17 00 039 Venting and filling cooling system with vacuum filling unit: Recycling

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Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: Check all the coolant hoses before filling the cooling system with the vacuum filling unit.
If necessary, replace damaged and porous coolant hoses.

Fig 1: Identifying Filling Cooling System With Vacuum Filling Unit Components

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1) Filling unit with vacuum meter and shut-off valves
2) Filler hose
3) Coolant container
4) Venturi nozzle
5) Compressed air connection (max. 6 bar)
6) Outgoing-air hose (lead outgoing-air hose into a collecting container)