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

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Never mix HFC-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 handling each type of refrigerant/lubricant.

Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles refrigerant and/or lubricant) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and HFC-134a (R-134a). This is to avoid mixed use of the refrigerants/lubricant.

Adapters that convert one size fitting to another must never be used: refrigerant/lubricant contamination will occur and compressor failure will result.

Fig 1: Identifying HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment (1 Of 3)

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 2: Identifying HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment (2 Of 3)

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 3: Identifying HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment (3 Of 3)

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.