JAVAC BULLDOG A2L, Safety Instructions & Operation Manual

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1.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ALWAYS BE OPERATED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO
IS FAMILIAR WITH REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS, REFRIGERANTS, REFRIGERANT SAFETY AND
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
1.2 READ THIS MANUAL and become familiar with the specifications and operation of this machine
prior to use.
1.3 WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY PROTECTION APPAREL such as gloves, eye protection and
foot protection when working on refrigeration systems.
1.4 DISCONNECT POWER before moving or servicing the JAVAC BULLDOG. Improper use or
connections may cause ELECTRICAL SHOCK hazards. Be sure that all associated devices are
properly grounded before energizing circuits.
1.5 CARE MUST BE EXERCISED IF TOUCHING THE PUMP, AS CERTAIN COMPONENTS MAY
BE HOT.
1.6 The exhaust gas from the vacuum pump is composed of oil and gases entering the pump. THE
EXHAUST GAS SHOULD BE WELL VENTILATED.
1.7 NEVER OPERATE THE PUMP WITH BLOCKED OR RESTRICTED OUTLET (exhaust), the
resulting backpressure may blow out the sight glass or otherwise damage the pump.
1.8 THE BULLDOG HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO OPERATE MOST EFFICIENTLY ON JAVAC
APPROVED LOW VISCOSITY OIL (Part No. VS4014).
1.9 THE BULLDOG VACUUM PUMP IS NOT DESIGNED FOR PUMPING CORROSIVE,
AGGRESSIVE OR EXPLOSIVE GASES, OR FOR USE IN FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE
ENVIRONMENT. THE PUMP IS SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A2L REFRIGERANTS.
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