Technical data
Recycling:
Dispose of drawn-off refrigerant oil as hazardous waste.
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.
Absorb escaping refrigerant oil with fluid-binding material.
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otify the relevant authorities if larger amounts of refrigerant oil are discharged into above-ground water
supplies, drainage systems or subsoil.
64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A)
Instructions For Drawing Off A/C System:
To help separation of refrigerant and refrigerant oil, run engine at low speed (800-1200 rpm) and with A/C
system turned on for a few minutes.
The limits the entrainment of refrigerant oil while it is drawn off.
Drawn-off refrigerant oil must be changed and reintroduced via the service station.
If at the end of the drawing-off procedure the service station moisture indicator shows that the drawn-off
refrigerant is excessively moist, clean the refrigerant in accordance with the service station operating
instructions.
observed:
Do not store in the vicinity of flames, heat sources or strongly
oxidizing materials.
Suitable extinguishants: carbon dioxide (CO
2
), dry extinguishant,
foam.
WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil. Follow safety
instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a. Refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A. Follow safety
instructions for handling refrigerant oil. Refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL (FOR
REFRIGERANT R 134A).
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
NOTE: Draw off, evacuate and fill the A/C system in accordance with the operating
instructions of the relevant service station.
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