About These Guidelines; Safety Instructions; Icon Explanation - Emerson Copeland Scroll YH04K1E Application Manuallines

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 for the proper and
safe 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 manufactured according to the latest relevant US and European
safety standards. Particular emphasis has been placed on the user's safety.
The YH*K1E compressors are intended for 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: Emerson marks all compressors that are qualified for A2L refrigerants with a sticker
indicating the usage of flammable refrigerants. Systems using such refrigerants must comply
with any and all applicable legislation and regulations such as, but not limited to EN 378.
Ensuring compliance remains the user's responsibility.
The Material Safety Datasheet (MSDS) for individual A2L refrigerants shall be checked and
considered when working with this type of refrigerants. The MSDS is 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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Icon explanation

WARNING
This icon indicates instructions to avoid
personal injury and material damage.
High voltage
This icon indicates operations with a
danger of electric shock.
Danger of burning or frostbite
This icon indicates operations with a
danger of burning or frostbite.
Explosion hazard
This icon indicates operations with a
danger of explosion.
Danger of explosive atmosphere
This icon indicates a risk of explosive
atmosphere.
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Fire hazard
This icon indicates a risk of flammable
atmosphere.
CAUTION
This icon indicates instructions to avoid
property damage and possible personal
injury.
IMPORTANT
This icon indicates instructions to avoid
malfunction of the compressor.
NOTE This word indicates a recommendation
for easier operation.
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