Refrigerant System; Handling Refrigerant; Storing Refrigerant - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

The A/C unit houses the evaporator, heater matrix and air
flow flaps.
The unit also incorporates two servo motor operated air
distribution flaps.
1. Regulates airflow to the cabin vents.
2. Regulates airflow to the defrost / demist air ducting.
When the cabin air flap is open, air is ducted to the cabin via
face and foot level air vents.
Condensate (water) which forms on the evaporator fins is
drained out of the unit case through a drain hose, located at
underneath / rear of the evaporator.
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Air Conditioning (A/C) System (12.03)

Refrigerant System

Handling Refrigerant

Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant or lubricant vapor.
Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Also, due
to environmental concerns, Aston Martin recommend
the use of a recovery / recycling / recharging unit when
draining R-134a from the A/C system.
If accidental A/C system discharge occurs, ventilate
work area before resuming service.
Do not perform a pressure test or leak test for R-134a
service equipment and or vehicle A/C using
compressed air. Some mixtures of air and R-134a have
been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures.
These mixtures, if ignited, may cause injury or property
damage. Additional health and safety information may
be obtained from refrigerant manufacturers.
Do not allow refrigerant to leak near a fire or any kind
of heat. A poisonous gas may be generated if
refrigerant gas contacts fire or heat such as from
cigarettes and heaters. When carrying out any
operation that can cause refrigerant leakage, extinguish
or remove the above mentioned heat sources and
maintain adequate ventilation.
Handling liquid refrigerant is dangerous. A drop of
refrigerant on the skin can result in localized frostbite.
When handling refrigerant, wear gloves and safety
goggles. If refrigerant splashes into the eyes,
immediately wash them with clean water and consult a

Storing Refrigerant

The refrigerant container is highly pressurized. If it is
subjected to high heat, it could explode, scattering
metal fragments and liquid refrigerant that can
seriously injure personnel. Store refrigerant at
temperatures below 40
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