Title: (Optional) Identify AC system refrigerant; test for sealants; recover, evacuate, and charge the AC system; add refrigerant oil as required.
Course: Automotive Technology III (20104-III) > Section: HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC): Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Handling

Identification should include

- identification labels on the vehicle
- correct fittings for the label
- use of a refrigerant identifier.

Recovery should include evacuating refrigerant with the matching machine (e.g., R-12, R-134a).

Note: EPA Clean Air Act Section 609 required

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does a technician identify the type of refrigerant used?
- What tools or equipment are used to identify and recover AC system refrigerant?
- Why are EPA laws for AC refrigerant recovery necessary?