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Do not re-use disposable (non-returnable) cylinders or attempt
to refill them. It is dangerous and illegal. When cylinders are
empty, evacuate the remaining gas pressure, and move the
cylinders to a place designated for their recovery. Do not
incinerate.
Do not attempt to remove refrigerant circuit components or
fittings, while the machine is under pressure or while it is
running. Be sure pressure is at 0 kPa before removing
components or opening a circuit.
Do not attempt to repair or recondition any safety devices
when corrosion or build-up of foreign material (rust, dirt,
scale, etc.) is found within the valve body or mechanism. If
necessary, replace the device. Do not install safety valves in
series or backwards.
CAUTION:
Do not step on refrigerant lines. The lines can break under
the weight and release refrigerant, causing personal injury.
Do not climb on a machine. Use a platform, or staging to
work at higher levels.
Use mechanical lifting equipment (crane, hoist, winch, etc.)
to lift or move heavy components. For lighter components,
use lifting equipment when there is a risk of slipping or losing
your balance.
Use only original replacement parts for any repair or compo-
nent replacement. Consult the list of replacement parts that
corresponds to the specification of the original equipment.
Do not drain water circuits containing industrial brines,
without informing the technical service department at the
installation site or a competent body first.
Close the entering and leaving water shutoff valves and
purge the unit hydronic circuit, before working on the
components installed on the circuit (screen filter, pump, water
flow switch, etc.).
Do not loosen the water box bolts until the water boxes have
been completely drained.
Periodically inspect all valves, fittings and pipes of the
refrigerant and hydronic circuits to ensure that they do not
show any corrosion or any signs of leaks.
1.4 - Repair safety considerations
All installation parts must be maintained by the personnel in
charge, in order to avoid material deterioration and injuries to
people. Faults and leaks must be repaired immediately. The
authorized technician must have the responsibility to repair the
fault immediately. Each time repairs have been carried out to
the unit, the operation of the safety devices must be re-checked.
If a leak occurs, evacuate all refrigerant, repair the leak
detected and recharge the circuit with the total R134a charge,
as indicated on the unit name plate. Certain parts of the circuit
can be isolated. If leaks occur in these sections it is possible to
top up the refrigerant charge. Refer to chapter 12.1 ‘Refrigerant
charging - adding charge’. Only charge liquid refrigerant
R134a at the liquid line.
Ensure that you are using the correct refrigerant type before
recharging the unit.
Charging any refrigerant other than the original charge type
(R134a) will impair machine operation and can even lead to
a destruction of the compressors. The compressors operating
with this refrigerant type are lubricated with a synthetic polyol-
ester oil.
Do not use oxygen to purge lines or to pressurize a machine
for any purpose. Oxygen gas reacts violently with oil, grease,
and other common substances.
Never exceed the specified maximum operating pressures.
Verify the allowable maximum high- and low-side test
pressures by checking the instructions in this manual and the
pressures given on the unit name plate.
Do not use air for leak testing. Use only refrigerant or dry
nitrogen.
Do not unweld or flamecut the refrigerant lines or any refri-
gerant circuit component until all refrigerant (liquid and
vapour) has been removed from chiller. Traces of vapour
should be displaced with dry air nitrogen. Refrigerant in
contact with an open flame produces toxic gases.
The necessary protection equipment must be available, and
appropriate fire extinguishers for the system and the refrigerant
type used must be within easy reach.
Do not siphon refrigerant.
Avoid spilling liquid refrigerant on skin or splashing it into
the eyes. Use safety goggles. Wash any spills from the skin
with soap and water. If liquid refrigerant enters the eyes,
immediately and abundantly flush the eyes with water and
consult a doctor.
Never apply an open flame or live steam to a refrigerant
container. Dangerous overpressure can result. If it is
necessary to heat refrigerant, use only warm water.
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