Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
R410-A Refrigerant under Higher Pressure than R-22!
The units described in this manual use R410-A refrigerant which operates at 50 to 70%
higher pressures than R-22. Use only R-410A approved service equipment. Refrigerant
cylinders are painted with "pink" color to indicate the type of refrigerant and may contain
a "dip" tube to allow for charging of liquid refrigerant into the system. For specific handling
concerns with R-410A, please contact your local sales office.
Failure to use R-410A approved service equipment could result in standard equipment
exploding under R-410A higher pressure which could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Use appropriate oil with R410A systems. Oil type is found at the bottom of Connection Pipe
Requirements table (included in the outdoor unit installation manual). R-410A systems
utilize POE (Polyolester) or PVE (Polyvinyl Ether) oil. Both oil types absorb moisture readily,
yet, lubrication properties vary. Do not leave the sealed system open to atmosphere except
during service for a short period of time. If the sealed system is left open longer than four
hours, the compressor oil must be changed. These systems utilize strainers placed before
and after the expansion device in the outdoor unit, if debris or moisture is suspected, these
strainers must be changed. Do not break a vacuum with air. Do not leak check the sealed
system with compressed air. Unless instructed by factory service representative, external
refrigeration driers are prohibited.
USE ONLY THE FACTORY RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE!
Important!
Environmental Concerns
Scientific research has shown that certain man-made chemicals can affect the earth's naturally occurring
stratospheric ozone layer when released to the atmosphere. In particular, several of the identified chemicals that
may affect the ozone layer are refrigerants that contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's) and those containing hydro-
chlorofluorocarbons (HCFC's). Not all refrigerants containing these compounds have the same potential impact
to the environment. The Company advocates the responsible handling of all refrigerants, including industry
replacements for CFC's such as HCFC's and HFC's.
Responsible Refrigerant Practices
The manufacturer believes that responsible refrigerant practices are important to the environment, our
customers, and the air conditioning industry. All technicians who handle refrigerants must be certified. The
Federal Clean Air Act (Section 608) sets forth the requirements for handling, reclaiming, recovering and recycling
of certain refrigerants and the equipment that is used in these service procedures. In addition, some states or
municipalities may have additional requirements that must also be adhered to for responsible management of
refrigerants. Know the applicable laws and follow them.
