Personal Injury Or Death Hazards - Friedrich CEW18B33A Service Manual

Personal Injury Or Death Hazards

• REFRIGERATION SYSTEM REPAIR HAZARDS:
• Use approved standard refrigerant recovering procedures and equipment to relieve high pressure before
opening system for repair. Reference EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F ) Section 608.
• Do not allow liquid refrigerant to contact skin. Direct contact with liquid refrigerant can result in minor to
moderate injury.
• Be extremely careful when using an oxy-acetylene torch. Direct contact with the torch's flame or hot surfaces
can cause serious burns.
• Make certain to protect personal and surrounding property with fire proof materials and have a fire extinguisher
at hand while using a torch.
• Provide adequate ventilation to vent off toxic fumes, and work with a qualified assistant whenever possible.
• Always use a pressure regulator when using dry nitrogen to test the sealed refrigeration system for leaks,
flushing etc.
• MECHANICAL HAZARDS:
• Extreme care, proper judgment and all safety procedures must be followed when testing, troubleshooting,
handling, or working around unit with moving and/or rotating parts.
• Be careful when, handling and working around exposed edges and corners of the sleeve, chassis, and other unit
components especially the sharp fins of the indoor and outdoor coils.
• Use proper and adequate protective aids such as: gloves, clothing, safety glasses etc.
• Failure to follow proper safety procedures and/or these warnings can result in serious injury or death.
• PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARDS
• FIRE DAMAGE HAZARDS:
• Read the Installation/Operation Manual for the air conditioning unit prior to operating.
• Use air conditioner on a single dedicated circuit within the specified amperage rating.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
• Do not remove ground prong of plug.
• Do not cut or modify the power supply cord.
• Do not use extension cords with the unit.
• Be extremely careful when using acetylene torch and protect surrounding property.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire and minor to serious property damage.
• WATER DAMAGE HAZARDS:
• Improper installation, maintenance or servicing of the air conditioner unit can result in water damage to personal
items or property.
• Insure that the unit has a sufficient pitch to the outside to allow water to drain from the unit.
• Do not drill holes in the bottom of the drain pan or the underside of the unit.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the unit and/or minor to serious property damage.
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INTRODUCTION