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1. a ae AC690PRO PART NO 02404 0116 OPERATOR GUIDE C 9006359 Rel 2 02 09 M2 HIGH AC690PRO Dear garage owner Thank you for having chosen one of our instruments for your workshop We are certain that it will give the utmost satisfaction and be a notable help on the job Please become fully familiar with the instructions in this user s manual It should be kept ready to hand for consultation whenever required AC690PRO is an electronic unit for recovery recycle vacuum and charge of A C systems using R134a as refrigerant A simple but reliable connection system guarantees a safe work during all of the operations refrigerant recovery and recycle vacuum and leak test additive and lubricant injection circuit recharge and working pressure test The refrigerant flow is controlled and managed by an electronic scale so as to prevent any tank overflow or the flow of a refrigerant quantity exceeding that allowed The quantity to be charged in the A C system is set by the operator by the function keyboard or by consulting the internal databas
2. Electric Gmbh amp Co Cat 4 Module B D 36 0 bar Tank 27 2 liters GLI Ets Schneider Industrie GLISB2763 or Worthington L27 2 Worthington Industries Cere Mamie BED y6 Oil separator 103 0027 R Frigomec spa Art 3 Par 3 20 0 bar Compressor GP14TG 230V 50 60Hz ACC Compressor Art 3 Par 3 55 0 bar Filter drier PLD 412 Parker Art 3 Par 3 47 9 bar Heat Exchanger 89X150mm 6 st Roen Est Art 3 Par 3 20 0 bar N A Art 3 Par 3 20 0 bar Rubber flexible hoses DN min 4 8mm DN max 6 12mm _ ZEC spa e Good Year Art 3 Par 3 40 0 bar has been tested and conforms to the following norms EN 55022 A1 A2 2003 EN 61000 4 4 A1 A2 2001 EN 55014 A1 A2 2002 EN 61000 4 5 A1 2001 EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 4 11 A1 2001 EN 61000 3 3 A1 2001 EN 60204 1 1998 EN 61000 4 3 A1 A2 2001 UNI EN ISO 12100 1 2005 EN 61000 4 8 A1 2001 UNI EN ISO 12100 2 2005 EN 61000 4 2 A1 A2 2001 UNI EN 378 1 2003 UNI EN 378 2 2002 Sala Baganza Company authorized person A cssafdro Mora Data A o Dossier or TCF 04 02 2009 08FT003_ E
3. and the operation to carry out to solve the problem v Press the ENTER key to print e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page When quitting the program asks whether to cancel the vehicle data set in memory or not 66 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 5 3 Personalized Database It is possible to create a personalized database where you can enter the data of the new vehicles that are not present in the database standard e Press the DATABASE key 38 e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either PERSONALIZED DATABASE and press ENTER to confirm e Enter the required data through the alphanumeric keyboard NOTA BENE Four lines of 20 characters each are available for the description of the car We suggest entering Make Model etc since descriptions are entered in alphabetical order The following lines are available one 20 character line for the coolant amount one 20 character line for the type of oil and one 20 character line for the amount of oil e Press the MENU key to erase the character that precedes the cursor e Press the cursor shifting keys to shift the cursor on the display e Press ENTER to confirm the entered datum and shift to the next line NOTA BENE If necessary it is possible to avoid entering all of the required data if this is the case press ENTER to shift to the next line and the field relating to that specific datum will not be filled
4. apply to the Technical Service FULL BOTTLE Coolant level in the bottle reached the maximum capacity level carry out some charges to reduce the amount of coolant inside SCALE RECALIBRATION Error in scale calibration reset it If the error persists apply to the Technical Service HIGH RECOVERY TIME The recovery time exceeds the set safety limit Make sure there are no leaks in the A C system If no leaks are detected apply to the Technical Service EMPTY SYSTEM There is no refrigerant in the A C system BOWL FULL The oil discharge bowl is full and has to be drained BOWL EMPTY The oil injection bowl is empty and has to be charged FULL SYSTEM The A C system is charged with refrigerant INCOMPLETE CHARGE Excessive charge time this proves that the pressure inside the bottle is equal to the pressure inside the A C system see chapter 5 9 OIL CHARGE TIME HIGH The A C system is not under vacuum and the station cannot suck oil OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 75 AC690PRO 7 0 MATNTENANCE The AC690PRO is a highly reliable unit built with top quality components with the use of today s most advanced production techniques For these reasons maintenance is reduced to a minimum and marked by a very low frequency of intervention In addition owing to the electronic control system all periodic maintenance procedures are signalled at the prescribed time CHANGE OIL Change vacuum pump oil 10 hours CHANGE FILTER Change filter
5. for some seconds e The displays shows 0000 e Set the value 1111 e Press the ENTER key e The functions menu is displayed e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either OUT OIL CALIBRATION and press ENTER to confirm e The displays shows ZERO WEIGHT e With the scale pan being completely empty bowl disconnected insert the numerical value 00 00 and press the ENTER key e The displays shows SAMPLE WEIGHT e Position the sample weight on the scale plate the suggested weight ranges between 200 and 1000 g NOTA BENE It is possible to weigh one of the bottles containing the oil and use it as sample weight e Enter the sample weight value and press the ENTER key e The display displays the functions menu again e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 81 AC690PRO 8 0 STOPPAGE FOR LONG PERIODS e The unit must be kept in a safe place e Ensure that the valves on the internal tank are closed e To resume use follow the activation process only after reopening the internal tank valves 9 0 DEMOLITION DISPOSAL 9 1 Disposal of the equipment At the end of the equipment s lifetime the following procedures must be performed e Detach and vent the gas from the unit circuit be sure the refrigerant tank too is completely discharged in compliance with the rules in force e Deliver the unit to a disposal center 9 2 Disposa
