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Product description
2.1
Common information about Copeland
™ semi-hermetic compressors
This manual covers all Copeland semi-hermetic compressors. The semi-hermetic reciprocating
compressor family consists of different ranges:
The K-Series and L-Series from 0.5 hp to 4 hp are available as air-cooled or water-cooled
versions and use reed valve technology.
The S-Series includes models 2S, 3S, 4S, 6S and 8S. It is suction gas-cooled and ranges
from 5 hp to 70 hp. It uses reed valve technology and offers cost-effective solutions.
The Discus
™ series includes models 2D, 3D, 4D, 6D and 8D and ranges from 4 hp to 60 hp.
Its optimized Discus
™ valve plate design provides the highest energy efficiency.
Special applications are addressed with a selected range of 2-stage, Booster and tandem
compressors.
Copeland compressors are suitable for a wide range of applications either in the form of single
compressors, condensing units or as multi-compressor equipment.
The compressor is only one component which must be combined with many others to build a
functional and efficient refrigeration system. Therefore
the information in this manual relates
to all semi-hermetic compressors with standard equipment and accessories only.
2.2
About these guidelines
These guidelines are intended to enable users to ensure the safe installation, starting, operation
and maintenance of semi-hermetic compressors. They are not intended to replace the system
expertise available from system manufacturers.
2.3
Nomenclature
The leading character “D” traditionally used
for compressors is no longer in
use in the black painted compressors that use the
brand.
The model designation contains the following technical information about the standard and
Discus compressors:
2.3.1 Air- or water-cooled compressors
Copeland brand designation (present models)
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