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• Use dry nitrogen to purge the system.
• Do not overcharge the refrigeration system.
• Do not leave replacement compressor open to the atmosphere for more
than 10 minutes.
• Do not operate the compressor without refrigerant charge in the system.
• Do not use the compressor if the rubber plugs on the replacement
compressor appear to have been tampered or removed.
• Always replace the filter-drier when performing any repairs on the sealed
system.
• The filter-drier must be cut from the sealed system. Never unbraze the
filter-drier from system tubing. Applying heat will drive moisture back into
sealed system.
Table 1-1 Health and Safety Handling of R134a
Allowable Overall Exposure Limit
Vapor Exposure to Skin
Liquid Exposure to Skin
Vapor Exposure to Eyes
Liquid Exposure to Eyes
Above Minimum Exposure Limit
Spill Management
Fire and Explosion Hazards
Storage Conditions
1,000 ppm
No Effect
Can cause frostbite
Can cause very slight irritation
Can cause frostbite
Can cause asphyxiation, tachycardia
and
cardiac
arrhythmia's.
appropriate skin and eye care.
Combustible sources. Evacuate or
ventilate area.
May decompose if in contact.
Made with flames and heating
elements. Container may explode if
heated
due
to
Combustion products are toxic.
The procedures/rules for R12 also
apply to R134a.
Reclaim
- 4 -
Wear
pressure
rise.
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