DISCHARGING THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM.

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5-11 DISCHARGING THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM.

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

discharged 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 the

refrigerant to break down and form carbonyl chloride (phosgene), a highly poi-

sonous arid corrosive gas.

Figure 5-5. Discharging Refrigerant

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