Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing

Air Conditioning (A/C) System Flushing

1. Recover the refrigerant.

WARNING:
- Use extreme care and observe all safety precautions related to the use of refrigerants. Due to refrigerant hazards, always wear safety goggles and nonpenetrable gloves when working on or flushing air conditioning (A/C) systems. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- When flushing the A/C system, refer to the manufacturers equipment instructions for additional information. Failure to do so may result in system damage or personal injury.
- The A/C refrigerant analyzer must be used before the recovery of any vehicle's A/C refrigerant. Failure to do so puts shop bulk refrigerant at risk of contamination. If the vehicle A/C refrigerant is contaminated, refer the customer to return to the repair facility that performed the last A/C repair. If the customer wishes to pay the additional cost, use the A/C recovery equipment that is designated for recovering contaminated A/C refrigerant. All contaminated A/C refrigerant must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Prior to using the A/C flushing equipment for the first time, follow the operating instructions. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Prior to flushing, remove and discard the desiccant sack. Depending on the equipment used, other A/C components may have to be removed prior to flushing. For additional information, refer to the manufacturers equipment instructions before flushing the A/C system.

2. Remove the desiccant sack.
3. Flush the system.
4. Install new refrigerant lines if blocked with debris.
5. Install a new desiccant sack.
6. Add the required amount of oil to the A/C system depending on the repair procedure.
7. Evacuate and charge the A/C system.
8. Carry out fluorescent dye leak detection test.
9. Check the A/C system for correct operation.