Caution: Avoid breathing A/C Refrigerant-134a and lubricant vapor and mist. Exposure
may irritate eyes, nose, and throat. To remove R-134a from the A/C system,
use service equipment certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 (R-134a
recycling equipment). If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the
work area before resuming service. Additional health and safety information
may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
Important:
| • | Do not mix R-12 refrigerant and R-134a refrigerant, even in the
smallest amounts. R12 and R-134a are incompatible with each other. If the
refrigerants are mixed, compressor failure is likely to occur. |
| • | Use only the specified lubricant (PAG) for the R-134a A/C system
and R-134a components. If you use lubricants other than those specified, compressor
failure is likely to occur. Coat all the fittings and the O-ring seals
with clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil in order to provide a leak-proof
seal and in order to aid in assembly and disassembly. |
| • | Do not store or heat the refrigerant containers above 52°C
(125°F). |
| • | Do not heat a refrigerant container with an open flame. If the
container must be warmed, place the bottom of the container in a pail of warm
water. |
| • | Do NOT intentionally do the following to the refrigerant containers: |
| • | Refrigerant will displace oxygen. Work in well ventilated areas
in order to prevent suffocation. |
| • | Do NOT introduce compressed air to any refrigerant container or
refrigerant component. Contamination will occur. |
| • | If you must carry a container of DOT CFR Refrigerant-134a in a
vehicle, do not carry the refrigerant in the passenger compartment. |
