Featuring Ozone-safe HCF134a

Hitachi Centrifugal Chillers

HC-F-GXG Higher-efficiency Type
 ARI temperature condition 1,463 kW to 4,571 kW (416 USRT to 1,300 USRT)

 JIS temperature condition 1,407 kW to 4,395 kW (400 USRT to 1,250 USRT)

 Hitachi GXG Series Centrifugal Chillers
Show a Remarkable Energy-Saving Effect and Are Friendly

High Energy-Saving Effect

World's level of high efficiency [COP:5.6 to 6.3]

Electricity consumption of the world is steadily increasing

It is expected that the world’s demand for primary energy will
steadily increase with economic growth, and more importance 19% saving of energy
has come to be given to energy saving in order to cut the
ever-increasing consumption of electricity.
High-efficiency GXG Series Centrifugal Chillers that use HFC134a
100%
are excellent products developed by Hitachi, fully utilizing its

Electric power consumption

advanced technologies and rich experience. They are active
throughout the world due to their high reputation and excellent 81%
performance. By minimizing the flow loss of HFC134a refrigerant,
thoroughly re-examining the power loss of rotor and motor, and
employing a 2-stage economizer cycle, Hitachi succeeded in
greatly increasing efficiency.

Conventional
GXG series
single-stage models
Comparison with 800 RT HFC134a Centrifugal Chiller

Energy saving * Calculation condition

COP of single-stage model: 4.90
COP of GXG series: 6.08
(JIS temperature condition)

GXG Series Structure of Model Name

Global Ozone
warming layer Large temperature differential chilled water system
prevention protection Symbol for chiller type
Standard cooling capacity of compressor (RT)
CFC's substitute adapted type (HFC134a used)
Series code for chiller

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to the Global Environment

Global Warming Prevention

Energy saving by higher-efficiency centrifugal chillers

Average temperature of the earth is still going up

Global warming refers to the phenomenon of global rising in
average atmospheric temperatures due to increased volume of
CO2 and methane as a result of burning fossil fuels such as
petroleum and coal. The 1995 IPCC* Report predicted that if the
emission of CO2, etc. continued as it was, the atmospheric
temperature would rise by as high as 2˚C by the end of the 21st
century and, as a result, the sea level would rise by approximately
50 cm from the present level.
In such circumstances, it is more strongly required to save the
energy consumed by air conditioners in order to cut CO2
emission.

* IPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Ozone layer Protection

Use of HFC134a refrigerant has an ozone depletion potential of zero
Depletion of the ozone layer in the stratosphere proves a serious menace
to the existence of terrestrial life
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) diffusing in the stratosphere are exposed to ultraviolet rays to be decomposed, separating
chlorine atoms. It is said that separated chlorine atoms combine with oxygen atoms in ozone to destroy the ozone.
Because HFC134a has no chlorine atoms, it does not destroy the ozone in the atmosphere.

Sun
Ordinary ultraviolet rays The ozone layer cuts harmful ultraviolet rays

Harmful ultraviolet rays

Ozone layer Chlorofluorocarbons destroy the ozone layer to

generate ozone holes

Chlorofluorocarbons, etc.
Ozone layer Ozone holes are expanded to increase
destruction harmful ultraviolet rays.
(ozone hole)
Surface of earth
Serious menace to the existence of terrestrial life
• Skin cancer, cataract and reduced harvests

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 Hitachi’s High Technology and Rich Experience Realized

By employing a three-dimensional blade impeller (2 stages), economizer subcooling cycle and

high-performance heat exchanger tubes, Hitachi succeeded in greatly increasing efficiency

High-efficiency Compressor High-efficiency Refrigerating Cycle

Increased compressor efficiency Increased refrigerating cycle efficiency

3 dimensional blade Economizer cycle (intercooler)

impeller (2 stages) Subcooler
Vaned diffuser
Economizer cycle Subcooling cycle
Low specific speed (Built in the condenser) (Built in the condenser)

compressor enables
To compressor
2nd stage suction

the use of low-loss

bearing structure
To evaporator To economizer

Subcooling Condensation
Absolute pressure Condenser

Inter-cooling

Economizer

Expansion Evaporation Compression

Effect of increased
refrigerating cycle Effect of single-stage
cycle refrigeration
efficiency
Effect of two-stage cycle refrigeration

