MCCORMICK X60 Series - Air Conditioning System; Air Conditioned Cab; System Check

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Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
AIR CONDITIONED CAB
Thecabcanbefittedwithanairconditioningsystemon
request.
WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices
for each operation.
SAFETY NOTES
Theairconditionerisasafesystemthatisabletoensure
lastingandrisk-freeuse.However,itisimportanttocom-
plywithcertainsimpleprecautions(listedbelow)inorder
topreventpossibleaccidents.
 Neverworkontheconditioningsystemyourselves.
Always contact the specialized technicians of the
AssistanceService.
 Keepnakedflameswellawayfromtheairconditioning
system(Fig.5-59b)asleakingcoolantcouldgiverise
toadeadlygas:phosgene.
Air conditioning system (if equipped)
WARNING: Never attempt to open the air conditioning system. Liquid refrigerant can cause severe and
painful frostbite. Contact your dealer, who is experienced in servicing and handling of refrigerants.
 Themixtureofoilandcoolantintheairconditioning
system is under pressure. Never ever loosen any
unionsortamperwiththepipes.Forthesamereason,
youmustnever unscrewthecompressor’s oillevel
checkplug.
 Coolantcanfreezetheskinandparticularlytheeyes.
Proceedinthefollowingwayifaccidentsoccur:
– ifcoolanthassplashedintotheeyes,washthemout
immediately with a few drops of mineral oil, then
continuetowashthemwithasolutionofboricacid
andwater(oneteaspoonofacidin1/4ofacupof
water)andimmediatelyseekmedicalhelp;
– areasfrozenbycoolantfluidcanbetreatedbypro-
gressivelywarmingtheinjuredzonewithcoldwater
andthenapplyingagreasycream.However,always
seekmedicalhelpifsuchaccidentsoccur.
 Keeptheairconditioningsystemwellawayfromheat
sourcesasexplosionscouldoccur.
System check
The cab air conditioner is equipped with a system to
protect the compressor from high or low refrigerant
pressures.
Haveyourconditioningsystemcheckedonceayearby
specialisedpersonnelatyourDealer's.
DANGER: Always wear protective clothing in
case of leaks. Coolant can injury the eyes.
The coolant produces a toxic gas if it contacts
a flame.