Outback Sport F4-2.5L SOHC (2005)
Refrigerant: Service Precautions
REFRIGERANT
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The CFC-12 refrigerant cannot be used in the HFC-134a A/C system. The HFC-134a refrigerant, also, cannot be used in the CFC-12 A/C system.
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If an incorrect or no refrigerant is used, poor lubrication will result and the compressor itself may be damaged.
HANDLING OF REFRIGERANT
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The refrigerant boils at approx. -30 °C (-22 °F). When handling it, be sure to wear safety goggles and protective gloves. Direct contact of the
refrigerant with skin may cause frostbite.
If the refrigerant gets into your eye, avoid rubbing your eyes with your hands. Wash your eye with plenty of water, and receive medical treatment
from an eye doctor.
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Do not heat a service can. If a service can is directly heated, or put into boiling water, the inside pressure will become extremely high. This may
cause the can to explode. If a service can must be warmed up, use hot water in 40 °C (104 °F) max.
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Do not drop or impact a service can. (Observe the precautions and operation procedure described on the refrigerant can.)
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When the engine is running, do not open the high-pressure valve of the manifold gauge. The high-pressure gas will back-flow resulting in an
explosion of the can.
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Provide good ventilation and do not work in a closed area.
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In order to prevent global warning, avoid releasing HFC-134a into the atmosphere. Using a refrigerant recovery system, discharge and reuse it.
