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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
General Practices
1.
ALWAYS WEAR GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES
, refrigerant liquid, refrigeration oil,
and battery acids can permanently damage the
eyes.
2. Never operate the system with the compressor discharge valve closed
3. Keep your hands, clothing and tools clear of the fans and belts when the system is running. This should also be considered
when
ope
ning and closing compressor valves.
4. Make sure gauge manifold hoses are in good condition. Never let them come in contact with a belt, fan pulley, or any hot s
urface.
5. Never apply heat to sealed air conditioning system components or container.
6. Fluor
ocarbon refrigerants, in the presence of an open flame or electrical short, produce toxic gases that are severe respi
ra
tory
irritants capable of causing death.
7. Make sure that all mounting bolts are tight and the correct length for their particular appli
cation.
8. Use extreme caution when drilling in the units. The holes may weaken structural components, and holes drilled into electri
cal wiring
can cause fire or explosion. Drilled holes may also puncture pressurized system components causing leaks, exerc
ise caution when
drilling close to coil, tubing, hoses and other system components.
9. Use caution when working around exposed coil fins. The fins can cause painful lacerations.
10. Use caution when working on a refrigerant or air conditioning system in an
y enclosed or confined area with a limited air supply,
Refrigerant gas will displace
air causing oxygen depletion resulting in suffocation and possible death.
11. EPA Section 608 is required to work on Air Conditioning Systems.