HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment

R-134a Service Tools And Equipment (Part 1 Of 2):

R-134a Service Tools And Equipment (Part 2 Of 2):

Never mix HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant and/or its specified lubricant with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or its lubricant.
Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for each type of refrigerant/lubricant. Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles refrigerant and/or lubricant) are different for CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This equipment difference is designed to prevent mixed use of the refrigerants/lubricants.
Adapters to convert from one size fitting to the other must never be used. Refrigerant/lubricant contamination will occur and compressor failure will result.