Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
when determining the refrigerant sample content because air is not considered a contaminant although air can affect A/C system performance. Air will
automatically be purged until a pure refrigerant with a less than 2% by weight air measurement is reached.
Recovery of Contaminated Refrigerant
If contaminated refrigerant is detected, DO NOT recover the refrigerant into your R-134a or R-12 recovery/recycling equipment. Take the following
actions:
1.
Repeat the test to verify contaminated refrigerant is present.
2.
Advise the customer of the contaminated A/C system and any additional cost to repair the system. The customer may wish to return to the service
facility which performed the last A/C service.
3.
Recover the contaminated refrigerant using suitable recovery-only equipment designed for capturing and storing contaminated refrigerant. This
equipment must only be used to recover contaminated refrigerant to prevent the spread to other vehicles. As an alternative, contact an A/C service
facility in your area which has the proper equipment for refrigerant recovery.
Repairing A Contaminated A/C System
Once the contaminated refrigerant is removed from the system it will be necessary to repair the system. Ford recommends that you do the following to be
sure a quality repair is made:
1.
Determine the cause of the failure.
2.
Determine which parts will need to be replaced.
3.
Flush the heat exchangers to remove any oil that may be degraded due to the contaminated refrigerant.
4.
Install a new suction/accumulator.
5.
Properly oil match the system to verify that the correct amount of clean refrigerant oil is present in the system.
6.
Evacuate the system for 45 minutes.
7.
Recharge the system, verify proper operation, and leak test.
Disposal of Contaminated Refrigerant
Disposal of contaminated refrigerant is a new process to the automotive industry Listed below are companies that will assist with disposal of
contaminated refrigerant. Ford Motor Company has not evaluated the processes of the listed refrigerant disposal companies and is not endorsing or
promoting their companies Business transactions are between the dealership and disposal companies. Disposal costs will vary between $3.00 and $5.00
per pound, plus the cost of round trip cylinder shipping.
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Omega Refrigerant Reclamation
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5263 North Fourth St.
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Irwindale, CA 91706
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(310) 698-0991 FAX: (310) 696-7908
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Full Cycle Global
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2966 Wireton
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Blue Island, IL 60406
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(708) 388-8551 FAX: (708) 399-6550
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U.S. Refrigerant Reclaim, Inc.
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12420 North Green River Road
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Evansville, IN 47711
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(800) 207-5931 FAX: (812) 867-1463
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Full Cycle Global
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343 South Airline Highway
