2. Safety Instructions
7. Air conditioning system hazard prevention • The air conditioning system is filled with refrigerant (R134a). • Always use safety glasses or goggles, gloves, boiler suit and protective footwear when inspecting, servicing and repairing the air conditioning system. • Refrigerant R134a has a property that can cause frostbite if it comes into contact with bare skin or eyes. • Always work on the air conditioning system in well-ventilated places. • High concentration of the refrigerant in gaseous form can cause drowsiness, headache, dizziness and at worst unconciousness. Very high concentration of the gas can even cause cardiac insufficiency. Do not smoke when servicing the air conditioning system!
Worker protection rules, refrigerant The following worker protection actions must be taken if there is any contact with escaping refrigerant: • Refrigerant in gaseous form can cause drowsiness, headache, dizziness and at worst unconciousness. Very high concentration of the gas can even cause cardiac insufficiency. In all cases, get into fresh air and move the affected person from the risk zone. Contact a doctor. • If larger quantities of fluid refrigerant come into contact with skin (frostbite), the injured area should be carefully warmed with lukewarm running water and covered with a sterile compress. Contact a doctor. • If fluid refrigerant comes into contact with a person's eyes (frostbite), rinse the eyes with lukewarm running water, min. 10 min. Contact a doctor. • If fluid refrigerant is accidentally swallowed, there can be serious frostbite in the mouth and gullet. Rinse the mouth with water. DO NOT PROVOKE VOMITING. Contact a doctor.
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