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General Chiller Information & Safety
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY
Every care has been taken in the design and manufacture
of the unit to ensure compliance with the safety require-
ments listed above. However, the individual operating or
working on any machinery is primarily responsible for:
• Personal safety, safety of other personnel, and the
machinery.
• Correct utilization of the machinery in accordance
with the procedures detailed in the manuals.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The following terms are used in this document to alert
the reader to areas of potential hazard.
A Warning is given in this document
to identify a hazard which could lead to
personal injury. Usually an instruction
will be given, together with a brief expla-
nation and the possible result of ignoring
the instruction.
A Caution identifies a hazard which could
lead to damage to the machine, damage to
other equipment and/or environmental pol-
lution. Usually an instruction will be given,
together with a brief explanation and the
possible result of ignoring the instruction.
A Note is used to highlight additional
information which may be helpful to you
but where there are no special safety im-
plications.
The contents of this manual include suggested best
working practices and procedures. These are issued for
guidance only, and they do not take precedence over
the above stated individual responsibility and/or local
safety regulations.
This manual and any other document supplied with
the unit, are the property of YORK which reserves all
rights. They may not be reproduced, in whole or in part,
without prior written authorization from an authorized
YORK representative.
JOHNSON CONTROLS
MISUSE OF EQUIPMENT
Suitability for Application
The unit is intended for cooling water or glycol solutions
and is not suitable for purposes other than those specified
in these instructions. Any use of the equipment other than
its intended use, or operation of the equipment contrary
to the relevant procedures may result in injury to the
operator, or damage to the equipment.
The unit must not be operated outside the design param-
eters specified in this manual.
Structural Support
Structural support of the unit must be provided as in-
dicated in these instructions. Failure to provide proper
support may result in injury to the operator, or damage
to the equipment and/or building.
Mechanical Strength
The unit is not designed to withstand loads or stresses
from adjacent equipment, pipework or structures. Ad-
ditional components must not be mounted on the unit.
Any such extraneous loads may cause structural failure
and may result in injury to the operator, or damage to
the equipment.
General Access
There are a number of areas and features which may
be a hazard and potentially cause injury when working
on the unit unless suitable safety precautions are taken.
It is important to ensure access to the unit is restricted
to suitably qualified persons who are familiar with the
potential hazards and precautions necessary for safe
operation and maintenance of equipment containing
high temperatures, pressures and voltages.
Pressure Systems
The unit contains refrigerant vapor and liquid under
pressure, release of which can be a danger and cause
injury. The user should ensure that care is taken during
installation, operation and maintenance to avoid damage
to the pressure system. No attempt should be made to gain
access to the component parts of the pressure system other
than by suitably trained and qualified personnel.
Electrical
The unit must be grounded. No installation or main-
tenance work should be attempted on the electrical
equipment with out first switching OFF, isolating and
locking-off the power supply. Work on live equipment
FORM 201.18-NM7
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