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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• A flammable gas detector should be used to monitor the air in the
Hazardous
Flammable Zone.
• A dry powder or CO2 fire extinguisher must be
readily
available
in the Hazardous
Flammable Zone
.
• An ignition proof ventilation fan should be used to provide a minimum of
6
air
changeovers per hour.
•
No
potential ignition sources
are allowed
within the
Hazardous
Flammable Zone
. This
may require 3rd party certification.
• When connecting service equipment such as vacuum pumps, scales,
and
recovery units
to a power source, the connection must be made outside the Temporary Hazardous
Zone perimeter.
• A grounding strap
or conduction metal braided hoses
must be used between the
recovery unit’
s metal INLET
and
OUTLET port
s
and recovery tank
ports.
The
grounding
path is required
to dissipate any static electricity build up that can occur
during the recovery process.
•
If process pulls the
system into a vacuum
, monitoring of air content in the recovery
tank is required.
DANGER - EXPLOSION RISK:
Do not mix flammable refrigerants
with air. All precautions must be taken to eliminate the mixing of air
with flammable refrigerants, including monitoring the recover
cylinder
for
air or oxygen content.
FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The following are additional safety recommendations when
using this unit with
flammable r
efrigerants
.
These instructions do not replace existing occupational
hazardous procedures or other local, state and/or federal agency regulations.
Technicians working
with
flammable refrigerants should have detailed knowledge
and skills in handling flammable refrigerants, personal protective equipment,
refrigerant leak prevention, handling of cylinders, leak detection & monitoring, and
proper disposal of contaminated refrigerants. Additional knowledge of legislation,
regulations, and standards relating to flammable refrigerants may also be required.
Check your local occupational safety codes.
The area of service should be marked as Hazardous Flammable Zone. No smoking
signs or other hazardous zone signs should be posted
in this area.
The following are recommended practices when
processing flammable refrigerants
:
