Addison DCA Series - Safety Labeling and Signal Words; Signal Word Definitions and Usage; Product Label Examples; Refrigerant Safety Warning

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SAFETY LABELING AND SIGNAL WORDS
Danger, Warning and Caution
The signal words DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION are used to identify levels of hazard
seriousness. The signal word DANGER is only used
on product labels to signify an immediate hazard.
The signal words WARNING and CAUTION will be
used on product labels and throughout this manual
and other manuals that may apply to the product.
Signal Words
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
Signal Words in Manuals
The signal word WARNING is used throughout this
manual in the following manner:
The signal word CAUTION is used throughout this
manual in the following manner:
CAUTION
Product Labeling
Signal words are used in combination with colors
and/or pictures on product labels. Following are
examples of product labels with explanations of the
colors used.
This unit contains chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22), a substance that harms public health and environment by
destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.
Do not vent HCFC-22 to the atmosphere. The U.S. Clean Air Act requires the recovery of any residual
refrigerant.
Electric Shock Hazard.
Turn Off All Power
Before Servicing.
Fire Hazard.
Use copper wire only.
Failure to observe could
result in property dam
age,
bodily injury or death.
WARNING
!
Danger Label
White lettering on a black background except the word
DANGER which is white with a red background.
Warning Label
White lettering on a black background except the word
WARNING which is white with an orange background.
DANGER !
Cuts and Abrasion Hazard.
Wear gloves and handle
with care.
Failure to observe could
result in bodily injury.
CAUTION
!
Caution Label
White lettering on a black background except the word
CAUTION which is white with a yellow background.
WARNING
!
WARNING
!
This unit contains HFC -(R410A), an Azeotropic mixture of R-32 (Difluoromethane) and R-125 (Pentafluoroethane). DO NOT VENT
HFC-(R410A) to the atmosphere. The U.S. Clean Air Act requires the recovery of any residual refrigerant. Do not use R-22 service
equipment or components on R410A systems.