Enthalpy

High-performance Heat Exchanger

Increased efficiency resulted from improved
performance of heat exchanger
Employment of high-performance heat exchange tubes
Optimal structural design of heat exchanger
to match the behavior of refrigerant

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High-Efficiency Chillers

High-Efficiency Compressor
High efficiency was achieved by employing precision cast three-dimensional blade impellers (two stages),
vaned diffusers, and a low-loss bearing structure realized by lowering the specific speed of the compressor

Three-dimensional blade impeller (two stages)

The impeller with three-dimensional curved blades, which is low in Cross-sectional view

internal flow loss, is employed to realize high efficiency in a wide

operating range. The impeller is made of aluminum alloy with
sufficient strength and manufactured by precision vacuum casting
to give it ideal flow passages.

Vaned diffuser
For the diffuser, which is used to convert the velocity of refrigerant gas Plan view

accelerated by the impeller into static pressure, vanes of small

chord-pitch ratio and a high pressure recovery ratio were developed
by computer design to realize high efficiency. The ideal diffuser shape,
which is implemented by NC machines, realizes stable operation in a
wide range from high to low load conditions.

Low-loss bearing structure

Due to the employed 2-stage compression system, the speed of the
compressor can be lowered, which results in reducing bearing loss.

High-Efficiency Refrigerating Cycle

The economizer cycle and subcooling cycle are employed to increase the efficiency of the refrigerating cycle.
2-stage compression economizer and subcooling cycle
With a vapor compression type chiller, the “heat of evaporation” that is generated when the state of the refrigerant
changes from liquid to gas is used to cool chilled water in the evaporator. The lower the temperature of the liquid
refrigerant that flows in the evaporator, the greater the heat of evaporation and the lower the quantity of circulated
refrigerant. As a result, the power of the compressor is reduced and theoretical cycle efficiency increases.
Economizer (intercooler) utilizes the self-cooling effect of
1st stage impeller 2nd stage impeller
refrigerant to lower the temperature of the refrigerant
almost to the middle of condensing and evaporating
temperatures. The employment of the 2-stage compressor
makes it possible to employ the economizer cycle and
thus increase efficiency.
By employing the subcooler (a compact cooler built into the Step-up gear
lower part of the condenser) to cool the liquid refrigerant, Refrigerant from
which is liquefied in the condenser, by means of cooling evaporator Refrigerant to condenser

water, theoretical cycle efficiency is increased further. Refrigerant gas from economizer
Reduced theoretical power

High-Performance Heat Exchanger

The high-performance heat exchanger tube is used.
Evaporator and condenser
The high-performance heat exchanger tube is used in the evaporator and the condenser, and the arrangement of
tube banks is optimized as well to improve the performance of the heat exchanger.

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 Realized High Operability and Comfort,
such as Wider Operating Range and Low Noise
Wider Operating Range

Continuously operable without

100%
worry even on very hot days

Stable operation continues even when cooling

32˚
C water temperature rises in hot summer and
r at
ur
e
condenser pressure rises due to proceeding
pe
te
m tube fouling.
Lower limit of nle
t
ri 2 ˚C
Motor input (%)

vane control te e1
wa ra tur
with GXG series, l in
g pe
oo tem Example of cooling water temperature rise due to increased
approx. 20% C let
te r in external air temperature
g wa
olin
Co
Alarm
Before stopping due to

Cooling capacity (%)

100
“High Pressure Cut”, an
Lower limit of vane control alarm signals to activate
with conventional models the overload prevention
Widened
50 operating control function to
range continue operation.
0
0 Cooling capacity (%) 100%
30 32 34 Cooling water inlet temperature (˚C)

1. This figure shows general characteristic for GXG series and Rated point
slightly varies according to the model.
2. Cooling water temperature condition at part load conforms to
JIS B8621 centrifugal chiller and changes in proportion to cooling capacity.

