GOVI arktik 2000P - Refrigerant Safety Precautions

OPERATION MANUAL - Trailer Refrigeration Unit
arktik 1600N • 1600 N/T • 2000N • 2500N • 2000P • 2500 N/K • 2000 P/K
50.04.504 / 1.0
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2.4 Safety Precautions Concerning the Refrigerant
Hydrouorocarbonrefrigerantsareclassiedassaferefrigerants.
However, certain precautions must be observed during the operation,
installation and maintenance of the trailer refrigeration unit.
When released to the atmosphere in the liquid state,
hydrouorocarbonrefrigerantsevaporatecausingrapidfreezing.
In contact with parts of the human body, they can cause severe
frostbites.
Hydrouorocarbonrefrigerantsmaygeneratehazardousgases,
which,inthepresenceofanopenameorelectricalshort,aresevere
respiratory irritants and may have fatal consequences.
2.4.1 First Aid
Intheeventoffrostbite,youshouldgenerallyprotecttheaected
area from further injury or contact with the refrigerant and if
necessary seek medical advice.
Contact of refrigerant or refrigerant oil with the eyes:
In case of contact with the refrigerant or refrigerant oil, immediately
usheyeswithlargeamountsoflukewarmwater(foratleast15
minutes) and get prompt medical attention.
Frostbite of the skin:
• Remove clothing and shoes contaminated with refrigerant.
•Flushtheaectedareawithlargeamountsoflukewarmwaterfora
long time.
• Do not apply heat (e.g. by rubbing or using a hot water bottle).
•Getimmediatemedicalattention.Looselybandagefrost-biteburns
with dry, sterile, sizeable dressing to protect from infection or injury.
Inhalation of refrigerant:
Get immediate medical attention.
Bring the person to fresh air and, if necessary, carry out resuscitation
measures.
2.4.2 Environmental Considerations
GOVI trailer refrigeration units are shipped with a suitable charge of
refrigerant R452A / R134a.
Incaseoferrorsintherefrigerantcircuitoruidleakingoutofthe
trailer refrigeration unit, the unit must be checked by a specialist and
be properly repaired. Under no circumstances the refrigerant shall be
vented into the atmosphere.
Accurately read the Safety and Hazard Precautions in section
2.3 Safety and Hazard Precautions, as well as the data sheet for
the refrigerant R452A / R134a provided by the manu- facturer.
Defectiveandreclaimedrefrigerationunites/suckeduidsmustbe
disposed according to the relevant environmental regulations.