| Charging refrigerant circuit with air conditioner service station |
Note | The entire refrigerant charge can be added to either the high or low-pressure end → Chapter. |
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| The work procedure must always be performed as described in the operating instructions of the air conditioner service station. |
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| Before pouring in refrigerant, correct the quantity of refrigerant oil → Chapter. |
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| When charging the refrigerant circuit, the air conditioner service station must be on the same level as the vehicle in which the refrigerant circuit is to be charged (maximum difference 50 cm). Depending on the design of the air conditioner service station, an excessive difference in height could lead to differences between the quantity of refrigerant displayed and that actually poured in. The filling accuracy of the air conditioner service station may vary. |
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| Evacuate refrigerant circuit with air conditioner service station → Chapter. |
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| Unscrew handwheel at quick-release coupling adapter (to close it). |
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| Allow refrigerant to flow into filler hose. |
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| Take the charging cylinder reading. |
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| Screw in handwheel at quick-release coupling adapter (to open it) and charge with the specified quantity of refrigerant. |
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| Switch off air conditioner service station. |
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