A/C - Tool And Equipment Maintenance

File In Section: 1 - HVAC

Bulletin No.: 63-12-08A

Date: April, 1997

INFORMATION

Subject:
A/C Tool and Equipment Maintenance; Tune-Up Spring Reminder

Models:
1997 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks

This bulletin is being revised to add the 1997 model year and to update
"Maintenance/Tune-Up" information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 63-12-08 (Section 1 - HVAC).

Your A/C tools and equipment were built for long use, but certain parts were designed to need periodic service. Inadequate maintenance can significantly reduce the performance on the following tools and equipment:

J 39851 PureGuard (R12)

J 38100, J 38750-A ACR3 (R12)

J 38100-30 ACR3 30 lb. Replacement Tank (R12)

J 39400 Electronic Leak Detector (R12 & R134a)

J 39500 ACR4 (R134a)

J 41810 PureGuard 2 (R134a)

Contact Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233 for assistance or to order the above tools.

Notice:
When using any R12 or R134a Recovery Station equipped with a refrigerant monitor (PureGuard or PureGuard 2), always inject oil and charge refrigerant into vehicles through the HIGH SIDE ONLY. Injecting oil or charging refrigerant through the low side WILL damage the PureGuard and PureGuard 2.

Important:
Never open low side manifold valve when injecting oil.

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Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.