Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990 Service Manual page 2052

Bulk container
(Refrigerant container)
Bulk container
[Refrigerant container)
Low-pressure
service valve
Refrigerant container)
HEATER, AIR
AND VENTILATION
CORRECTING LOW REFRIGERANT LEVEL IN CASE THE
BULK CONTAINER IS USED
1. Install the adaptor value with the handle turned all the
way in (valve close) to the bulk container.
2. Connect the charging hose (blue)
3. Connect the charging hose (blue) to
low-pressure).
4.
Open the valve of the bulk container.
5. Turn the handle of the adaptor valve to bleed the air.
6. Install the quick joint (for low-pressure) to the low-pressure
service valve.
NOTE
The low-pressure service valve should be connected to
the suction hose.
7.
Start the engine.
a. Operate the air conditioner and set at the lowest tempera-
ture (MAX. COOL).
Fix the engine speed at 1,500
9.
10. Tighten the handle of the adaptor valve (valve open),
and replenish refrigerant checking the quantity through
the sight glass.
Caution
If the bulk container is inverted, liquid refrigerant may
I
be draw into the compressor damaging it by hydraulic
lock. Keep the bulk container upright to ensure that
refrigerant is charged in gas state.
11. After replenishing is completed, turn the handle of the
adaptor valve all the way in (valve close), and remove
the quick joint.
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On-vehicle Service
valve.
quick joint (for