| Air-conditioner service equipmentA/C charging station -SAT 4006D- |
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| It is recommended that you always have an eye-bath ready for use in case it is needed. |
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| If the refrigerant comes into contact with the eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly for at least 15 minutes. Then, apply eye drops and seek medical assistance immediately, even if the eyes do not cause any pain. |
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| The medical assistance must be informed of the fact that the freezing was caused by refrigerant R134a. If, despite taking these safety precautions, other parts of the body come into contact with the refrigerant, also rinse thoroughly with cold water for at least 15 minutes. |
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| Work may only be carried out on the refrigerant circuit of the air-conditioner in well ventilated areas. All air-extraction installations in the workshop must be turned on. |
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| Do not store the refrigerant in deep or underground enclosures (e.g. basements), or on staircases leading down to them, or window sills. |
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| Do not weld, braze or soft-solder any parts of the charged air conditioning system. The same applies to welding or soldering work on parts of the vehicle which may cause parts of the air-conditioning to be heated. If any parts are to be removed due to repairs in the paint oven or in its preheating area, the parts may not reach temperatures in excess of 80°C. |
| Excessive heat causes extremely high pressures in the installation, which may cause the pressure relief valve to open. |
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| Empty the refrigerant circuit with the service station. |
Note | Do not repair any damaged or leaking parts of the air-conditioner by means of welding. They must always be replaced. |
| Always prevent heating containers (e.g. filling cylinders of the service station) with refrigerant excessively, and do not expose them to direct sunlight. |
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| Never fill the container completely with liquid refrigerant. If too little space is left for expansion (gas cushion), the container will burst if the temperature rises, possibly with disastrous consequences → Chapter. |
| Equipment and containers which contain air must under no circumstances be filled with refrigerant. |
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| Vacuum the equipment and containers before filling them with refrigerant. |
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