Operating Manual, Model 348002K/348012K Recovery/Recycling
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1. The Control Panel During Evacuation INST 0726 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Operating Instructions NOTE If any oil was drained from the system during recovery DO NOT use the VAC CHG feature The oil must be replenished into the A C system which is not possible when the VAC CHG function is used VACUUM 1 Press ENTER to accept the default evacuation time of 15 00 minutes or enter the desired vacuum time by using the number keys To enter 10 minutes press 1 and 10 00 should appear on the display To enter 1 minute press 0 then press 1 and 1 00 should appear on the display 2 Press ENTER The unit evacuates the A C system and stops when the specified time has elapsed 3 You are now ready to replenish the A C system oil if necessary or to recharge the system with refrigerant 4 Press STOP to exit VAC CHG 1 Press CHARGE to select the VAC CHG feature 2 Press START to charge the default amount of refrigerant 2 001b or use the number keys to enter the desired charge weight Then press ENTER 3 If the weight entered leaves less than 5 lbs of refrigerant in the external storage vessel the VAC CHG process does not begin and the display reads LOW REFRIGERANT At this point refrigerant must be added to the external storage vessel See the OPERATING GUIDELINES section of this manual for external storage vessel refill instructions and then return to Step of EVACUATING THE A C SYSTEM 4 If the external2. ROBINAIR Operating Manual Model 348002K 348012K Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit For R 12 and R 134a Refrigerants ooooccccconanncnccnonnnanans 1 ROBINAIR Series 348002K 348012K Refrigerants R 12 and R 134a Refrigerant Recovery Recycling and Recharging Station A WARNING A PRESSURIZED TANK CONTAINS LIQUID REFRIGERANT OVERFILLING OF THE TANK MAY CAUSE VIOLENT EXPLOSION AND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH Refer to the instruction manual for tank specifications and ordering information Do not recover refrigerants into a non refillable storage container Federal regulations require refrigerant to be transported only in containers meeting DOT spec 4BW or DOT spec 4BA ALL HOSES MAY CONTAIN LIQUID REFRIGERANT UNDER PRESSURE Contact with refrigerant may cause injury Wear proper protective equipment including safety goggles Disconnect hoses with extreme caution HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY INSIDE PANELS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Disconnect power before servicing unit Refer to the instruction manual TO REDU CE TH E RIS K OF FIRE avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension cord may overheat However if you must use an extension cord use No 14 AWG at the minimum and as short as possible Do not use this equipment in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline or other flammable substances Use this equipment in locations with mechanical ventilation that provides at least four air changes per hour or loca
3. 3 Start the vehicle and turn on the A C 4 The remainder of the charge will be pulled into the A C system and display will read CHARGE COMPLETE NS 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit 1 9 Maintenance Instructions l J Filter Drier INST0477 Filter Location of the Filter Drier REPLACING THE FILTER DRIER Order part 34724 for a replacement filter drier The filter drier on this unit is designed to trap acid and particulates and is formulated to remove water from the refrigerant You must change the filter drier to assure adequate moisture and contaminantremoval Typically you can recycle up to 300 pounds 136 kilograms of refrigerant between filter changes CAUTION Forbestresults use Robinairfilter driers partno 34724 All performancetestsand daimsare basedonusing thisspedally blendedfilter drier Use of anothermayaffectperformanceresults 1 Press MENU 2 Scroll through the menu to CHANGE FILTER and press ENTER Display reads RXX Filter Weight X XX lbs 3 Press START to begin 4 Wait for the unit to self clear 5 When clearing is complete the display reads DISCONNECT POWER Replace RXX filter 6 Turn off the main power and unplug the machine 7 Open the unit door and replace the old fil
