PCA Series Chillers
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Safety Considerations
AEC, Inc. PCA Series Chillers are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when
installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety
codes.
To avoid possible personnel injury or equipment damage when installing, operating or
maintaining this equipment, use good judgment and follow these safe practices:
*
Follow all
SAFETY CODES
.
*
Wear
SAFETY GLASSES
and
WORK GLOVES
.
*
Use care when
LOADING
,
UNLOADING
,
RIGGING
, or
MOVING
this
equipment.
*
Operate this equipment within design specifications.
*
OPEN
,
TAG
, and
LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS
before working on
equipment. It is a good idea to remove the fuses and carry them with you.
*
Make sure the chiller is properly
GROUNDED
before switching power on.
*
When welding or brazing in or around this equipment, be sure
VENTILATION
is
ADEQUATE
.
PROTECT
adjacent materials from flame
or sparks by shielding with sheet metal. An approved
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
should be close at hand and ready for use if needed.
*
The refrigeration system can develop refrigerant pressures in excess of
500
PSI (3,450 kPa)
.
DO
NOT CUT
into the system without first relieving
pressure.
*
Do not jump or bypass any electrical safety control.
*
Do not restore power until all tools, test equipment etc. have been removed
and the panels replaced.
*
Only
PROPERLY TRAINED
personnel familiar with the information within
this manual should work on this equipment.
