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Is
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R-420A EPA accepted?
Yes. R-420A is listed as SNAP acceptable by the United States EPA as
well as approved by the military with the NSN #6830-01-433-6674. Does
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R-420A require an oil change?
No. The mineral oil in existing systems does not have to be removed
when installing R-420A. If oil has to be added we recommend the addition
of mineral oil to replace what has been lost. Packaged with a
performance enhancing lubricant already in R-420A, this blend
can improve system operation.
Does
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R-420A require any retrofit parts?
No. R-420A is formulated to match the thermodynamic properties and
operating characteristics of R -12. It is designed to facilitate a quick
change which does not require any retrofit parts.
Do I have to flush my system to use
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R-420A?
No. R-420A does not require system flushes. Does
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R-420A contain propane, butane, or isobutane or R-22?
No. R-420A is non-flammable and rated AI.
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R-420A compatible with the materials commonly found in air
conditioning and refrigeration systems?
Yes. Compatibility is excellent. Testing has shown R-420A to be
inactive to plastics, elastomers, rubber, copper, aluminum, and steel.
Can I use my current leak detector to detect
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R-420A leaks?
Yes. Commercially available Halogen selective leak detectors will
detect R-420A leaks.
Will I have to purchase new recovery equipment?
No. Your existing recovery equipment will work
with R-420A.Does
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R-420A fractionate?
Testing has shown that the R-420A blend does not significantly
change, even after numerous leaks; R-420A can be topped off multiple
times after repairing a system leak.
Does
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R-420A have to be charged as a liquid?
Yes. Due to the 2% lubricant present in the blend R-420A must be
charged as a liquid. Invert cylinder for charging. |