6. in e Repeat the data entry and confirmation operation for all the items in the end the main menu will be displayed again OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 67 AC690PRO 5 4 Refrigerant recovery CAUTION Always wear protection goggles and gloves when working with refrigerant Read and comply with warnings at the beginning of this manual before using the unit NOTA BENE Run the A C system for some minutes before starting recovery Tests proved that a bigger amount of refrigerant is sucked if this operation is performed Turn off the A C system before servicing In order to recover the coolant present in the A C system carry out the following procedure e Some messages prompt the operator for the pipes connection Press ENTER to go to the next message e Connect the T1 low pressure and T2 high pressure hoses of the A C system e Open the valves on the hose quick couplers T1 and T2 e Open the high and low pressure valves on the unit e Press the RECOVERY key 28 and the self cleaning function is started e The function is not started in case of lack of pressure in the system in this case a message is displayed to inform the operator NOTA BENE This function is useful to ensure a correct weighing of the recovered coolant The self cleaning function can be passed by pressing the MENU key e When the self cleaning is over the refrigerant recovery starts NOTA BENE The function stops automatically when the pressure
7. ATA To enter the workshop data there are 8 lines of 20 characters each The data entering is carried out through the keyboard in a way similar to that used for mobile phones e Select the GARAGE DATA function and press ENTER e Press the numerical keys to select the letters and the characters e Press the cursor shifting keys to shift among the lines e Press the MENU key 37 to erase the character that precedes the cursor e Press ENTER to memorize the garage data entry e Then the main menu is displayed again 58 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO CONTRAST Select the CONTRAST function and press ENTER A numerical index of the contrast degree is displayed Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to modify the contrast and press ENTER to confirm Then the main menu is displayed again FLUSHING It is possible to install on the A C unit the optional kit for the flushing of components If the unit is equipped with this kit it is necessary to insert it in the internal parameters so that it enables the function Select the FLUSHING function and press ENTER The display displays the messages ENABLED and DISABLED Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either ENABLED or DISABLED and press ENTER to confirm Then the main menu is displayed again OIL SCALES In case of malfunction the oil refilling and discharge scales can b
8. Use protection goggles e Avoid the contact with the skin the low boiling temperature about 30 C may provoke freezing e Do not inhale refrigerating gases fumes e Before connecting the AC690PRO unit to an A C system or to an external tank make sure all the valves are closed OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 51 AC690PRO Ensure that the phase has been completed and that all valves are closed before disconnecting the unit AC690PRO This will prevent release of the refrigerant into the atmosphere Do not change the safety valve or control system settings Do not use external tanks or other storage tanks that have not been type approved or that lack safety valves Never leave the unit live if an immediate use is not scheduled stop the electrical supply before a long period of unit inactivity or before internal maintenance interventions Be careful while servicing the unit since connecting hoses may contain pressurized refrigerant Do not use the unit in explosive environments Extraordinary maintenance interventions have to be performed by authorized staff only Pressure of leaks of the HCF 134a service equipment or of the air conditioning systems of the vehicle must not be tested by using compressed air Some air HCF 134a mixtures can burn at high pressures These mixtures can be dangerous and may cause fires or explosions and subsequent injuries or damages Further information on the operators health and safety can be obtain
9. avoid oil injection e The display requires the entry of the amount of refrigerant to be charged NOTA BENE If cars are selected through the Database the display shows automatically the amount of coolant to be charged for the selected car e Enter the amount of refrigerant to be charged and press ENTER to confirm e The station carries out all operations in sequence and in the end it displays the coolant and charged oil value e To verify if the circuit is efficient you need to check the functioning pressures e Close the valves on the unit A CAUTION Failure to close the valves may cause errors malfunction or damage of the internal components e Switch On the car and the A C system e Check pressure values e Switch Off the A C system and the car 70 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO e Close the valves on the service pipes e Press the ENTER key to print e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page When quitting the program asks whether to cancel the vehicle data set in memory or not e Some messages prompt the operator for the pipes disconnection e Select the wished option 5 7 Automatic function This function allows carrying out recovery vacuum and charge functions in automatic function A CAUTION For cars equipped with a single service fitting the charge function should be carried out manually by following the procedure suggested by the manufacturer To carry out the automatic function e Som
10. ct the SERIAL NUMBER function and press ENTER e Enter the station serial number engraved on the technical data plate applied to the station rear panel by the numerical keys and then press ENTER e Then the main menu is displayed again NOTA BENE Only the last 5 digits of the number have to be entered since the first one is entered automatically by the program 60 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 4 4 Loaded and recovered coolant storage If you want to storage and then print the data of the loaded and recovered coolant you have to enable the Report Management function Once all data of the loaded and recovered coolant are enabled they are automatically stored 4 4 1 Report management enabling To enable the report management proceed as follows e Simultaneously press the 3 and FLUSHING keys for some seconds e The displays shows 0000 e Set the value 5599 e The functions menu is displayed e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either REPORT MANAGEMENT and press ENTER to confirm e Select ENABLE and press ENTER 4 4 2 Report printing CAUTION The station has a big memory that is able to contain more data than those you can print on a 12m long roll of paper To print the stored data proceed as follows e Press the MENU key from the STAND BY page e The functions menu is displayed e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downward
