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Vortex Operating Manual
1.0 Safety Precautions
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ALWAYS BE OPERATED BY A
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH REFRIGERANT
SYSTEMS, REFRIGERANTS, REFRIGERANT SAFETY AND LAWS
PERTAINING TO REFRIGERANT USEAGE.
READ THIS MANUAL and become familiar with the specifications
and operation of this machine prior to use.
WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY PROTECTION APPAREL such as
gloves, eye protection and foot protection when working on refrigeration
systems.
REFRIGERANT VAPOR CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND ITS BY
PRODUCTS CAN BE LETHAL — work only in well ventilated areas. When
working indoors, ensure there is adequate airflow in the work space and
install a separate circulation fan if necessary. DO NOT WORK IN AN
ENCLOSED AREA without special safety equipment as appropriate for
the conditions.
KNOW THE PROPER SAFETY AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS
for the Refrigerant being recovered by reviewing the Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) and the Temperature - Vapor Pressure information.
PERFORM LEAK DETECTION in accordance with recommended
practice only. For best results use only a refrigerant detector such as the
INFICON D-TEK™ or TEK-Mate®. NEVER USE OXYGEN for this process
as it can become an explosive mixture in the presence of oil and
pressure.
USE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING. This erquipment should be
used in clean, dry areas only. Be certain the power cord and the
equipment are not placed in residual water or other potentially
dangerous locations.
NEVER OVERFILL A STORAGE CONTAINER. The use of a
refrigerant scale, such as the INFICON Wey-TEK™, is required to prevent
overfill. OVERFILLED TANKS CAN RUPTURE EXPLOSIVELY!
OPEN SERVICE OR CYLINDER VALVES SLOWLY to ensure that all
connections are tight and there is no danger.
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