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SAFETY
The following safety information is provided as guidelines to
help you operate your new system under the safest possible
conditions. Any equipment that uses chemicals can be
potentially dangerous to use when safety or safe handling
instructions are not known or not followed. The following safety
instructions are to provide the user with the information
necessary for safe use and operation. Please read and retain
these instructions for the continued safe use of your service
system.
SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS
All safety messages contain a safety signal word that indicates
the level of the hazard. An icon, when present, gives a graphical
description of the hazard.
Safety Signal words are:
Danger
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to
bystanders.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to
bystanders.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to
bystanders.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Every craftsman respects the tools with which they work. They
know that the tools represent years of constantly improved
designs and developments. The true craftsman also knows that
tools are dangerous if misused or abused. To reduce risk of
discomfort, illness, or even death, read, understand, and follow
the following safety instructions. In addition, make certain that
anyone else that uses this equipment understands and follows
these safety instructions as well.
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY before attempting
to install, operate, or service this equipment. Failure to comply
with these instructions could result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
RETAIN THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Published standards on safety are available and are listed at the
end of this section under ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION.
The National Electrical Code, Occupational Safety and Health Act
regulations, local industrial codes and local inspection
requirements also provide a basis for equipment installation, use,
and service.
The following safety alert symbols identify important safety
messages in this manual.
When you see one of the symbols shown here, be alert to the
possibility of personal injury and carefully read the message that
follows.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Warning
Risk of explosion
• Do not fill the tank to more than 80% of the
maximum capacity.
Explosion can cause death or personal injury.
HEAT/FREEZING HAZARDS
Warning
Risk of personal injury
• Handle refrigerants and pressure vessles with
caution.
• Wear safety glasses, gloves, and suitable
clothing.
• Avoid contact with the skin.
• Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant
vapor mist.
Contact with refrigerant can cause health risks,
blindness, and other physical damage (frostbite)
and possibly death.
Risk of personal injury and equipment damage
• Always use an identifier before recovering
refrigerent from a vehicle.
• Recover only the refrigerent the product was
certified to be used with.
Recovery of refrigerents other than the one the
unit was certified for may cause injury, equipment
damage and possible death. Alternate refrigerants
may contain flammables such as butane or
propane and can explode or cause a fire.
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