KIRLOSKAR CHILLERS PRIVATE LIMITED
A Kirloskar Group Company IOM-KAC-ENG - Page 2
Safety Considerations
Installation, starting up and servicing packaged liquid chillers can be hazardous due to system
pressures, electrical components and equipment location viz. roofs, elevated structures, etc.
Kirloskar Chillers make liquid chillers are designed for safe and reliable operation, when
operated within design limits. When operating this equipment, use good judgment and safety
precautions to avoid damage to equipment, property or injury to personnel. Be sure that you
understand and follow the procedure and safety precautions.
When working on the equipment, observe precautions in the literature, tags, stickers attached to
the equipment.
Some of the Safety Tips:
General
DO NOT CLIMB over the chiller or DO NOT STEP on refrigerant lines. Broken lines
can bang and release high-pressure refrigerant, causing personal injury.
USE platform, catwalk or staging. Follow safe practices when using ladders.
NEVER SHORT CIRCUIT any safety controls in the system.
Care in HANDLING & RIGGING; check weight before rigging any item. Always use
lifting hooks provided in the unit. Use suitable capacity crane to lift the unit
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE pipefitting, flanges, covers etc., while chiller is
under pressure OR chiller is running. Ensure the pressure is at 0 kg/cm
2
g (0 psig) before
opening any refrigerant line OR connection.
WORK CAREFULLY, when working near OR in line with a compressed spring. Sudden
release of the spring can cause it and objects in its path to act as projectiles.
PERIODICALLY INSPECT all valves, fittings and piping for corrosion, rust, leaks OR
damages.
DRAIN WATER completely before loosening the bolts of water box / heat exchanger
dish ends.
NOTE: ONLY TRAINED, QUALIFIED INSTALLERS AND SERVICE
MECHANICS SHOULD INSTALL, START AND SERVICE THIS
EQUIPMENT.
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