MotorVac FLUIDVAC-1000 - Manual (Page 9)

Safety Information and Precautions
/!\ DANGER
Vehicle exhaust gases contain Carbon Monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless lethal gas.
Only run engines in well-ventilated areas and avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Extended breathing of exhaust gases will cause serious injury or death.
/!\ WARNING
Exhaust gases, moving parts & hot surfaces are present during and after the vehicle’s engine is running.
Hot coolant is present during the connection of the service equipment.
Read and understand the operator’s manual before using the FLUIDVAC 1000 Service System.
When using petroleum products or chemicals always refer to the MSDS sheets and
manufacturer’s instructions for the proper procedure to handle emergency medical treatment,
cleanup, handling and storage requirements.
Improper use of the FLUIDVAC 1000 equipment or exposure to exhaust gases and hot coolant can cause
injury.
Spilled coolant on an engine can ignite.
Avoid exposure to flames, sparks, hot engine parts, and other ignition sources.
Always keep a fully charged fire extinguisher nearby. All extinguisher should have a
class “B” rating suitable for gasoline, chemical and electrical fires.
Cleanup any oil or coolant spills immediately.
Dispose of contaminated cleanup material according to governing environmental laws.
Never look directly into the air plenum or carburetor throat when the engine is operating.
Always verify hose connections are secure to the radiator, upper hose & other connection points
before starting the vehicle’s engine. Pressure test if necessary.
Explosion or flame or exposure to flammable liquid and vapors can cause injury.
Flammable coolant can splash out of the unit’s tank when filling or when unit is being moved.
Always keep unit’s coolant tank cap secure except when filling with coolant.
Explosion or flame can cause injury.
Engine cooling systems may maintain residual pressure in connection lines to and from the radiator
even after the engine has been turned off.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear chemical resistant gloves when connecting or disconnecting hoses and adapters.
Chemicals can cause harmful byproducts and undesirable effects on the unit,
Do not add any chemicals to the FLUIDVAC 1000’s reservoir tank.
Use only approved coolants.
Do not swallow or ingest any chemicals.
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors.
Do not store or use chemicals in or on the machine (other than coolant).
Improper use of coolant can cause injury.
Over exposure can have harmful effect on eyes, skin, respiratory systems &
possible unconsciousness or asphyxiation.
Improperly blocked vehicles can move.
Set the parking brake and chock the wheels.