System Evacuation
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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.
- When an A/C System has been opened to the atmosphere, such as during installation or repair, it must be evacuated using an R-134a refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging System. (If the system has been open for several days, the receiver/dryer should be replaced, and the system should be evacuated for several hours.)
- Connect an R-134a refrigerant
Recovery/Recycling/Charging System (A) to the high-pressure service port (B) and the low-pressure service port (C) as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- If the pressure does not reach over 93.3 kPa (700 mmHg, 27.6 in. Hg) in 10 minutes, there may be a leakage in the system. Partially charge the system and check for any leakages (go to Leak Test ).
- Remove the low pressure valve from the low-pressure service port.