Safety and User Instructions CAIRplus
12 PR-2009-0096-GB • Subject to modifications • R8-10/2015
2.6.1 Handling refrigerants (only for units with integrated refrigerating system)
According to DIN EN 378 Part 1 the R-134a and R-410A refrigerants belong to A1
group. Refer to the unit identification plate for data and charge volume of a particular
refrigerant.
Observe the usage details in accordance with EC regulation 842/2006.
Features of applicable refrigerant types:
– Non-combustible
– No direct toxic effect
– Colorless and odorless
– Heavier than air
– Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases as defined by the Kyoto protocol
– Ozone-depleting potential OPD: 0
– Greenhouse potential GWP: R-134a: 1300, R-410A: 1980
– Water hazard class WGK 1, with a slight risk to water
• Wear appropriate clothes when performing jobs with refrigerants and in the proximity
to a refrigeration circuit, e.g.
– Sealing protective goggles
– PVA or leather gloves
– Protective clothes for entire body
– If necessary, an autonomous breathing apparatus
First aid First aid measures directly after or during contact with refrigerants:
– Ensure your own protection against leaking refrigerant.
– Under all circumstances - call a doctor or and/an ambulance.
– Remove clothes contaminated by the refrigerant.
Inhalation Additional measures after inhalation of refrigerants:
– Take the injured person to a well-ventilated location.
– Ensure that the injured person is in a stable lateral position.
– Consumption of food and beverages must be avoided.
– If the injured person collapses or loses consciousness – perform mouth-to-mouth
respiration.
Skin contact Additional measures after skin contact with refrigerants:
– Rinse the affected body parts using lukewarm water for at least 15 min.
Eye contact Additional measures after eye contact with refrigerants:
– Do not rub your eyes.
– Remove contact lenses if you have any.
– Rinse your eyes with lots of water.
2.7 Proper use
The CAIRplus units are only intended for handling air and performing the following
jobs:
– filtering normally polluted air
– filtering air in cleanroom applications (special cleanroom design)
– air heating and/or cooling
– humidifying and/or dehumidifying of air
– heat rejection or heat recovery
– filtering and treatment of air with a high moisture content and/or with high levels of
contamination (special models, for example for swimming pool or kitchen exhaust
applications)
– or combination of the above-mentioned functions.
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