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Special Service Equipment

CAUTION: Do not use R-12 special tools and equipment when servicing R134a systems. This may cause damage to the R134a A/C system.

R134a systems require the use of special servicing equipment designed specifically for these systems. R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used when servicing R134a A/C systems. R134a special service equipment includes:
^ Rotunda R-134a A/C Service Center 176-00001 or equivalent
^ Rotunda Mobile Recycling Center 023-00150 or equivalent
^ Rotunda R-134a Automatic Calibration Halogen Leak Detector 023-R1003 or equivalent
^ Rotunda R-134a Manifold Gauge Set 176-R032A or equivalent
^ Rotunda R-134a Low-Side Quick Disconnect 176-R0036 or equivalent
^ Rotunda R-134a High-Side Quick Disconnect 176-R0037 or equivalent
^ Rotunda R-134a Vacuum Pump (1.5 CFM) 176-R0126 or equivalent
^ Rotunda R-134a Vacuum Pump (3.0 CFM) 176-R0034 or equivalent