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SECTION 1
Safety Summary
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Safety Precautions
Your Carrier Transicold refrigeration unit has been designed with the safety of the operator in mind. During normal
operation, all moving parts are fully enclosed to help prevent injury. During all pre-trip inspections, daily inspec-
tions, and problem troubleshooting, you may be exposed to moving parts. Stay clear of all moving parts when the
unit is in operation and when the ON/OFF switch is in the ON position.
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First Aid
No injury, no matter how slight, should go unattended. Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately.
1.3
Operating Precautions
Always wear safety glasses. Wear hearing protection as required.
Keep hands, clothing and tools clear of the evaporator and condenser fans.
No work should be performed on the unit until all circuit breakers are turned off and battery power supply is discon-
nected.
Always work in pairs. Never work on the equipment alone.
In case of severe vibration or unusual noise, stop the unit and investigate.
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Maintenance Precautions
Beware of unannounced starting of the unit. This unit is equipped with Auto-Start in both the road and standby
modes. The unit may start at any time. When performing any check of the system, make certain all circuit breakers
are turned off and battery power supply is disconnected.
Be sure power is turned off before working on motors, controllers, solenoid valves and electrical control switches.
Tag circuit breaker and vehicle ignition to prevent accidental energizing of circuit.
Do not bypass any electrical safety devices, e.g. bridging an overload, or using any sort of jumper wires. Problems
with the system should be diagnosed, and any necessary repairs performed, by qualified service personnel.
When performing any arc welding on the unit or container, disconnect all wire harness connectors from the micro-
processor. Do not remove wire harness from the modules unless you are grounded to the unit frame with a static
safe wrist strap.
In case of electrical fire, open the circuit switch and extinguish with CO
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(never use water).
1.5
Refrigerants
The refrigerant contained in your unit can cause frostbite, severe burns, or blindness when in direct contact with
the skin or eyes. For this reason, and because of legislation regarding the handling of refrigerants during system
service, we recommend that you contact your nearest Carrier Transicold authorized repair facility whenever your
unit requires refrigeration system service.
