CPS FA1000 SERIES - General Safety Instructions

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Only qualied service personnel should operate this unit. Most states, countries, etc… may require the user to be licensed. Please check with
your local government agency.
DANGER- this unit’s recovery tanks contains liquid refrigerant. Overlling of a recovery tank may cause a violent explosion resulting in severe
injury or even death. Do not disable the overll safety features. Always make sure the correct tank is on the scale.
DANGER- Only use the recovery tanks provided with this unit. See distributor for replacement tanks.
DANGER- Avoid breathing refrigerant vapors and lubricant vapor or mist. Breathing high concentration levels may cause heart arrhythmia,
loss of consciousness, or even cause suocation.
DANGER- Electrical shock hazard!!!! Always disconnect power source when servicing this equipment.
DANGER- DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO PRESSURE TEST OR LEAK TEST THE UNIT OR VEHICLE AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM. Some mixtures of air and R-134a refrigerant are combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures are potentially
dangerous and may result in re or explosion causing personal injury or property damage.
CAUTION- all hoses may contain liquid refrigerant under pressure. Contact with refrigerant may cause frostbite or other related injuries. Wear
proper personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves. When disconnecting any hose, please use extreme caution.
CAUTION- avoid breathing refrigerant vapors and/or lubricant mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose, throat, and skin. Please read the
manufacturers Material Safety Data Sheet for further safety information on refrigerants and lubricants.
CAUTION- to reduce the risk of re, avoid the use of extension cords thinner than NO. 16 awg. (1,5mm²). The following
table references extension cord wire size vs. maximum length:
WIRE GAUGE MAXIMUM LENGTH (feet)
16 10
14 25
12 50
CAUTION- do not use this equipment in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline or other ammable substances. Make certain that
all safety devices are functioning properly before operating the equipment.
CAUTION- This equipment should be used in locations with mechanical ventilation that provides as least 4 air changes per hour.
CAUTION- RISK OF INJURY , the equipment should only be operated by certied personnel.
CAUTION- Use only CPS certied hose assemblies on this unit. The hose assemblies are made to proper length, contain shut os where
required and have direct aect on the proper operation of this equipment.
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