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EVACUATING AND CHARGING

Before charging, evacuate the system if Refrigerant-12 is lost or if the system has been opened.

Evacuation and charging is a combined procedure. Purge all gage lines with Refrigerant-12 before charging.

There are three standard Refrigerant-12 evacuate and charge procedures:

- J 23500-01 Charging Station Method

- Drum Method


NOTICE: Do not use alcohol to remove moisture from the system. Alcohol can damage components.