System Charging

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Use only U.L.-listed service equipment that is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 when removing HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system.

CAUTION:

Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.

If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming to service.

Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

Connect an R-134a refrigerant
Recovery/Recycling/Charging System (A) to the high-pressure service port (B) as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Fig 1: Connecting R-134A Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging System To High-Pressure Service Port
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to system that was removed during recovery. Use only specified refrigerant oil. Charge the system with R-134a refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system as it may damage the compressor.
Specified Amount

Without heat pump: 550 ± 25g (19.4 ± 0.88 oz.)

With heat pump: 900 ± 25g (31.7 ± 0.88 oz.)