Robinair R-1234yf User Manual
80% of the top-10 vehicle models sold in 2019
use R-1234yf
50%+ of all new vehicle models sold also use the new refrigerant
Why are manufacturers using R-1234yf? |
AC1234-4 |
Automakers receive CAFE credits for using the new refrigerant. Using R-1234yf helps them meet federal requirements for how far a vehicle must travel on a gallon of fuel.
What do I need to service R-1234yf systems?
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A new machine meeting SAE J2927 and J2843 standards; Robinair’s AC1234-4, AC1234-6 or AC1234-9
A new leak detector meeting SAE J2913 and J2791 standards; Robinair’s LD3, LD5 or LD7
A syringe-type oil injector to inject oil back into the system; Robinair’s 18465
Optional tracer gas leak detector to reduce cost searching for leak; Robinair’s LD9-TG
Why Robinair?
Robinaircreatedthefirstcommercially availableR-1234yfmachineinNorthAmerica to fully meet the SAE’s requirement for R-1234yf recovery, recycling and recharging
RobinairR-1234yfmachinesareinmorerepairshopsanddealershipsinNorth
America than all other brands combined
Patentedautomaticbackgroundtankfill ensuresyou’llalwayshaveenough refrigerant to recharge a vehicle
Newconnectedmachinesandaccessoriesforindustry-leadingconnectivity, service and reporting
Unmatchedefficiency meansmorerefrigerantisrecoveredformore accurate charging
Top-10 vehicle models sold in 2019, United States
Vehicle |
Uses |
Dealers use Robinair |
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R-1234yf? |
R-1234yf machine? |
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1 |
Ford F-150 |
Yes |
Yes |
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2 |
Ram trucks |
Yes |
Yes |
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3 |
Chevrolet Silverado |
Yes |
Yes |
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4 |
Toyota Rav-4 |
Yes |
Yes |
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5 |
Honda CR-V |
Yes |
Yes |
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6 |
Toyota Camry |
Yes |
Yes |
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7 |
NissanRogue |
No |
Yes |
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8 |
Chevrolet Equinox |
Yes |
Yes |
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9 |
Honda Civic |
Yes |
Yes |
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10 |
Toyota Corolla |
No |
Yes |
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Industry-leading efficiency and more accurate service
R-1234yf: What do I need?
A new Leak Detector
Your existing leak detector may not recognize R-1234yf, meaning you may not catch an expensive refrigerant leak. Invest in one that meets SAE J2913 and J2791 standards
LD3 leak detector automatic calibration and audible alerts
LD5 leak detector with bar graph mode and color display
LD7 premium leak detector with bar and pinpoint graphing modes
LD7 shown
New Syringe-Type Oil Injectors
1234yfsystemshavedifferentfittings and couplers, requiring a new syringe-type oil injector to put oil back into the system Current SAE standards for 1234yf service does not allow automatic oil injection
on a machine
18460 unlabeled 1234yf oil injector
18465 PAG-labeled 1234yf injector 
18470 POE-labeled 1234yf injector
18465 shown
Optional Tracer Gas Leak Detector
R-1234yf is expensive. Tracer gas is cheap.
When looking for leaks in 1234yf systems, tracer gas and gasdetectorcanhelpfindleaks fasteratasignificant
The 95% nitrogen / 5% hydrogen gas mix will not harm
A/Csystemsandcanhelpfindleaks.
LD9-TG tracer gas leak detector
LD9-TGKIT tracer gas leak detector with R-1234yf and R-134a couplers, regulator and hose
LD9-TGKIT shown
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