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SKOPE BME-N ActiveCore
Servicing Hydrocarbon
Service Manual
1 Servicing Hydrocarbon
Overview
This fridge uses hydrocarbon (HC) R290 propane as its refrigerant. Hydrocarbon is a natural
refrigerant that has a very low environmental impact.
Special service requirements are needed as hydrocarbon is a flammable refrigerant.
Safety hazards
The main hydrocarbon safety hazards are:
• Flammability
• Venting of hydrocarbon and compressor oil
• Asphyxiation
SKOPE does not recommend performing hazardous activities on the refrigeration system.
See “Refrigeration Cartridge” on page 38 for more information including examples of
hazardous activities.