BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Safety informations for handling refrigerant oil
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Work on the refrigerant circuit may
only be carried out by experts!
Draw off refrigerant without fail BEFORE all repair work on the refrigerant
circuit.
The refrigerant circuit is depressurized AFTER drawing off!
- Before conducting repairs, check the actual pressure drop on the
pressure gauge of the A/C service station
Read and comply with the relevant operating instructions for the A/C service
station used!
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
- Wear safety goggles
- Wear oil-resistant protective gloves
- Do not smoke!
- Observe country-specific safety regulations.
First aid measures:
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If swallowed: Do NOT induce vomiting, unless expressly instructed to do so by medical personnel. Do
not administer anything to an unconscious person through their mouth. Consult a doctor immediately if
larger quantities of this substance are swallowed. Loosen tight-fitting items of clothing (e.g. collar, tie,
belt or similar).
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Eye contact: Remove contact lenses if worn. In the event of eye contact, rinse eyes for at least 15
minutes with plenty of water. It is essential to use WARM WATER. Consult a doctor.
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Skin contact: In the event of skin contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove contaminated
clothes and shoes. Wash affected clothes before wearing again. Clean shoes thoroughly before reusing.
Call for a doctor .
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After inhalation: If inhaled, take the person affected outside into fresh air immediately and keep them
under supervision. Call for a doctor. If breathing difficulties are experienced, administer additional
oxygen. If the person affected stops breathing, administer the kiss of life.
IMPORTANT:
Refrigerant is hygroscopic and must therefore be stored in suitable containers that are sealed
airtight!
refrigerant oil is non-combustible and non-explosive at normal temperatures. Nevertheless, the
following points must be observed:
-
Do not store in the vicinity of flames, heat sources or strongly oxidizing materials
- Suitable extinguishants are carbon dioxide (CO2 ) dry extinguishant and foam
Recycling
Catch and dispose of emerging refrigerant oil.
Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
Absorb escaping refrigerant oil with fluid-binding material.
Notify the relevant authorities if larger amounts of refrigerant are discharged into aboveground water supplies,
drainage systems or subsoil.
Work on the refrigerant circuit may only be carried out by experts!
Avoid all contact with liquid or gaseous R134a. Wear safety goggles and gloves ...
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Work on the refrigerant circuit may
only be carried out by experts!
Draw off ...
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Replacing microfilter for interior ventilation
Turn toggle (1) through approx. 90º and remove cover (2) towards front.
Remove microfilter element (1).
Replacing microfilter for interior ventilatio ...