PFC Operation Manual
2. Safety
Safety Precautions for the PFC, Continued
Specific Hazards and how to Avoid Them, Continued
Refrigerant is harmful to the environment and to human health. Refrigerant in 1101 models may
also be flammable.
WARNING
CHEMICAL HAZARD
Do not release refrigerant to the atmosphere. Opening the refrigerant circuit or
changing valve settings along with the failure to following instructions in this
manual could result in death or serious injury.
Review this manual before performing any procedure including routine
operation of Polycold’s
Cool Solutions
®
Fast Cycle Water Vapor Cryopump.
Do not release refrigerant to the atmosphere.
CAUTION
GENERAL HAZARD
Failure to review this manual may result in minor or moderate injury.
See the enclosed Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) section for additional
information and protective measures for Polycold’s
Cool Solutions
®
Fast Cycle
Water Vapor Cryopump.
CAUTION
EXTREME TEMPERATURES EXIST
Extreme temperatures (cold and hot) exist while the refrigeration unit is
operating and for at least an hour after the unit is turned off. Contact with a cold
or hot surface may result in minor or moderate injury.
Do not touch any uninsulated part of the refrigerant circuit when the unit is
operating. This includes the solenoid and hand valves, any uninsulated part of
the refrigerant line or feedthrough, and the cryosurface. Also, do not reach
inside Polycold’s Cool Solutions ® Fast Cycle Water Vapor Cryopump’s
refrigeration unit.
CAUTION
GENERAL HAZARD EXISTS
Moving or repositioning the refrigerant line may result in minor or moderate
injury.
Do not attempt to move or position the refrigerant line. The insulation hardens
when cold and may crack.
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