Thermo King Ce-Series, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
This unit is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with a physical, sensory or
mental impairment, or by persons without the
proper experience or knowledge, unless they
have been provided supervision or instruction
regarding the use of the unit by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure they do
not play with the unit.
Thermo King recommends that all services be
performed by a Thermo King dealer. However,
there are several general safety practices which
you should be aware of:
1. When working with or around the refrigeration
system, always wear goggles or safety glasses.
Refrigerant or battery acid can cause permanent
damage if they come in contact with your eyes.
2. Never run the unit with the compressor
discharge valve closed.
3. Keep your hands and loose clothing clear of
fans and belts at all times when the unit is
running or when opening and closing the
compressor service valves.
4. If you need to drill holes in your unit for any
reason, use extreme caution. You could be
weakening structural components. Drilling into
electrical wiring or refrigerant lines could cause
a fire.
5. It is recommended that any service work on
evaporator or condenser coils be left for the
certified Thermo King technician but, should
you need to work around the coils, use extreme
caution as exposed coil fins can cause painful
lacerations.
REFRIGERANT
Although fluorocarbon refrigerants are classified
as safe, observe caution when working with
refrigerants or around areas where they are being
used in the servicing of your unit.
Fluorocarbon refrigerants evaporate rapidly,
freezing anything they contact if accidentally
released into the atmosphere from the liquid state.
The Fluorocarbon refrigerants used in the air
conditioning units may produce toxic gases
which, in the presence of an open flame or
electrical short, become severe respiratory
irritants capable of causing death.
FIRST AID - REFRIGERANT
EYES: If liquid comes into contact with the eyes,
flush with large amounts of water and get prompt
medical attention.
SKIN:
Flush affected area with large amounts of
lukewarm water and keep cool. Cover burns with
dry, sterile, bulky dressings to protect from
infection or injury. Get medical attention.
INHALATION:
Move victim to fresh air and
restore breathing if necessary. Stay with victim
until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
REFRIGERANT OIL
Always observe the following directions when
working with refrigerant oil:
EYES: Do not allow refrigerant oil to contact
your eyes.
SKIN:
Do not allow prolonged or repeated contact
with skin or clothing.
IRRITATION: To prevent irritation, wash
thoroughly immediately after handling.
FIRST AID - REFRIGERANT OIL
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes while holding the
eyelids open. Get prompt medical attention.
SKIN:
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash
thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical
attention if the irritation persists.
INHALATION:
Move victim to fresh air and
restore breathing if necessary. Stay with victim
until arrival of emergency personnel.
INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Contact
local poison control centre or physician
immediately.