WARNING
Safety reference to avoid a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Safety reference to avoid an imminently hazardous situation which may result in death or serious injury.
Concerning refrigeration compressor oils in general:
CAUTION
Oils may be harmful!
Observe the usual precautions for handling mineral oils and chemical products as well as good industrial
hygiene practices.
▶ Provide adequate ventilation.
▶ Prevent formation of aerosols.
▶ Avoid skin contact.
▶ Wear required personal protective equipment (see respective material safety data sheet).
▶ Do not eat, drink or smoke when working with the product.
▶ Do not heat up the oil to temperatures close to its flash point.
First aid measures:
▶ Remove any clothing and shoes soiled by the product.
▶ In case of skin contact: wash carefully with soap and water.
▶ In case of eye contact: promptly wash eyes with plenty of water.
▶ In case of ingestion: rinse mouth thoroughly and get medical attention if necessary.
▶ In case of persistent symptoms: seek medical attention.
CAUTION
Oils may be environmentally hazardous and water-endangering!
Avoid release to the environment, do not allow to enter drainage system, surface or ground water.
Correctly dispose of the oil as pollutive waste, oberserve national and local regulations.
Material safety data sheets
Apart from this document, please observe the material safety data sheet (MSDS) for the respective oil. It contains
information on toxicity, handling, personal protective equipment and disposal of the oil. Material safety data sheets
for all BITZER oils are available on request .
When working on the refrigeration system:
CAUTION
Surface temperatures of more than 60°C or below 0°C.
Risk of burns or frostbite.
Close off accessible areas and mark them.
Before performing any work on the compressor: switch it off and let it cool down or warm up.
In addition to the safety references listed in this document, it is essential to observe the references and residual
risks in the respective operating instructions!
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