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Safety Information
• Copeland™brand products semi-hermetic compressors are manufactured according to the latest European safety standards.
Particular emphasis has been placed on the user’s safety.
• These compressors are intended for installation in systems according to the EC Machines directive. They may be put to service only if
they have been installed in these systems according to instructions and conforming with the corresponding provisions of legislation.
For relevant standards, please refer to Manufacturers Declaration, available on request.
• These instructions should be retained throughout the lifetime of the compressor.
You are strongly advised to follow these safety instructions.
Icon Definition
WARNING
This icon indicates instructions to avoid personal injury
and material damage.
CAUTION
This icon indicates instructions to avoid property
damage and possible personal injury.
High voltage
This icon indicates operations with a danger of electric
shock.
IMPORTANT
This icon indicates instructions to avoid
malfunction of the compressor.
Danger of burning or frostbite
This icon indicates operations with a danger of burning or
frostbite.
This word indicates a recommendation for easier
operation.
Explosion hazard
This icon indicates operations with a danger of explosion.
About this Manual
• This manual is intended to enable users to ensure the safe installation, starting, operation, and maintenance of semi-hermetic
compressors. This manual is not intended to replace the system expertise available from system manufacturers.
Safety Statements
• Refrigerant compressors must be employed only for their intended use.
• Only quali ed and authorized HVAC or refrigeration personnel are permitted to install, commission, and maintain this equipment.
• Electrical connections must be made by quali ed electrical personnel.
• All valid standards for connecting electrical and refrigeration equipment must be observed.
Use Personal Safety Equipment
• The new compressor contains oil and dry air under a pressure of 2.0bar. While releasing pressure before installation, the oil drain
plug may pop out under pressure and oil could spurt out.
• Safety gloves, protective clothing, safety boots, and protective eyewear should be worn where necessary.
General Instructions
WARNING
System breakdown! Personal injuries! Never install a system in the eld and leave it unattended when it has no charge,
a holding charge, or with the service valves closed without electrically locking out the system.
System breakdown! Personal injuries!
Only approved refrigerants and refrigeration oils must be used.
WARNING
High body temperature! Burning! Do not touch the compressor until it has cooled down. Ensure that other materials in
the area of the compressor do not get in touch with it. Lock and mark accessible sections.
CAUTION
Overheating! Bearing damage! Do not operate compressors without refrigerant charge or without being connected to
the system.
CAUTION
Contact with POE! Material damage! POE lubricant must be handled carefully and the proper protective equipment
(gloves, eye protection, etc.) must be used at all times. POE must not come into contact with any surface or material that
it might damage, including without limitation, certain polymers, e.g., PVC/CPVC and polycarbonate.
IMPORTANT
Transit damage! Compressor malfunction! Use original packaging. Avoid collisions and tilting.