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Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a
Technical data
General notes on air conditioning systems
Introduction
Additional information
Basics of air conditioning
Vapour pressure table for refrigerant R134a
Refrigerant R134a
Characteristics of refrigerant R134a
Refrigerant machine oil
Comfort
How air conditioning works
General safety
Product characteristics
Handling refrigerants
Wear protective glasses
Wear protective gloves and apron
Do not allow liquid refrigerant to come in contact with the skin
Do not breath in refrigerant vapour
Absolutely NO SMOKING
Welding and soldering on refrigeration systems
Pungent smell
First aid
Handling pressure vessels
Do not heat above 50° C
Do not apply uncontrolled heat
Seal empty containers
Safety instructions for using extraction and charging equipment
Safety precautions for when working on vehicles with air conditioning and when handling refrigerant R134a
Basics for working on refrigerant circuit
General information on refrigerant circuit
Statutory texts and instructions
Refrigerant circuit
Working with the air conditioner service station
Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit
Clearing refrigerant circuit of contaminants
Complaints
Connecting air conditioner service station
Checking pressures on vehicles
Renewing components
Testing equipment and tools