HFC-134a (R-134a) Service Tools and Equipment

R-134a Service Tools And Equipment (Part 1 Of 2):

R-134a Service Tools And Equipment (Part 2 Of 2):

Never mix R-134a refrigerant and/or its specified lubricant with CFC-12 (R-12) refrigerant and/or its lubricant.

Separate and non-interchangeable service equipment must be used for each type of refrigerant/lubricant.

Refrigerant container fittings, service hose fittings and service equipment fittings (equipment which handles refrigerant and/or lubricant) are different between CFC-12 (R-12) and R-134a. This is to avoid mixed use of the refrigerants/lubricant.

Adapters that convert one size fitting to another must never be used: refrigerant/lubricant contamination will occur and compressor failure will result.