Robinair 17580 Air Conditioning Component Flusher - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY DEFINITIONS: Follow all WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE messages in this manual. These messages
are defined as follows: WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury; CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury, and / or property damage; and NOTEs provide clarity and helpful tips. These messages
cover situations ROBINAIR is aware of. ROBINAIR cannot know, evaluate, and advise you regarding all possible
hazards. You must ensure conditions and procedures do not jeopardize your personal safety.
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or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recorded, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of
ROBINAIR.
DISCLAIMER: All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without obligation
to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Further, ROBINAIR shall not be liable for errors
contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages (including lost profits) in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this material. If necessary, obtain additional health and safety information from the appropriate
government agencies and the vehicle, refrigerant, and lubricant manufacturers.
WARNINGS
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Study, understand, and follow all warnings in the operator’s manual before operating
this unit. If the operator cannot read these instructions, operating instructions and
safety precautions must be read and discussed in the operator’s native language.
Si el operador no puede leer el inglés, las instrucciones de operación y las precauciones
de seguridad deberán leerse y comentarse en el idioma nativo del operador.
Si l’utilisateur ne peut lire l’anglais, les instructions et les consignes de sécurité
doivent lui être expliquées dans sa langue maternelle.
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This unit must be operated by qualified personnel who are familiar with air conditioning
and refrigeration systems, solvents, and the danger of pressurized components.
•
Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with solvents. Contact with
solvent may cause personal injury. Even while wearing protective goggles, do not
look into a component to observe airflow.
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To prevent an electrical shock or an explosion, first ground the flusher to the vehicle
by attaching the ground clamp to the negative battery terminal or other source of
ground on the vehicle.
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Do not operate this equipment near an open flame.
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Operate the unit in a well-ventilated area. Ensure there is adequate ventilation in the
vehicle servicing area.
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DO NOT breathe solvent vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose, and throat. If
accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service.
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Use only Robinair No. 17565 Power Flush Solvent. The use of unapproved solvents
may cause damage to the A/C system or equipment and be hazardous to the operator.
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Disconnect the unit from the air pressure source before beginning service work.
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Avoid solvent spillage on painted areas. Solvents can peel paint from a vehicle. Read
warnings on solvent containers.
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Follow solvent manufacturer’s recommendations for handling and disposing solvents.
Use only approved solvents.
Model 17580
Air Conditioning Component Flusher
80–150 psi Supply Air Pressure