11. dryer 150 kg of fluid 7 1 Vacuum pump oil change The oil of the vacuum pump must be changed frequently in order to assure higher performances of the unit When the oil has to be changed the display shows CHANGE OIL To change the oil follow carefully these instructions e Disconnect the unit from the power supply e Put a beaker under the cap 45 open the cap and discharge the oil contained in the vacuum pump e When the pump is empty screw in the cap 45 and open the upper cap 43 e Fill the pump with the oil through the upper hole Check the oil level in the pump through the inspection glass 44 level has to reach the sight glass middle line e When the pump is filled close the upper cap 7 2 Reset oil counter vacuum pump After having changed the oil of the vacuum pump reset the counter To reset the counter follow carefully these instructions e Simultaneously press the 3 and FLUSHING keys for some seconds e The display shows the message 0000 e Digit 5555 on the keypad and press ENTER e The functions menu is displayed e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either OIL CHANGE and press ENTER to confirm 76 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO The display shows a value which corresponds to the working hours of the vacuum pump e Press the MENU key and keep it pressed e When the display shows 0000 release the MENU key e The display displays t
12. e A patented separator still allows to separate the refrigerant from the lubricant OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 45 It is forbidden to even partially this handbook in any way unless prior written authorisation has been obtained from the manufacturer e The data and characteristics indicated in this handbook are not binding The manufacturer reserves the right to make all those modifications as are considered necessary without being obliged to give advance warning or make replacements e All the names of brands and products and the trade marks are the property of the respective owners TTPR February 2009 INDEX CAPTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE USER Disposing of equipment Disposing of batteries 1 0 1 1 12 1 3 1 4 2 0 3 0 HE 4 0 41 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 4 1 442 4 4 3 4 5 4 6 4 7 5 0 5L 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 5 10 FOR A SAFE USE AC690PRO For a safe use Safety devices The work environment Tank test INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIT DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT The Keyboard INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT Unpacking and checking components Machine handling and storage Preparation for use Loaded and recovered coolant storage Report management enabling Report printing Report management with ACUSB optional Bottle filling Tank display Oil scales reset USE OF THE UNIT Vehicle data entry Database Personalized Database Refrigerant recovery Evacua
13. e The displays shows SAMPLE WEIGHT e Position the sample weight on the scale plate the suggested weight ranges between 10 and 15 kg e Enter the sample weight value and press the ENTER key e The display displays the functions menu again e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 79 AC690PRO 7 6 Oil replenishing scale calibration Required equipment v2 Sample weights e Simultaneously press the 3 and FLUSHING keys for some seconds e The displays shows 0000 e Setthe value 1111 e Press the ENTER key e The functions menu is displayed e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either IN OIL CALIBRATION and press ENTER to confirm e The displays shows ZERO WEIGHT e With the scale pan being completely empty bowl disconnected insert the numerical value 00 00 and press the ENTER key e The displays shows SAMPLE WEIGHT e Position the sample weight on the scale plate the suggested weight ranges between 200 and 1000 g NOTA BENE It is possible to weigh one of the bottles containing the oil and use it as sample weight e Enter the sample weight value and press the ENTER key e The display displays the functions menu again e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page 80 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 7 7 Oil purge scale calibration Required equipment v 2 Sample weights e Simultaneously press the 3 and FLUSHING keys
14. e check result is displayed showing whether leaks have been detected on the system e Close the valves on the unit e Press the ENTER key to print e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page When quitting the program asks whether to cancel the vehicle data set in memory or not e Some messages prompt the operator for the pipes disconnection e Select the wished option OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 69 AC690PRO 5 6 Oil injection and A C system charge A CAUTION This function must be performed only on A C systems under vacuum following a system evacuation function At the end of the oil injection function following a filling function Charge the oil from the high side only In case of systems equipped with low side fitting only LOW wait at least 10 minutes before starting the A C system after the charge e Some messages prompt the operator for the pipes connection Press ENTER to go to the next message e Check that the service pipes are connected and that their valves are open e Press the CHARGE key 32 e The UV dye injection request is displayed v Digit 1 to inject the UV dye v Digit 2 not to inject the UV dye e The display requires whether to carry out the oil charge v Digit 1 to charge oil Select the amount of oil to be charged by means of numerical keys the display shows by default the value of the discharged oil and use the MENU key to change the default value press ENTER to confirm v Digit 2 to
