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SKOPE TME-N ActiveCore
Servicing Hydrocarbon
Service Manual
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Servicing Hydrocarbon
Overview
This cooler utilises hydrocarbon (HC) R290 Propane as its refrigerant.
Hydrocarbon is a natural refrigerant that has a very low environmental
impact.
Special service requirements are needed as hydrocarbon is a flammable
refrigerant.
Safety hazards
The main hydrocarbon safety hazards are:
Flammable refrigerant.
Venting of hydrocarbon and compressor oil.
Asphyxiation.
SKOPE does NOT recommend performing hazardous activities on the
refrigeration system. See “Refrigeration System” on page 48 for more
information including examples of hazardous activities.