2. Safety
PFC Operation Manual
Safety Guidelines
Safe use and service of the PFC requires that operators and service people observe the following:
Service personnel should understand the operation of process-related hardware interlocks,
and the sequences of hardware operation that are executed automatically, as explained in
this manual.
The PFC should not be used without assuring correct operation of all connected facilities,
especially fugitive emissions exhaust.
Service personnel should always assume that high voltage is present unless they have
personally turned it off and locked it out.
The equipment should not be operated without all guards and safety devices in place.
The equipment should be shutdown, locked-out, and not be operated while it is being
maintained.
Users should not attempt to defeat, modify, or disable any of the equipment's safety interlock
switches.
Only Polycold Systems trained service personnel should perform installation, assembly,
operation, disassembly, service, or maintenance of the PFC.
All safety related incidents or near misses should be reported to a supervisor or to Brooks
Polycold Systems Inc.
The user should carefully review and understand manufacturer provide material safety data
sheets (MSDS) for materials used by this equipment.
If hazardous materials will be present, users must observe the proper safety precautions and
ensure that the material used is compatible with those from which the PFC is fabricated.
Provide detection of unwanted chemical or gaseous releases.
Determine if the PFC will be employed in an earthquake-prone environment and install the
equipment accordingly.
Do not place the PFC’s facilities connections (power and communications cables and vacuum
lines) where they could cause a trip hazard.
Do not place the PFC in a location where it may be subject to physical damage.
Ensure that the power connection to the PFC is properly grounded.
Ensure that the PFC receives unhindered air flow for cooling.
Do not remove safety labels or equipment identification labels.
Turn OFF power before inserting or removing power cables.
Be aware of the hazardous points of the PFC as described in this chapter.
Use of the PFC for any purpose other than as a compact cooler is not recommended and may
cause damage to the PFC or the equipment it is connected to.
Whenever power is applied to the compressor unit, the fans operate. Take care when working
inside the compressor unit when it is energized.
Always operate the PFC with the covers in place.
Do not install or operate the PFC if it has been dropped, damaged, or is malfunctioning.
Do not immerse cables or connectors in liquid.
Keep cables and connectors away from heated surfaces.
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