Technician Safety Information

When handling refrigerant (R-12), the following precautions should be observed:
a. Always wear eye protection.
b. Keep the refrigerant container (service drum) below 40°C (1 04°F).
c. Do not handle refrigerant in an enclosed area where there is an open flame.
d. Discharge refrigerant slowly when purging the system.

Warning: Be careful that liquid refrigerant does not get in your eyes or on your skin.

If liquid refrigerant gets in the eyes or on the skin:
a. Do not rub.
b. Wash the area with a lot of cool water.
c. Apply clean petroleum jelly to the skin.
d. Rush to a physician or hospital for immediate professional treatment.
e. Do not attempt to treat yourself.