Safety; General Safety Rules - TEXA ACKF01 Manual Del Usuario

4 SAFETY

The advanced technology adopted in the design and production of Konfort unit and its flushing
kit makes this equipment extremely simple and reliable in the performance of all procedures.
Therefore, the user is not exposed to any risk if the general safety rules reported below are
followed with proper use and maintenance of the unit.
4.1

General Safety Rules

This equipment is intended for use by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL only. Such users must
have a knowledge of the basics of refrigeration, refrigeration system, refrigerants and
the potential hazards that unit under high pressure can cause.
Never
change or modify the safety valve.
Never
smoke or use the equipment near
temperatures, the refrigerant decomposes, releasing toxic and chemical substances
that are hazardous for users and the environment.
Never
release refrigerant to atmosphere. All refrigerant should be recovered into
suitable containers (refillable containers).
Alway
s read this manual carefully before use.
Always
supervise the system at all times.
Always
use only R134a. Mixtures with other types of refrigerant could seriously
damage the cooling and refrigeration system, as well as the service equipment.
Always
wear safety glasses and protective clothing as gloves when handling any
refrigerants. Exposure to their very low boiling point (–26,3 °C), even for very short
periods of time can cause extreme personal injury. (burns)
Avoid
inhaling refrigerant or vaporized lubricants (compressor – dye); this could lead
to irritation of eyes, nose and throat.
Warning:
Ensure that all valves are closed before making connections between the
service station, A/C system and the flushing equipment.
Warning:
Ensure that all phases have been completed and that all valves are closed
before disconnecting the service station. This will prevent release of the refrigerant into
the atmosphere.
Warning:
All of the flexible hoses may contain refrigerant under high pressure.
Warning:
Ensure that the service couplers have been closed (anticlockwise) before
connecting to system to flush.
Warning:
Always perform leak testing procedure before proceeding with flushing.
following operating instructions, to avoid any risk of refrigerant leakage.
Warning:
The flushing kit and A/C system in vehicles containing R134a should not
be tested with compressed air. Some mixtures of air and 134a have proven to be
combustible at high pressure levels. These mixtures are potentially hazardous and
there is a risk of fire and explosions that can cause damage to property and personal
injury. Additional medical and safety information can be obtained from the
manufacturers of the oils and refrigerants.
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near
open flames and hot surfaces. At high
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