15. e disabled to prevent the station stop Select the OIL SCALES function and press ENTER The display displays the messages ENABLED and DISABLED Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either ENABLED or DISABLED and press ENTER to confirm Then the main menu is displayed again OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 59 AC690PRO UV DYE This menu is used to display the request of dye injection before the charge e Select the UV DYE function and press ENTER e The display displays the messages ENABLED and DISABLED e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either ENABLED or DISABLED and press ENTER to confirm e Then the main menu is displayed again A CAUTION To avoid any problems due to chemical incompatibilities with the internal components of the service station use only UV dyes selected and supplied by Robinair under the following part numbers RA16356 RA16357 or RA16286B Problems resulting from the use of any different types of dyes will cancel the unit warranty DATABASE UPDATE This menu is used to update the car manufacturers database e Insert the update key into the board front side e Select the DB UPDATE function and press ENTER e At the end of the operation the board resets automatically e Extract the key NOTA BENE Do not switch off the A C unit during the updating ENTRY OF THE SERIAL NUMBER e Sele
16. e messages prompt the operator for the pipes connection Press ENTER to go to the next message e Connect the T1 low pressure and T2 high pressure hoses of the A C system e Open the valves on the hose quick couplers T1 and T2 e Open the high and low pressure valves on the unit e Press the AUTOMATIC function key 34 e The display requires the entry of the vacuum time e Enter the value and press ENTER to confirm e The UV dye injection request is displayed v Digit 1 to inject the UV dye v Digit 2 not to inject the UV dye e The display requires whether to carry out the oil charge v Digit 1 to confirm A message on the display asks whether some more oil has to be added to the amount recovered Select the amount of oil by the numerical keys and press ENTER to confirm v Digit 2 to avoid oil injection e The display requires the entry of the amount of refrigerant to be charged OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 71 AC690PRO NOTA BENE If cars are selected through the Database the display shows automatically the amount of coolant to be charged for the selected car e Enter the amount of refrigerant to be charged and press ENTER to confirm e The function starts and continues automatically til the end NOTA BENE In case of errors the station stops and displays the relevant error message e To verify if the circuit is efficient you need to check the functioning pressures e Close the valves on the unit A CAUTION Failur
17. e refrigerant is accidentally released into the atmosphere ventilate the work area before resuming service e Do not use the unit under direct sunrays sun exposure can cause excessive temperatures and malfunctioning Working temperatures indicated refer to the unit being not directly exposed to the sun 1 4 Tank test The tank has to be re tested or substituted every 10 years Check the re testing date 1 written on the neck of the tank OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 53 AC690PRO 2 0 INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIT The AC690PRO unit fits all of the air conditioners functioning with R134a refrigerant located on cars trucks and industrial vehicles The AC690PRO unit microprocessor allows the managing of all functions by means of an electronic scale a LCD to display the weight or minute values and the help messages of the various procedures which can be set a control board with alphanumeric keyboard By connecting the AC690PRO unit to an A C system the refrigerating gas can be recovered and recycled to enter the system itself again after a correct vacuum The amount of lubricant taken from the A C system during the recovery can be measured and afterwards reintegrated in the system The unit is equipped with a two stage pump for high vacuum and a manifold set to continuously monitor the operations in process Tightness test on the A C units is carried out through the manometers the unit is equipped with The unit is equipped wit
18. e to close the valves may cause errors malfunction or damage of the internal components e Switch On the car and the A C system e Check pressure values e Switch Off the A C system and the car e Close the valves on the unit e Press the ENTER key to print e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page When quitting the program asks whether to cancel the vehicle data set in memory or not e Some messages prompt the operator for the pipes disconnection e Select the wished option 72 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 5 8 Recycling function Press the MENU key from the STAND BY page Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either RECYCLING and press ENTER to confirm The function is self limited to 60 minutes Press STOP to stop the function The function stops automatically after the complete draining of the internal circuit 5 9 Incomplete charge Close the high side quick coupler valve on the T2 service hose on the A C system Start the vehicle system Open the high and low pressure valves on the unit Press ENTER to complete the charge Let the residual refrigerant be sucked until manifold gauges show a pressure of about 1 2 bar Close the low side quick coupler valve on the T1 service hose on the A C system Turn off the vehicle and disconnect the unit from the vehicle Close the valves on the unit A CAUTION Disconnect the flexible hoses with ext
19. ed from the refrigerant producers 1 2 Safety devices The AC690PRO is equipped with the following safety devices Overpressure valves Besides the overpressure valve a maximum pressure switch has been fitted which stops the compressor in case of excessive pressure A CAUTION Any type of tampering with the safety devices mentioned above is 52 hereby prohibited OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 1 3 The work environment e The unit has to work in a sufficiently ventilated environment CAUTION Work far from free flames and hot surfaces at high temperatures the refrigerant decomposes freeing toxic and aggressive substances which are noxious for the user and the environment e For a correct functioning the unit has to work on an even surface during short handling do not shake it e Do not subject the AC690PRO unit to vibration CAUTION While operating do not disperse the refrigerant in the environment Such a precaution besides being required by the international rules for the environment protection is necessary to prevent the possible presence of refrigerant in the working environment from making it difficult to detect possible leaks e _ Work in environments with sufficient lighting e Avoid inhalation of the refrigerants and oils in the A C systems Exposure may cause irritation to eyes and the respiratory tract To remove R134a from the A C system use only the special recycling units for R134a If th
