A/C Refrigerant Oil - Handling Precautions

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
AC93-002
APRIL 09, 1993
ALL MODELS

Title:
HFC-134A REFRIGERANT OIL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Special precautions need to be exercised when handling the new refrigerant oil for HFC-134a systems.





ND-OIL8 is used in systems utilizing swash plate type compressors (10P/10PA). Do not allow refrigerant oil (ND-OIL8) to come into contact with any of the vehicle's surfaces. It will cause discoloration of painted surfaces and will deteriorate components made from acrylic or ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene).

PRECAUTION:





When servicing a HFC-134a system, use only approved Lexus Special Service Tools (SST's) to perform refrigerant recovery. Use of unapproved tools may cause unnecessary release of refrigerant into the atmosphere, oil contamination of vehicle surfaces or damage system components.



SPECIAL CARE SHOULD ALSO BE TAKEN TO INSURE THAT THE HIGH SIDE AND LOW SIDE SERVICE VALVE CAPS ARE INSTALLED AFTER ANY WORK IS COMPLETED ON A SYSTEM.