Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Connecting Service Station

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A/C Service Station, Connecting for Measuring and Testing

Turn off the ignition.
Connect the A/C service station to the power supply.
Connect quick-release coupling adapter to charging hoses of service station (handwheels not screwed in/hand shut-off valve not open).
Switch on service station and evacuate charging hoses (only necessary if there is air in charging hoses).
Switch off A/C service station.
Remove caps from service connections (with valve).
Connect the A/C service station to the refrigerant circuit using service connections with quick-release coupling adapters.
Screw in handwheel of quick-release coupling adapters only until valves are definitely open at refrigerant circuit connection (observe pressure gauge, do not strain valves).
Perform planned tests and measurements.

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