Adding UV-leak detection additive when the refrigerant circuit is empty

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Fig 1: Identifying Cartridge & One Unit

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The cartridge -A- contains 15.4 ml of UV-leak detection additive (one unit -B- corresponds to 2.5 ml).

-- Assemble the Leak Detection Kit -VAS 6201A- item -1- with the Leak Detection Kit - Cartridge -VAS 6201/2- item -2-.

Fig 2: Assembling Hand Pump VAS 6201 With Cartridge - VAS 6201/2

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-- Insert the Leak Detection Kit - Filler Tube:VAS 6201/8 (Add UV-leak detection additive using the in the refrigerant circuit. VAS 6201/8 item -7-) into the hand pump.

-- Open the hand pump service valve.

NOTE:

UV-leak detection additive is best added to the empty refrigerant circuit via a service connection or an opened connection.

If the refrigerant circuit is empty, then it is better to add the UV-leak detection additive via a connection point (for example, when the connection point is already open). This way no UV-leak detection additive remains in the service connection and the connection does not need to cleaned.

Add the UV-leak detection additive to the refrigerant circuit via a service connection. Refer to Adding UV-leak detection additive when the refrigerant circuit is full .
Add the UV-leak detection additive to the refrigerant circuit via an opened connection. Refer to Add the UV-leak detection additive to the refrigerant circuit via an opened connection. .