Operations Manual - Flo
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1. 2 28 Quart New Fluid Tanks 28 Quart Waste Fluid Tank Weight 160 lbs 170 lbs VacFilP 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Power 115 psi Shop Air 12 Volt DC from vehicle battery VacFilP Operating Temperature 60 to 110 F 15 to 43 C FEATURES Durable roto cast polyethylene body and tanks prevent vehicle damage e Ergonomically correct working height 5 locking front caster wheels amp 10 rear wheels allow easy maneuverability Clear service hose allows visual confirmation of new and waste fluid movement Easy access service panel MACHINE OVERVIEW VacFilP Shown Control Panel Vinyl Mat New Fluid Tank Caps Open to fill new fluid tanks Black Service Hose Carries waste fluid from P the vehicle being serviced RN H ae i ces Holds up to 28 quarts i of new green coolant m9 LR ws Red Service Hose A L VacFill3 Only e a Carries new fluid from M Stri the machine to the vehicle Measure offips Wl being serviced Also used Indicate how many quarts gt to drain used fluid tank of fluid are in the tanks EU 1 Always fill above red zone xp BS New Fluid Tank H my gt Tues n quarts Waste i of new red coolant Indicates how much fluid gt is in the waste fluid tank 54s 1 inside the machine e lS W 10 Wheels T ze Allow easy tr2. contain three different type styles Normal type states the hazard Bold type states how to avoid the hazard e Italic type states the possible consequences of not avoiding the hazard e Safety Symbols A safety symbol when present gives a graphical description of the potential hazard and how to avoid the hazard Risk of Fire Read Instructions Before Use Risk of Explosion Mandatory Eye Protection Risk of Entanglement Mandatory Protective Gloves Dangerous Fumes Mandatory Protective Clothing Do Not Pull or Move Risk of Burns IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER d Engine exhaust contains toxic gases e Vent vehicle s exhaust away from work area Do not breathe exhaust Exhaust gases will cause injury or death WARNING Improper use and operation e Read understand and follow all safety messages and operational procedures in this manual before operating this machine e This equipment should be operated only by qualified personnel Use this equipment only as described in this manual Improper use and operation of this product can result in injury A WARNING AGODA Engine systems can malfunction expelling fuel oil vapors hot steam hot toxic exhaust gases and other flying particles e Wear safety goggles and protective clothing user and bystander Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses e Do not position head directly over or in front
3. state or local regulation Repairs or replacements qualifying under this Warranty will be performed on regular business days during Seller s normal working hours within a reasonable time following Purchaser s request All requests for Warranty service must be made during the stated Warranty period This warranty is non transferable 20
4. 292 Lg Hose Clamp Pliers 941274 Vacuum Generator P941321 Shepherd s Hook VacFilP Only 941295 Cone Adapter To order replacement parts for the VacFill call 1 800 303 5874 18 941300 10 Wheel R942118 Locking Caster Wheel 941424 Overflow Bottle 941289 Wand Adapter MAINTENANCE To keep your machine working properly e Keep debris out of new fluid tanks Avoid spilling fluid on the control panel e Periodically wipe down exterior using a soft damp cloth CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION If you are experiencing problems with this machine call technical support at 1 800 303 5874 19 LIMITED ONE 1 YEAR WARRANTY Flo Dynamics warrants only to the original Purchaser that under normal use care and service the Equipment except as otherwise provided herein shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original invoice External hoses remote control modules adapters and all other attachments supplies and consumables except as otherwise provided herein are warranted for 90 calendar days from the date of original invoice Filter elements are not warranted Printed circuit boards purchased from but not installed by Seller are not warranted SELLER S OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE LIMITED SOLELY TO THE REPAIR OR AT SELLER S OPTION REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT OR PARTS WHICH TO SELLER S SATISFACTION ARE DETERMINED TO BE DE
5. ARNING Hisk of unexpected vehicle movement e Block drive wheels before starting vehicle s engine to begin an exchange e Unless instructed otherwise set parking brake and put gear selector in park e Do not leave a running vehicle unattended e If vehicle has an automatic parking brake release disconnect release mechanism for testing and reconnect when testing is completed A moving vehicle can cause injury A WARNING Risk of entanglement Engine has moving parts Do not place tools on fenders or other places in engine compartment e Keep yourself clothing battery cables and service hoses clear of moving parts such as fan blades belts pulleys hood and doors e Barriers are recommended to help identify danger zones in test area e Prevent personnel from walking through immediate test area Contact with moving parts can cause injury A WARNING Risk of fire or explosion Do not operate in the vicinity of open containers of flammable liquids such as gasoline e Keep hoses and jumper cables away from heat sources and sharp edges e Do not operate equipment with damaged cords or hoses until they have been examined by a qualified serviceman Fire or explosion can cause injury A WARNING A LAOD Risk of fire or explosion Gases produced by a battery are highly explosive e Wear safety goggles and protective clothing user and bystander e This machine is equipped to operate on 12 volt DC power only A power sour
