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Safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil (X2 2018-2023)

WARNING: Injury hazard!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Work on the refrigerant circuit may only be carried out by experts  !
Draw off refrigerant without fail BEFORE  all repair work on the refrigerant circuit.

The refrigerant circuit is depressurized AFTER suction!

Protective measures/rules of conduct: 

First aid measures: 

IMPORTANT: Refrigerant is hygroscopic and must therefore be stored in suitable containers that are sealed airtight!
refrigerant oil is non-flammable and non-explosive at normal temperatures.
Nevertheless, the following points must be observed:
  • Do not store in the vicinity of flames, heat sources or strongly oxidizing materials
  • Suitable extinguishing agents are carbon dioxide (CO)dry extinguishing agent and foam

Recycling 

Catch and dispose of emerging refrigerant oil.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

Absorb leakage refrigerant oil with fluid-binding material.

Notify the relevant authorities if larger amounts of refrigerant are discharged into aboveground water supplies, drainage systems or subsoil.