Low-load operation is available Even in seasons where external air

throughout the year without special temperature is low, the expanded
devices operating range of single unit chiller
assures a high energy saving effect.
Conventionally the lower limit point for
capacity control has been set mechanically, While conventional models require a controlling
so that the capacity at the lower limit point cooling water inlet temperature of 20˚C or higher,
increases in intermediate seasons or winter. GXG series can operate up to a cooling water inlet
With the GXG series, operation is stable up to temperature of 12˚C, expanding further the
20% even at low cooling water temperatures, capacity range.
without any special devices (hot gas bypass Due to the expanded
100%
valve, etc.), due to microcomputer control. operating range of the 1st
chiller unit, energy saving
Summer 1st unit
can be achieved totally,
2nd unit including in the power of
Expanded
operating the 2nd chiller unit and
Winter 1st unit range accessories (chilled and
2nd unit cooling water pumps

Low Noise
Low noise is achieved, and also high-frequency noise that hurts the ears is cut.
The fluid dynamic design of the compressor interior was optimized to achieve low noise. Because a 2-stage
compressor is employed, speed is lowered and noise, especially high frequency noise, is cut remarkably.

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High-Reliability and Minimized Maintenance Necessity
Compressor Unit
Key-free shaft coupling is used
A friction force transmission system that is free from stress concentration further
improves strength against low-cycle fatigue.

Key system Key-free system

Impeller
Impeller

Key spline Power transmitting

Occurrence of stress concentration surface

Key Hitachi's unique

Coupling key-free coupling
spline

Motor Step-up gear 2nd stage 1st stage

impeller impeller

Accessories

Purge is unnecessary
Purging is unnecessary because internal Compressor Motor

pressure is higher than atmospheric pressure M

and no air leaks into the machine during Condensing pressure Oiling pressure
operation. The loss of refrigerant is also Evaporating pressure
reduced.
Filter dryer

Filter dryer thoroughly cuts

residual water in the machine
To remove especially the water contained in
polyester oil and thus prevent lubricating oil from Service
degrading, a filter dryer is installed as standard valve
Filter dryer
with sufficient margin.
Economizer
Outlet Outlet Evaporator
Condenser
Fully automatic refrigerant Inlet Subcooler Inlet
Cooling water
cleaner is installed as standard Cooling water

This cleaner automatically recovers the oil mixed

in the refrigerant and returns it to the oil tank
while the chiller is running, reducing the
frequency of adding oil externally. M
Fully automatic refrigerant cleaner

Fully equipped service valves

Main valves are provided for filter dryers, oil
strainers and pressure gauges and protective
tubes are mounted on thermometers to make
possible replacement by partial disassembly.
The leakage of refrigerant is reduced.

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 Hitachi High-Efficiency Centrifugal Chillers Show Excellent
A higher energy saving effect can be achieved when a large temperature differential chilled water system is

Specifications ARI temperature condition

Chilled water inlet temperature 12.3ºC, outlet temperature 6.7ºC, cooling water inlet temperature 29.4ºC, outlet temperature 34.7ºC

Type [HC-F_GXG] F400GXG F500GXG F630GXG F800GXG F1000GXG F1250GXG

USRT 416 520 655 832 1,040 1,300

Cooling Capacity
kW 1,463 1,828 2,303 2,926 3,657 4,571

Flow Rate m3/h 226 283 357 453 566 708

Pressure Drop kPa 84 44 43 53 43 53

Chilled
Water
Connection Pipe
Nominal Size DN 200 200 250 250 300 300

Number of Passes — 3 2 2 2 2 2

Flow Rate m3/h 285 355 448 569 711 889

Pressure Drop kPa 46 63 48 71 50 73

Cooling
Water
Connection Pipe
Nominal Size DN 200 250 250 300 300 350

Number of Passes — 2 2 2 2 2 2

Expected Motor Input kW 253 305 379 463 578 726

Expected COP — 5.78 5.99 6.08 6.32 6.33 6.30

Length (A) mm 4,260 4,100 4,600 4,600 5,300 5,300

Width (B) mm 2,200 2,200 2,650 2,650 3,350 3,350

Installation
Dimensions
Height (C) mm 2,350 2,350 2,600 2,600 3,150 3,150

Length for
mm 3,500 3,500 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000
Pulling Tubes

