FIG. 1 is a front view of the cartridge with a bottom left-handed thread for injecting a fluorescent dye or lubricant into an air-conditioning or refrigeration system.

FIG. 2 is a back view of the cartridge with a bottom left-handed thread for injecting a fluorescent dye or lubricant into an air-conditioning or refrigeration system.

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the cartridge with a bottom left-handed thread for injecting a fluorescent dye or lubricant into an air-conditioning or refrigeration system.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the cartridge with a bottom left-handed thread for injecting a fluorescent dye or lubricant into an air-conditioning or refrigeration system.

FIG. 5 is a top view of the cartridge with a bottom left-handed thread for injecting a fluorescent dye or lubricant into an air-conditioning or refrigeration system; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the cartridge with a bottom left-handed thread for injecting a fluorescent dye or lubricant into an air-conditioning or refrigeration system.

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