OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL Supra 550 650 750 850 & 950

SAFETY SUMMARYGENERAL SAFETY NOTICESThe following general safety notices supplement the specific warnings and cautions appearing elsewhere in thismanual. They are recommended precautions that must be understood and applied during operation and maintenanceof the equipment covered herein. The general safety notices are presented in the following three sections labeled:First Aid, Operating Precautions and Maintenance Precautions. A listing of the specific warnings and cautionsappearing elsewhere in the manual follows the general safety notices.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSYour Carrier Transicold refrigeration unit has been designed with the safety of the operator in mind. During normaloperation, all moving parts are fully enclosed to help prevent injury. During all pre-trip inspections, daily inspections,and problem troubleshooting, you may be exposed to moving parts. Stay clear of all moving parts when the unit is inoperation and when the unit RUN/STOP Switch (RSS) is in the START/RUN position.FIRST AIDAn injury, no matter how slight, should never go unattended. Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately.OPERATING PRECAUTIONSAlways wear safety glasses. Wear hearing protection as required.Keep hands, clothing and tools clear of the evaporator and condenser fans.No work should be performed on the unit until all circuit breakers and the RUN/STOP Switch are turned off, and batterypower supply is disconnected.Always work in pairs. Never work on the equipment alone.In case of severe vibration or unusual noise, stop the unit and investigate.MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONSBeware of unannounced starting of the unit. This unit is equipped with Auto--Start in both the road and standby modes.The unit may start at any time. When performing any check of the system make certain the Emergency Switch is in theOFF position.Be sure power is turned off before working on motors, controllers, solenoid valves and electrical control switches. Tagcircuit breaker and vehicle ignition to prevent accidental energizing of circuit.Do not bypass any electrical safety devices, e.g. bridging an overload, or using any sort of jumper wires. Problems withthe system should be diagnosed, and any necessary repairs performed, by qualified service personnel.When performing any arc welding on the unit or container, disconnect all wire harness connectors from themicroprocessor. Do not remove wire harness from the modules unless you are grounded to the unit frame with a staticsafe wrist strap.In case of electrical fire, open circuit switch and extinguish with CO 2 (never use water).AUTO-STARTYour refrigeration unit is equipped with Auto-Start in both Start/Stop and Continuous Run modes. The unit may start atany time. A buzzer will sound for 5 seconds before the unit is started. When performing any check of the refrigerationunit (e.g., checking the belts, checking the oil), make certain that the RUN/STOP Switch is in the OFF (0) position.ENGINE COOLANTThe engine is equipped with a pressurized cooling system. Under normal operating conditions, the coolant in theengine and radiator is under high pressure and is very hot. Contact with hot coolant can cause severe burns. Do notremove the cap from a hot radiator; if the cap must be removed, do so very slowly in order to release the pressurewithout spray.REFRIGERANTSThe refrigerant contained in your unit can cause frostbite, severe burns, or blindness when in direct contact with theskin or eyes. For this reason, and because of legislation regarding the handling of refrigerants during system service,we recommend that you contact your nearest Carrier Transicold authorized repair facility whenever your unit requiresrefrigeration system service .Safety-162--10828