6. FECTIVE AND WHICH ARE NECESSARY IN SELLER S JUDGEMENT TO RETURN THE EQUIPMENT TO GOOD OPERATING CONDITION NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL APPLY AND ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED This warranty does not cover and separate charges for parts labor and related expenses shall apply to any damage to malfunctioning inoperability or improper operation of the Equipment caused by resulting from or attributable to A abuse misuse or tampering B alteration modification or adjustment of the Equipment by anyone other than Seller s authorized representatives D improper or negligent use application operation care cleaning storage or handling E fire water wind lightning or other natural causes F adverse environmental conditions including without limitation excessive heat moisture corrosive elements or dust or other air contaminants radio frequency interference electric power failure power line voltages beyond those specified for the equipment unusual physical electrical or electromagnetic stress and or any other condition outside of Seller s environmental specifications G use of the Equipment in combination or connection with other equipment attachments supplies or consumables not manufactured or supplied by Seller or H failure to comply with any applicable federal
7. NT SAFETY NOTICE For your safety read this manual thoroughly before operating this machine Your VacFill unit is intended for use by properly trained skilled professional automotive technicians The safety messages presented below and throughout this user s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise care when using this unit Before using your VacFill unit always refer to and follow the safety messages and applicable service procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle being serviced e Read All Safety Instructions Read understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual Safety messages in this section of the manual contain a signal word with a three part message and in some instances an icon e Signal Words The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders IMPORTANT Indicates a situation which if not avoided may result in damage to the machine or the vehicle being serviced e Safety Messages Safety messages in this section
8. ORTANT Machine needs at least 115psi of air to operate SUCTION WAND PROCEDURE 1 2 Connect Wand Adapter to service line amp open Ball Valve Turn Overflow Valve on back of machine to Normal Service Position Turn Right Dial to Vacuum Drain Waste position Turn Left Dial to Air On position to start Turn Left Dial to Air Off position when finished amp FILL PROCEDURE 4 5 6 Make sure vehicle is turned off but at operating temperature Turn Overflow Valve on back of machine to Normal Service Position Connect Wand Adapter to service hose open Ball Valve turn Left Dial to Air On position and Right Dial to Vacuum Drain Waste position to remove waste fluid from overflow bottle When overflow bottle is empty turn Left Dial to Air Off position Hemove radiator cap Connect Cone Adapter to service line Turn Right Dial to Vacuum Drain Waste position Turn Left Dial to Air On position Open Ball Valve on service hose Insert Cone Adapter into radiator making sure the tip of the cone is submerged HINT If servicing from bottle insert a hose into the cone long enough to reach near the bottom of the bottle hose not supplied 13 Wait until no more waste fluid is being removed Turn Right Dial to desired fluid type to fill the radiator making sure you don t break the vacuum seal between the rubber cone amp the radiator Turn Left Dial to Air Off position aft
9. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION to the VacFill eren 2 SAFETY INFORMATION eren nennen 3 SYSTEM FEATURES amp SPECIFICATIONS 9 MACHINE OVERVIEW eere 10 OPERATING PROCEDURES for VacFill 13 OPERATING PROCEDURES for VacFill 15 REPLACEMENT PARTS eren 17 MAINTENANCE eere tnn tetra tr 19 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFO 19 WARRANTY INFORMATION eere rere 20 INTRODUCTION to the VacFill Congratulations on the purchase of your VacFill coolant service machine The VacFill is a device that removes and refills engine coolant quickly and efficiently Before the coolant is refilled a vacuum is applied to the cooling system to eliminate any air in the system Suddenly cooling system maintenance has become a more realistic proposition Fluid exchanges are cleaner and neater than ever Service neglect causes engine coolant to break down which can lead to the engine freezing or overheating Historically cooling system fluid service has been neglected often due to the lack of a convenient method for providing such flush or fluid exchange services Please take time to read through this manual to familiarize yourself with the VacFilP before performing your first coolant exchange IMPORTA
