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    The document outlines goals and best practices for pollution prevention in automotive air conditioning service work. The goals are to minimize refrigerant vented to the atmosphere and use effective R-12 alternatives. To minimize venting, technicians should evacuate all refrigerant before repairs, use electronic sniffers to detect leaks, and avoid using small disposable refrigerant containers when recharging systems. Proper storage and labeling of refrigerants is also important to prevent contamination. When considering alternative refrigerants, technicians must check regulations and compatibility with vehicles. Retrofitting systems from R-12 to alternatives like R-134a requires addressing lubricant compatibility and potential component replacements.

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    The document outlines goals and best practices for pollution prevention in automotive air conditioning service work. The goals are to minimize refrigerant vented to the atmosphere and use effective R-12 alternatives. To minimize venting, technicians should evacuate all refrigerant before repairs, use electronic sniffers to detect leaks, and avoid using small disposable refrigerant containers when recharging systems. Proper storage and labeling of refrigerants is also important to prevent contamination. When considering alternative refrigerants, technicians must check regulations and compatibility with vehicles. Retrofitting systems from R-12 to alternatives like R-134a requires addressing lubricant compatibility and potential component replacements.

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    Pollution Prevention Goals: - Minimize Refrigerant Vented To The Atmosphere, and - Use Effective Alternatives To R-12

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    The document outlines goals and best practices for pollution prevention in automotive air conditioning service work. The goals are to minimize refrigerant vented to the atmosphere and use effective R-12 alternatives. To minimize venting, technicians should evacuate all refrigerant before repairs, use electronic sniffers to detect leaks, and avoid using small disposable refrigerant containers when recharging systems. Proper storage and labeling of refrigerants is also important to prevent contamination. When considering alternative refrigerants, technicians must check regulations and compatibility with vehicles. Retrofitting systems from R-12 to alternatives like R-134a requires addressing lubricant compatibility and potential component replacements.

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    Goals of P2 in Automotive Air Conditioning Service Work

    Pollution Prevention Goals


    Minimize refrigerant vented to the atmosphere, and Use effective alternatives to R-12.

    Automotive Air Conditioning and Repair 7-1

    Minimize Refrigerant Venting

    Prevent refrigerant loss during service.


    Evacuate all refrigerant before maintenance or repair. Shutoff valve on manifold hoses Immediately evacuate leaking AC systems coming into the shop. Establish a policy to encourage customers to repair rather than top off
    Automotive Air Conditioning and Repair 7-2 (a)

    Minimize Refrigerant Venting


    Avoid using products containing R-12 to find in-system leaks Visually inspect the hoses, connections and condenser. Use an electronic sniffer to detect the leaks. When recharging AC systems:
    Do not use small (12 ounce) disposable containers of refrigerant.

    Automotive Air Conditioning and Repair 7-2 (b)

    Storage of Refrigerants
    Avoid leaking of stored refrigerant >> use only DOT or UL approved containers. Label containers correctly. Avoid cross contamination

    Store different refrigerants separately. Segregate contaminated refrigerants >> store in a specially labeled container.
    Automotive Air Conditioning and Repair 7-3

    Alternative Refrigerants
    Always check pertinent regulations and the vehicle manufacturer before using. Many new refrigerants and blends are not compatible with the R-12 or R-134a.

    Evacuation can contaminate refrigerant in the reclaimer. Must be sent to a reclamation facility for separation and recycling.
    Automotive Air Conditioning and Repair 7-4 (a)

    Alternative Refrigerants
    A label under the hood should identify refrigerant type. Equipment is available to identify R-12 or R-134a or unknown Caution: Some alternatives contain liquefied petroleum (LP) gas.

    Explosion risks!!
    Automotive Air Conditioning and Repair 7-4 (b)

    Retrofitting
    R-12 production has stopped. Enough R-12 stockpiled to keep current systems operating for several years.

    Cost of R-12 is predicted to increase as supplies diminish !

    Systems will need to be retrofitted to use alternative refrigerants such as R-134a or MP52.
    Automotive Air Conditioning and Repair 7-5 (a)

    Retrofitting

    New refrigerants have characteristics and compatibility's that must be addressed.


    The lubricants used in R-12 (mineral oils) are not compatible

    Should not be used in retrofitted system. Some lubricants used with R-134a and MP52 are highly hygroscopic.

    System O-rings may not be compatible with the replacement refrigerant.

    Automotive Air Conditioning and Repair 7-5 (b)

    Retrofitting
    Compressor shaft seals may also need to be replaced when retrofitting.

    Always check with air conditioning manufacturers prior to retrofitting ! Re-label retrofitted systems Install proper fittings to prevent the accidental contamination of the system

    Automotive Air Conditioning and Repair 7-5 (c)

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