Recover, Recycle and Recharge System
Recover, Recycle and Recharge System
Recover/Reclaim
WARNING: USE EXTREME CARE AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RELATED TO THE USE OF REFRIGERANTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
CAUTION: The A/C refrigerant analyzer must be used before the recovery of any vehicle's A/C refrigerant. Failure to do so puts workshop bulk refrigerant at risk of contamination. If the vehicle A/C refrigerant is contaminated, refer the customer to return to the repair facility that carried out the last A/C repair. If the customer wishes to pay the additional cost, use the A/C recovery equipment that is designated for recovering contaminated A/C refrigerant. All contaminated A/C refrigerant must be disposed of as hazardous waste. To prevent possible personal injury, for all equipment, follow the equipment manufacturer's procedures and instructions.
NOTE: Jaguar Cars Ltd. supports the efficient usage, recovery and recycling of the refrigerant used in passenger car air conditioners. Jaguar Cars Ltd. recommends the use of UL-approved recovery/recycling equipment during any A/C system repair and recharge procedure which requires that the system be evacuated.
1. Use UL-approved recovery/recycling equipment to evacuate and recover the A/C system.
Follow the equipment manufacturer's procedures and instructions for use of equipment.
CAUTION: Read the procedures and instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the air conditioning service center before commencing any process requiring the handling of refrigerant. In addition to the manufacturer's information, observe all safety precautions and advice detailed in this section.
1. Disconnect battery ground lead. Service and Repair
2. Remove passenger side firewall cover.
3. Remove driver side firewall cover.
4. Remove engine compartment rear cover.
5. Remove vehicle charge port protective caps and connect equipment pressure hoses to vehicle.
BLUE hose = low pressure.
RED hose = high pressure.
6. Complete procedure in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: The process of charge recovery will depend on the basic characteristics of your chosen recovery/recycle/recharge equipment, therefore, follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully.
Remember that compressor oil may be drawn out during this process, take note of the quantity recovered so that it may be replaced.
Evacuation
1. Complete procedure in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
This process will typically take 30 minutes, but will depend upon the equipment and the extent of repairs carried out to the system.
This process, the removal of unwanted air and moisture, is critical to the correct operation of the air conditioning system.
Moisture in the system can be highly destructive and may cause internal blockages due to freezing; water suspended in the lubricating oil will damage the compressor. Once the system has been dismantled, or the refrigerant charge recovered, all traces of moisture must be removed before recharging.
Specific procedures will vary depending on the individual characteristics of the recovery/recycle/recharge equipment, and must be carried out exactly in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. However, it is recommended that initially only the high-side valve be opened at the start of the procedure. After a short time a small depression should be seen on the low-side, at which point the low-side valve may be opened and the evacuation process completed. If a vacuum is not registered on the low-side, it may indicate that the expansion valve is permanently closed or that the system is blocked. This simple check may save time and effort when the system is recharged.
Charging
1. Set the appropriate charge weight. Capacity Specifications
2. Complete procedure in accordance with equipment manufacturer's instructions.
3. Disconnect hoses from vehicle and replace charge port protective caps.
4. Reconnect battery ground lead; refer to Battery Reconnection Procedure. Service and Repair
5. Check system for correct operation.