4. the display reads LOW SYSTEM PRESSURE until the pressure increases or the START button is pressed 8 If the unit has refrigerant in the low side plumbing it begins the clearing process and displays CLEARING If you wish to skip the clearing operation or stop the clearing prematurely press START NOTE An inaccurate recovery weight may result if the clearing operation is not completed 9 When the system has recovered to a vacuum level of approximately 13 in Hg the compressor automatically shuts off Manifold Gauges Manifold Gauges A EN Valves INST 0714 Open Recover Diagram of Control Panel During Recovery nr ICI L 4 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Operating Instructions 10 The unit then goes into automatic oil drain and the display reads OIL DRAINING Oil draining can require up to 90 seconds to complete 11 After the oil drain is complete the display alternates between RECOVERY COMPLETE CHECK OIL BOTTLE RECOVERED XXX XX lbs RECOVERED XXX X Ibs 12 Check the oil drain bottle and note the amount of oil that was removed from the A C system This is the amount of oil that must be charged into the A C system after evacuation is complete 13 To ensure complete recovery of refrigerant wait 5 minutes and watch the manifold gauges for a rise in pressure above 0 in Hg A
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6. Recharging Unit 2 I Maintenance Instructions 1 eS Ze 2 a 7 f 4 le L JEE 5 e es 2 8 INST 00709 Diagram of Vacuum Pump 1 OilFillerTube INSTO760 2 Pump Exhaust 3 OilFill Port 1 Oil Fill Port 4 SightGlass 2 Sight Glass 5 OilDrain Fitting 3 Oil Drain 6 Inlet CHECKING FOR LEAKS IMPORTANT q Every three months or as specified by local or state laws you should check Inspedtheunit the unit for leaks periodicallyfor leaks The 1 Turn off the MAIN POWER switch and disconnect the power cord from manufadurer the outlet doesnot reimburse forlost 2 Open door refrigerant 3 Use a leak detector to probe all connections for refrigerant leaks Tighten fittings if a leak is indicated 4 Close door eT 22 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Maintenance Instructions ELECTRICAL PROTECTION If the circuit breaker trips all power to the unit is lost Press the circuit breaker button to reset The circuit breaker is located near the fuse on the back of the unit GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1 Ona regular basis wipe off the unit with a clean cloth to remove grease dust or other dirt 2 Periodically check the internal components for leaks over time fittings can loosen as the unit is moved Open the uni
7. To program 3 25 lbs press 3 2 5 in foradequate that order and 3 25 Ibs will appear on the display moistureand 3 If the weight entered will leave less than 5 lbs of refrigerant in the refrigerant tral tank the charge function will not start and the display will read LOW REFRIGERANT Refrigerant XX XX lbs See the Operating Guidelines section of the manual for refill instructions 4 Close the Low Side valve Place the High Side valve in the Oil Inject Charge position Note Use the valves corresponding with the refrigerant you are working with 5 Upon entering a valid charge weight the display shows CHARGE MODE Closed AMT CHARGED XX XX lbs Press START to continue 6 The display will say Charge complete Amt charged XX XX 7 Close the high and low side coupler valves and remove the service INST 0770 hoses from the A C system 8 Turn off the MAIN POWER switch The A C system is now ready for use Oil Inject Charge Note To add less than 1 pound of refrigerant such as 0 25 press 0 2 5 in that order CORRECTING AN INCOMPLETE CHARGE On ocassions the AMT CHARGED will not finish The reason for this is that the pressures in the ESV and the A C system have equaled To finish the charge you should 1 Turn high side valve on the control panel to the closed position 2 Turn low side valve on the control panel to recover vacuum position
8. 002K 348012KCool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit INSTO760 Operating Guidelines 5 Press START The unit automatically evacuates the system for 5 00 minutes to remove any air from the external storage vessel Ensure that all tank valves are open IF THE SELECTOR SWITCH IS SET TO R 134A 6 Connect the lowside service coupler to the source tank valve using the adapter supplied with the unit when the 5 00 minute evacuation is complete Open the service coupler and turn manifold valves to RECOVER VACUUM IF THE SELECTOR SWITCH IS SET TO R 12 7 When the 5 00 minutes evacuation is complete connect the low side hoses the hose adapter supplied with the unit Attach the adapter to the source tank USING THE SELECTION MENU 1 Press MENU The top line of the display reads LANGUAGE SELECTION 2 Use the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the menu choices The menu choices are in order of appearance 3 Press ENTER to make a choice from the menu Press STOP to terminate any process 1 LANGUAGE SELECT 7 TANK FILL 2 CHANGE FILTER 8 VACUUM OIL TIME 3 FILTER WEIGHT 9 INSTALLATION ROUTINE 4 SELECT AUTO RESTART 10 SELECT PROMPTS 5 MEASUREMENT UNITS 11 CHANGE DEFAULT Password 6 CHANGE VACUUM PUMP OIL Protected CHANGE FILTER The filter drier removes acid particulates and water from the refrigerant Change the filter drier after 150 pounds of refrigerant has been filtered See the DRIER RECOVERE
