Precautions For Working With HFC0134A (R-134A)

WARNING:
^ CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant are not compatible. These refrigerants must never be mixed, even in the smallest amounts. If the refrigerants are mixed, compressor failure is likely to occur.
^ Use only specified lubricant for the HFC-134a (R-134a) A/C system and HFC-134a (R-134a) components. If lubricant other than that specified is used, compressor failure is likely to occur.
^ The specified HFC-134a (R-134a) lubricant rapidly absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. The following handling precautions must be observed:
a: When removing refrigerant components from a vehicle, immediately cap (seal) the component to minimize the entry of moisture from the atmosphere.
b: When installing refrigerant components to a vehicle, do not remove the caps (unseal) until just before connecting the components. Connect all refrigerant loop components as quickly as possible to minimize the entry of moisture into system.
c: Only use the specified lubricant from a sealed container. Immediately reseal containers of lubricant. Without proper sealing, lubricant will become moisture saturated and should not be used.
d: Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) from A/C system, using certified service equipment meeting requirements of SAE J2210 (R-134a recycling equipment), or J2209 (R-134a recovery equipment). If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming service. Additional health and safety Information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
e: Do not allow lubricant (Nissan A/C System Oil Type S) to come in contact with styrofoam parts. Damage may result.

General Refrigerant Precautions

WARNING:
^ Do not release refrigerant into the air. Use approved recovery/recycling equipment to capture the refrigerant every time an air conditioning system is discharged.
^ Always wear eye and hand protection (goggles and gloves) when working with any refrigerant or air conditioning system.
^ Do not store or heat refrigerant containers above 52~C (125~F).
^ Do not heat a refrigerant container with an open flame; if container warming is required, place the bottom of the container in a warm pail of water.
^ Do not intentionally drop, puncture, or incinerate refrigerant containers.
^ Keep refrigerant away from open flames: poisonous gas will be produced If refrigerant burns.
^ Refrigerant will displace oxygen, therefore be certain to work in well ventilated areas to prevent suffocation.
^ Do not introduce compressed air to any refrigerant container or refrigerant component.