1. General information for the user
1.1 Preliminary instructions/proper use
The present recycling and recharging unit for A/C systems is meant for commercial purposes and is thought
to be used by trained personnel only being aware of the principles of refrigeration, conscious of the hazards
which may derive from equipment working under pressure with substances at very low boiling temperature.
We advise to read the present instruction manual carefully and to strictly comply with the given
information, paying particular attention to the safety regulations. We shall decline any
responsibility resulting from the improper use of the equipment, use for purposes other than
those described in the present operating manual, incorrect operation, damages resulting from
external influences.
Always keep the unit in vertical position
in order to avoid oil leaks and the compressor to be damaged.
1.2 General safety regulations
✔
Read
the instructions for use careful before starting to operate with this Aircon service unit;
✔
Follow
the informations and the instructions
of the refrigerant manufacturer;
✔
Observe
any instructions on servicing vehicle aircon systems which apply at your company;
✔
Use
with
R134a
refrigerant indicated on the data plate (R-134a for Fast20X/Ecos20X; HFO-1234YF
for Fast20XYF);
✔
Do not
make modifications to the service unit;
✔
Only employ original spare parts
and accessories;
✔
Use
authorized additives or consumables only(ask for advice from an authorized reseller);
✔
Before starting
the machine first
check each time
whether the charging hoses and the quick
couplers are undamaged and are not leaking;
✔
Recover
refrigerant from the hoses before releasing the quick connections;
✔
Do not
leave the unit unattended when switched on; Use the main switch to switch off the unit after
its use;
✔
Always
wear
personal safety equipment (
gloves
and protective
goggles)
;
✔
Avoid inhaling
the refrigerating gas;
✔
Avoid the contact
with the skin by refrigerating gas, danger of freezing;
✔
Never abandon
the refrigerating gas
in the environment
;
✔
Do not use
the unit in potentially
explosive environments
; (for instance: battery charging rooms);
✔
Do not smoke
whilst using the recharging unit;
✔
During the operations, l
ocate the unit on a flat
and leveled surface;
✔
Do not use
the unit
near flames
or sources of heat; at high temperatures the refrigerating gas can
generate poisonous substances for inhalation;
✔
Do not use
the unit i
n very humid and wet environments
or in the rain;
✔
Use
the unit in
airy environments
;
✔
During maintenance operations
disconnect the unit from the electrical power
.
✔
Avoid removing the connecting hoses
if not necessary; in case always make a vacuum in the
hoses before using again;
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