Operating in Mass ton 13.6 13.6 19.2 19.2 30 30

Mass
Carrying in Mass ton 11.7 11.7 16.5 16.5 23.5 23.5

Insulating Area m2 33 33 45 45 52 52

1. This table is applicable to chillers manufactured for normal water.

2. Capacity control range is 100 to approx. 20%
3. Fouling factor is assumed to be 0.000086m2・ ˚C/W for both chilled and cooling water. Other foulingfactors may be met upon request.
4. Standard Main power sources: 400V AC, 50Hz, 3-phase HC-F400GXG to F1250GXG
5. Capacities: HC-F400GXG to F1250GXG: 4.5kVA
6. Maximum working pressure is 0.7 MPa for both chilled and cooling water. If higher maximum working pressures is required,
please specify during inquiry. (It is possible to produce it up to 1.6MPa)
7. For water piping connections, see the dimensional outline drawing on page 9.
8. COP values do not include auxiliary power.
9. Specifications are subject to change without notice for technical improvement.

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Energy Savings
employed.

Specifications JIS temperature condition

Chilled water inlet temperature 12ºC, outlet temperature 7ºC, cooling water inlet temperature 32ºC, outlet temperature 37ºC

Type [HC-F_GXG] F400GXG F500GXG F630GXG F800GXG F1000GXG F1250GXG

USRT 400 500 630 800 1,000 1,250

Cooling Capacity
kW 1,407 1,758 2,215 2,813 3,516 4,395

Flow Rate m3/h 242 302 381 484 605 756

Pressure Drop kPa 96 50 49 60 49 61

Chilled
Water
Connection Pipe
Nominal Size DN 200 200 250 250 300 300

Number of passes — 3 2 2 2 2 2

Flow Rate m3/h 293 366 457 581 726 907

Pressure Drop kPa 49 67 50 74 52 76

Cooling
Water
Connection Pipe
Nominal Size DN 200 250 250 300 300 350

Number of Passes — 2 2 2 2 2 2

Expected Motor Input kW 253 305 379 463 578 726

Expected COP — 5.56 5.76 5.85 6.08 6.08 6.05

Length (A) mm 4,260 4,100 4,600 4,600 5,300 5,300

Width (B) mm 2,200 2,200 2,650 2,650 3,350 3,350

Installation
Dimensions
Height (C) mm 2,350 2,350 2,600 2,600 3,350 3,350

Length for
Pulling Tubes mm 3,500 3,500 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000

Operating in Mass ton 13.6 13.6 19.2 19.2 30 30

Mass
Carrying in Mass ton 11.7 11.7 16.5 16.5 23.5 23.5

Insulating Area m2 33 33 45 45 52 52

1. This table is applicable to chillers manufactured for normal water.

2. Capacity control range is 100 to approx. 20%
3. Fouling factor is assumed to be 0.000086m2・ ˚C/W for both chilled and cooling water. Other foulingfactors may be met upon request.
4. Standard Main power sources: 400V AC, 50Hz, 3-phase HC-F400GXG to F1250GXG
5. Capacities: HC-F400GXG to F1250GXG: 4.5kVA
6. Maximum working pressure is 0.7 MPa for both chilled and cooling water. If higher maximum working pressures is required,
please specify during inquiry. (It is possible to produce it up to 1.6MPa)
7. For water piping connections, see the dimensional outline drawing on page 9.
8. COP values do not include auxiliary power.
9. Specifications are subject to change without notice for technical improvement.

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 Dimensional Outline Drawing (HC-F400GXG to 1250 GXG)

Condenser Safety valve for

condenser

Motor terminal box

Evaporator Safety valve for

evaporator

Motor Compressor

Control panel

Cooling water inlet

Chilled water inlet

(for two-pass system)
Cooling water outlet

Height (C)
Chilled water outlet

b
d

a
c

Side B Side A e f g h
i
Length (A) for 2-pass system Width (B)

This dimensional outline drawing shows a standard nozzle location.

Please consult with our sales staff or distributor in case of 3-pass system.

