1. Turn actuator valve handle clockwise unl it stops to retract the inner needle.
2. Aach valve assembly and hose to the top of the R-134a refrigerant can.
3. Hold back the sliding ring of the quick coupler while pushing the connector onto the ve-
hicle’s A/C LOW SIDE service port.
4. Start the vehicle’s engine. Turn the A/C to MAX COOL and fan switch to high.
5. Check the gauge to see if the vehicle needs charging (the gauge will read as “LOW”).
6. Turn actuator valve handle counterclockwise unl it stops and refrigerant is exing the
can. Allow the refrigerant to enter the vehicle’s A/C system.
7. While charging, rotate can between 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock, connually agitang
(sweeping) can back and forth. Connue unl the can is empty, usually 5-7 minutes, or
unl the correct amount of charge is reached by checking the gauge to ensure reads
“full”. DO NOT OVERCHARGE THE SYSTEM.
8. When the R-134a can is empty or correct amount is charged, turn the actuator handle
clockwise unl it stops.
9. Pull the sliding ring up on the quick coupler and remove it from the vehicle’s low side
service port.
10. Save and reuse the 134a charging hose and gauge.
11. Reinstall R-134a low side service port cap.
R-134a Service Hose and Gauge
Instrucons for Charging with
R-134a Service Hose and Gauge
Read ALL instrucons before beginning A/C service.
WARNING:
• DO NOT REMOVE CAN FROM T-HANDLE VALVE UNLESS T-HANDLE VALVE IS CLOSED.
• DO NOT REMOVE R-1234yf QUICK COUPLER FROM VEHICLE LOW SIDE SERVICE PORT UNLESS T-HANDLE IS CLOSED.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
• CHECK WARNING ON R-1234yf REFRIGERANT CAN AND REFER TO VEHICLE SERVICE MANUAL PRIOR TO SERVICING VEHICLE.
• ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR AND RUBBER GLOVES WHEN SERVICING ANY A/C SYSTEM.