Table 18 — hermetic compressor fits and clearances, Table 18 – Carrier 17/19EX User Manual
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for item callouts.
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Clearances represent factory tolerances for new components.
Table 18 — Hermetic Compressor Fits and Clearances
Item*
Description
Clearance†
Type of
Measure
in.
mm
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
1
1st Stage Impeller to Diaphragm
See
Axial
2
2nd Stage Impeller to Discharge
Wall
Axial
3
1st Stage Labyrinth
.0160
.0200
.4060
.5080
Diametral
4
Interstage Labyrinth
.0120
.0160
.3050
.4060
Diametral
5
2nd Stage Labyrinth
.0080
.0120
.2030
.3050
Diametral
6
Balancing Piston Labyrinth
.0080
.0120
.2030
.3050
Diametral
7
Impeller Shaft Journal Bearing
.0030
.0045
.0762
.1143
Diametral
8
Thrust-end Float
.0100
.0150
.2540
.3810
Axial
9
Counterthrust Bearing Seal Ring
.0020
.0040
.0510
.1020
Diametral
10
Gear Bearing to Gear
.0050
.0065
.1270
.1651
Diametral
11
Gear Bearing to Gear
.0100
.0185
.2540
.4699
Axial
12
Gear Bearing to Bearing Housing
.0005
.0025
.0127
.0635
Diametral
13
Pinion Bearing to Pinion
.0040
.0055
.1016
.1397
Diametral
14
Pinion Bearing to Bearing Housing
.0005
.0025
.1270
.0635
Diametral
15
Transmission Labyrinth
.0060
.0100
.1520
.2540
Diametral
16
Motor-End Labyrinth
.0050
.0080
.1270
.0635
Diametral
17
Motor-End Bearing to Shaft
.0040
.0054
.1016
.1372
Diametral
18
Motor-End Bearing to Bearing
Housing
.0005
.0020
.0127
.0508
Diametral