Reciprocating Compressor M Series
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Important Information
Intended Use of Machine
The M series compressor is a reciprocating compressor for refrigerating, cold storage, and air conditioning
systems on which NH
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is used as the primary refrigerant. For the specification of this machine, refer to "2.2
Specification of Compressor".
When performing maintenance described we ask that you use qualified refrigeration personal.
Important Information for Safe Use of Machine
MAYEKAWA cannot anticipate all possible hazards including any potential hazards caused by human errors,
and hazards due to the environmental conditions where the machine is used.
There are plenty of guidelines that must be observed for operating the machine the warnings in this manual
and safety labels on the machine are, not all inclusive. When operating this machine, use extreme caution on
required personal safety as well as on the items described in this manual.
Listed below are the important rules for safety work with the machine that apply to all workers including
managers and supervisors.
Before using this machine, carefully read and fully understand the contents written in this manual and reliably
follow the safety procedures.
z Operation, maintenance, and inspection of this machine should only be performed by qualified personal
educated about the fundamentals of the machine and trained about the hazards involved and the
measures to avoid danger.
z Observe all related federal/national and local codes and regulations.
z This machine may be modified without any prior notice. Therefore, the appearance of actual machine
may slightly differ from the descriptions in this manual. If you have any questions contact your sales
offices or service centers.
z To prevent an accident, do not attempt to carry out any operation or maintenance other than those
described in this manual, or use the machine for any unapproved purpose.
z Replace the parts with the
genuine parts.
z Every worker including managers and supervisors should actively participate in activities to insure
health and safety in the workplace.
Observe the following precautions when performing maintenance work on electrical control.
z Electrical maintenance of the machine must be performed by certified/qualified personal and only those
educated about the electrical control of the machine.
z Before servicing or inspecting the electrical equipment or devices, turn "OFF" the motor main power
and control power, and perform lockout/tagout to prevent them from being turned on during the work.
Even when the motor main power and control power are turned "OFF", the machine may be alive if the power
is supplied from outside of the refrigeration system, cold storage, and air conditioning systems. In such cases,
be sure to shut off the power supply on the power source side, and perform lockout/tagout to prevent the
machine from being turned on during the work.