Safety Precautions When Working On A/C Systems
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CAUTION:
Ignition sources are extremely dangerous and increase the risk of explosion and fatal injury
Ignition sources near the A/C system and refrigerant containers are extremely dangerous and pose a risk of explosion. Leaking refrigerant can ignite and lead to an explosion. Death or serious bodily injury by explosion.
-- Never bring ignition sources near A/C systems and refrigerant containers.
-- Discharge any static electricity and prevent any sparks from striking tools and hot surfaces.
CAUTION:
There is risk of destroying the refrigerant lines.
The refrigerant lines can be destroyed by cracks in the inner foil.
-- Never bend the refrigerant lines to a radius smaller than r = 100 mm.