20. eration at regular intervals since it is useful to correct the zero point deviation of the oil loading cells this operation is similar to that carried out for the kitchen scales Should this operation not be carried out the unit operation is not compromised since the software works only by weights difference e Press the MENU key from the STAND BY page e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select the SCALES RESET and press ENTER to confirm e The display requires the oil bottle disconnection e Press the ENTER key to continue e The display waits for some seconds before carrying out the automatic reset e At the end of the reset the display requires the oil bottle reconnection e Press ENTER to go back to the STAND BY page OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 63 AC690PRO 5 0 USE OF THE UNIT Find below the description of the unit functions 5 1 Vehicle data entry This function enables the display of the vehicle data into the print out Press the VEHICLE DATA key 38 Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either VEHICLE DATA and press ENTER 41 to confirm Enter the vehicle data with the alphanumeric keyboard Press the MENU key 37 to erase the character that precedes the cursor Press ENTER to confirm the entered datum and shift to the next line Repeat the data entry and confirmation operation for all the items in t
21. ganisation of collection activities and the use of appropriate planning arrangements Unauthorised disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment is punishable by law with appropriate penalties Disposing of batteries e Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly Do not throw batteries td away as part of normal refuse disposal 50 e Dono throw batteries into open flame OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 1 0 FOR A SAFE USE AC690PRO The advanced technology adopted in the design and production of the AC690PRO make this equipment extremely simple and reliable in the performance of all procedures Therefore the user is not exposed to any risk if the general safety rules reported below are followed with proper use and maintenance of the equipment NOTA BENE This unit can be exclusively used by professionally trained operators who have to know the principles of refrigeration refrigerating systems and gases and the possible damages which might be caused by pressurized equipment Every user has to read carefully this manual for a correct and safe use of the equipment 1 1 For a safe use e It is necessary to wear suitable protections such as goggles and gloves the contact with the refrigerant can cause blindness as well as other injuries to the operator Please make reference to the symbols below Carefully read the instructions L nS Do not use open air in case of rain or high humidity Use gloves
22. h special connectors to avoid cross mixing with systems using R12 A CAUTION Do not try to adapt this unit for air conditioning systems using R12 54 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 3 0 DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Keyboard Low pression gauge High pression gauge Inside tank pressure meter High pression valve Low pression valve Printer Main power switch High side connection hose Low side connection hose Oil injector glass UV dye injector glass Oil drain glass 3 1 The Keyboard 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 RECOVERY function Led RECOVERY function key VACUUM function Led VACUUM function key and cursor shifting upwards CHARGE function Led CHARGE function key and cursor shifting to the right AUTOMATIC function Led AUTOMATIC function key and cursor shifting to the left FLUSHING function Led FLUSHING function key and cursor shifting downwards MENU key menu cancellation by pass and pause VEHICLE DATA and DATABASE function key Port for software updates STOP key ENTER key Display OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 55 AC690PRO 4 0 INSTALLATION OF THE UNIT Please find below operations to perform to start the unit 4 1 Unpacking and checking components e Remove the machine packaging e Check to ensure that all of the accessory components are present Operating i
23. he end the main menu will be displayed again 5 2 Database Charge data can be taken directly from the internal database The database also contains further pieces of information that may be displayed or printed 64 Press the DATABASE key 38 Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either DATABASE and press ENTER to confirm By the alphanumerical keys select the first letter of the car s make Use the cursor keys to select the make of the tested car and press ENTER to confirm By the alphanumerical keys select the first letter of the car s model Use the cursor keys to select the model of the tested car and press ENTER to confirm After scrolling all data the display shows two selection options v Digit 1 to store data and use them during the next service Then the program displays the STAND BY page again v Digit 2 to display data Use the cursor shifting keys to scroll the data concerning the vehicle v Press the ENTER key to print v Press STOP 40 to go back to the DATABASE menu OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO DIAGNOSIS It is important to note that the vehicle to be tested should be in a place that is not in direct sunlight and away from any adverse wind drafty conditions The most insignificant air currents can falsify the performance values drastically To evaluate the air conditioning system it is important to follow the procedure below e LOWER Bo