9. 59 0 63 e NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS 0 69 If your unit needs repairs or replacement parts you should contact 0 69 the service center in your area For help in locating a service center 0 72 call the toll free technical support line 0 75 0 78 f 0 81 Due to ongoing product improvements we reserve the right to change design 0 84 specifications and materials without notice 0 88 0 91 The 348002K and 348012K are designed to meet all applicable agency certifica 0 94 tions including Underwriter s Laboratories Inc SAE Standards and CUL Proper 0 97 maintenance of this equipment will provide accurate A C service for many years in the continental U S or Canada Certain state and local jurisdictions dictate that using this equipment to sell refrig erant by weight may not be permitted We recommend charging for any A C service by the job performed This weight scale provides a means of metering the amount of refrigerant needed for optimum A C system performance as recommended by OEM manufacturers ROBINAIR SPX Corporation 1224 Robinair Way Box 193 Montpelier OH 43543 0193 Phone 419 485 5561 Fax 419 485 8300 Web site www robinair com 123319 Rev 05 00 348002K 348012K Operating Manual Printed In USA
10. C system place the o ring at the 3 1 2 ounce level onthevehide peas EE EEN H 3 Install the bottle on the oil injection assembly on the back of the unit recommendation appropriate CAUTION Neveropen the oil injection valve while there is positive manifoldvalveor pressureintheA Csystem Thisadion could blowoil back through thebottiie valves vent 4 Place the Low Side valve in the Closed position Place the High Side valve in the Oil Inject Charge position 5 Turn the oil injection valve at the top of the bottle and watch the level of oil being drawn into the A C system This process takes only seconds watch carefully 6 Turn OFF the valve when the required oil charge has been pulled into the system Oil z Injector Bottle Closed E a Oil K Bottle INST 0770 INST 0713 18 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Operating Instructions RECHARGING THE A C SYSTEM A WARNING Alwayswearsafetygoggleswhen working with refrigerant Useonly authorized refillablerefrigeranttanks Disconnecthoseswith extreme caution Allhosesmaycontain liquid refrigerantunder pressure Readand follow allwamingsatthe beginning ofthismanual before operating the unit IMPORTANT Youshould 1 Press CHARGE evaquatetheA C 2 Accept either the default weight by pressing START or type in a weight with systemforat the number keys and press START For example to program 3 lbs press 3 least15 minutes and 3 00 lbs will appear on the display
11. D LBS section on the following page as well as the Maintenance Section on page 20 for instructions SSS ee 6 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Operating Guidelines USING THE SELECTION MENU continued 4 a TANK FILL R 12 Users NOTE If using a refillable tank place the tank upside down and connect the lowside service hose to the vapor valve Set SELECTOR switch to R 12 1 Connect the 6 yellow adapter to the end of the low side service hose 2 Connect the low side service hose to the source tank and open valve 3 Select TANK FILL from the Selection Menu 4 Press ENTER Then press START and the tank automatically refills The unit stops when a sufficient amount of refrigerant has been transferred to the ESV or the source tank is empty NOTE Press STOP if you wish to stop fill before it completes 5 Close the valve on the source tank 6 Disconnect the 96 blue service hose from the adapter then disconnect the 6 yellow adapter from the source tank 7 Press STOP to exit R 12 Low Side Source Service Hose Tank SZ d pn L Z N e A e aD ESV INST0710 H 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit Operating Guidelines USING THE SELECTION MENU continued 4 b TANK FILL R 134a Users NOTE If using a refillable tank place the ta
12. Low Side Coupler N A 18190A High Side Coupler N A 18191A Automatic Air Purge RA19476 RA19595 Relays RA17459 RA17459 Transformer RA19596 RA19596 Solenoid Rebuild Kit RA19258 RA19258 ULCircuit RA19673 RA19673 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit Replacement Parts List 348012K Replacement Parts Component R 12 R 134a Replacement Replacement Part Number Part Number 26 96 Red Hose 68396A 63096 96 Blue Hose 68296A 62096 Fan RA17516 RA19409 Filter Drier 34724 34724 Compressor RA19736 RA19736 Vacuum Pump RA15428 RA15428 High Pressure Switch RA19427 RA19427 Main Power Switch RA19344 RA19343 Vacuum Switch RA19428 RA19428 Pump Protection Switch RA19429 RA19429 Automatic Expansion Valve RA19592 RA19592 Scale Assembly RA19603 RA19603 Main Circuit Board RA19740 RA19740 High Side Gauge RA19742 RA19613 Low Side Gauge RA19741 RA19614 Low Side Coupler N A 18190A High Side Coupler N A 18191A AutomaticAir Purge RA19476 RA19595 Relays RA17324 RA17324 Transformer RA19596 RA19596 Solenoid Rebuild Kit RA19258 RA19258 ULCircuit RA19673 RA19673 EE 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Flow Diagram Z120 LSNI NO ATIVOIO Id e NO X AJORO MOTE HMAT wos DH ga on AN ANVL NO LYOd 398Nd HIV WOH A9078 EMO ULNI INS SI SATA SIHL gt 1 gt 3 ANVL
