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SAFETY SUMMARY
This manual contains safety and service instructions to follow in order to prevent any accident. Before using this
refrigeration unit, read carefully all safety information explained in this manual and indicated on the product. Be
sure that everybody who will use this refrigeration unit has been trained to use it in a safe way.
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GENERAL SAFETY NOTICES
The following general safety notices supplement the specific warnings and cautions appearing elsewhere in this
manual. They are recommended precautions that must be understood and applied during operation and mainte-
nance of the equipment covered herein. The general safety notices are presented in the following four sections
labeled: First Aid, Operating Precautions, Maintenance Precautions, and Refrigerants. A listing of the specific
warnings and cautions appearing elsewhere in the manual follows the general safety notices.
Your Carrier Transicold refrigeration unit has been designed with the safety of the operator in mind. During normal
operation, all moving parts are fully enclosed to help prevent injury. During all pre-trip inspections, daily inspec-
tions, and problem troubleshooting, you may be exposed to moving parts. Stay clear of all moving parts when the
unit is in operation and when the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position.
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FIRST AID
No injury, no matter how slight, should go unattended. Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately.
Refrigerant Inhalation: Put the victim in the open air. Administer oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary. Do not
administer adrenaline or similar medicines.
Refrigerant Contact With Eyes: Rinse thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes and then consult a doctor.
Refrigerant Contact With Skin: Immediately rinse your skin thoroughly with water.
Cooling Oil: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin. Wash carefully after handling.
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OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
Always wear safety glasses. Hearing protection is recommended while unit is running.
Always keep your hands, hair, clothing and tools clear of the evaporator and condenser fans.
No work should be performed on the unit until the unit is turned off and the battery power supply is disconnected.
Always work in pairs. Never work on the equipment alone.
In case of severe vibration or unusual noise, stop the unit and investigate.
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Beware of unannounced starting of the unit. This unit is equipped with Auto-Start. Be aware that the unit may start
at any time without warning.
When performing any check of the system, make sure the unit is turned off and the battery power supply is discon-
nected. Ensure the unit will not restart. Be sure the unit is turned off before working on motors, controllers, solenoid
valves and electrical control switches. Tag vehicle ignition to prevent accidental energizing of circuit.
Before doing anything on the refrigerant unit, ALWAYS use tools and Personal Protective Equipment in accordance
with Carrier Lock-out/Tag-out procedure. Lock-out / Tag-out can be performed by disconnecting and enclosing the
negative battery cable in diesel mode; and the electrical plug in electrical mode.
Do not bypass any electrical safety devices, e.g. bridging an overload, or using any sort of jumper wires. Problems
with the system should be diagnosed, and any necessary repairs performed, by qualified service personnel.
When performing any arc welding on the unit or container, disconnect all wire harness connectors from the micro-
processor. Do not remove wire harness from the modules unless you are grounded to the unit frame with a static
safe wrist strap.
In case of electrical fire, turn unit off and extinguish with CO
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(never use water).
