NOTE:
WARNING When handling refrigerant (R-134a):
- do not rub your eyes or skin.
- splash large quantities of cool water into your eyes or on your skin.
- rush to a physician or hospital for immediate treatment. Do not attempt to treat it yourself.
1. Close the evacuation valve (in case of two valve gauge: close the evacuation stop valve).
2. Open the cans.
3. Open the high pressure valve to charge the system to about 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 14 psi), then close it.
NOTE: Close the low pressure valve.
4. Check the system for leaks using a leak detector proper to refrigerant R- 1 34a.
NOTE: Particularly check for leaks around the compressor, condenser, and receiver/dryer.
5. If you find any leaks, tighten the joint nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
6. Recheck the system for leaks using a leak detector.
8. After checking and repairing leaks, the system must be evacuated (see System Evacuation).