Refrigerant Recovery: Notes

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Use only UL.-listed service equipment that is certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 when removing HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning system.

CAUTION:

Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.

If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate work area before resuming to service.

Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

Connect an R-134a refrigerant
Recovery/Recycling/Charging System (A) to the high-pressure service port (B) as displayed, following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

Fig 1: Locating High-Pressure Service Port
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

Fig 2: Connecting R-134A Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Charging System To High-Pressure Service Port
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Measure the amount of refrigerant oil removed from the A/C system after the recovery process is completed. Be sure to install the same amount of new refrigerant oil back into the A/C system before charging.