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TCE1000N
Servicing Hydrocarbon
Service Manual
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Servicing Hydrocarbon
Overview
This cooler utilises hydrocarbon (HC) R290 as its refrigerant. R290 is a
natural refrigerant that has a very low environmental impact.
Special service requirements are needed as R290 is a flammable
refrigerant.
Safety hazards
The main R290 safety hazards are:
Flammable refrigerant.
Venting of R290 and compressor oil.
Asphyxiation.
SKOPE does NOT recommend performing hazardous activities on the
refrigeration system. See “Refrigeration System” on page 39 for more
information including examples of hazardous activities.