R134A Refrigerant Service Information - Viking VCSB360 Service Notebook

This product uses R134a refrigerant. This refrigerant requires synthetic Ester Oil in the compressor. This cooling
system does not tolerate contamination from any of the following:
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Other Refrigerants
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Moisture
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Petroleum-based Lubricants
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Silicone Lubricants
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Cleaning Compounds
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Rust Inhibitors
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Leak Detection Dyes
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Any Other Type of Additive
As a result the following precautions should be observed
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Use equipment dedicated to R134a sealed system only.
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Do not leave a replacement compressor open to the atmosphere for more than 10 minutes.
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Always replace the filter-drier when performing any repairs on the sealed system.
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Use only 134a refrigerant for back flushing and sweep procedures.
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If the rubber plugs on the service replacement compressor appear to have been tampered with or
removed, DO NOT USE THE COMPRESSOR. Get another one.
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The filter-drier MUST be cut from the sealed system. Never un-braze the filter-drier from system
tubing. Applying heat will drive moisture back into the sealed system.
HEALTH AND SAFETY HANDLING
Allowable Overall Exposure Limit
Vapor Exposure to Skin
Liquid Exposure to Skin
Vapor Exposure to Eyes
Liquid Exposure to Eyes
Above Minimum Exposure Limit
Safety and Handling
Spill Management
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Storage Conditions
Disposal Procedure
R134a REFRIGERANT
SERVICE INFORMATION
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134a
1,000 ppm
No Effect
Can Cause Frostbite
Very Slight Irritation
Can Cause Frostbite
Can Cause Asphyxiation.
Tachycardia and Cardiac
arrhythmias.
Wear appropriate Skin and
Eye protection. Use
adequate Ventilation.
Remove or Extinguish Igni-
tion or Combustion Sources.
Evacuate or Ventilate Area.
May Decompose if contact
with Flames and Heating
elements. Container May
Explode IF Heated Due to
Pressure Rise. Combus-
ion Products are Toxic.
The Procedures/Rules for
R12 also Apply to 134a.
Reclaim