13. NGOW 931 V ve af 8 5 eyeLW LNO ANO dh E V Las vay ONNOYO 43dan YAMOd NIYIN yv aa Vs vans H xv2ug ve HOLIAAS FAON dav on TOHIANOD 81Z015ul SLu HOSSIHAMOD 30V1d Sant MH 18911 491 HLIM SIVNINHIL EJAOO La LNO LNS dn SPX Corporation 2000 Robinair 28 Limited Warranty This productis warranted to be free from defectsin workmanship materialsand components for a period of one year from date of purchase All partsand labor required to repair defective products covered under the warranty will be atno charge The following restrictions apply 1 Thelimited warranty appliesto the original purchaser only 2 The warranty appliesto the productin normal usage situationsonly as described in the O perating Manual The product mustalso be serviced and maintained asspecified 3 Ifthe productfails itwill be repaired orreplaced atthe option ofthe manufacturer 4 Transportation chargesfor warrantyservice will be reimbursed bythe factory upon verification of the warranty claim and submission of a freight bill for normal ground service Approval from Robinair must be obtained prior to shipping to either an authorized service center or the factory 5 Warrantyservice cl
14. NU CHANGE FILTER 4 Press STOP to exit SELECT PROMPT Use the BASIC PROMPT option to receive step by step on screen prompting through any procedure Use ADVANCED PROMPT once you know the procedure and no longer need the step by step routine 1 Choose SELECT PROMPTS from the menu Press ENTER 2 Toggle between BASIC ADVANCED using the ARROW keys 3 Press ENTER to select the current choice SELECT AUTO RESTART The AUTO RESTART ON option is used to automatically restart the unit if a pressure rise is detected by the unit during the five minute waiting period after recovering refrigerant If AUTO RESTART OFF is selected the operator must watch the gauges for a pressure rise and manually restart the recovery process if a pressure rise is detected 1 Select AUTO RESTART Press ENTER 2 Use ARROW keys to toggle between the two options 3 Press ENTER to select the current choice E 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit 9 Operating Guidelines USING THE SELECTION MENU continued MEASUREMENT UNITS 1 Select MEASUREMENT UNITS from the menu Press ENTER 2 Toggle between UNITS ENGLISH and UNITS METRIC using the ARROW keys 3 Press ENTER to select the current choice LANGUAGE SELECTION The operator can choose between English Spanish French or German 1 Scroll through the selection menu to LANGUAGE SELECTION and press ENTER 2 Use the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the language
15. aimsare subjectto factoryinspection for product defect s 6 Robinair shall notbe responsible for any additional costs associated with a productfailure including butnotlimited to lossof worktime loss of refrigerant and unauthorized shipping and orlabor charges 7 All warranty service claims mustbe made within the specified warranty period Proof of purchase date mustbe supplied to the manufacturer 8 UseofRobinairrecovery recycling equipmentwith unauthorized refrigerants will void our warranty Authorized refrigerants are listed on the equipmentorare available through ourTechnical Service Department ThisLimited Warrantydoesnotapplyif The product or productpart is broken byaccident The productis misused tampered with or modified The productis used for recovering orrecycling any substance other than the specified refrigeranttype E 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit 2 9 CONVERSION TABLE Visit our web site at LBS www robinair com or call our Toll Free E Technical Support Line at En 800 822 5561 0 19 0 22 0 25 0 28 GE In all other locations contact your local distributor To help us serve 0 38 you better please be prepared to provide the model number serial 0 41 number and date of purchase 0 44 0 47 To validate your warranty you must complete the warranty card 0 50 attached to your unit and return it within ten days from date of pur 0 53 chase 0 56 0
