TM 9-4120-388-14
Death or serious injury may result If personnel fail to observe safety precautions.
Use great care to avoid contact with liquid refrigerant or refrigerant gas being dis-
charged under pressure. Sudden and Irreversible tissue damage can result from
freezing. Wear thermal protective gloves and a face protector or goggles in any
situation where skin-eye contact is possible.
Prevent contact of refrigerant gas with flame or hot surfaces Heat causes re-
frigerant to break down and form carbonythloride (phosgene), a highly poison-
ous and corrosive gas.
d. Connect the charging manifold hoses to the manifold and air conditioner service valves.
e.
Connect and operate recovery/recycling unit in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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