24. he functions menu again e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page 7 3 Filter dryer change The filter dryer of this unit has been designed in order to eliminate all acid residues and the high water content of the refrigerant R134a The filter has to be changed when the display shows the message CHANGE FILTER To change correctly the filter dryer follow carefully these instructions e Connect the unit to the electrical power supplied and press the RECOVERY key e Open the high and low pressure valves on the unit e Wait for the end of self cleaning e Let the compressor operate until the pressure indicated on the manometers has not decreased under the 0 zero bar value e Press the STOP key to stop the compressor Now all the refrigerant has been drained from the filter and no pressure should be present Close the valves on the unit Disconnect the unit from the electrical power supply and remove the lower front panel A CAUTION During the following phase it will be necessary to open the refrigerant circuit of the unit Wear goggles and gloves e Disconnect the filter with caution and replace it with a new one A CAUTION Check that the sealing rings are in the right position e Set up the plastic protection again OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 77 AC690PRO 7 4 Reset counter filter dryer After the change of the filter dryer reset the counter To reset the counter follow carefully these instructions e Simulta
25. ing that should be recorded Centre Vent Temperature When taking the centre face vent temperature input a mean value OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 65 AC690PRO A CAUTION Air conditioning diagnostic software is designed to assist and guide professional and competent technicians diagnose air conditioning climate control faults The diagnosis and rectification offered is to be used for guidance purposes only and in no way should result in the replacing of components without first being inspected by the technician and established to be faulty e Press the MENU key from the STAND BY page e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select the DIAGNOSIS and press ENTER to confirm NOTA BENE Diagnostics function only work if a vehicle from the database is selected Otherwise the program enters directly the database enabling the selection and memorization of a vehicle before moving to the diagnostics e Entered the ambient temperature measured value and press ENTER e Entered the high pressure measured value and press ENTER e Entered the low pressure measured value and press ENTER e Entered the flap air temperature measured value and press ENTER e The display shows two selection options v Digit 1 to select the result and display entered data with their status OK high low Press the ENTER key to print Digit 2 to select hints and display the list of possible causes of the defect
26. inside the system drops below 0 bar e At the end of recovery the oil is automatically drained and the pressure values are checked e The scale located on the oil bottle stores the weight of the discharged oil e When the waiting time is over v The function restarts automatically if pressure has increased v The display shows the amount of recovered coolant and oil if the pressure was stable e Close the valves on the unit 68 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO e Press the ENTER key to print e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page When quitting the program asks whether to cancel the vehicle data set in memory or not e Some messages prompt the operator for the pipes disconnection e Select the wished option 5 5 Evacuating the A C system NOTA BENE If the vacuum pump has run for more than 10 hours the message CHANGE OIL appears Carry out the maintenance according to the procedures described in the relevant section e Some messages prompt the operator for the pipes connection Press ENTER to go to the next message e Open the high and low pressure valves on the unit e Press the VACUUM key 30 e The function is not started in case of pressure presence in the system in this case a message is displayed to inform the operator e Enter the wished vacuum time e Press ENTER to confirm and start the function e When the vacuum time is over the pressure values check time starts At the end of this time th
27. l of the recycled materials e The refrigerants recovered from A C systems and which cannot be reused must be delivered to gas suppliers for disposal as required e The lubricants extracted from systems must be delivered to used oil collection centres 82 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 10 0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Refrigerant R134 Coolant electronic scale resolution 5g M1 M2 gauges KI 1 0 M3 gauge KI 2 5 Container capacity 27 Maximum weight that can be stored 20 kg Filtering station 1 spin on filter dryer Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Power 800 W Working temperature 10 C 50 C Humidity 20 75 Transport and storage temperature 25 C 60 C Dimensions 1270 x 690 x 660 Weight 110 kg approx with empty tank Noise lt 70 dB A 11 0 SPARE PARTS Components indicated below are those necessary for routine maintenance Dehydrating filter 5117399 N 1 Vacuum pump oil bottle RA13119B Thermal paper roller 5607069 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 83 AC690PRO 12 0 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 84 Refrigerant A refrigerant solely of the type for which the unit has been created ex R134a A C system Air conditioning system in the motor vehicle Unit or Station AC690PRO equipment for the recovery recycling evacuation and filling of the A C system External tank Non refillable fresh refrigerant ex R134a cylinder used to fill the refrigerant tank Refrigerant tank The tank specifical
28. ly designed for the unit Function Execution of an individual function Recovery Recycling Function in which the refrigerant is recovered by an A C system and stored in the internal container Evacuation Function in which incondensables and moisture are evacuated from an A C system solely by means of a vacuum pump Oil injection Introduction of oil inside an A C system for the purpose of maintaining the amount of oil specified by the manufacturer Filling Function during which refrigerant is introduced into an A C system in the amount specified by the manufacturer OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 09CF002 SPX Italia s r l Divisione Tecnotest Via Provinciale N 12 Sala Baganza Parma Italy VAT IT 01304801002 DECLARES under our own responsibility that the product Description A C RECOVERY AND RECHARGING SYSTEM COOL TECH Model AC690PRO to which this declaration refers conform to the requirements of the applicable European Directive s DE 89 336 CE EMC DE 2006 42 CE SAFETY OF MACHINERY DE 2006 95 CE LVD DE 97 23 CE PED PED data Class II Conformity Evaluation Module A1 Notified body Bureau Veritas Italia Viale Monza 261 20160 Milano Notified Body Number 1370 Design specifications PS 16 bar TCC 10 C 50 C V max 27 2 liters Equipment ma he ect to pressure ens n m SAE di i EER Category Module _PS bar Safety Pressoswitch PS3 W4S 11 9 14 5 bar Alco controls Emeson