16. e number keys the keypad containsspedal keysthataccomplish specific operating fundions 1 Connect the service hoses to the vehicle R 134a users Open the coupler valves 2 Place both High and Low Side manifold valves in Recover Vacuum 3 Turn the unit on and press VACUUM 4 If the vacuum pump has been run more than 10 hours since the last oil change the display reads VACUUM OIL TIME X hr Xmin Xsec Press STOP to change the vacuum pump oil or press START to continue Instructions for changing the vacuum pump oil are located in the maintenance section of this manual NOTE Vacuum Pump oil should be changed after 10 hours of use to maintain maximum performance and endurance levels 5 If the system being evacuated contains a pressure over 25 psi at any point during the evacuation the display reads HIGH SYSTEM PRESSURE This message indicates that the A C system contains refrigerant Press RECOVER to continue After recovery is complete return to Step 1 to evacuate the A C system 6 If the pressure is below 25 psi the user is prompted to press START to VACUUM or press CHARGE to use the VACUUM CHARGE VAC CHG feature If VACUUM is selected the unit vacuums the system only and user interaction is required to enter the CHARGE mode If the VACUUM CHARGE feature is chosen the unit automatically charges the system after evacuation is complete Lo Valves Open Vacuum
17. fast thorough evacuation Be sure to change the vacuum pump oil after 10 hours of vacuum pump use R 12 and R 134a systems require special oils Refer to the A C system manufacturer s service manuals for oil specifications NOTE The following operating instructionsare written to be used with the BASIC PRO MPTS mode of operation Itisrecommended thatthe BASIC PRO MPTS mode isused until the operator becomes very familiar with the operation ofthe unit See the O PERATIN G GUIDELINES section of this manual for instructionson how to selectbetween BASIC PRO MPTSand ADVAN CED PROMPTS EEN 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit 1 3 Operating Instructions RECOVERING REFRIGERANT A WARNING A Alwayswearsafetygoggleswhen working with refrigerant Readand followall wamingsatthebeginning ofthismanual before operating theunit 1 Connect the power cord to the back of the unit and plug into the proper voltage outlet 2 Turn on the MAIN POWER and empty the oil drain bottle located on the right hand side of the unit 3 Press RECOVER 4 If 300 or more pounds of refrigerant has been recovered since the last filter drier change the display reads REPLACE FILTER 5 Connect the high and low side hoses to the A C system service ports For R 134a open the coupler valves 6 Place both High and Low Side manifold valves in the Recover Vacuum position on the control panel 7 If the system pressure is below 25 psi
18. nk upside down and connect the lowside service hose to the vapor valve Set the SELECTOR switch to R 134a 1 Connect the tank to quick coupler adapter supplied with the unit to the low side service hose 2 Connect the low side service hose to the source tank and open valve 3 Select TANK FILL from the Selection Menu 4 Press ENTER Then press START and the tank automatically refills The unit stops when a sufficient amount of refrigerant has been transferred to the ESV or the source tank is empty NOTE Press STOP if you wish to stop fill before it completes 5 Close the valve on the source tank 6 Disconnect the 96 blue service hose from the adapter then disconnect the adapter from the source tank 7 Press STOP to exit VACUUM OIL TIME This feature displays the number of hours the vacuum pump has been used since the last oil change and needs reset after an oil change Change the vacuum pump oil after every 10 hours of operation See the Maintenance section on page 20 of this manual for instructions EE 8 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Operating Guidelines USING THE SELECTION MENU continued FILTER WEIGHT This function is used to show the operator how many pounds of refrigerant have been recovered since the last filter change 1 Select FILTER WEIGHT from the menu Press ENTER 2 The display shows amount of refrigerant recovered since last filter change 3 If display reads greater than 300 Ibs go to ME
19. overy Recycling Recharging Unit Operating Guidelines 12 KEYPAD FUNCTIONS In addition to the number keys the keypad contains special keys that accomplish specific operating functions e CHARGE Automatically charges the A C system with the programmed amount of refrigerant e CLEAR Clears indicated data from the unit s memory e ENTER Enters programmed data into the unit s memory e MENU Enters the selection menu e RECOVER Activates the recovery sequence e START Begins a function e STOP Terminates a function e UP DOWN ARROWS Used for scrolling through the menu items e VACUUM Activates the vacuum and automatic recycling sequence RECOVER AENU Z Va CLEAR j ENTER d KE d L J INSTO712 Diagram of Keypad EE 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Operating Instructions OPERATING TIPS Follow the recommended service procedure for the containment of R 12 and R 134a The recovery compressor is not a vacuum pump The compressor pulls the A C system to a partial vacuum only You must use the unit s vacuum cycle to remove moisture from the A C system We recommend a minimum 15 minute vacuum with more time as required by the system manufacturer This unit is designed to be used with the manifold gauge set built into the control panel It includes a 6 cfm 142 Um vacuum pump for