Positional Dimension of Water Piping (Unit: mm)

Positional dimension of nozzle (mm)

Type
a b c d e f g h i
HC-F400GXG 480 900 440 620 150 400 630 360 480
HC-F500GXG 480 900 440 620 150 400 630 360 480
HC-F630GXG 520 960 360 780 150 580 650 440 500
HC-F800GXG 520 960 360 780 150 580 650 440 500
HC-F1000GXG 685 1285 535 860 202 800 797 600 770
HC-F1250GXG 685 1285 535 860 202 800 797 600 770

The following table shows a standard scope of supply and actual scope depends on
Scope of Standard Supply contract. Please consult with our sales staff or distributor.
Item Standard scope
Main equipment Compressor, Main motor, Lubricant, Heat exchanger

Auxiliary equipment Safety device, Control panel, Starter, Accessories

Coating Chiller main unit: Anti-corrosive primer coating, Control panel/starter: Finish coat (color: Munsell 5Y7/1 semigloss)

Foundation work, Carrying-in, Installation, Piping work, Cold insulation, Primary and secondary side electrical wiring,
Out of scope of supply Commissioning for total system, Forced ventilation system, Outdoor discharge piping for safety valve,
Companion flange, Bolt, Nut, Gasket, Foundation bolt, Refrigerant

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 Dimensional Outline Drawing (HC-F400GXG to 1250 GXG) Foundation Drawing and Maintenance Dimensions (HC-F400GXG to 1250GXG)

Condenser Safety valve for

condenser
Y-Y view
Motor terminal box Foundation bolt (M24x400) (out of scope)
Chiller base
600

150 Rubber cushion, Rubber cushion Nut, washer, rubber bushing (out of scope)
location of base plate set
Y Base plate
225
(out of scope)
100

105
240

9
9
150
400

200
Y

L2
L3

L4

295
Evaporator Safety valve for

400
135˚
evaporator

430

240
Motor Compressor

Control panel
240 Drainage ditch
Cooling water inlet 390 or maintenance work

Chilled water inlet Side B 300 L1 300 Side A

(for two-pass system)
Cooling water outlet

Height (C)
Chilled water outlet

b
d

a
c

Side B Side A e f g h

Min. L10
i Min. L5 Min. L5
Length (A) for 2-pass system Width (B)
Min. L9 Maintenance space Min. L9

This dimensional outline drawing shows a standard nozzle location.

Please consult with our sales staff or distributor in case of 3-pass system.

Min. L4
Positional Dimension of Water Piping (Unit: mm)

Positional dimension of nozzle (mm)

Type
a b c d e f g h i

Min. L6
HC-F400GXG 480 900 440 620 150 400 630 360 480 Space for pulling tubes

Min. L7
Maintenance space Maintenance space To be provided on either A or B side
HC-F500GXG 480 900 440 620 150 400 630 360 480
HC-F630GXG 520 960 360 780 150 580 650 440 500
HC-F800GXG 520 960 360 780 150 580 650 440 500
L8
HC-F1000GXG 685 1285 535 860 202 800 797 600 770
HC-F1250GXG 685 1285 535 860 202 800 797 600 770

(Unit: mm)
The following table shows a standard scope of supply and actual scope depends on
Scope of Standard Supply contract. Please consult with our sales staff or distributor. Foundation dimensions Maintenance dimensions
Type
Item Standard scope L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10

Main equipment Compressor, Main motor, Lubricant, Heat exchanger HC-F400GXG 3,300 1,230 1,710 2,270 3,800 1,500 2,000 2,000 800 500
HC-F500GXG 3,300 1,230 1,710 2,270 3,800 1,500 2,000 2,000 800 500
Auxiliary equipment Safety device, Control panel, Starter, Accessories
HC-F630GXG 3,800 1,630 2,110 2,670 4,300 1,600 2,400 2,400 800 500
Coating Chiller main unit: Anti-corrosive primer coating, Control panel/starter: Finish coat (color: Munsell 5Y7/1 semigloss) HC-F800GXG 3,800 1,630 2,110 2,670 4,300 1,600 2,400 2,400 800 500
HC-F1000GXG 3,760 2,150 2,630 3,530 4,300 1,600 2,400 3,300 1,400 700
Foundation work, Carrying-in, Installation, Piping work, Cold insulation, Primary and secondary side electrical wiring,
Out of scope of supply Commissioning for total system, Forced ventilation system, Outdoor discharge piping for safety valve, HC-F1250GXG 3,760 2,150 2,630 3,530 4,300 1,600 2,400 3,300 1,400 700
Companion flange, Bolt, Nut, Gasket, Foundation bolt, Refrigerant

