Introduction; Safety; Authorized Staff; Residual Risks - Bitzer ORBIT 6 Operating Instructions Manual

1 Introduction

These refrigeration compressors are designed and
manufactured according to the latest US and European
safety standards. They are intended for incorporation
into machines in accordance with the 2006/42/EC Ma-
chinery Directive. They may only be put into operation if
they have been installed into the machines according to
these Mounting/Operating Instructions and if the overall
installation complies with the applicable legal provisions
(applicable standards: see declaration of incorporation).
The electrical components comply with the EU Low
Voltage Directives 2006/95/EC and 2014/35/EU.
Moreover, the pressurized components comply with the
EU Pressure Equipment Directives 97/23/EC and
2014/68/EU.
The compressors have been built in accordance with
state-of-the-art methods and current regulations. Partic-
ular importance was placed on user safety.
These Operating Instructions must be kept available
near the refrigeration system during the whole lifetime
of the compressor.

2 Safety

2.1 Authorized staff

All work done on compressors and refrigeration sys-
tems may only be performed by qualified and author-
ized staff who have been trained and instructed accord-
ingly. The qualification and expert knowledge of the
personnel must correspond to the local regulations and
guidelines.

2.2 Residual risks

The compressor may present unavoidable residual
risks. That is why any person working on this device
must carefully read these instructions.
The following rules and regulations are mandatory:
• the relevant safety regulations and standards (e.g.
EN378-2, EN60204 and EN60335)
• generally accepted safety rules,
• EU directives,
• UL, NEC and other safety standards,
• national regulations.
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2.3 Safety references

are instructions intended to prevent hazards. Safety ref-
erences must be stringently observed!
NOTICE
!
!
Safety reference to avoid situations which may
result in damage to a device or its equipment.
CAUTION
Safety reference to avoid a potentially hazard-
ous situation which may result in minor or mod-
erate injury.
WARNING
Safety reference to avoid a potentially hazard-
ous situation which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
DANGER
Safety reference to avoid an imminently hazard-
ous situation which may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
2.3.1

General safety references

State of delivery
CAUTION
The compressor is filled with a holding charge:
Excess pressure 0.2 .. 0.5 bar.
Risk of injury to skin and eyes.
Depressurize the compressor!
Wear safety goggles!
For work on the compressor once it has been put
into operation
WARNING
The compressor is under pressure!
Serious injuries are possible.
Depressurize the compressor!
Wear safety goggles!
CAUTION
Surface temperatures of more than 60°C or be-
low 0°C.
Risk of burns or frostbite.
Close off accessible areas and mark them.
Before performing any work on the compressor:
switch it off and let it cool down.
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