The purpose of this document is to provide equipment specifications for CFC-12 (R-12) recycling and/or recovery, and recharging systems. This information applies to equipment used to service automobiles, light trucks, and other vehicles with similar CFC-12 systems. Systems used on mobile vehicles for refrigerated cargo that have hermetically sealed systems are not covered in this document.
SAE J1990-1989 history
2011SAE J1990-2011 Recovery and Recycle Equipment for Mobile Automotive Air-Conditioning Systems
1999SAE J1990-1999 Recovery and Recycle Equipment for Mobile Automotive Air-Conditioning Systems
1992SAE J1990-1992 Extraction and Recycle Equipment for Mobile Automotive Air- Conditioning Systems@ Standard
1989SAE J1990-1989 EXTRACTION AND RECYCLE EQUIPMENT FOR MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS