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R-134a SPECIAL SERVICING EQUIPMENT

CAUTION: Do not use R-12 Special Tools and Equipment when servicing an R-134a system. Also, do not use R-134a Special Tools and Equipment when servicing an R-12 system. Doing so may cause damage to the A/C system. R-134a systems require the use of special servicing equipment designed specially for R-134a systems.

R-12 servicing equipment cannot be used when servicing R-134a A/C systems. R-134a special servicing equipment includes:
^ R-134a Manifold gauge set.
^ R-134a Charging station.
^ R-134a Reclamation system.
^ R-134a Leak detector.

Test equipment must be connected to the refrigerant system in order to make system tests. If a charging station is used, follow the instructions of the station manufacturer.