TurboChill™
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TurboChill Water Cooled Technical Manual 9216326 V1.13.0 07_2018
Protective Personal Equipment
Airedale recommends that personal protective equipment is used whilst installing, maintaining and commissioning
equipment.
Safe Operating Limits
The TurboChill R1234ze(E) chiller has operating limits set to ensure that the refrigerant does not become unstable.
Certain aspects of the installation and design must be considered.
The installation of the unit is subject to various design aspects, see below.
R1234ze (E) Flammability
In the event of a leak the combination of the following 3 operating conditions detailed in the fire triangle MUST be
avoided at all times. Failure to do this could cause a fire.
NO SMOKING OR NAKED FLAME.
OX
YG
EN
HE
AT
FUEL
A CONCENTRATION OF THE REFRIGERANT IN AIR
>LFL (LOWER FLAMMABILITY LEVEL) AND
< UFL (UPPER FLAMMABILITY LEVEL)
5.8 Vol.% TO 11.3Vol.% @ 60°C
EXISTENCE OF AN IGNITION
SOURCE WITH AN IGNITION ENERGY
>MINIMUM IGNITION ENERGY
(61,000mJ AT 54°C)
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE
>+30°C AND A WIND SPEED
< BURNING VELOCITY
Care must be taken when working around the discharge pipe work of the unit. High surface
temperatures may exist during unit operation.
The refrigerant has a boiling point of -19°C.
CAUTION
This refrigerant is not flammable as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) “Hazards
Identification” supplied by the refrigerant manufacturer.
IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of injury, any work to be carried out on or around the compressor and magnetic
check valve should be completed by personnel that do not have pacemakers fitted.
IMPORTANT
The machinery room where the chiller is installed shall be clearly marked indicating that smoking
or naked lights are not permitted. Authorised personnel only. in accordance to EN378-3:2016,10.2.
CAUTION