HWA1-A & HWA1-H
Air/Water chillers and heat pumps with axial fans
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3
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Before beginning to operate on
HWA1-A/HWA1-H
units every user has to be perfectly knowledgeable about the functions of the
equipment and its controls and has to have read and understood the information listed in this manual.
It’s strictly forbidden to remove and/or tamper with any safety device.
Children or unassisted disabled persons are not allowed to use the appliance.
Do not touch the appliance when barefoot or parts of the body are wet or damp.
Do not clean the unit when the power supply is ‘ON’.
Do not pull, remove or twist the electrical cables coming out from the unit, even if it is disconnected from the main
power supply.
Do not step with your feet on the appliance, sit down and/or place any type of object.
Do not spray or pour water directly on the unit.
Do not dispose of, abandon or leave within reach of children packaging materials (cardboard, staples, plastic bags,
etc.) as they may represent an environmental and life hazard.
Any routine and/or not-routine maintenance operation shall be carried out when the equipment has been shut down,
disconnected from electric and pneumatic power sources and after its pneumatic system has been discharged.
Do not put neither your hands nor insert screwdrivers, spanners or other tools into moving parts of the equipment.
The equipment supervisor and the maintenance man have to receive suitable training for the performance of their
tasks in safety.
Operators have to know how to use personal protective devices and have to know the accident-prevention guidelines
contained in national and international laws and norms.
3.1
WORKERS’ HEALTH AND SAFETY
The workplace health and safety laws, including
89/391/CEE
,
89/686/CEE, 2009/104/CE, 86/188/CEE 89/655/CEE,
and
77/576/CEE
should be respected by every employer who must oblige the employees to respect them. It points out that:
Do not tamper with or replace parts of the equipment without the specific consent of the manufacturer. The
manufacturer shall have no responsibility whatsoever in case of unauthorised operations.
Using components, expendable materials or spare parts that do not correspond to those recommended by the
manufacturer and/or listed in this manual may be dangerous for the operators and/or damage the equipment
The operator’s workplace has to be kept clean, tidy and free from objects that may prevent free movements.
Appropriate lighting of the work place shall be provided so as to allow the operator to carry out the required
operations safely. Poor or too strong lighting can cause risks.
Ensure that work places are always adequately ventilated and that aspirators are working, in good condition and in
compliance with the requirements of the laws in force.
3.2
PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENTS
When operating and maintaining the
HWA1-A/HWA1-H
units, please use the following personal protective equipment.
Protective clothing: Service man or who operates on the plant systems should wear protective clothing that complies
with the basic safety requirements currently in force. In case of slippery floors, users have to wear safety shoes with
non-slip soles.
Gloves: Protection gloves should be used during maintenance or cleaning operations.
Mask and goggles: Respiratory protection (mask) and eye protection (goggles) should be used during
cleaning and maintenance operations.
3.3
SAFETY SYMBOLS
The safety signs indicated on the unit which should be respected:
General hazards.
Electric
shock
hazard.
Presence of moving organs.
Presence of surfaces that may cause injures.
Presence of hot surfaces that can cause burns.
