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Charging Preparation

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  1. Close all the valves of the manifold gauge.
    Fig 1: Manifold Gauge Valves Location
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  2. Close the refrigerant tank valve.
  3. Install the manifold gauge set. (See MANIFOLD GAUGE SET CONNECTION .)
  4. Connect the vacuum pump hose to the manifold gauge.
  5. Connect the tap pin side of the charging hose to the air purge valve of the manifold gauge.
  6. Connect the charging hose to the refrigerant tank (no-tap pin side).
  7. Place the refrigerant tank on the scale.

    Refrigerant type

    HFC-134a (R-134a)

    Regular amount of refrigerant (approx. quantity)

    465-515 g {16.5-18.1 oz}

  8. Connect the vacuum pump hose to the vacuum pump.
  9. Perform a evacuation. (See Evacuation .)