Temptek CF Series - General Safety Precautions

CF Series Portable Chiller : Air & Water-Cooled : 5 - 40 Tons
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TEMPTEK, INC.
525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142
317-887-6352 Fax: 317-881-1277
Email: service@Temptek.com
1.1 INTRODUCTION
A. This manual covers portable chillers from 5 to 40 tons (17 to 140 kW) of cooling capacity
usingtheTemptekCFmicroprocessorcontrolinstrumentandxeddisplacementscroll
compressorsanddigitalscrollcompressors.Thestandarduidoperatingtemperature
range for this chiller is 20°F to 80°F for units using R410A refrigerant. Units using other
refrigerantshavedifferentstandardoperatingranges.Unitsoperatingbelow48°Fuid
require the use of a water/propylene glycol to prevent freezing. Customized units may
have different operating ranges. Consult the factory if you have questions about the
operating range of your chiller.
B. The intent of this manual is to serve as a guide in the installation, operation and
maintenance of your chiller. Improper installation can lead to equipment damage
and poor performance. Failure to follow the installation, operation and maintenance
instructions may result in damage to the unit that is not covered under the limited
warranty. This manual is for standard products. The information contained in this manual
is intended to be general in nature. The information is typical only and may not represent
the actual unit purchased.
C. Chemical refrigerants are used in this unit. The refrigerant is sealed and tested in a
pressurized system however a system failure will release it. Refrigerant gas can cause
toxicfumesifexposedtore.Installthisunitinawell-ventilatedareaawayfromopen
ames.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionsmayresultinahazardouscondition.Recover
refrigerant to relieve pressure before opening the system. See nameplate for refrigerant
type. Do not use non-approved refrigerants or refrigerant substitutes.
D. Customers should implement a refrigerant management program to document the type
and quantity of refrigerant in each chiller. All refrigeration service technicians performing
workonthischillermustbelicensedandcertied.
E. WhencallingforassistancefromtheManufacturer’sServiceDepartment,itisimportant
to know the model and serial number of the particular unit. The model number includes
criticalunitinformationwhichishelpfulwhentroubleshootingoperatingdifculties.The
serial number allows the service team to locate manufacturing and testing records which
can have additional information relating to a particular unit.
1.2 SAFETY
A. It is important to become thoroughly familiar with this manual and the operating
characteristics of the unit.
B. Itistheowner’sresponsibilitytoassureproperoperatortraining,installation,operation,
and maintenance of the unit.
C. Observe all warning and safety placards applied to the chiller. Failure to observe all
warnings can result in serious injury or death to the operator and severe mechanical
damage to the unit.
D. Observe all safety precautions during installation, startup and service of this equipment
duetothepresenceofhighvoltageandrefrigerantcharge.Onlyqualiedpersonnel
should install, startup and service this equipment.