20. ovided in the accessory kit 6 While the vacuum pump is running add oil until it reaches the center of the sight glass Press STOP The vacuum pump is now filled to the proper level with oil 7 Pour oil approximately 12 oz into the fill port of the vacuum pump until the oil appears at the bottom of the sight glass Press ENTER IMPORTANT Formaximum performance be suretochange thevaqum pumpoil frequently IMPORTANT Besurethe pumpis runningwhen addingoil 8 Replace the plug in the fill port 1 Oil Fill Port 2 Sight Glass 3 Oil Drain 9 Press STOP to exit 10 Close the door and replace the bolts holding the door shut INSTALLATION ROUTINE IN 1 Press MENU Use the ARROW keys to go to the INSTALLATION ROUTINE 2 Press ENTER The display toggles between CONNECT LS RXX HOSE TO SOURCE TANK and TURN ALL VALVES TO VACUUM RECOVER AND PRESS START TO BEGIN Follow the on screen prompts 3 Remove the service hoses from the accessory kit and remove the plugs from the hoses using a pair of pliers 4 Attach the service hoses to the high and low side bulkheads on the rear of the unit Attach the R 134a hoses to the left rear Attach the R 12 hoses to the right rear Attach the RED hoses to the bulkheads labeled HIGH and the BLUE hoses to the bulkheads labeled LOW 348
21. p Breaker 3Amp Breaker Hose Holders HAS Upgrade Port PowerCord Receptacle QuickCouplers R 12 Hoses External Storage Vessel ESV m o m LA m N INST 0707 Diagram of Unit s Components Internal View Relays Compressor Vacuum Pump Filter Manifold Block Air Purge Assembly Vacuum Pump Receptacle Transformer Fan Oil Drain Bottle Accummulator COONAN RWN HE E LA LA INST 0708 E 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit 3 Set Up Instructions INITIAL SET UP CAUTION R 134a systemshave spedal fittings per SAE spedfications to avoid aross contamination with R 12 systems Do notattempttoadaptyour unitfor another refrigerant system failure will result Read and followall warmingsatthe beginning of thismanual before operating the unit CAUTION Avoid the use ofan extension cord because the extension cord mayoverheat However ifyoumustusean extension cord usea No 14 AWG minimumand keep the cord as shortaspossible IMPORTANT 1 Lock both front casters of the unit by stepping on the cam brake levers plug Youmustpress the power cord into the power cord receptacle I
22. peratethisequipmentunlessyou haveread and understood the contentsofthismanual The 348002K and 348012K models are designed to be used on R 12 and R 134a vehicles They are compatible with existing service equipment and standard service procedures The 348002K model is UL listed The 348012K is CE approved Both are single pass systems that meet the SAE specifications for recycled refrigerant To validate your warranty complete the warranty card attached to your unit and return it within ten days from date of purchase GLOSSARY OF TERMS A CSystem The air conditioning system being serviced Unit The refrigerant recovery recycling recharging unit Extemal Storage Vessel The refillable refrigerant storage vessel designed specifically for this unit Source Tank A disposable tank of new refrigerant used to refill the external storage vessel Low Side Low Side High Side Gauge Gauge Gauge 7 High Side ae Gauge Low Side Valve High Side A Ar gt Valve Low E EE E Main Power Valve Switch High Side S Valve 213 516 Selector Les 8 9 i E 0 vm Switch Keypad INST 0706 Diagram of the 348002K Control Panel 2 2000 Robinair SPXCorporation Set Up Instructions Diagram of Unit s Components External View Oillnjection Valves R 134a Hoses Scales Oillnjection Bottles 15 Am
23. pressure rise may occur if there was freezing in the A C system during recovery If a rise occurs press START to repeat the recovery process Repeat as needed until the system pressure holds for two minutes then press STOP The AUTO RESTART ON option can be used to automatically restart the recycling process if the unit detects a pressure rise after five minutes See the Selection MENU section for details This process meets SAE Spec J2211 14 Press STOP to exit Recovery is now complete You are now ready to make any repairs to the A C system if necessary or advance to the Evacuation Process Diagram of the Oil Injection System Oil Injector Bottle Oil Drain Bottle wee INST 0713 EEN 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit 1 gt Operating Instructions IMPORTANT Youshould evaquateforat least15 minutes toensure adequatemoisture andoontaminant removal IMPORTANT Ifthe vaquum pumphasrun for 10ormore hours withoutanoil change the message VACUUMOIL TIME Xhr Xmin Xsecappearson thedisplay Changethe pumpoil following the proceduresinthe MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 16 EVACUATING THE A C SYSTEM A WARNING A Alwayswearsafetygoggleswhen working with refrigerant Useonly authorized refillable refrigeranttanks Read and followall wamingsatthe beginning ofthismanual before operating theunit Inaddition toth
