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connections, even for limited periods of time or in an emergency
Prevention of other residual risks
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make sure that the connections to the unit conform to the
instructions provided in this manual and on the unit’s panelling
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if you have to disassemble a piece, make sure that it has been
properly mounted again before restarting the unit
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do not touch the delivery pipes from the compressor, the
compressor and any other piping or component inside the
machine before wearing protective gloves
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keep a fire extinguisher fir for electrical appliances near the
machine
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on the units installed indoor, connect the safety valve of the
refrigeration circuit to a piping network that can channel any
overflowing refrigerant outside
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remove and leak of fluid inside and outside the unit
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collect the waste liquids and dry any oil spillage
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periodically clean the compressor compartment, to remove any
fouling
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do not store flammable liquids near the unit
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do not disperse the refrigerant and the lubricating oil into the
environment
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weld only empty pipes; do not approach flames or other sources
of heat to refrigerant pipes
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do not bend/hit pipes containing fluids under pressure
2.6 Precautions during maintenance operations
Maintenance operations can be carried out by authorised technicians
only.
Before performing any maintenance operations:
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disconnect the unit from the mains with the external
disconnecting switch
2 - Safety (continued)
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place a warning sign “do not turn on - maintenance in progress”
on the external disconnecting switch
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make sure that on-off remote controls are inhibited
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wear suitable personal protective equipment (helmet, safety
gloves, goggles and shoes etc.)
To carry out any measurements or checks which require the
activation of the machine:
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work with the electrical board open only for the necessary time
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close the electrical board as soon as the measurement or check
has been completed
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for outdoor units, do not carry out any operations in the presence
of dangerous climatic conditions (rain, snow, mist etc.)
The following precautions must be always adopted:
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do not scatter the fluids of the refrigeration circuit in the
surrounding environment
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when replacing an eprom or electronic cards, use always suitable
devices (extractor, antistatic bracelet, etc.)
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to replace a compressor, the evaporator, or any other weighty
element, make sure that the lifting equipment is consistent with
the weight to be lifted
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contact manufacturer for any modifications to the refrigeration,
hydraulic or wiring diagram of the unit, as well as to its control
logics
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contact manufacturer if it is necessary to perform very difficult
disassembly and assembly operations
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use only original spare parts purchased directly from
manufacturer or the official retailers of the companies on the
recommended spare parts list
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contact manufacturer if it is necessary to handle the unit one year
after its positioning on site or if you wish to dismantle it.
