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Safety when working with
air conditioning refrigerant
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2014/3/20
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BHL, BL70 [GB]
Safety when working with air conditioning refrigerant
General
Special competence is required for service work and more involved work which requires opening of the air conditioning
system.
Many countries also require special training and official authority approval. Find out about governing regulations for your
country and follow them!
Figure 1
Type plate for refrigerant, position
Refrigerant R134a is used in the air conditioning unit, see also Section 8.
The type of refrigerant and the amount to be filled are shown on the type plate.
NOTE!
R134a adds to the greenhouse effect and should never be intentionally released into the open air.
Personal protective equipment
Figure 2
Protective goggles and gloves should be worn when there is a risk of contact with refrigerant.
When there is a risk of skin contact with refrigerant, use:
Tight-fitting protective goggles and protective gloves, and protect other bare skin (risk of frostbite).
Risks
WARNING