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1) Personal protection
The air conditioning system offer same chemical, mechanical and
electrical hazards. So it is essential to the use of PPE (personal
protective equipment) to protect yoursels from: refrigerant, oil,
baterry acid, thrown parts and engine noise.
2) High pressure
The refrigerant in liquid form under high pressure is a potential risk.
The refrigerant released to the environment can couse serious
damage to the eyes and skin.
3) Hoses
Check the manometer hoses are able to use and move away from
the belts, pulleys and hot surfaces.
4) Toxic gas
The refrigerant gas in the presence of flame produces a toxic gas
that can cause severe respiratory irritation. Take special care
indoors, where the refrigerant can cause shortness of breath.
5) Weld
The welding should be made with caution, because it can cause
burns and emit some toxic gases. Make sure you are in a
ventilatilated space.
6) Hot surfaces
The compressor discharge, exhaust and other engine
components can be very hot.
7) Components in rotation
The fans, pulleys and belts may not be visible under certain
conditions. Special care must be taken in approaching with hands.
Other precautions
All components that are not in perfect condition should be replaced
for security reasons.
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Care should be taken using ladders and platforms, as there is a danger of
slipping and breaking.
Use full body harness whenever it’s necessary to work in places over 1.5
meters
Never apply heat in containers or pressurized lines.
Never turn the equipment on with the discharge shut-off valve blocking
the refrigerant flow.
The refregeration oil can cause irritation to the skin and eyes, so avoid
prolonged contact.
Make sure that all scews are the right length and with the correct grip.
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3.1 SECURITY WARNING
3 PEVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
To ensure the perfect performance of the air conditioner is necessary to perform
same preventive maintenance routines. This will avoid loss of cooling capacity,
extend the life of equipament’s parts and reduce spending on unnecessary
stops the vehicle.
Preventive maintenance
