Rev. B 07-2013
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MTEC.3800.GB-B-1 Operation and maintenance WSA series English
WSA
Water chiller
7. MAINTENANCE OF THE UNIT
It is advisable to maintain a record book for the unit which details all operations performed on the unit as this will
facilitate troubleshooting.
Maintenance must be performed in compliance with all requirements of the previous paragraphs.
Use personal protective equipment required by regulations as compressor casings and discharge pipes are at high
temperatures. Coil fins are sharp and present a cutting hazard.
If the unit is not to be used during the winter period, the water contained in the pipes may freeze and cause serious
damage. In this event, fully drain the water from the pipes, checking that all parts of the circuit are empty including
any internal or external traps and siphons.
7.1 General warnings
Maintenance will:
• Keep the equipment operating efficiently
• Prevent failures
• Increase the equipment life
The start-up operations should be performed in compliance with all requirements of the previous paragraphs.
All of the operations described in this chapter MUST BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. Before
commencing service work on the unit ensure that the electric supply is disconnected. The top case and dischar-
ge line of compressor are usually at high temperature. Care must be taken when working in their surroundings.
Aluminium coil fins are very sharp and can cause serious wounds. Care must be taken when working in their
surroundings. After servicing, replace the cover panels, fixing them with locking screws.
7.2 Drive access
Access to the unit once installed, should only be possible to authorized operators and technicians. The owner of the equipment is the com-
pany legal representative, entity or person owns the property where the machine is installed.
They are fully responsible for all safety rules given in this manual and regulations. If it is not possible to prevent access to the machine by
outsiders, a fenced area around the machine at least 1.5 meters away from external surfaces in which operators and technicians only can
operate, must be provided.
7.3 Periodical checks