General Cautions
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Always inspect the sample hose before each use. Replace the
hose if it appears cracked, frayed, obstructed or fouled with
oil.
•
ALWAYS turn the compressor or automobile engine off before
connecting the instrument to an air conditioning system.
•
Always wear eye and skin protection when working with
refrigerants. Escaping refrigerant vapors will present a
freezing danger.
•
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble
the instrument; do not use the instrument in wet or damp
areas.
•
DO NOT direct refrigerant vapors venting from hoses towards
the skin.
•
DO NOT disassemble the instrument. There are no serviceable
components internal to the instrument and disassembly will
void the warranty.
•
ALWAYS place the Identifier on a flat and sturdy surface.
•
DO NOT utilize any other hose other than those supplied with
the instrument. The use of other hose types will introduce
errors into the refrigerant analysis and instrument
calibration.
•
ALWAYS verify that the refrigerant to be tested does not
contain or will not emit heavy loads of oil or liquid.
•
NEVER admit any sample into the instrument at pressures in
excess of 300 psig.
•
DO NOT utilize the coupler supplied on the service end of the
R134a Sample Hose for any application other than with the
instrument. The coupler supplied is a modified version that
does not contain a check valve and is not suitable for any
other refrigerant application.
•
NEVER obstruct the air intake, sample exhaust or case vent
ports of the instrument during use.
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