Technician Safety Information

CAUTION: Refer to Breathing R-134a Caution in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT:
^ Do not mix R-12 refrigerant and R-134a refrigerant, even in the smallest amounts. R12 and R-134a are incompatible with each other. If the refrigerants are mixed, compressor failure is likely to occur.
^ Use only the specified lubricant (PAG) for the R-134a A/C system and R-134a components. If you use lubricants other than those specified, compressor failure is likely to occur. Coat all the fittings and the O-ring seals with clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil to provide a leak-proof seal and to aid in assembly and disassembly.
^ Do not store or heat the refrigerant containers above 52°C (125°F).
^ Do not heat a refrigerant container with an open flame. Place the bottom of the container in a pail of warm water If the container must be warmed.
^ Do not intentionally do the following to the refrigerant containers:
- Drop
- Puncture
- Incinerate
^ Refrigerant will displace oxygen. Work in well ventilated areas to prevent suffocation.
^ Do not introduce compressed air to any refrigerant container or refrigerant component. Contamination will occur.
^ If you must carry a container of Dot CFR Refrigerant-134a in a vehicle, do not carry the refrigerant in the passenger compartment.

All of the Refrigerant-134a disposable, blue containers are shipped with a heavy metal screw cap to protect the valve and the safety plug of the container from damage. Replace the cap after each use of the container to continue the protection.