Operational Safety - Bacharach Refrigerant Recovery System 3600 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Refrigerant Recovery System

2.2. Operational Safety

WARNING: Inhalation of high concentrations of refrigerant vapors is harmful and may cause heart
irregularities, unconsciousness, or death.
extremely dangerous and death may occur without warning. Vapor reduces oxygen
available for breathing and is heavier than air.
hazardous. Liquid contact can cause frostbite. All refrigerant containers, equipment
and hoses are under high pressure.
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Avoid breathing high concentrations of vapors.
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Use with sufficient ventilation to keep operator exposure below recommended limits, especially in
enclosed and low lying areas.
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Avoid contact of liquid with eyes and prolonged skin exposure.
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Wear safety goggles and protective gloves.
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Do not apply open flame or heat unit above 125°F.
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Do not allow refrigerants to contact open flame. Decomposition will occur.
FIRST AID: If high concentrations of refrigerant vapors are inhaled, immediately remove person(s) to
fresh air. Keep calm. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a doctor. Do not give epinephrine or similar drugs.
EYE: In case of liquid contact, immediately flush eye with water.
Seek medical attention.
SKIN: Flush with water. Treat for frostbite by gently warming the affected area.
CAUTION: All refrigerant hoses, recovery tanks, refrigerant lines, the unit, and other vessels containing
refrigerants should be handled at all times as if under high pressure.
Deliberate inhalation of refrigerants is
Decomposition products are
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