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Recovery/Recycling

Refrigerant Recovery

The refrigerant must be discharged and recovered by using the J-39500 (ACR(4):HFC-134a Refrigerant Recovery/Recycling/Recharging/System) or equivalent before removing or mounting air conditioning parts.




1. Connect the high and low charging hoses of the ACR(4) (or equivalent) as shown.
2. Recover the refrigerant by following the Manufacturer's Instructions.
3. When a part is removed, put a cap or a plug on the connecting portion so that dust, dirt or moisture cannot get into it.

Refrigerant Recycling

Recycle the refrigerant recovered by J-39500 (ACR(4):HFC-134a Refrigerant Recovery / Recycling / Recharging / System) or equivalent.

For the details of the actual operation, follow the steps in the ACR(4)(or equivalent) Manufacturer's Instructions.