A/C refrigerant system, evacuating and recharging
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WARNING:
- Always use an Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) approved refrigerant recovery/ recycling/recharging unit such as Kent - Moore ACR4, or equivalent, when evacuating and recharging an R-134a A/C system.
- Any person who services a motor vehicle air conditioner MUST, by law, be properly trained and certified and use approved refrigerant recycling equipment. Technicians must complete an EPA approved recycling course to be certified.
- State and local governments may have additional requirements regarding air conditioning servicing. Always comply with state and local laws.
- Always wear safety goggles when discharging, evacuating and recharging an A/C system.
CAUTION:
Always follow manufacturer's instructions when using a refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging unit.
NOTE:
- Always refer to safety measures starting on page, refer to A/C refrigerant system (R-134a), safety measures when evacuating and recharging the A/C refrigerant system.
- Follow refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging unit manufacturer's instructions for evacuating and recharging A/C system.
- Evacuate refrigerant system for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- When recharging A/C system, add correct amount of refrigerant and PAG oil to system, refer to A/C refrigerant system, capacities .
- After system recharge, manually rotate A/C compressor approx. 10 turns before starting engine. Start engine with A/C OFF. After idle speed has stabilized, switch A/C ON and let engine idle (compressor running) for a minimum of two minutes before raising engine speed.