Safety Considerations - Carrier 50FC M20 Series Service And Maintenance Instructions

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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Installation and servicing of air-conditioning equipment can be
hazardous due to system pressure and electrical components. Only
trained and qualified service personnel should install, repair, or
service air-conditioning equipment.
Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions of
cleaning coils and filters and replacing filters. All other operations
should be performed by trained service personnel. When working
on air-conditioning equipment, observe precautions in the
literature, tags and labels attached to the unit, and other safety
precautions that may apply.
Follow all safety codes. Wear safety glasses and work gloves. Use
quenching cloth for unbrazing operations. Have fire extinguisher
available for all brazing operations.
It is important to recognize safety information. This is the
safety-alert symbol . When you see this symbol on the unit and
in instructions or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal
injury.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
and NOTE. These words are used with the safety-alert symbol.
DANGER identifies the most serious hazards which will result in
severe personal injury or death. WARNING signifies hazards
which could result in personal injury or death. CAUTION is used
to identify unsafe practices, which may result in minor personal
injury or product and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight
suggestions which will result in enhanced installation, reliability,
or operation.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or
death.
Before performing service or maintenance operations on unit,
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT the main power switch to unit.
Electrical shock and rotating equipment could cause severe
injury.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL OPERATION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or
death.
Units with convenience outlet circuits can use multiple
disconnects. Check convenience outlet for power status before
opening unit for service. Locate the disconnect switch and lock
it in the open position it. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT this switch to
notify others.
UNIT OPERATION AND SAFETY HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury,
death and/or equipment damage.
Puron (R-410A) refrigerant systems operate at higher
pressures than standard R-22 systems. Do not use R-22 service
equipment or components on Puron refrigerant equipment.
FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in death, serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
Never use air or gases containing oxygen for leak testing or for
operating refrigerant compressors. Pressurized mixtures of air
or gases containing oxygen can lead to an explosion.
FIRE, EXPLOSION HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in death, serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
Never use non-certified refrigerants in this product. Non-
certified refrigerants could contain contaminates that could
lead to unsafe operating conditions. Use ONLY refrigerants
that conform to AHRI Standard 700.
UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD
Failure to follow this caution may result in reduced unit
performance or unit shutdown.
High velocity water from a pressure washer, garden hose, or
compressed air should never be used to clean a coil. The force
of the water or air jet will bend the fin edges and increase
airside pressure drop.
IMPORTANT: Lockout/Tag-out is a term used when
electrical power switches are physically locked preventing
power to the unit. A placard is placed on the power switch
alerting service personnel that the power is disconnected.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION