Charging A/C System

1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Charging A/C System
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CAUTION: During charging of A/C system, refrigerant container must be in an upright position. If refrigerant container is upside-down, compressor may be damaged by liquid refrigerant drawn into A/C system.

Manufacturer recommends using A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling And Recharging (ACR4) System (J-39500). The ACR4 system has one filtering cycle during recovery plus an automatic multiple pass filtering during evacuation cycle. Follow manufacturer's instructions provided with ACR4 equipment being used.

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