety instructions.
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WARNING
This icon indicates instructions to
avoid personal injury and material
damage.
Fire hazard
This icon indicates a risk of flammable
atmosphere.
High voltage
This icon indicates operations with a
danger of electric shock.
CAUTION
This icon indicates instructions to
avoid property damage and possible
personal injury.
Danger of burning or frostbite
This icon indicates operations with a
danger of burning or f rostbite.
IMPORTANT
This icon indicates instructions to
avoid malfunction of the compressor.
Explosion hazard
This icon indicates operations with a
danger of explosion.
NOTE
This
word
indicates
a
recommendation for easier operation.
Danger of explosive atmosphere
This icon indicates a risk of explosive
atmosphere.
