Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Extraction System Group Classifications
| At this time, A/C service units for extracting, cleaning and
filling refrigerant for motor vehicle A/C systems are available
from various manufacturers. |
| Mobile extraction and charging systems for filling
compressed-gas vessels permanently connected to the system. |
| The refrigerant or refrigerant/oil mixture is transferred to
compressed gas vessels which are permanently connected to the
mobile systems. In accordance with 3 Para. 5 No. 3 of pressure
vessel regulations, compressed-gas vessels are classified as
pressure vessels in this case. |
| The charging systems require: |
| no expert testing as the gas is transferred to
compressed-gas vessels which are classed as being pressure
vessels. (Systems used for transfer from these pressure vessels
to compressed-gas vessels for supplying to third parties do
require a permit and are subject to mandatory testing). |
 Note
| The A/C service and recycling units used in motor vehicle
workshops are extraction and charging systems not requiring a
permit (Group “3”) but which are only to be operated by
qualified personnel. Instructions for unit operation and
maintenance can be found in the relevant manufacturer's
documentation. |
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At this time, A/C service units for extracting, cleaning and
filling refrigerant for motor vehicle A/C systems are available
from various manufacturers.
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WARNING
Risk of injury. Follow all Warnings and Safety
Precautions. Refer to
→ Chapter „Warnings and Safety Precautions“.
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Charging Systems not Requiring a Permit