Vehicles With A/C, Painting

A/C and Refrigerant Safety Precautions

The assemblies and piping system of the air conditioner are filled with the following refrigerant:

1.1.1.2 Tetrafluoroethane(CF3-CH2F or CH2F-CF3)

Currently, this refrigerant is known under the following trade names R134a, H-FKW 134a, SUVA 134a and KLEA 134a (other trade names may be used in other countries).

Vehicles with A/C, Painting

When performing paint work repairs, object temperatures of 80 °C are not to be exceeded in drying booths or their preheating areas.

Reason:

Exposure to heat creates considerable pressure in the system, which could cause it to burst.