Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: 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. |
| If dropped, the vessels could be so severely deformed that
they rupture. The refrigerant evaporates immediately, liberating
considerable force. Flying fragments of cylinders can cause
severe injuries. |
| Valves may break off if cylinders are not properly
transported. To protect the valves, cylinders are only to be
transported with protective cap screwed on. |
| Never store in the vicinity of radiators. |
| High temperatures may occur next to radiators. High
temperatures are also accompanied by high pressures and the
maximum permissible vessel pressure may be exceeded. |
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Not Warming Above 50 °C (122 °F)
To avoid possible risk, pressure vessel regulations specify that vessels are
not to be heated to in excess of 50 °C (122 °F).
Heating Warning
| Do not heat with a naked flame under any circumstances.
Localized overheating can cause structural changes in the vessel
material, which then reduce its ability to withstand pressure.
There is also a danger of refrigerant decomposition due to
localized overheating. |
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Empty Containers
| Empty refrigerant vessels must always be sealed to prevent
the ingress of moisture. Moisture causes steel vessels to
corrode. This weakens the vessel walls. In addition, rust
particles entering into refrigeration systems from vessels will
cause malfunctioning. |
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Before performing welding or soldering work on vehicles near
the air conditioning system components, extract the refrigerant
and remove the residue by flushing with c ...
Make sure the shut-off valves are closed before connecting
the charging system to the air conditioning system.
Make sure the process is finishe ...
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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Interior mirror
→ Exterior mirrors
For safety reasons it is important that the driver positions the exterior and
interior mirrors correctly before starting a journey .
You can use the exterior mirrors and the int ...
Positive and earth jump lead connection points
Fig. 190 In the engine
compartment: jump lead connection point, positive ⊕
First read and observe the introductory
information and safety warnings
The positive jump lead connection point is in the engine compartment. In
order to establish a suitable earth connection, screw towing eye into ...
Fastening rings
Fig. 88 In the luggage compartment: fastening
rings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
You will find fastening rings at the front and rear of the luggage compartment
which can be used to secure luggage (arrow).
WARNING
Unsuitable or damaged securing s ...
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Welding and Soldering on Refrigeration Systems
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