Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
R-410A Refrigerant under Higher Pressure than R-22!
The units described in this manual uses 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 PVE Oil with R-410A Mini Split Units!
Most R-410A mini-splits use a PVE oil (Polyvinyl Ether Oil) that readily absorbs moisture
from the atmosphere. To limit this "hygroscopic" action, the system should remain sealed
whenever possible. If a system has been open to the atmosphere for more than 4 hours,
the compressor oil must be replaced. Never break a vacuum with air and always change
the driers when opening the system for component replacement. For specific handling
concerns with the PVE oil, contact your local sales office.
USE ONLY THE FACTORY RECOMMENDED - DAFNE HERMETIC OIL FV50S - for servicing
these units.
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
hydrochlorofluorocarbons (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.
