Safety Precautions When Working On A/C Systems

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Ignition sources are extremely dangerous and pose a risk of explosion

There is a risk of fatal injury and explosions due to ignition sources near the A/C system and refrigerant cylinders. Leaking refrigerant can ignite and cause an explosion. There is a risk of fatal or serious bodily injury due to an explosion.

-- Never bring ignition sources near A/C systems and refrigerant cylinders.

-- Discharge electrostatic and prevent sparks resulting from striking tools and hot surfaces.

There is risk of destroying the refrigerant lines.

The refrigerant lines can be destroyed by ripping through the inner foil.

-- Never bend the refrigerant lines to a radius smaller than r = 100 mm.

There is a risk of injury due to an activated parking heater and A/C.

The parking heater and A/C can switch on unintentionally on electric and hybrid vehicles with an activated parking heater and A/C. Body parts can be pinched or pulled in if the radiator fan starts running by itself.

-- Deactivate the parking heater and A/C.