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System Charging

Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the requirements of SAE standards to remove HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) 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 resume of service.

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

  1. Connect an R-1234yf refrigerant

    Recovery/Recycling/Charging System to the high-pressure service port as shown, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

  2. Charge the refrigerant as much as the specified amount using the R-134a retrieval/reproduction/charging device while the high pressure valve is open. Close the high pressure valve afterward.

    Capacity:  500 ± 25 g (17.6 ± 0.88 oz.)

    CAUTION:
    • Do not overfill the refrigerant to prevent compressor damage.
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