Oksys ECOS-150 - General Information and Safety; General Safety Regulations

1. General information for the user
1.1 Preliminary instructions/proper use
The present recycling and recharging unit for A/C systems is meant for commercial purposes and is thought
to be used by trained personnel only being aware of the principles of refrigeration, conscious of the hazards
which may derive from equipment working under pressure with substances at very low boiling temperature.
We advise to read the present instruction manual carefully and to strictly comply with the given
information, paying particular attention to the safety regulations. We shall decline any
responsibility resulting from the improper use of the equipment, use for purposes other than
those described in the present operating manual, incorrect operation, damages resulting from
external influences.
Always keep the unit in vertical position in order to avoid oil leaks and the compressor to be damaged.
1.2 General safety regulations
✔ Read the instructions for use careful before starting to operate with this Aircon service unit;
✔ Follow the informations and the instructions of the refrigerant manufacturer;
✔ Observe any instructions on servicing vehicle aircon systems which apply at your company;
✔ Use with R134a refrigerant indicated on the data plate (R-134a for Fast20X/Ecos20X; HFO-1234YF
for Fast20XYF);
✔ Do not make modifications to the service unit;
✔ Only employ original spare parts and accessories;
✔ Use authorized additives or consumables only(ask for advice from an authorized reseller);
✔ Before starting the machine first check each time whether the charging hoses and the quick
couplers are undamaged and are not leaking;
✔ Recover refrigerant from the hoses before releasing the quick connections;
✔ Do not leave the unit unattended when switched on; Use the main switch to switch off the unit after
its use;
✔ Always wear personal safety equipment ( gloves and protective goggles);
✔ Avoid inhaling the refrigerating gas;
✔ Avoid the contact with the skin by refrigerating gas, danger of freezing;
✔ Never abandon the refrigerating gas in the environment;
✔ Do not use the unit in potentially explosive environments; (for instance: battery charging rooms);
✔ Do not smoke whilst using the recharging unit;
✔ During the operations, locate the unit on a flat and leveled surface;
✔ Do not use the unit near flames or sources of heat; at high temperatures the refrigerating gas can
generate poisonous substances for inhalation;
✔ Do not use the unit in very humid and wet environments or in the rain;
✔ Use the unit in airy environments;
✔ During maintenance operations disconnect the unit from the electrical power.
✔ Avoid removing the connecting hoses if not necessary; in case always make a vacuum in the
hoses before using again;
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