Safety Precautions When Working On A/C Systems
Ignition sources are extremely dangerous and pose a risk of explosion
Ignition sources near the A/C system and refrigerant containers are extremely dangerous and pose a risk of explosion. Leaking refrigerant can ignite and lead to an explosion. Death or serious bodily injury by explosion.
-- Never bring ignition sources near A/C systems and refrigerant containers.
-- 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.
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. Parts of the body can be pinched or pulled by self-actuating radiator fans.
-- Deactivate the parking heater and A/C.