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Discharging System

Ensure initial set-up had been performed on the refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging unit before discharging A/C system.

1. Connect red high pressure hose of recovery/recycling unit to high side fitting on vehicle and open coupler valve.
2. Connect blue low pressure hose of refrigerant recovery/recycling unit to low side fitting on vehicle and open coupler valve.
3. Following refrigerant recovery/recycling/recharging unit manufacturer's instructions, discharge A/C system into recovery/recycling unit.
4. Close manifold gauge valves when refrigerant is fully discharged.
5. Disconnect power supply from A/C clutch to prevent accidental compressor operation with A/C discharged.