i Safety Instructions
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i.3 Waste disposal
When disposing of the product, recover the refrigerant and compressor oil contained in the refrigerant
circuit.
Caution
- The product uses hydro-fluorocarbon type refrigerant (HFC).
- The product is categorized as category 1 under the fluorocarbon recovery and destruction
law in Japan.
- The release of refrigerant into the atmosphere is banned by law. When the product is
serviced, the refrigerant must be recovered using “refrigerant recovery equipment” and
disposed of by a specialist disposal company.
- Only people who have sufficient knowledge and experience about the product and its
accessories are allowed to recover the refrigerant.
- Only maintenance personnel or people who have sufficient knowledge and experience are
allowed to open the cover panels of the product.
- The type and necessary amount of HFC can be found on the specification label.
Caution
- The disposal of the compressor oil must be in compliance with the bylaws or rules of the
local municipality.
- Do not mix the compressor oil with domestic waste for disposal. Also, the disposal of the
waste must only be conducted by specific facilities that are permitted for that purpose.
- Only people who have sufficient knowledge and experience about the product and its
accessories are allowed to recover the compressor oil.
- Only maintenance personnel or people who have sufficient knowledge and experience are
allowed to open the cover panels of the product. If anything is unclear, contact your local
supplier or SMC.