29. neously press the 3 and FLUSHING keys for some seconds e The display shows the message 0000 e Digit 5555 on the keypad and press ENTER e The functions menu is displayed e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either FILTER CHANGE and press ENTER to confirm The display displays a value either in kg or in Pounds corresponding to the amount of coolant that has been filtered e Press the MENU key and keep it pressed e When the display shows 0000 release the MENU key e The display displays the functions menu again e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page 78 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 7 5 Refrigerant scale calibration Required equipment v2 Sample weights After removing the rear cover remove the container to the scale plate NOTA BENE The hoses from the internal container do not have to be disconnected If you wish to disconnect them close the valves on the pipes and on the bottle e Simultaneously press the 3 and FLUSHING keys for some seconds e The displays shows 0000 e Set the value 1111 e Press the ENTER key e The functions menu is displayed e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select either BOTTLE CALIBRATION and press ENTER to confirm e The displays shows ZERO WEIGHT e With the scale pan being completely empty insert the numerical value 00 00 and press the ENTER key
30. nnet e START engine engine to be at normal operating temperature e _ Stabilise engine rpm at approximately 1500 2000 rpm e _ Air conditioning system ON e Centre face vent OPEN e Heating setting to maximum COLD e Interior fan set to HIGH e Recirculation OFF e Doors and windows OPEN It is recommended to confirm the compressor clutch is engaged before carrying out any performance tests Before recording or inputting any data it is important to note the position of the HVAC controls engine temperature rpm and adequate time has been given to allow the a c system to Stabilise no less than 3 minutes Ambient Temperature To record the ambient temperature it is important to take the temperature of the ambient air at approximately imetre in front of the car Inputting the temperature of the air around the engine compartment may lead to incorrect diagnosis High Side Pressure With the compressor clutch engaged record the highest high pressure gauge reading It is important to note a cycling clutch system will cause the compressor to cut in and out thus the high side pressure will rise and fall It is the highest pressure reading that should be recorded Low Side Pressure With the compressor clutch engaged record the lowest low pressure gauge reading It is important to note a cycling clutch system will cause the compressor to cut in and out thus the low side pressure will rise and fall It is the lowest pressure read
31. nstructions 1 Graduated beaker N v v2 cylinder connectors v Bottle safety valve conformity certificate 4 2 Machine handling and storage Remove the unit from the base pallet of the packaging The unit is moved on the four wheels The two front wheels have brakes On rough terrain the AC690PRO can be moved by tilting it and balancing the weight on the two rear wheels In spite of the fact that the heaviest components have been assembled on the base in order to lower the centre of gravity it has not been possible to eliminate the risk of overturning completely 56 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 4 3 Preparation for use Before starting to use the AC690PRO unit it is possible to personalize it These settings are not compulsory on the standard models To personalize the A C unit comply with the following procedure Turn on the unit and wait until the STAND BY page is displayed date and time Simultaneously press the 3 and FLUSHING keys 36 for some seconds The display shows 0000 Enter the code 2222 A menu is displayed containing the operations that may be carried out Press the cursor shifting key upwards 30 or downwards 36 to scroll the menu Select the wished function and press ENTER to enter Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page LANGUAGE CHANGE Select the LANGUAGE CHANGE function and press ENTER The list of languages available in memory is displayed Press the cursor shifting key upwa
32. o be overturned to transfer the liquid refrigerant e Open the valve on the external bottle and on the service pipe e Open the high and low pressure valves on the unit e Press the MENU key 37 from the STAND BY page e The functions menu is displayed e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to select the BOTTLE FILLING and press ENTER to confirm e The display shows the tank available capacity e Set the amount of coolant that you wish to inject it is advisable to inject at least 4 5 kg e Press ENTER to start the operation e Some massages prompt the operator for the pipes connection then the function starts e The unit automatically stops once reached the set value e Close the valve on the source tank e Press ENTER to complete the operation and empty the pipes and the still separator NOTA BENE Usually the final amount of recovered coolant exceeds the set value by about 500 700 g since also the still separator is emptied e The function stops automatically when pressure is over in the system e The STAND BY page is displayed e Close the valves on the unit 62 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 4 6 Tank display From the STAND BY page it is possible to display the weight of the coolant in the tank e Press ENTER to display the weight e Press STOP to go back to the STAND BY page 4 7 Oil scales reset NOTA BENE It is advisable to carry out this op
33. rds 30 or downwards 36 to scroll the menu and press ENTER 41 to set the selected language Then the main menu is displayed again UNITS OF MEASURE Select the UNITS OF MEASURE function and press ENTER The list of units of measure being available in memory is displayed Press either the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to scroll the menu and press ENTER 41 to set the selected unit of measure Then the main menu is displayed again OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 57 AC690PRO DATE AND TIME e Select the DATE AND TIME function and press ENTER e The current date and time are displayed and the cursor positions on the date e Enter the date and press ENTER to confirm e The cursor positions on the time e Enter the time and press ENTER to confirm e Then the main menu is displayed again PIPES LENGTH It is possible to supply on demand longer service pipes optional if this is the case it is necessary to set the machine so that during the charge it counterbalances the variation of coolant remaining in the pipes The standard pipes that are supplied standard are 2 5 m long e Select the PIPES LENGTH function and press ENTER e The standard length of the optional pipes is displayed e Press the upwards cursor shifting key 30 or the downwards cursor shifting key 36 to scroll the menu and press ENTER to set the selected length e Then the main menu is displayed again GARAGE D
