System Charging - Honda S2000 Service Manual

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System Charging
Use only service equipment that is U.L.-listed and is
cenified to meet the requirements of S AE J2210lo
remove HFC-134a (R-134a) from the air conditioning
system.
lf accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the
work area belore resuming service.
Additional health and safety information may be
obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant
manufactu rers.
1. Connect a R-'134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/
charging station (A) to the high-pressure service
port (B) and the low-pressure service port (C) {see
page 21-3), as shown, following the equipment
manuf acturer's instructions.
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. Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor
can irritate your eyes, nose. or throat.
' Be careful when connecting service equipment.
. Do not breathe refrigerant or vapor.
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2. Evacuate the system (see page 21-52).
3. Add the same amount of new refrigerant oil to the
system that was removed during recovery. Use
only KEIHIN SP-10 refrigerant oil.
4. Charge the system with the specified amount of
R-134a refrigerant. Do not overcharge the system;
the compressor will be damaged.
Select the appropriate units of measure for you r
ref rigerant charging station.
Refrigerant capacity:
550 to 600 g
0.55 to 0.60 kg
1.2 to 1.3 lbs
19.4 to 21.2 oz
5. Check for refrigerant leaks (see page 21-54).
6. Check for system performance (see page 21-56).