scope:

This standard applies to positive displacement Compressors and their presentation of performance in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration applications. The manufacturer is solely responsible for the determination of values to be used in published product information. This standard stipulates the minimum amount of information to be provided and suggests a method to be used to verify the accuracy of that information.

Exclusions.

This standard does not apply to compressors intended for use in:

Household refrigerators and freezers

Automotive air-conditioners

Household dehumidifiers

Industrial products other than heating and cooling

Compressed air applications

This standard does not apply to compressors when using an Interstage Port for the purpose of an independent load (commonly known as a side load), except in the case of Economizer Operation.