IMPORTANT: In EU countries, only limited UV leak detection is permitted! Observe national regulations in all other countries!
IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to read and comply with the equipment manufacturers operating instructions use provided in the equipment case! Read and comply with the manufacturers operating instructions provided with the special tool particularly with regard to accident prevention, health protection and environmental protection.
Use only BMW-approved UV additives (e.g. TRACER). Only the basic procedure is described in the following!
IMPORTANT: UV additives may not be used in vehicles with electric A/C compressors!
WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant.
Follow safety precautions when handling refrigerant .
IMPORTANT: Ultraviolet lamp gets very hot in the radiation area! Do not use the ultraviolet lamp without the filter glass.
Eyes and skin will suffer damage if the ultraviolet lamp is used without the filter glass.
When using the ultraviolet lamp, wear the safety goggles provided in the case.
NOTE:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Before actually testing for leaks, check the entire refrigerant circuit using the UV leak detection lamp to ensure that no UV additive is already in the area of the refrigerant circuit.
Leak areas which have already been detected by UV light must carefully cleaned with the cleaning agent provided in the case.
On initial use: Connect hand pump (1) to additive cartridge (2) and hose piece (3).
On initial use:
Attach vent valve (1) to quick-release coupling (2).
Turn handle (3) on hand pump to advance the piston until a small amount of UV additive emerges. This vents the hose system.
IMPORTANT: The entire hand pump with hose system must not be disassembled again once the filling work has been completed.
Attach quick-release coupling (1) to low-pressure connection (2) of air conditioning system.
Turn handle on hand pump (3) until the required amount of UV additive is added.
The quantity of UV additive to be added is dependent on the AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT IN THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT :
NOTE: After filling, remove quick-release coupling (1) and if necessary use the cleaning agent contained in the special tool case to clean up the UV additive.
Further tasks:
Complete accompanying information label (1) with the relevant data and attach in an easily visible position next to the filling capacity information label (2).
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Washer fluid: Hints
Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources
of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the container.
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