INFICON Vortex AC Refrigerant Recovery Machine 115V - Manual (Page 2)

Preface
Vortex AC Operating Manual
Thank you for buying the INFICON® Vortex® AC Refrigerant Recovery Machine!
To get the best performance from your Vortex AC, please read this manual carefully
before you start using the recovery machine. If you have any questions or need
additional assistance, call 800-344-3304. We’ll be happy to help you!
Safety First!
When found on the machine, this international symbol is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating, safety and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in this Manual. As used in the Manual, it is intended to
draw your attention to critical items.
It is important to read this entire Manual and be familiar with its contents before using
the machine!
The Vortex AC is a Recovery Machine for a broad range of refrigerants. Recovering
refrigerants into a separate storage tank involves a process of gas compression,
resulting in high pressures within the machine, the connecting hoses and the storage
tank. High pressure systems must always be treated with care and respect to prevent
careless accidents.
EPA Certification
The INFICON Vortex AC is an EPA Certified machine in accordance with Section 608 of
the Clean Air Act. It has been independently tested and certified to be in conformance
with ARI standard 740-1998 by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Product Safety
For the highest level of safety, the recovery operation should always be performed using
a DOT approved storage tank with a shutoff switch (tank float) properly connected to the
Vortex AC’s Over Fill Protection circuit (available as an option). Additionally, approved
refrigerant hoses must be used which have shut-off devices within 12 inches (304.8 mm)
of the ends to reduce the likelihood of refrigerant leakage to the atmosphere when
changing tanks or setups.
Responsibility
The INFICON Vortex AC must only be operated by a Qualified Technician who has
been properly trained in the care and use of such equipment and in the recovery
process itself. Use of this equipment by unqualified personnel is potentially
dangerous and should not be attempted.
Trademarks
The trademarks of the products mentioned in this manual are held by the companies that
produce them.
INFICON®, Vortex®, Compass™, D-TEK™ Select, TEK-Mate®, and Wey-TEK™ are
trademarks of INFICON.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, INFICON assumes no responsibility for its use and shall not be liable for any
special, incidental, or consequential damages related to the use of this product.
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