Leak Test - Honda Acura NSX 1991 Service Manual

A/C System Service
When handling refrigerant (R-l 2):
Always wear eye protection.
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If it does:
or on your skin.
ment. Do not attempt to treat it yourself.
Keep away from open flame. Refrigerant, although
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non-flammable, will produce poisonous gas if burned.
l Work in well-ventilated area. Refrigerant evaporates
quickly, and can force all the air out of a small, en-
closed area.
IMPORTANT: Do not vent refrigerant to the atmosphere.
The chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) used in conventional
refrigerant (R-12) may damage the earth's ozone layer.
Always use UL listed, refrigerant recovery/recycling
equipment to extract the refrigerant before you open an
A/C system to make repairs.
Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
1 . Attach an Air Conditioning Service Station as shown.
2. Open high pressure valve to charge the system to
about 100 kPa (14 psi), then close the supply valve.
3. Check the system for leaks using a leak detector.
4. If you find leaks that require the system to be opened
(to repair or replace hoses, fittings, etc.), discharge
the system according to the Discharge Procedure
on page 22-93.
5 . After checking and repairing leaks, the system must
be evacuated (see System Evacuation on page
HIGH-SIDE ADAPTER
Kent-Moors: P/N J26499
Snap-on: P/N ACT 135