24. rerrrene 11 Keypad Functions e sccesadediescnasexasaeladimeassinatsaadedcusenuevraneadecimeensiieeaeanns 12 ve UE TTT 13 ele Et E 13 Recovering Refrigerant AA 14 Evacuating the A C System E 16 Replenishing A C SystemOil ae 18 Recharging the A C EE 19 Maintenan lnsrudions ccecceeseeeeesseeseossenssenseeeeoesaneeesseaeeseeaseneeoeas 20 Replacing the Filter Drier E 20 Changingthe e eet GC ue A EE 21 Checkingtor E 22 Eledrical Protedio EE 23 General Maintenance uh 23 ReplacementPartsList 34B002K cococccoccooroooconnnnnonnnnnnenarnanenarnnnennnnans 24 ReplacementPartsS List S48012K TEE 26 AowDiagram ee rer Cr ee o 27 WiDODIA EIN 28 PP nn 29 U S Patents 4 523 897 4 688 388 Re 33 212 4 768 347 4 805 416 4 809 520 4 878 356 4 938 031 5 005 369 5 005 375 5 038 578 5 042 271 5 209 653 5 248 125 Australian Patent 613 058 Canadian Patents 1 311 621 1 311 622 2 012 620 2 026 348 European Patent 0 315 296 Bl German Patent 031296 Mexican Patent 16208 OTHERU S ANDFOREIGN PATENTS PENDING Mfd by Robinair SPX Corporation Montpelier OH 43543 AE 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit 1 Introduction Thismanual containsimportantsafetyproceduresconceming the operation use and maintenance ofthisproduct Failuretofollowthe instructionscontained inthismanual mayresultin seriousinjury Ifyouare unableto understand anyofthe contentsofthismanual please bring itto theattention ofyoursupervisor Do noto
25. s nose and throat To remove R 12 or R 134a from the A C system use service equipment certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 R 12 or R 134a recycling equipment If accidental system discharge occurs ventilate work area before resuming service R 12 or HFC 134a service equipment or vehicle A C systems should not be pressure tested or leak tested with com pressed air Some mixtures of air HFC R 12 R 134a have been shown to be combustible at elevated pressures These mixtures are potentially dangerous and may result in fire or explosion causing injury or property damage Additional health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers Table of Contents MOCI N aci 2 e A SS 2 E all lu e aiii 4 A e a aE 4 Preparing Me Vacuum PUMP gaegeteeedere ie eege eege ege denge 5 OperatingGuidelines nia 6 Using Me Selecion Menu visicsacceicecanesda svteraahinrasacdedeasieineuenstcusdiarewarecanaceale 6 Change AMS E 6 WEE 6 External Storage Vessel ESV Refill cooocccoccccccconocnnoncncocnnnnnnns 7 VACUNO rinitis iii 8 DrierRecovered EE 9 Basic Advanced Le le CN 9 PEO RestartO N O AA A eiiiai aA 9 Selecting a Unit Metric English sive siscisencsesccessaeaciaeicessinaidencaasinonconaaie 10 Language Selec EE 10 Installation Routine FirstFill cassissssansdundioiaiensiansiaasasdiaaassaasduasiasaanasanncin 10 Usingthe Control Panel essssessssssrssrrsssrrresrrrerrrrsrrersrrresrrrerrr
26. s and then press ENTER to save the current choice INSTALLATION ROUTINE and FIRST FILL The INSTALLATION ROUTINE is an automatic function that is used only for initial set up See the Initial Set Up section of this manual for details EE L 0 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Operating Guidelines USING THE CONTROL PANEL The control panel has various components that control specific operating functions MAIN POWER SWITCH Supplies electrical power to the control panel DIGITAL DISPLAY Used on the visual interface between the operator and the machine LOW SIDE MANIFOLD GAUGE Connects to an A C system and shows the system s low side pressure HIGH SIDE MANIFOLD GAUGE Connects to an A C system and shows the system s high side pressure LOW SIDE VALVE Controls the low side flow from the A C system through the unit It has two positions 1 Vacuum Recover and 2 Closed HIGH SIDE VALVE Controls the high side flow from the A C system through the unit It has three positions 1 Vacuum Recover 2 Closed 3 Oil Inject Charge 3 e 4 e 5 6 1 dl INST 0769 E Diagram of Control Panel 1 Main Power Switch 5 High Side Valve 2 Display 6 Low Side Valve 3 Low Side Gauge 7 Keypad 4 High Side Gauge 8 Selector Switch REENEN 11 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Rec
