GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read, follow and understand the contents of this entire manual, with special
attention given to Danger, Warning and Caution statements.
FOR USE BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED OPERATORS ONLY. MOST STATES,
COUNTRIES, ETC., MAY REQUIRE USER TO BE LICENSED. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
DANGER:
DANGER:
DANGER:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
The recovery tank used with this contains liquid refrigerant. Overfilling recovery
tank may cause a violent rupture resulting in severe injury or even death.
As a
minimum, please use a scale to
continuously monitor recovery tank
weight.
EXPLOSION RISK!
This equipment can be used in Class I and Ii, Division 2 and Class
Iii, Divisions 1 And 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Technicians should be fully
trained on services in this hazardous location.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD:
Always disconnect power source when servicing this
equipment.
Do not use equipment in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline or
other flammable substances.
All hoses may contain liquid refrigerant under pressure. Contact with refrigerant
may cause frostbite or other related injuries. Wear proper personal protective
equipment such as safety goggles and gloves. When disconnecting any hose, please
use extreme caution.
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE:
Avoid use of an extension cord because extension cord
may overheat. If you must use an extension cord, use 10 awg minimum.
Avoid breathing refrigerant vapors and lubricant vapor or mist. Breathing high
concentration levels may cause heart arrhythmia, loss of consciousness, or even
cause suffocation. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose, throat and skin. Please read
manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet for further safety information on
refrigerants and lubricants.
Make certain all safety devices are functioning properly before operating equipment.
To avoid cross contamination of refrigerant and potential leakage to the
atmosphere, proper hoses and fittings should be used and checked for damage.
To avoid overfilling refrigerant tank, read and follow manufacturer’s recommended
filling instructions for refrigerant being recovered.
This equipment is intended for use of one refrigerant at a time. Mixing of
different refrigerants will cause your recovered supply of refrigerant to become
contaminated.
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