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Heating and Air Conditioning: Service and Repair




HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Procedure

Setting of Service Tools and Equipment

Discharging Refrigerant










WARNING:

Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. Remove HFC-134a (R-134a) refrigerant from the A/C system using certified service equipment meeting requirements of SAE J2210 HFC-134a (R-134a) recycling equipment or SAE J2201 HFC-134a (R-134a) recovery equipment. If an accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resuming service. Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and oil manufacturers.

Evacuating System and Charging Refrigerant














Checking of Refrigerant Leaks Contaminated Refrigerant Checking of Refrigerant Leaks Heater and Air Conditioning Control System Operational Check