10. al Service Position Connect Wand Adapter to Black Service Hose open Ball Valve flip Switch to Air On position and Right Dial to Vacuum Drain Waste position to remove waste fluid from overflow bottle When overflow bottle is empty flip Switch to Off position Hemove radiator cap Connect Cone Adapter to Black Service Hose o I 4 5 6 7 Turn Right Dial to Vacuum Drain Waste position 8 Flip switch to Air On position 9 Open Ball Valve on Black Service Hose 15 10 Insert Cone Adapter into radiator making sure the tip of the cone is submerged HINT If servicing from bottle insert a hose into the cone long enough to reach near the bottom of the bottle hose not supplied 11 Wait until no more waste fluid is being removed 12 Turn Right Dial to desired fluid type to fill the radiator making sure you don t break the vacuum seal between the rubber cone amp the radiator 13 Flip switch to Off position after fluid is removed 14 Wait until new fluid stops entering radiator amp remove Cone Adapter 15 Top off radiator if needed see Top off Procedure 16 Refill overflow bottle amp replace radiator cap TOP OFF PROCEDURE 1 Connect Wand Adapter to Red Service Hose Make sure Ball Valve is closed Turn Left Dial to desired fluid type Flip Switch to Pump On position Open Ball Valve at the end of the Red Service Hose to regulate fluid flow Flip Left Dial and Switch to Of
11. ansport 5 Locking Caster Wheels Ss the Front wheels lock to prevent unwanted rolling on non level surfaces 10 Shepherd s Hook VacFilP Only Easily hang service hoses out of the way when not in use Upper Service Panel Removes for easy access to internal parts Recessed Storage Area Holds tools while using or storing the machine Lower Service Panel Removes for easy access to internal parts Handle Use when wheeling the machine around Air Fitting Connects to air compressor hose Overflow Valve Switches between normal service mode and drain waste tank mode Battery Cables w VacFilP Only Connect directly to the vehicle s battery to power the machine Overflow Bottle Excess coolant drains here if waste fluid tank overfills Step Step here when tipping the machine back 11 MACHINE CONTROLS OVERVIEW Please take time to familiarize yourself with the VacFilP controls before performing your first coolant exchange The Main Control Panel is located on the front of the machine VacFill3 FLO jj DYNAMICS yen TILL Oy F Yip P f L 77 VacFili e a D SB j Coolant Service Machine VacFill3 VacFill A FILL Co P LS PUMP DN AIA ON Coolant Service Machine w Top Off Feature _Overflow Valve Located on the back of the machine 12 OPERATING PROCEDURES for VacFill IMP
12. ce greater than this can result in serious injury to the user as well as damage to the machine Do not smoke place metal tools on battery or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery e Clean battery terminals before hooking the machine s battery clips to them During cleaning keep airborne corrosion from eyes nose and mouth Be sure both battery cables are tightly connected to the battery terminals as instructed before proceeding with a fluid exchange Never remove battery cables from the battery terminals while the machine is operating Battery explosion can cause injury A WARNING ENT a FU Pe anl Vy ea iW t Hisk of burns e Wear gloves when handling hot engine components e Do not remove radiator cap unless engine is cold e Pressurized engine coolant may be hot e Do not touch hot exhaust systems manifolds engines radiators etc Hot fluid and engine parts may cause injury A WARNING Battery acid is a highly corrosive sulfuric acid e Wear safety goggles and protective gloves user and bystander Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby If battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes flush exposed area with soap and water for 10 minutes e While cleaning battery s terminals keep airborne corrosion from eyes nose and mouth e Do not touch eyes while working near battery Battery acid can burn eyes and skin WARNING Risk of burns e Wear gloves when working near hot e
13. er fluid is removed Wait until new fluid stops entering radiator amp remove Cone Adapter off radiator if needed Refill overflow bottle amp replace radiator cap DRAIN TANKS PROCEDURE DRAIN WASTE TANK 14 1 QN Or orm eS Io Turn Right Dial to Vacuum Drain Waste position Attach Wand Adapter to service hose Turn Overflow Valve on back of machine to Drain Waste Tank Position Open Ball Valve on service hose and place into waste container Turn Left Dial to Air On position to drain waste tank When finished draining remove service hose from waste container and close Ball Valve Turn Left Dial to Air Off position Turn Overflow Valve on back of machine to Normal Service Position to release air pressure from waste fluid tank NOTE Coolant may splash out while air pressure is being released Keep hands and face away from the overflow bottle OPERATING PROCEDURES for VacFill IMPORTANT Machine needs at least 115psi of air to operate SUCTION WAND PROCEDURE 1 Connect Wand Adapter to Black Service Hose amp open Ball Valve 2 Turn Overflow Valve on back of machine to Normal Service Position 3 Turn Right Dial to Vacuum Drain Waste position 4 Flip Switch to Air On position to start 5 Flip Switch to Off position when finished REMOVE amp FILL PROCEDURE Make sure vehicle is turned off but at operating temperature Turn Overflow Valve on back of machine to Norm
