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GENERAL SAFETY MESSAGES
Risk of electric shock
Unplug unit before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
Do not operate unit with damaged cord or
plug.
Electric shock can cause injury or death.
Risk of equipment or circuit damage
Always unplug equipment from electrical
outlet when not in use.
Never use the cord to pull plug from an
outlet. Grasp the plug and pull it to
disconnect.
If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with
a current rating equal to or more than the
equipment should be used. Cords rated for
less current may overheat.
DO NOT adapt your unit for a different
refrigerant — system failure will result.
R134a systems have special fittings (per SAE
specifications) to avoid cross contamination.
Improper use of equipment can cause equipment or
circuit damage.
Risk of unexpected vehicle movement
Block drive wheels with chocks before
performing a test with engine running.
Unless instructed otherwise, set parking
brake, and put gear selector in neutral or
park.
If the vehicle has an automatic parking
brake release, disconnect the release
mechanism for testing and reconnect when
finished.
Do not allow bystanders to stand in front of
or behind the vehicle while testing.
Do not leave a running engine unattended.
A moving vehicle can cause death or serious injury.
Risk of personal injur
Keep yourself, clothing and other objects
clear of hot or moving parts.
Keep hoses and cords clear of moving parts.
Do not wear watches, rings, or loose
clothing when working in an engine
compartment.
Contact with hot or moving parts can cause injury.
FUME HAZARDS
Risk of fume, gas, and vapor hazards
Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and
lubricant vapor mist.
Always perform vehicle service in a properly
ventilated area.
Never run an engine without proper
ventilation for its exhaust.
Fume, gas, and vapors can cause irritation to eyes,
nose, and throat, cause illness or death.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
For additional information concerning safety, refer to the
following standards.
ANSI Standard Z87.1 — SAFE PRACTICE FOR OCCUPATION AND
EDUCATIONAL EYE AND FACE PROTECTION - obtainable from
the American National Standards Institute, 11 West 42nd St., New
York, NY 10036, Telephone (212) 642-4900, Fax (212) 398-0023 -
www.ansi.org
Risk of
entilation hazards
Must have at least four air changes per hour
or equipment should be located at least 18”
(457 mm) above the floor.
Poor ventilation can cause irritation to eyes, nose,
and throat, illness, or death.
Risk of explosion
Do not pressure test or leak test R134a
equipment and/or vehicle air conditioning
systems with compressed air.
Explosion can cause injury or death.
NOTE: Use only new lubricant to replace the amount
removed during the recycling process. Used lubricant
should be discarded per applicable federal, state, and local
requirements.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any additional
costs associated with a product failure including, but not
limited to, loss of work time, loss of refrigerant, cross
contamination of refrigerant, and unauthorized shipping
and/or labor charges.
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