Taylor C029 Service Manual - Refrigerant

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Introduction

Model C029

101027

Refrigerant

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 In consideration of our environment, Taylor

uses only HFC refrigerants. The HFC refrigerant

used in this unit is R404A. This refrigerant is

generally considered non­toxic and non­flammable,

with an Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) of zero (0).

However, any gas under pressure is potentially

hazardous and must be handled with caution.

NEVER fill any refrigerant cylinder completely with

liquid. Filling the cylinder to approximately 80% will

allow for normal expansion.

 This equipment uses CO2 and must be

installed in an area with adequate ventilation. CO2 in

high concentrations is toxic to humans and  may

cause asphyxiation in confined areas.

 Refrigerant liquid sprayed onto the skin may

cause serious damage to tissue. Keep eyes and skin

protected. If refrigerant burns should occur, flush

immediately with cold water. If burns are severe,

apply ice packs and contact a physician

immediately.

Taylor reminds technicians to be cautious of

government laws regarding refrigerant recovery,

recycling, and reclaiming systems. If you have any

questions regarding these laws, please contact the

factory Service Department.

WARNING: R404A refrigerant used in

conjunction with polyolester oils is extremely

moisture absorbent. When opening a refrigeration

system, the maximum time the system is open must

not exceed 15 minutes. Cap all open tubing to

prevent humid air or water from being absorbed by

the oil.

Compressor Warranty Disclaimer

The refrigeration compressor(s) on this machine are

warranted for the term indicated on the warranty

card accompanying this machine. However, due to

the Montreal Protocol and the U.S. Clean Air Act

Amendments of 1990, many new refrigerants are

being tested and developed; thus seeking their way

into the service industry. Some of these new

refrigerants are being advertised as drop-in

replacements for numerous applications. It should

be noted that, in the event of ordinary service to this

machine's refrigeration system, only the refrigerant

specified on the affixed data label should be used.

The unauthorized use of alternate refrigerants will

void your compressor warranty. It will be the owners'

responsibility to make this fact known to any

technicians they employ.

It should be noted, that Taylor does not warrant the

refrigerant used in its equipment. For example, if the

refrigerant is lost during the course of ordinary

service to this machine, Taylor has no obligation to

either supply or provide its replacement either at

billable or unbillable terms. Taylor does have the

obligation to recommend a suitable replacement if

the original refrigerant is banned, obsoleted, or no

longer available during the five year warranty of the

compressor.

Taylor will continue to monitor the industry and test

new alternates as they are being developed. Should

a new alternate prove, through our testing, that it

would be accepted as a drop-in replacement, then

the above disclaimer would become null and void.

To find out the current status of an alternate

refrigerant as it relates to your compressor, call the

local Taylor Distributor or the Taylor Factory. Be

prepared to provide the model/serial number of the

unit in question.