MAHLE 360 83104 00 Manual De Instrucciones página 17

USER
Body or person legally responsible for the equip-
ment.
4.1.2 Personal safety information
Before operating the equipment for the first time,
read these instructions carefully. If any part of
the instructions is unclear, contact your reseller.
This flushing kit must be used by only one op-
erator familiar with A/C and refrigeration systems
and the hazards associated with refrigerants and
high pressure equipment.
WORKPLACE: The equipment must be oper-
ated outdoors or in a well-ventilated location (at
least 1 air change per hour). The workshop has
to be equipped with ventilation systems able to
ensure the air change in every environment area
or to carry out a periodical ventilation by opening
the environment areas. Use the equipment away
from heat sources or hot surfaces . The equip-
ment has not to be used in explosion risk envi-
ronments (potentially explosive atmospheres).
Before using it, put the equipment on a levelled
plane and secure position. Do not expose the
equipment to direct sunrays, heat sources, rain
and jets of water. Do not smoke near the equip-
ment and during the operations. The work area
must be monitored by the operator while the
equipment is operating.
ATTENTION: the R1234yf refrigerant fumes/
gases are heavier than air and can gather on the
floor or inside cavities/holes and cause choke by
reducing the oxygen available for breathing.
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At high temperatures, the refrigerant breaks
down releasing toxic and aggressive substances,
harmful for the operator and the environment.
Avoid inhaling the system coolants and oils.
The exposure can irritate eyes and the respira-
tory tract.
REFRIGERANTS AND LUBRICANTS - IN-
DIVIDUAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND PRE-
CAUTIONS: The refrigerants and the pressure
vessels have to be handled with care, otherwise
there will be possible health risks.
The operator must wear safety glasses, gloves
and protective clothing suitable to the work. The
contact with the refrigerant can cause blindness
(eyes)and other physical damages (freezing) to
the operator. Avoid the contact with skin; the low
boiling temperature (about –30 °C) may cause
burns.
Further information about safety can be obtained
from the safety sheets of lubricant and refriger-
ant producers.
Do not inhale refrigerant or oil vapour. Keep
away from the vent valves and ventilation cou-
pling, especially when non-condensable gas is
being vented.
Never direct the quick couplings (taps) towards
your face or other persons or animals.
OTHER PROHIBITIONS AND USE LIMITA-
TIONS: Only use R1234yf refrigerants, refrain
from using on vehicles containing other types
of refrigerants. The mixture with other types of
refrigerant produces serious damages to the
conditioning and cooling systems. Mixed gases
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