Refrigerant: Service Precautions

HANDLING REFRIGERANT-12

Air conditioning systems contain Refrigerant-12, a chemical which requires special handling to avoid personal injury.

Always wear goggles and wrap a clean cloth around fittings, valves and connections when opening the system. Work in a ventilated area and do not weld or steam clean near air conditioning lines or components.


Refrigerant.12 drums are shipped with a metal screw cap that protects the valve and safety plug from damage. Replace the cap after each use.


WARNINGS:
- Do not carry a container of Refrigerant-12 in the passenger compartment of a vehicle.
- Never subject any container to high temperatures.
- Do not breathe the smoke or fumes produced by burning Refrigerant-12.


If Refrigerant-12 touches exposed flesh do the following:

- Treat the area as if it were frost bitten or frozen.

- Call a-doctor or eye specialist and obtain treatment.

- DO NOT RUB THE EYE. Splash the area with cold water to raise temperature above the freezing point.

- Use an antiseptic oil to provide a protective film over the eyeball to reduce the possibility of infection.