The lubricants recommended for the air conditioner quickly absorb moisture from the atmosphere. The following precautions should be observed when servicing the air conditioner:
When removing system parts from the vehicle, immediately seal them with plugs (seals) to reduce the penetration of atmospheric moisture into the parts.
When installing air conditioner parts on a vehicle, do not remove the plugs (seals), until other parts are connected. Connect all parts of the air conditioning circuit as quickly as possible to reduce moisture penetration into the system.
Use only the recommended lubricant in a sealed container. Close the container immediately after use. Loosely sealed lubricant will become saturated with moisture and cannot be used further.
Avoid contact of grease with foam parts. This may cause damage.
Avoid open ventilation of the air conditioning circuit and do not expose the oil to steam or moisture. Emissions may cause irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. Use only approved refrigerant recovery/replacement equipment to bleed refrigerant from the system. If refrigerant leaks occur, ventilate the area thoroughly before continuing. Additional health and safety information can be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
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Do not release refrigerant into the atmosphere. Use approved refrigerant recovery/replacement equipment to capture refrigerant as it is released from the system.
When working with any refrigerant or any air conditioning system, always wear safety glasses and gloves to protect your eyes and hands.
Do not heat the container with refrigerant (including during storage) to temperatures above 52°C.
Do not expose the refrigerant container to open flame; if the container needs to be heated, place the bottom of the container in a bucket of hot water.
Do not intentionally throw, puncture or burn the refrigerant container.
Keep refrigerant away from open flame. Combustion of refrigerant produces toxic gas.
The refrigerant displaces oxygen, so to prevent suffocating effects, it is necessary to work with it in a well-ventilated area.
During repair work, do not perform leak testing of service equipment and/or the vehicle air conditioning system, or check for refrigerant leaks using compressed air. In certain proportions, the mixture of air and refrigerant under high pressure becomes flammable. If ignited, such a mixture can cause injury or serious damage. Additional information regarding health and safety can be obtained from the refrigerant manufacturers.