Lotus Elise Service Notes page 459

Lotus Service Notes Section PH
PH.6 - REFRIGERANT HANDLING
The system is charged with 0.88 kg of refrigerant HFC R134a, and the following precautions MUST
ALWAYS BE OBSERVED.
1. On no account should refrigerant ever be discharged to atmosphere - use a refrigerant recovery/recycling
station in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Standard R134a 'quick fit' connectors are provided in the compressor suction and discharge pipes at the
right hand front of the engine bay;
- the low pressure vapour line port is fitted in the pipe between the evaporator and compressor.
- the high pressure liquid line port is fitted in the pipe between the compressor and condenser.
3. Heavy concentrations of refrigerant vapour can produce toxic gas if exposed to a naked flame. The gas
can also attack metal.
4. Refrigerant drums must never be left open - always ensure the caps are securely fitted.
5. Never transport drums of refrigerant in the passenger compartment of a car.
6. Never expose refrigerant drums to high temperature.
7. Never weld or use a steam cleaner in close
proximity to any
part
of the air
conditioning
system.
8. Never expose the eyes to vapourised or liquid refrigerant - ALWAYS wear safety goggles and gloves
when handling refrigerant.
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