Suzuki SY413 Service Manual page 1443

CHARGING SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT
The air conditioning system contains HFC-134a (R-134a).
Described here is a method to charge the air conditioning system with refrigerant from the refrigerant service con-
tainer.
When charging refrigerant recovered by using the refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment (when recycling
refrigerant), follow the procedure described in the equipment manufacturer's instruction manual.
WARNING:
D Your eyes should not be exposed to refrigerant (liquid).
Any liquid Refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) escaping by accident shows a temperature below freez-
ing point. Should liquid HFC-134a (R-134a) get into your eyes, it may cause a serious injury. To
protect your eyes against such accident, it is necessary to always wear goggles. Should it occur
that HFC-134a (R-134a) strikes your eye(s), consult a doctor immediately.
a. DO NOT USE YOUR HAND TO RUB THE AFFECTED EYE(S). INSTEAD, use quantities of fresh
cold water to splash it over the affected area to gradually raise temperature of such area above
freezing point.
b. Obtain proper treatment as soon as possible from a doctor or eye specialist.
D Should the HFC-134a (R-134a) liquid come into contact with your skin, the affected area should
be treated in the same manner as when skin is frostbitten or frozen.
D Refrigerant must not be handled near where welding or steam cleaning is performed.
D Refrigerant should be kept at a cold and dark place. It should never be stored where a high temper-
ature is anticipated, e.g. where exposed to direct sun light, close to fire or inside vehicle (including
trunk room).
D Avoid breathing fumes produced when HFC-134a (R-134a) is burned. Such fumes may be hazard-
ous to health.
CAUTION:
D ALWAYS CHARGE THROUGH LOW-SIDE of A/C system.
D NEVER CONNECT ON HIGH-SIDE of A/C system.
D Do not charge while compressor is hot.
D When installing tap valve to refrigerant container to make a hole therethrough, carefully follow
directions given by manufacturer.
D A pressure gauge should always be used before and during charging.
D The refrigerant container should be emptied of refrigerant when discarding it.
D The refrigerant container should not be heated up to 405C (1005F) or over.
D Refrigerant container should not be reversed in direction during charging. Reversing in direction
causes liquid refrigerant to enter compressor, causing troubles, such as compression of liquid
refrigerant and the like.
AIR CONDITIONING (OPTIONAL) 1B-9