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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read, follow and understand the contents of this entire manual, with special
attention given to Danger, Warning and Caution statements.
FOR USE BY PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED OPERATORS ONLY.
MOST STATES, COUNTRIES, ETC., MAY REQUIRE USER TO BE LICENSED.
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
DANGER:
The recovery tank used with this contains liquid refrigerant. Overfilling
recovery tank may cause a violent rupture resulting in severe injury or even
death.
As a minimum, please use a scale to continuously monitor
recovery tank weight.
DANGER: EXPLOSION RISK!
This unit is not certified as ‘explosion proof’ for explosive
rated environments. It is only to be used in normal environments.
DANGER:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD:
Always disconnect power source when
servicing this equipment.
WARNING:
Do not use equipment in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline
or other flammable substances.
WARNING:
All hoses may contain liquid refrigerant under pressure. Contact with
refrigerant may cause frostbite or other related injuries. Wear proper personal
protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves. When disconnecting
any hose, please use extreme caution.
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE:
Avoid use of an extension cord because
extension cord may overheat. If you must use an extension cord, use 10 awg
minimum.
WARNING:
Avoid breathing refrigerant vapors and lubricant vapor or mist. Breathing high
concentration levels may cause heart arrhythmia, loss of consciousness, or
even cause suffocation. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose, throat and skin. Please
read manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet for further safety information on
refrigerants and lubricants.
WARNING
: Make certain all safety devices are functioning properly before operating
equipment.
CAUTION:
To avoid cross contamination of refrigerant and potential leakage to the
atmosphere, proper hoses and fittings should be used and checked for
damage.
CAUTION:
To avoid overfilling refrigerant tank, read and follow manufacturer’s
recommended filling instructions for refrigerant being recovered.
CAUTION:
This equipment is intended for use of one refrigerant at a time. Mixing of
different refrigerants will cause your recovered supply of refrigerant to become
contaminated.
Note: It is very expensive to destroy mixed or damaged refrigerants.
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