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Instructions for drawing off heating and air conditioning system

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To help separation of refrigerant and refrigerant oil, run engine at low speed (800-1200 RPM) and with heating and air conditioning system turned on for a few minutes.

The limits the entrainment of refrigerant oil while it is drawn off.

Drawn-off refrigerant oil must be changed and reintroduced via the service station.

During drawing off, set blower of heating and air-conditioning unit to middle blower speed. This ensures that drawing off is more effective since the pressure on the low pressure side increases.

Recycling:

Dispose of drawn-off refrigerant oil as hazardous waste.

Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.

IMPORTANT: Vehicle must be evacuated from both sides.