Replacement of refrigerant container in charging procedure

When refrigerant container (1) is emptied, use the following procedure to replace it with a new refrigerant container (1).

1. Close low pressure valve.
2. Replace empty container (1) with a refrigerant container which has been charged with refrigerant. When using refrigerant container tap valve (2), use the following procedure for replacement.
   1. Retract needle (3) and remove refrigerant container tap valve (2) by loosening its plate nut (4).
   2. Install the refrigerant container tap valve (2) to a new refrigerant container (1).
   Fig 1: Installing Refrigerant Container Tap Valve

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3. Purge any air existing in center charging hose

   When using refrigerant container tap valve, use the following procedure to purge air.

   1. Once fully tighten refrigerant container tap valve (1), and then loosen (open) plate nut (2) slightly.
   2. Open low pressure side valve (3) of manifold gauge set (4) a little.
   3. As soon as refrigerant comes out with a "hiss" through a clearance between refrigerant container and tap valve, tighten plate nut (2) as well as low pressure side valve (3).
   4. Turn handle of tap valve (1) clockwise so that its needle is screwed into the new container to make a hole for refrigerant flow.
   Fig 2: Checking Of A/C System For Refrigerant Leaks

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