Inficon VORTEX - Preface

Preface
Vortex Operating Manual
Thank you for buying the INFICON® Vortex™ Refrigerant Recovery Machine!
To get the best performance from your Vortex, please read this manual carefully before you start
using the recovery machine.
Safety First!
When found on the machine, this international symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating, safety and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this
Manual. As used in the Manual, it is intended to draw your attention to critical items.
It is important to read this entire Manual and be familiar with its contents before using the machine!
The Vortex is a Recovery Machine for a broad range of refrigerants. Recovering refrigerants into a
separate storage tank involves a process of gas compression, resulting in high pressures within the
machine, the connecting hoses and the storage tank. High pressure systems must always be treated
with care and respect to prevent careless accidents.
Responsibility
INFICON Vortex must only be operated by a Qualified Technician who has been properly
trained in the care and use of such equipment and in the recovery process itself. Use of this
equipment by unqualified personnel is potentially dangerous and should not be attempted.
Trademarks
The trademarks of the products mentioned in this manual are held by the companies that produce
them.
INFICON®, Vortex™, D-TEK™, TEK-Mate®, and Wey-TEK™ are trademarks of INFICON Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, INFICON
assumes no responsibility for its use and shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages related to the use of this product.
©2003 All rights reserved.
Reproduction or adaptation of any part of this manual without permission is unlawful.
Declaration Of Conformity
Vortex Model # 708-202-P10 is CE Certified.
This is to certify that this equipment, designed and manufactured by:
INFICON Inc.
Two Technology Place
East Syracuse, NY 13057 USA
Meets the essential safety requirements of the European Union and is placed on the market
accordingly. It has been constructed in accordance with good engineering practice in safety matters
in force in the Community and does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property
when properly installed and maintained and used in applications for which it was made.
Equipment Description . . . . . . . .Vortex Refrigerant Recovery Unit
Applicable Directives. . . . . . . . . .73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC
89/336/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC
Applicable Standards . . . . . . . . .EN 61010-1 : 2001
EN 55011, Group 1, Class A : 1991
EN 50082-1 : 1992
CE Implementation . . . . . . . . . . .June 2, 2003
Authorized Representative . . . . .Gary W. Lewis
Vice President - Quality Assurance
INFICON Inc.