BAC VX Series Operation & Maintenance Manual page 4

Warnings
• THIS EQUIPMENT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE A HIGH RISK HAZARD! DO NOT HANDLE, RIG, LIFT, INSTALL, ASSEMBLE,
OPERATE, MAINTAIN OR ENTER THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT ASSESSING THE RISKS INVOLVED. CONTROL MEASURES MUST BE
DEVELOPED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMISE THE POTENTIAL RISKS.
• WARNING: Only qualified personnel may operate, maintain, and repair this equipment. All such
personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the equipment, the associated system and controls,
and the procedures in this manual. Use proper care, procedures, and tools when handling, lifting,
installing, operating, maintaining and repairing this equipment to prevent personal injury and/or
property damage.
• WARNING: The top horizontal surface of the unit is not intended to be used as a walking surface or
working platform. If access to the top of the unit is desired, the purchaser/end-user is cautioned to
use appropriate means complying with applicable safety standards of governmental authorities.
• WARNING: For the protection of authorised service and maintenance personnel, install each fan and
pump motor associated with this equipment with a lockable disconnect switch located within sight
of the cooling tower.
• WARNING: Do no service work on or near the fans, motors, drives, or inside the unit without first
disconnecting and locking out the fan and pump motor.
• WARNING: The re-circulating water system may contain chemicals or biological contaminants,
including Legionella, which could be harmful if inhaled or ingested. Personnel exposed directly
to the discharge airstream and the associated drift mists, generated during operation of the water
distribution system and/or fans, or mists produced by high pressure water jets or compressed air
(if used to clean components of the re-circulating water system), must wear respiratory protection
equipment approved for such use by the local occupational safety and health authorities.
Warranties
Please refer to the Limitation of Warranties in the submittal packet applicable to and in effect at the time
of the sale/purchase of these products. Described in this manual are the recommended services for start-
up, operation, and shutdown, and the approximate frequency of each.