Safety references
Authorized staff
All work done on the products and the systems in which they are or will be installed may only be performed by qualified and authorised staff who have been trained and instructed in all work. The qualification and competence of the qualified staff must correspond to the local regulations and guidelines.
Residual risks
The products, electronic accessories and further system components may present unavoidable residual risks. Therefore, any person working on it must carefully read this document! The following are mandatory:
- relevant safety regulations and standards
- generally accepted safety rules
- EU directives
- national regulations and safety standards
Depending on the country, different standards are applied when installing the product, for example: EN378, EN60204, EN60335, EN ISO14120, ISO5149, IEC60204, IEC60335, ASHRAE 15, NEC, UL standards.
Personal protective equipment
When working on systems and their components: Wear protective work shoes, protective clothing and safety goggles. In addition, wear cold-protective gloves when working on the open refrigeration circuit and on components that may contain refrigerant.
Safety references
Safety references are instructions intended to prevent hazards. They must be stringently observed!
Safety reference to avoid situations which may result in damage to a device or its equipment.
Safety reference to avoid a potentially hazardous situation which may result in minor or moderate injury.
Safety reference to avoid a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury.
Safety reference to avoid an imminently hazardous situation which may result in death or serious injury.
Concerning refrigeration compressor oils in general:
CAUTION
Oils may be harmful!
Observe the usual precautions for handling mineral oils and chemical products as well as good industrial hygiene practices.
- Provide adequate ventilation.
- Prevent formation of aerosols.
- Avoid skin contact.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (see respective material safety data sheet).
- Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with the product.
- Do not heat up the oil to temperatures close to its flash point.
First aid measures:
- Remove any clothing and shoes soiled by the product.
- In case of skin contact: wash carefully with soap and water.
- In case of eye contact: promptly wash eyes with plenty of water.
- In case of ingestion: rinse mouth thoroughly and get medical attention if necessary.
- In case of persistent symptoms: seek medical attention.
CAUTION
Oils may be environmentally hazardous and water-endangering!
Avoid release to the environment, do not allow to enter drainage system, surface or ground water.
Correctly dispose of the oil as pollutive waste, oberserve national and local regulations.
Material safety data sheets
Apart from this document, please observe the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the respective oil. It contains information on toxicity, handling, personal protective equipment and disposal of the oil. Material safety data sheets for all Bitzer oils are available on request.
When working on the refrigeration system:
CAUTION
Surface temperatures of more than 60°C or below 0°C.
Risk of burns or frostbite.
Close off accessible areas and mark them.
Before performing any work on the compressor: switch it off and let it cool down or warm up.
In addition to the safety references listed in this document, it is essential to observe the references and residual risks in the respective operating instructions!