Chapter 1 Safety
UD-series Screw Compressors
1.3 Residual Risks
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1.3
Residual Risks
The following information is provided on the assumption that this product is operated, inspected, and
maintained while being used in freezing, refrigeration, and air conditioning packages. Note that all
hazardous sources cannot be predicted for the applications mentioned.
Foresee appropriate countermeasures for hazardous sources applicable to your systems.
Table 1-3 Hazardous Sources
Danger source
Predicted hazard
Measures to be taken
in operation
Measures to be taken
when cleaning,
inspecting, and
replacing parts
A Coupling for motor
and compressor
Entanglement caused
by contact
Install coupling covers
and prohibit opening
1) Avoid contact
Shut off and
lockout/tagout of
motor’s main power
and control power
B Motor terminals
Electric shock caused
by live wiring
contact and
electrical leakage
2) Avoid contact
Do not open terminal
box
Do not touch terminal
box
Shut off and
lockout/tagout of
motor’s main power
and control power
C Compressor suction
casing
Frostbite caused by
contact
Contact with or
inhalation of
hazardous
substances caused
by leaking
refrigerant, etc.
3) Avoid contact
Wear protective gear
Gas leakage detection
Wear protective gear
Work under normal
temperature
D Compressor
discharge casing
Burn caused by
contact
Contact with or
inhalation of
hazardous
substances caused
by leaking and
blowing off
refrigerant, etc.
4) Avoid contact
Wear protective gear
Sufficient ventilation
Gas leakage detection
Wear protective gear
Work in temperatures
below 40 °C
Appropriate refrigerant
handling
Sufficient ventilation
E Discharge piping
F Lubricating piping
and joints
G Solenoid valves and
motorized valves
mounted on
compressor unit
Electric shock caused
by live wiring
contact and
electrical leakage
Trapping caused by
contact with a drive
part
Install terminal
protective cover and
prohibit opening
5) Avoid contact
Wear protective gear
Shut off each breaker,
and shut off and
lockout/tagout the
control power
Wear protective gear
H electric components
(oil heater,
protective switch,
etc.) mounted on
compressor unit
Electric shock caused
by live wiring
contact and
electrical leakage
Burn caused by
contact
Install terminal
protective cover and
prohibit opening
6) Avoid contact
Wear protective gear
Shut off each breaker,
and shut off and
lockout/tagout the
control power
Wear protective gear
Work in temperatures
below 40 °C