GENERAL INFORMATION
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General Safety Instructions
ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD OPERATE THIS UNIT. SOME COUN-
TRIES MAY REQUIRE THE USER TO BE LICENSED. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
CAUTION: THIS EQUIPMENT IS INTENDED FOR USE OF FINAL EVACUATION OF A REFRIG-
ERANT SYSTEM. THE EVACUATION OF MATERIALS ABOVE 5 PSIG MAY CONTAMINATE
OR DAMAGE THE VACUUM PUMP.
CAUTION: DO NOT RUN THIS EQUIPMENT WITH LOW OR NO OIL. RUNNING THIS EQUIP-
MENT WITH NO LUBRICATION WILL CAUSE PREMATURE
FAILURE.
DANGER
- Avoid breathing refrigerant
vapors and lubricant vapor or mist. Breathing
high concentration levels may cause heart
arrhythmia, loss of consciousness, or even
cause suffocation.
CAUTION
- Review battery and battery charger
information. Do not charge damaged batteries.
Risk of overheating and fire.
WARNING
- Do not operate the vacuum pump
on systems under pressure. Damage to the
pump may occur.
CAUTION
- All hoses may contain liquid refriger-
ant 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.
CAUTION
- Avoid breathing refrigerant vapors
and/lubricant mist. Exposure may irritate eyes,
nose, throat and skin. Please read the manu
-
facturers Material Safety Data Sheet for further
safety information on refrigerants and lubricants.
CAUTION
- Do not use this equipment in the
vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline
or other flammable substances. Make certain
that all safety devices are functioning property
before operating the equipment.
