AEC ACOA Series Air-Cooled Central Chillers - Manual (Page 4)

Safety Considerations
AEC, Inc. ACOA air-cooled central chillers are designed to provide safe and reliable operation
when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety
codes.
To avoid possible personnel injury or equipment damage when installing, operating or
maintaining this equipment, use good judgment and follow these safe practices:
Follow all SAFETY CODES.
Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES.
Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING or MOVING this equipment.
Operate this equipment within design specifications.
OPEN, TAG AND LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS before working on equipment. It is a
good idea to remove the fuses and carry them with you.
Make sure the chiller is properly GROUNDED before switching power on.
When welding or brazing in or around this equipment be sure VENTILATION is
ADEQUATE. PROTECT adjacent materials from flame or sparks by shielding with sheet
metal. An approved FIRE EXTINGUISHER should be close at hand and ready for use if
needed.
The refrigeration system can develop refrigerant pressures in excess of 500 PSI. DO NOT
CUT into the system without first relieving pressure.
Do not jump or bypass any electrical safety control.
Do not restore power until all tools, test equipment etc. have been removed and the panels
replaced.
Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the information within this manual
should work on this equipment.
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