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Precautions for Equipment Design
Machine room and safety devices
(1) Avoid places that are near fire or burning substances (for example, care shall be taken regarding radiation heat when installed together with a
heating element such as boiler)
(2) Select a well ventilated place where room temperature is 40˚C or less and humidity is low. (Be careful as high temperatures may cause electrical
fault and early corrosion of equipment. Allowable ambient humidity: max. 95%RH at 40C)
(3) Select a low-dust area. (Dust may cause electrical fault.)
(4) Select a place that is convenient for inspection and maintenance, paying attention to lighting.)
(5) Keep sufficient space for maintenance, including spaces for pulling tubes, disassembling the water chamber, and maintenance and repair.
(6) To facilitate the lifting up/down of equipment, provide lifting hooks on the ceiling or keep a sufficient room height for setting a lifting pole.
(7) Provide sufficient drainage.
(8) Avoid direct sunlight.
(9) Prepare city water source and receptacles for maintenance work.
(10) Keep sufficient maintenance space at the entrance for carrying equipment out.

Water piping and ventilation works

(1) Chilled and cooling water piping shall be supported by pipe supports and carefully laid so that no strong force will act on the evaporator or the
condenser.
(2) Be sure to install a 10-mesh strainer on the inlet piping of chilled and cooling water.
(3) Chilled and cooling water piping shall be planned such that their flow is controlled on the chiller outlet side.
(4) The water storage capacity of each type is as follows:
(Unit: m3)

Type Chilled water Cooling water Total Type Chilled water Cooling water Total
(evaporator) (condenser) (evaporator) (condenser)
HC-F400GXG 0.44 0.47 0.91 HC-F800GXG 0.75 0.85 1.59
HC-F500GXG 0.44 0.47 0.91 HC-F1000GXG 1.18 1.83 3.01
HC-F630GXG 0.75 0.85 1.59 HC-F1250GXG 1.18 1.83 3.01

(5) Keep a sufficient ventilating flow rate.

(6) The system shall be planned so that transient pressure pulsation, which causes the water suspension relay to malfunction, won't occur.

Water Quality Control

Because strain or corrosion on evaporator or condenser tubes of the centrifugal chiller depends on the quality of water used, sufficient control is
recommended regarding the quality of circulating water that is used as chilled or cooling water.

Maintenance
Maintenance, other than daily operation and regular maintenance, requires expertise. Please contact Hitachi when necessary. Improper
maintenance might cause machine fault, oxygen deficiency accidents, fire, electric shock or other problems.

Safety Precautions
Regarding use
Carefully read the instruction manual before use and correctly operate the equipment.

Regarding installation
(1) Avoid installing the unit in places where inflammable material (gasoline, thinner, etc.) is handled or where corrosive gas (ammonia,
chlorine, etc.) is generated. Otherwise, fire may result.
(2) Carrying-in work, installation work, foundation work, electrical work, various piping work, various interlock work and hot/cold insulation
work are necessary. Improper work might cause overturn, electric shock, water leakage, refrigerant leakage, fuel leakage, oxygen
deficiency accidents, burns or other problems.
(3) Refrigerant outdoor discharge piping work and suction and exhaust piping work are necessary. Improper work might cause oxygen
deficiency accidents or other problems.
(4) Waterproofing is necessary on the floor surface of the place where the chiller unit is installed, as well as a drainage ditch around the
installation place. Improper waterproofing might cause water leakage, resulting in water damage to surrounding facilities in the worst case.
(5) Sufficient space for maintenance work must be kept around the unit. Insufficient space might obstruct safe operation and cause injury.

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