Description / Abstract:
This SAE Standard applies to equipment to be used with R-1234yf
refrigerant only. It establishes requirements for equipment used to
recharge R-1234yf to an accuracy level that meets Section 9 of this
document and purity levels defined in SAE J2099. Refrigerant
service equipment is required to ensure adequate refrigerant
recovery to reduce emissions and provide for accurate recharging of
mobile air conditioning systems. Equipment shall be certified to
meet all performance requirements outlined in this document and
international/regional construction and safety requirements as
outlined in this document.
Purpose
The purpose of this SAE Standard is to establish the specific
minimum equipment requirements for the recovery/recycle/recharge of
HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) refrigerant that has been directly removed
from, and is intended for reuse in, mobile air conditioning systems
and system recharging of recycled or virgin R-1234yf. Establishing
such specifications will ensure that system operation with recycled
R-1234yf will provide the same level of performance and durability
as new refrigerant.
NOTE: R-1234yf is mildly flammable [refrigerants called mildly
flammable have a maximum burning velocity of ≤0.10 m/s when tested
at 23 °C and 101.3 kPa] (ASHRAE 34 and ISO 817 Class 2L).