General Description And Technical Data; General Description Of The Heating And Cooling System - Kohler 3APU-HC Manual

2 - General Description and Technical Data

Refrigerant (R134a) in liquefied or
gas form.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Avoid inhalation or skin contact. Only
a qualified, EPA-certified technician
should perform service on refrigerant
systems.
R134a exposure symptoms. Refrigerant (R134a) in liquefied or gas form can cause severe injury or death. R134a refrigerant
is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, liquefied gas that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. DO NOT attempt to loosen,
tighten, or repair any refrigerant lines, hoses, connections, or fittings. Only a qualified, EPA-certified technician should perform service
on the R134a refrigerant system. R134a exposure symptoms include but are not limited to the following:
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Light-headedness, dizziness
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Headache, nausea
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Physical fatigue, weakness in joints and muscles
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Frostbite burns to eyes, skin and/or lungs
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Loss of consciousness
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Disturbed cardiac rhythm
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Asphyxiation
If experiencing any of these symptoms and R134a exposure is possible, seek fresh air immediately in an uncontaminated area. All
exposed persons should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus. If liquid contact exposure has occured, flush eyes and/or skin with
warm water for 15 minutes, then apply a sterile dressing. Alert others of R134a refrigerant exposure. Keep victim(s) warm and rested.
Seek medical attention immediately.
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General Description of the Heating and Cooling System

The 3APU- HC consists of the following main units/elements:
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TP-6576 12/07b
WARNING
Power unit
Condenser
Evaporator
Cooling circuit pipes and electrical cables
Accessories
THIS MANUAL IS PROPRIETY OF
WARNING
Flammable refrigerants.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks near flammable refrigerants.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
- ALL FORMS OF REPRODUCTION, PARTIAL OR OTHERWISE, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
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