System Charging

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Use only the UL-listed service equipment certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 to remove 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 in refrigerant or vapor.

If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resume of 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 (C) as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Fig 1: Connecting R-134A Refrigerant Charging System To High-Pressure Service Port
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to the system that was removed during recovery. Use only specified refrigerant oil. Charge the system with R-134a refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system as this will damage the compressor.
Capacity: 550 ± 25g (19.4 ± 0.88 oz.)