11. Maintenance
11 1 Checks, inspections and maintenance must be carried out by specialised and authorised personnel.
11 2 During the operations of maintenance, repair and cleaning, always use personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves
sufficiently resistant to mechanical hazards) to reduce the risk of injury in the event of contact with the sharp edges of the
metal sheets or with the finned pack.
11 3 Do not perform any operations on the unit before disconnecting the power supply. Disconnect the energies and discharge
them. Set the main switch to the "0-OFF" position and lock it with a padlock; the key must be kept by the maintenance
technician until the work is completed. Wait until all fans have stopped rotating. After disconnecting the power supply, wait
5 minutes before opening the junction boxes on the machine.
11 4 Do not carry out maintenance work in bad weather.
11 5 It is recommended to check, at least once every six months, that the electrical connection, the earthing and the components
subject to the greatest wear (motor fans, switches) are functioning correctly; if worn or obsolete, replace them with new
equivalent components.
11 6 It is recommended to check, at least once every six months, that all electrical and mechanical parts and circuits affected
by the fluids are in good working order.
11 7 It is advisable to check, at least once every six months, that the screws are properly tightened (Ref. EN 1090-2).
11 8 If a fan is OFF for a long period, it should be switched ON for at least 2 hours every month to remove any trace of moisture
inside the motor.
11 9 Check the cleanliness of the finned pack at least once a month.
11 10 Clean the surfaces of the finned pack and of the fans at least once every six months. Aspirate from the air inlet side (see
"Figure 8")
11 11 After having cleaned the finned pack, perform a visual inspection to identify any dirt or the presence of fins that are
damaged (repeat the cleaning operation if necessary).
11 12 Only use original spare parts. Do not wait until the component is completely worn out, preventive replacements can
greatly improve performance and extend the life of the model.
11 13 For maintenance of any accessories or components mounted on the model, refer to their user-manuals.
11 14 After every maintenance work, carry out the checks before commissioning according to Chapter 9 and after commissioning
according to Chapter 10
11 15 When repairing the system, be aware that even with non-flammable refrigerants (e.g. CO
medium), some traces of lubricating oil may be entrained and thus flammable mixtures may be created. It is therefore
recommended:
• do not smoke in the vicinity of the model or system;
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