Polycold Cryochiller Safety
Installation and Operation Manual Thermal Hazards
Brooks Automation
214072 Revision B
2-15
Thermal Hazards
The condenser and compressor inside the Polycold Cryochiller present thermal hazards.
Extreme Temperature Hazard
Contact with hot or cold surfaces can cause death or serious injury.
from burns or frost bite.
• Do not operate the Polycold Cryochiller without all covers in
place.
• Wait 90 minutes after performing appropriate Lockout/Tagout
procedures before removing covers.
• Allow cryocoil, cold chuck, or cryobaffle to come to +10° C (50°
F).
• Wait until signs of frost have gone before servicing.
• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment if handling cold
devices.
• Do not touch any uninsulated part of the refrigerant circuit when
the unit is operating. This includes the:
- Solenoid
- Hand valves
- Uninsulated parts of the refrigerant line
- Uninsulated parts of the feedthrough
- Cryosurface
Cold Thermal Hazard
Moving or repositioning the refrigerant line when cold may result in
crimping of the gas lines and insulation may crack and cause minor
or moderate injury along with hazardous refrigerant discharge.
• Do not attempt to move or position the refrigerant line.
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