Add UV-leak detection additive using the Leak Detection Kit VAS6201 in the refrigerant circuit

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Leak Detection Kit VAS6201A

The leak detection system VAS6201 includes the following tools. (Refer to Tools; Special Tools and Equipment: A/C and Heating).

Fig 1: Identifying Leak Detection System VAS 6201

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Leak Detection Kit - Hand Pump w/Cartridge VAS6201/1
Leak Detection Kit - Cartridge VAS6201/2 (with UV-leak detection additive)
Leak Detection Kit - Cleaning Solution VAS6201/3
UV Leak Detection Lamp VAS6201/4A
Leak Detection Kit - Eye Protection VAS6201/6
Leak Detection Kit - Label VAS6201/7
Tube VAS6201/8
Leak Detection Kit - Hand Protection VAS6201/9

NOTE:

Described in the following are instructions for how to pour the UV-leak detection additive into the refrigerant circuit using the Leak Detection Kit - VAS6201A-. If the UV-leak detection additive is added to the refrigerant circuit with the help of other tools (for example, with the A/C service station) read the applicable operating instructions.

The following is the given amount of UV-leak detection additive that is to be added to a refrigerant circuit with a refrigerant oil quantity of 100 to 150cm ³ using the Leak Detection Kit - VAS6201A- (2.5 ± 0.5 cm³ ). If the refrigerant oil capacity in the refrigerant circuit is larger, then more UV leak detection additive must be added accordingly (for example, 5.0 ± 0.5 cm³ for a refrigerant circuit with a refrigerant oil capacity of 250 cm ³ . For the relevant refrigerant oil quantities in the refrigerant circuit. Refer to APPROVED REFRIGERANT OILS AND CAPACITIES .

If the UV-leak detection additive is added to the refrigerant circuit with the help of other tools (for example, with the A/C service station), observe the prescribed quantities of UV-leak detection additive given in the corresponding operating instructions.