General Practices
- Danger
- Risk of Injury
- Improper servicing can lead to fire, electrocution, or explosion. Never service, repair, or troubleshoot a system unless you are a professional service person.
- Danger
- Hazardous Gases - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required
- Refrigerant in the presence of an open flame, spark, or electrical short produces toxic gases that are severe respiratory irritants which can cause serious injury or possible death. When working with or around hazardous chemicals, ALWAYS refer to the applicable Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and OSHA/GHS (Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) guidelines for information on allowable personal exposure levels, proper respiratory protection, and handling instructions.
- Danger
- Confined Space Hazards
- Avoid engine operation in confined spaces and areas or circumstances where fumes from the engine could become trapped and cause serious injury or death.
- Warning
- Risk of Injury
- When using ladders to install or service refrigeration systems, always observe the ladder manufacturer’s safety labels and warnings. A work platform or scaffolding is the recommended method for installations and servicing.
- Warning
- Risk of Injury
- Never operate the unit unless you completely understand the controls; otherwise serious injury may occur.
- Caution
- Service Procedures
- Turn the unit off before attempting to check the engine oil.
- Caution
- Hazardous Pressures
- Do not remove expansion tank cap while coolant is hot.
- Caution
- Risk of Injury
- Avoid direct contact with hot coolant.