Safety precautions when working with refrigerant [Toyota Carina T190]

Always follow safety precautions when working with refrigerant.

1. Do not work with refrigerant in a closed room or near an open flame.

2. Always wear safety glasses.

3. Be careful not to let the refrigerant come into contact with your eyes or skin. If you do:

a) Do not rub the burnt area.

b) Wash the burnt area with plenty of cold water and lubricate the skin with pure petroleum jelly.

c) Do not try to treat yourself, seek medical attention immediately.

4. Before removing or checking electrical components, turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" position and disconnect the negative battery cable.

5. Do not heat or burn refrigerant cylinders.

6. Do not drop cylinders or subject them to impacts.

7. Do not operate the compressor without sufficient refrigerant. Insufficient refrigerant will result in insufficient lubrication of the compressor, which may result in compressor failure.

8. Do not open the high pressure valve on the gauge block while the compressor is running. Opening the high pressure valve will change the direction of the refrigerant flow, which will cause the cylinder to break.

9. Do not overcharge the system. Excess refrigerant leads to insufficient cooling, excessive fuel consumption, engine overheating, etc.