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Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery procedure


GENERAL EQUIPMENT








WARNING: OBSERVE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

CAUTION: The refrigerant identifier must be used before the system is evacuated, otherwise the service station may become contaminated. Contaminated refrigerant must be disposed of as special waste. The manufacturer's instructions must be followed when dealing with the service station.








REFRIGERANT DISCHARGING AND RECOVERY PROCEDURE

1. Connect the service unit lines.
- Screw off the protective caps from the filling valve.
- Pull back the catch of the quick-fit union.
1. Larger inner diameter for high-pressure side.
2. Smaller inner diameter for low-pressure side.

2. Drain the air conditioning system through the low-pressure connection according to the instructions of the service unit manufacturer.

WARNING: WHEN DRAINING THE REFRIGERANT DO NOT ALLOW IT TO ENTER THE ATMOSPHERE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

3. Evacuate the air conditioning system according to the instructions of the service unit manufacturer.