Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressors

Standards Development Organisation:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Contact Information:

Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)

Working Program:

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Designation Number:

C22.2 NO. 140.2-96 (R2011)

Standard Type:

Consensus SDO Standard

Standard Development Activity:

Reaffirmation

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2016-05-31

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2016-06-21

Posted On:

2016-05-20

Scope:

1. Scope

1.1 This Standard applies to hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors (hereinafter referred to as motor-compressors) rated 7200 V or less, for use in air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment that comply with the Standards applicable to such equipment.

1.2 This Standard also applies to motor protection systems that may be provided with motor-compressors.

1.3 This Standard does not include additional requirements applicable to equipment designed for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1996, and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.4 The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Project need:

n/a

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