14. f position when finished 2 3 4 5 6 DRAIN TANKS PROCEDURE DRAIN WASTE TANK 1 Turn Right Dial to Vacuum Drain Waste position 2 Attach Wand Adapter to Black Service Hose 3 Turn Overflow Valve on back of machine to Drain Waste Tank Position 4 Open Ball Valve on Black Service Hose and place into waste container 5 Flip Switch to Air On position to drain waste tank 6 When finished draining remove Service Hose from waste container and close Ball Valve 7 Flip Switch to Off position 8 Turn Overflow Valve on back of machine to Normal Service Position to release air pressure from waste fluid tank NOTE Coolant may splash out while air pressure is being released Keep hands and face away from the overflow bottle 16 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST 941422 Upper Service Panel w Equipment ListLabel R941306 Measure Strip Label 941440 Vinyl Mat Large Rear 941431 Plastic Top o 941432 White Plastic Tank D 941433 White Plastic Tank AR 941425 VelcroStrapforOverlowBotle 942133 TanCap o 9 P941321 Shepherd s Hook 00000000 941295 Cone Adapter Assembly 941291 MediumHoseClampPliers 941292 Large Hose Clamp Plies 17 941285 Fluid Pump VacFill Only 941439 Small Vinyl Mat Front 941440 Large Vinyl Mat Back 941290 Sm Hose Clamp Pliers 941291 Med Hose Clamp Pliers 941
15. han qualified personnel may result in injury A CAUTION Misdiagnosis may lead to incorrect or improper repair and or adjustment e Do not rely on erratic questionable or obviously erroneous test information or results If test information or results are erratic questionable or obviously erroneous make sure that all connections and data entry information are correct and that the test procedure was performed correctly If test information or results are still suspicious do not use them for diagnosis Improper repair and or adjustment may cause vehicle or equipment damage or unsafe operation IMPORTANT Risk of equipment damage e Connect battery cables to a 12 volt power source only i e vehicle s battery e Servicing transporting or storing this machine in an attitude other than the normal operating position can result in fluid spillage and or component damage Never pull on the power cables or service hoses to transport the unit Damage may occur to these components or machine may tip over Always use the handle to move Periodically clean the machine by wiping down with a clean soft dry cloth Improper operation of equipment may result in damage to machine or components SAVE AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS DIMENSIONS amp TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS 52 Tall VacFilF 23 Wide 27 Deep Service Hose 10 outside of machine Wheels 5 locking casters front 9 3 4 casters back Fluid Tanks
16. ngine components e Do not touch hot exhaust systems manifolds engines radiators etc e The fluid coming from the vehicle along with some of the machine s components that the fluid comes into direct contact with i e hoses and fittings may reach temperatures uncomfortable to the touch Exercise caution in avoiding contact with these items Hot components can cause injury or discomfort A CAUTION AS Risk of injury e This equipment should be operated by qualified personnel only e Use this equipment only as described in this manual e Always unplug the machine from its power source when not in use e Loop the power cord loosely in its proper location when machine is not in use Do not operate equipment with a damaged battery cables or hoses or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged until it has been examined by a qualified service representative e Care should be taken to arrange the battery cables and service hoses so that they will not be tripped over or pulled Never pull on the power cables or service hoses to transport the machine Damage may occur to these components or machine may tip over Keep area of operation clear of unnecessary tools and equipment Utilize recessed tool storage areas on the top of the machine Never leave the machine running unattended e The VacFill is not designed for any other purpose than the servicing of automotive cooling systems Operation of this machine by anyone other t
17. of carburetor or throttle body Engine backfire can occur when air cleaner is out of normal position e Make sure gauge reads zero before connecting or disconnecting hose connections to adapters e Make sure cooling system pressure has been relieved before connecting or disconnecting hose connections and adapters e Keep a dry chemical Class B fire extinguisher rated for gasoline chemical amp electric fires in the work area Fire explosion or flying particles may cause serious injury A WARNING F d F Lg n Risk of expelling pressurized fluids e Wear safety goggles and protective clothing user and bystander e Engine systems can malfunction expelling fuel oil vapors hot steam hot toxic exhaust gases and other debris e Always unplug the machine from its power source when not in use e Keep the service hoses away from hot or moving engine parts Hoses can split or burst causing fluid to be expelled e Avoid contact with engine coolant e Treatment methods are as follows Eyes Flush eyes with plenty of water Skin Wash with soap and water Inhalation Move to uncontaminated area Ingestion If large amount get medical attention If any irritation persists get medical attention Dispose of waste fluid according to environmental laws and regulations Fuel oil vapors hot steam hot toxic exhaust gases pressurized fluid and other debris can cause serious injury A W
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