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Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging 
(82.30.02)  

 
NOTE :  

 
1 .  Refrigerant recovery: Remove the dust covers from the high and low pressure connections.  
 

 

 
2 .  Connect the high and low pressure lines to the appropriate connections.  
 
 
3 .  Open the valves on the connections.  
 
 
4 .  Turn the valves on the station to the correct positions.  
 
 
5 .  Turn the process switch to the correct position.  
 
 
6 .  Turn the main switch to 'ON'.  
 
 
7 .  

 
Allow the system to recover the refrigerant from the system.  
 
 
8 .  Close the valves on the refrigerant station.  
 
 
9 .  Turn the main switch 'OFF'.  
 
 

Published : Jun 30, 2004

   WARNING: Servicing must be carried out by personnel familliar with both vehicle system and the 

charging and testing equipment. All operations must be carried out in a well ventilated area away from open 
flame and heat sources. 

 

The receiver drier need only be changed under the following circumstances: There is dirt in the refrigerant circuit 
(eg. compressor seizure); the system is leaking and refrigerant has been lost to atmosphere; refrigerant circuit has 
been open more than 24 hours due to repair. 

   WARNING: Refrigerant must always be recycled before re-use to ensure that the purity of the 

refrigerants high enough for safe use in the air conditioning system. Recycling should always be carried out 
with equipment which is design certified by Underwriter Laboratory Inc. for compliance with SEA J1991. Other 
equipment may not recycle refrigerant to the required level of purity. R143a Refrigerant Recover Recycling 
Recharging station must not be used with any other type of refrigerant. Refrigerant R134a from domestic and 
commercial sources must not be used in motor vehicles air conditioning systems. 

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