1. Scope 1.1
This Standard applies to stationary air conditioning equipment for indoor and
outdoor use, for central air cooling, rated at 7200 V or less, single or
polyphase, designed to be used in nonhazardous locations in accordance with the
Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. The equipment may be for direct
cooling or air or for indirect cooling through another medium, such as water
(liquid chiller). 1.2
This Standard applies to air conditioners, air conditioning type liquid
chillers, and compressor-evaporators intended for use with a remote condenser. 1.3
This Standard applies to the cooling portion and associated components of the
combined heating and cooling equipment using gas, oil, or electric resistance
heating means. Requirements for the heating portion and the associated
components shall conform to the particular Standard covering such heating
equipment and components. 1.4
This Standard applies to air conditioners for cooling that consists of one or
more factory made assemblies. Where the equipment is provided in more than one
assembly, the separate assemblies are to be used together and the requirements
are based on the use of matched assemblies. 1.5
This Standard does not apply to heat pumps or the combination of a heat pump
and a supplementary electric heater or heaters. 1.6
This Standard does not apply to cord-connected room air conditioners for
cooling or reverse cycle operation, or to equipment comprising field connected
refrigerant-containing components other than approved matching assemblies. 1.7
This Standard includes requirements for the electrical features of air
conditioning equipment and also requirements for the mechanical safety of
refrigerating systems forming part of the equipment.