INFICON Vortex AC Refrigerant Recovery Machine 115V - Manual (Page 4)

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Vortex AC Operating Manual
1.0 Safety Precautions
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ALWAYS BE OPERATED BY A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS,
REFRIGERANTS, REFRIGERANT SAFETY AND THE EPA
REQUIREMENTS.
READ THIS MANUAL and become familiar with the specifications
and operation of this machine prior to use.
WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY PROTECTION APPAREL such as
gloves, eye protection and foot protection when working on refrigeration
systems.
REFRIGERANT VAPOR CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND ITS BY
PRODUCTS CAN BE LETHAL — work only in well ventilated areas. When
working indoors, ensure there is adequate airflow in the work space and
install a separate circulation fan if necessary. DO NOT WORK IN AN
ENCLOSED AREA without special safety equipment as appropriate for
the conditions.
KNOW THE PROPER SAFETY AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
for the Refrigerant being recovered by reviewing the Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) and the Temperature - Vapor Pressure information.
PERFORM LEAK DETECTION in accordance with recommended
practice only. For best results use only a refrigerant detector such as the
INFICON D-TEK™ Select, Compass™, or TEK-Mate®. NEVER USE
OXYGEN for this process as it can become an explosive mixture in the
presence of oil and pressure.
STORE REFRIGERANTS in a cool, dry place.
SEPARATE DIFFERENT REFRIGERANTS. Avoid mixing
refrigerants by using separate storage cylinders and filters for each type
recovered.