| Before welding and brazing on vehicles (in the vicinity of
the air conditioning system components), extract the refrigerant
and then purge the system by blowing through with compressed air
and using nitrogen. |
| The products of decomposition of refrigerants under heat are
not only poisonous but are strongly corrosive, so that pipework
and system parts could be attacked. This refers primarily to
hydrogen fluoride. |
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| A pungent odour indicates that the products of decomposition
mentioned above are already present. Breathing in these
substances must be avoided under all circumstances, or the
bronchial tubes, lungs and other organs could be injured. |
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Questions & answers
Welding and soldering on refrigeration systems — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Can I weld near the Golf Mk7 AC system?
Evacuate all refrigerant first. R134a decomposes at welding temperatures, producing toxic gases. Never apply heat to charged refrigerant lines.
WARNING
Danger of freezing injuries.
The refrigerant can emerge as liquid or as vapour.
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In the event of contact with the eyes or mucous membranes,
wash immediately with copious running water and summon an eye
specialist.
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