Renault Clio: Air conditioning: Precautions for the repair
Renault Clio III (2005-2013) Service Manual / Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning / Air conditioning: Precautions for the repair
AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL
I - SAFETY
IMPORTANT
The following must be worn when handling refrigerant:
- gloves,
- protective goggles (with side shields if possible).
In the event of refrigerant fluid coming into contact with the eyes, rinse well with clean water continuously for 15 minutes. If possible, have an eye rinse unit available.
If refrigerant comes into contact with your eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Inform the doctor that the burns were caused by R134A refrigerant.
In the event of contact with other unprotected parts of the body (event though the safety advice has been observed), rinse well with clean water continuously for 15 minutes.
IMPORTANT
Work requiring the use of refrigerant must be carried out in a well-ventilated area.
The refrigerant must not be stored in a shaft, a pit, a hermetically sealed room, etc.
Refrigerants are colourless and odourless fluids.
Refrigerant is heavier than air. As a result there is a risk of asphyxia for those working close to the ground and less than 5 m away from the working area (pit, well, air vents, etc.).
Switch on gas extraction systems.
At temperatures above 100
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Equipment required
Dual-sensor temperature measuring device
Note:
When performing RENAULT maintenance, check
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Refrigerant circuit: Check
AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning:
Prec
Refrigerant circuit: Draining - Filling
AIR CONDITIONING or CLIMATE CONTROL
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 62A, Air conditioning, Air conditioning:
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IMPORTANT
Before doing any work on a safety system component,
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