Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Welding and Soldering on Refrigeration Systems

Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual / Refrrigerant R134a Servicing / A/C System, General Information / Safety Precautions / Welding and Soldering on Refrigeration Systems

Before performing welding or soldering work on vehicles near the air conditioning system components, extract the refrigerant and remove the residue by flushing with compressed air and nitrogen.

The products of refrigerant decomposition due to the effect of heat are not only toxic, but may also have a highly corrosive effect on pipes and system components. They mainly take the form of hydrogen fluoride.

Pungent Odor

A pungent odor indicates that the products of decomposition mentioned above have already formed. Avoid inhaling these substances under all circumstances, as otherwise the respiratory system, lungs and other organs could be damaged.

First Aid

Following contact with eyes or mucous membranes, immediately rinse with copious amounts of running water and consult an eye specialist.

Following contact with the skin, immediately remove affected clothing and rinse skin with copious amounts of water.

Following inhalation of highly concentrated refrigerant vapors, immediately take the affected person into the open air. Call a doctor. Administer oxygen in the event of breathing difficulties. If the affected person has difficulty breathing or cannot breathe, tip head back and perform mouth to mouth respiration.

Product Characteristics

Refrigerants used in motor vehicle air conditioning systems belong to the new generation of refrigerants based on chlorine-free, partially fluorinated hydrocarbons (H ...

Handling Pressure Vessels

Secure vessels to prevent them falling over! Secure upright cylinders to stop them falling over and cylinders lying flat to stop them rolling away. ...

Other materials:

Loading the load carrier system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Loads can be attached securely only when the mounts, roof bars and load carrier system are fitted correctly . Maximum permissible roof load The maximum permitted roof load is 75 kg. The roof load limit refers to the c ...

Closing the tailgate
Fig. 31 Open tailgate: handle recesses for closing the tailgate First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Closing the tailgate Grip one of the recesses in the interior trim of the tailgate . Pull the tailgate down with some force until it engages in th ...

Vents
Fig. 128 In the dash panel: vents First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The vents should be left open to ensure that the vehicle interior is sufficiently heated, ventilated and cooled. Turn the relevant thumb wheel (magnified view) in the required ...