General Information
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R-1234yf (HFO-1234yf) - 2, 3, 3, 3 - Tetrafluoroprop-1-ene (CF3CFCH2), is an olefin containing hydrogen, fluorine and carbon with thermodynamic properties similar to R-134a. This refrigerant is a mildly flammable gas. It has a boiling point of -29.2°C, a vapor pressure of 583 kPa absolute at 20°C, no ozone depletion potential, and a global warming potential (GWP) of 4.
In certain regions, technicians repairing or servicing motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) systems must be trained and certified by the appropriate regional or national regulatory agency.
- In the USA, refer to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website for MVAC training requirements. http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/609/technicians/609certs.html
- In Canada, refer to the Environment Canada website for MVAC training requirements. http://www.ec.gc.ca/ozone/default.asp?lang=En&n=943E1CAB-1#ws4E6F6835
- In Europe, refer to Commission Regulation (EC) No 307/2008 for MVAC training requirements. http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2008:092:0025:0027:EN:PDF
WARNING:
NOTE:
- Flushing with the GE-50300 recovery/recharge cart is not intended to remove metal from the air conditioning (A/C) system.
- Flushing will remove the fluorescent leak detection dye from the A/C system.
Flushing is intended to remove the following contaminants:
- Contaminated air conditioning oil
- Desiccant, following a desiccant bag failure
- Overcharge of air conditioning oil
- Refrigerant contamination