Technician Safety Information

CAUTION: Avoid breathing the A/C Refrigerant 134a (R-134a) and the lubricant vapor or the mist. Exposure may irritate the eyes, nose, and throat. Work in a well ventilated area. In order to remove R-134a from the A/C system, use service equipment that is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J 2210 (R-134a recycling equipment). If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before continuing service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.



Handling Refrigerant R-134A

The air conditioning system in this vehicle contains R-134a. This chemical mixture requires special handling procedures to avoid personal injury.

Always wear goggles and wrap a clean cloth around fittings, valves, and connections when performing work that involves opening the refrigerant system. Always work in well-ventilated area and avoid breathing any refrigerant fumes. Do not weld or steam clean on or near any vehicle-installed air conditioning lines or components.

IMPORTANT: All R-134a disposable (colored blue) containers are shipped with a metal screw cap to protect the valve and safety plug of the container from damage. Replace the cap after each use of the container for continued protection.

If R-134a should come in contact with any part of the body, flush the exposed area with water and immediately seek medical attention.
^ Do not intentionally drop, puncture or incinerate refrigerant containers.
^ Refrigerant will displace oxygen. Therefore, be certain to work in well-ventilated areas to prevent suffocation.
^ Do not carry a R-134a container in the passenger compartment of a vehicle.
^ Use only specified lubricant (PAG) for the R-134a A/C system and R-134a components.
^ Do not store or heat refrigerant containers above 52°C (125°F).
^ Do not heat a refrigerant container with an open flame.
^ Do not induce compressed air to any refrigerant container or refrigerant component.