34. reme caution All of the flexible hoses can contain liquid refrigerant under pressure Before using the equipment read and follow carefully the instructions at the beginning of this manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 73 AC690PRO 5 10 Flushing optional NOTA BENE Carefully read the flushing kit instructions for the correct connection and use of accessories To use the flushing kit follow instructions below e Connect the flushing kit and the part to be flushed following instructions of the flushing kit manual e Open the low side valve and press ENTER to continue e Select the vacuum time and press ENTER to drain the component e After the vacuum phase a test is carried out to be sure of the absence of leaks e Ifthe leak test is positive open the flushing valve e Wait until the flushing time is over or if the cleaning is correct press the MENU key e Close the flushing valve and press ENTER to drain the circuit e Press ENTER to print the flushing report e Press STOP to terminate 74 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 6 0 DISPLAYED MESSAGES 6 1 Service messages CHANGE OIL Vacuum pump oil change see chapter 7 1 CHANGE FILTER Change filter dryer see chapter 7 3 6 2 Error messages HIGH PRESSURE Out feed pressure from compressor is excessively high Switch off the unit and wait for about 30 minutes If the problem persists apply to the Technical Service SOFTWARE ERROR Error in the software
35. s cursor shifting key 36 to select either REPORT MANAGEMENT and press ENTER to confirm e Select the PRINT REPORT function and press ENTER e The display shows the stored records quantity e Press the ENTER key to print Afterwards any record can be deleted Before printing be sure to have enough paper It is recommended to print the stored records at least once a week in order to avoid a too long print which would also be difficult to consult Delete the already printed records so that they will not be accumulated with those stored afterwards otherwise they would be printed again in a new print 4 4 3 Report management with ACUSB optional The stored records can be downloaded to a PC by means of the ACUSB reader To transfer data on the PC please refer to the ACUSB reader s operating manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 61 AC690PRO 4 5 Bottle filling Before being able to use the unit after personalizing it it is necessary to inject some coolant in the inner bottle Comply with the following procedure e Connect the service pipe to an external container full of coolant use the supplied unions NOTA BENE There are two types of source tanks one with a liquid outlet and one without Tanks with liquid outlets must remain in an upright position in order to transfer the liquid refrigerant Use the LIQUID valve connection for this type of tank Tanks without liquid outlets are usually equipped with only one valve and have t
36. ting the A C system Oil injection and A C system charge Automatic function Recycling function Incomplete charge Flushing optional OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO 49 50 50 50 51 51 52 53 53 54 55 55 56 56 56 57 61 61 61 61 62 63 63 64 64 64 67 68 69 70 71 73 73 74 47 AC690PRO 6 0 6 1 6 2 7 0 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 7 7 8 0 9 0 9 1 9 2 10 0 11 0 12 0 48 DISPLAYED MESSAGES Service messages Error messages MAINTENANCE Vacuum pump oil change Reset oil counter vacuum pump Filter dryer change Reset counter filter dryer Refrigerant scale calibration Oil replenishing scale calibration Oil purge scale calibration STOPPAGE FOR LONG PERIODS DEMOLITION DISPOSAL Disposal of the equipment Disposal of the recycled materials TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SPARE PARTS GLOSSARY OF TERMS 75 75 75 76 76 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 82 82 82 83 83 84 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AC690PRO CAPTIONS M1 Low pressure gauge M2 High pressure gauge M3 Inside tank pressure meter T1 Low pressure service hose T2 High pressure service hose LOW Manifold set low pressure valve HIGH Manifold set high pressure valve V1 Tank vapour side hose valve v2 Tank liquid side hose valve v3 Tank vapour side valve V4 Tank liquid side valve V5 Safety valve V6 Non condensable drain valve VU1 Oil protection unidirectional valve VU2 Separator still check val
37. ve VU3 UV dye protection unidirectional valve F1 Recovery line mechanic filter F2 Dehydrating filter EV1 Vacuum line solenoid valve EV3 Circuit separation solenoid valve EV5 Recovery Recycle solenoid valve EV6 Charge solenoid valve EV7 Oil purge solenoid valve EV8 Oil addition solenoid valve EV9 UV dye injection solenoid valve EV10 High low pressure separation solenoid valve 1 Oil replenishing bottle 2 Vacuum pump 3 Pressure adjuster 4 Separator still for recovered oil 5 Separator still for compressor oil 6 Compressor 7 Storage tank 8 Electronic scale 9 Oil purge bottle 10 Heat exchanger 11 UV dye charge bottle 12 Oil replenishing scale 13 Oil purge scale P1 Pressure transducer P2 High pressure switch OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 49 AC690PRO GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE USER Disposing of equipment Do not dispose of this equipment as miscellaneous solid municipal waste but arrange to have collected separately The re use or correct recycling of the electronic equipment EEE is important in order to protect the environment and the wellbeing of humans In accordance with European Directive WEEE 2002 96 EC special collection points are available to witch to deliver waste electrical and electronic equipment The public administration and producers of electrical and electronic equipment are involved in facilitating the processes of the re use and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment through the or

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