Safety Precautions When Working On A/C Systems
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Risk of explosion from ignition sources
There is a risk explosions due to ignition sources near the A/C system and refrigerant cylinders. Leaking refrigerant can ignite and cause an explosion. Severe bodily injury or death due to explosions is possible.
-- Do not bring ignition sources near A/C systems and refrigerant cylinders.
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.