N
‐
i
‐
HP
Inverter
air
/
water
heat
pump
chillers
with
axial
fans
5
4
GENERAL
SAFETY
GUIDELINES
Before
beginning
to
operate
on
N
‐
i
‐
HP
units
every
user
has
to
be
perfectly
knowledgeable
about
the
functions
of
the
equipment
and
its
controls
and
has
to
have
read
and
understood
the
information
listed
in
this
manual.
It’s
strictly
forbidden
to
remove
and/or
tamper
with
any
safety
device.
Children
or
unassisted
disabled
persons
are
not
allowed
to
use
the
appliance.
Do
not
touch
the
appliance
when
barefoot or
parts
of
the
body are
wet
or
damp.
Do
not
pull,
remove
or
twist
the
electrical
cables
coming
out
from
the
unit,
even
if
it
is
disconnected
from
the
main
power
supply.
Do
not
step
with
your
feet
on
the
appliance,
sit
down
and/or
place
any
type
of
object.
Do
not
spray
or
pour
water
directly
on
the
unit.
Do
not
dispose
of,
abandon
or
leave
within
reach
of
children
packaging
materials
(cardboard,
staples,
plastic
bags,
etc)
as
they
may
represent
a
hazard.
Any
routine
or
not
‐
routine
maintenance
operation
shall
be
carried
out
when
the
equipment
has
been
shut
down,
disconnected
from
electric
power
sources.
Do
not
put
neither
your
hands
nor
insert
screwdrivers,
spanners
or
other
tools
into
moving
parts
of
the
equipment.
The
equipment
supervisor
and
the
maintenance
man
has
to
receive
suitable
training
for
the
performance
of
their
tasks
in
safety.
Operators
have
to
know
how
to
use
personal
protective
devices
and
have
to
know
the
accident
‐
prevention
guidelines
contained
in
national
and
international
laws
and
norms.
4.1
WORKERS’
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY
The
European
Community
has
adopted
a
number
of
directives
on
workplace’s
health
and
safety,
including
89/391/CEE
,
89/686/CEE,
89/655/CEE,
86/188/CEE
and
77/576/CEE
directives.
Every
employer
shall
implement
such
norms
and
ensure
that
workers
to
respect
them.
It
points
out
that:
Do
not
tamper
with
or
replace
parts
of
the
equipment
without
the
specific
consent
of
the
manufacturer.
The
manufacturer
shall
have
no
responsibility
whatsoever
in
case
of
unauthorised
operations.
Using
components,
expendable
materials
or
spare
parts
that
do
not
correspond
to
those
recommended
by
the
manufacturer
and/or
listed
in
this
manual
may
be
dangerous
for
the
operators
and/or
damage
the
equipment
The
operator’s
workplace
has
to
be
kept
clean,
tidy
and
free
from
objects
that
may
prevent
free
movements.
Appropriate
lighting
of
the
work
place
shall
be
provided
so
as
to
allow
the
operator
to
carry
out
the
required
operations
safely.
Poor
or
too
strong
lighting
can
cause
risks.
Ensure
that
work
places
are
always
adequately
ventilated
and
that
aspirators
are
working,
in
good
condition
and
in
compliance
with
the
requirements
of
the
laws
in
force.
4.2
PERSONAL
SAFETY
EQUIPMENTS
When
operating
and
maintaining
the
N
‐
i
‐
HP
units,
use
the
following
personal
protective
equipments.
Protective
clothing:
Maintenance
men
and
operators
has
to
wear
protective
clothing
that
complies
with
the
basic
safety
requirements
currently
in
force.
In
case
of
slippery
floors,
users
have
to
wear
safety
shoes
with
non
‐
slip
soles.
Gloves:
During
maintenance
or
cleaning
operation
protection
gloves
have
to
be
used
Mask
and
goggles:
Respiratory
protection
(mask)
and
eye
protection
(goggles)
should
be
used
during
cleaning
and
maintenance
operations.
4.3
SAFETY
SYMBOLS
The
unit
features
the
following
safety
signs,
which
has
to
be
complied
with:
General
hazards
Electric
shock
hazard
Presence
of
moving
organs
Presence
of
surfaces
that
may
cause
injures