27. storage vessel contains a sufficient amount of refrigerant press ENTER to accept the default evacuation time of 15 00 minutes or enter the desired vacuum time by using the number keys Then press ENTER 5 The unit automatically charges the A C system after the specified vacuum time has elapsed 6 Advance to Step 6 of RECHARGING THE A C SYSTEM in this manual to complete the charging process iL 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit IMPORTANT Youshould evaquate the A C systemforat least15 minutes toensure adequate moistureand contaminant removal 17 Operating Instructions IMPORTANT REPLENISHING A C SYSTEM OIL Before charging the A C system you must replenish any oil removed from the A C system during the recovery process 1 Select the correct oil for the A C system being serviced Refer to the vehicle manufacturer s service manual CAUTION Topreventairfromenteringthe A Csystem never letthe oil Youcandharge level drop belowthe pick uptube whilechargingorreplenishing oilthrougheither thelowsideor 2 Adjust the O ring around the oil injector bottle to the required oil charge level highside or For example if the bottle s oil level is at 4 ounces and you need 1 2 ounce of both depending oil to replenish the A
28. t door panel and trace lines with a leak detector Also check connections on the back of the unit Tighten any loose fittings or connections you may find EEN 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit 2 3 Replacement Parts The following is a list of replacement parts and accessories you may need to service or maintain your unit We suggest you keep several filter driers on hand so you will always be able to change them and complete any recycling job that is in progress Premium High Vacuum Pump Oil is also available in handy quart containers or in convenient gallon containers Quart shipped 12 quarts per case 13203 Gallon shipped 4 gallons per case 13204 Because ofongoing product improvements wereservetheright tochangedesign specifications and materialswithoutnotice EE 2 4 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Replacement Parts List 348002K Replacement Parts R 12 Replacement R 134a Replacement Component Part Number Part Number 96 Red Hose 68396A 63096 96 Blue Hose 68296A 62096 Fan RA17516 RA19409 Filter Drier 34724 34724 Compressor RA19735 RA19735 Vacuum Pump RA15425 RA15425 High Pressure Switch RA19427 RA19427 Main Power Switch RA19344 RA19343 Vacuum Switch RA19428 RA19428 Pump Protection Switch RA19429 RA19429 Automatic Expansion Valve RA19592 RA19592 Scale Assembly RA19603 RA19603 Main Circuit Board RA19594 RA19740 High Side Gauge RA19742 RA19613 Low Side Gauge RA19741 RA19614
29. te the equipment at least 18 inches above the floor Make certain all safety devices are functioning properly before operating the unit Before operating read and follow the instructions and warnings in this manual CAUTION SHOULD BE OPERATED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Operator must be familiar with air conditioning and refrigeration systems refrigerants and the dangers of pressurized components Use only with R 12 or R 134a This equipment is not designed for any other purpose than recovering recycling or recharging refrigerants Do not mix refrigerant types ATTENTION Ce r servoir sous pression contient du frigorig ne liquide S il est surcharg ce r servoir peut exploser et causer des blessures ou la mort ATTENTION D brancher avant la maintenance ATTENTION Pour r duire les risques d incendie ne pas utiliser de cordon prolongateur de section inf rieure a 14 AWG de facon a viter la surchauffe du cordon ATTENTION Utiliser seulement du frigorigene R 134a OPERATING NOTES At temperatures exceeding 120 F 49 C wait 10 minutes between recovery jobs R 12 and R 134a WARNINGS Use the Series 348002K 348012K only with R 12 or R 134a Cross contamination with other refrigerant types will cause severe damage to the A C system and to service tools and equipment Do not mix refrigerant types through a system or in the same container Avoid breathing A C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist Exposure may irritate eye
30. tem 9 in the INST 0707 the MENUkeyto drawing on page 3 Turn on the MAIN POWER switch o ds 2 Press MENU 3 Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select LANGUAGE SELECTION Press ENTER 4 Use the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the language options and press ENTER to select a language and exit LANGUAGE SELECTION Nn Press MENU Use the ARROW keys to go to SELECT AUTO RESTART Press ENTER 6 Use the UP and DOWN arrows to toggle between AUTO RESTART ON and AUTO RESTART OFF Press ENTER to select NOTE See the Operating Guidelines section of this manual for a description of these functions 7 Press MENU Use ARROW keys to go to SELECT PROMPT Press ENTER 8 Use the UP and DOWN arrows to toggle between BASIC PROMPTS and ADVANCED PROMPTS Press ENTER to select NOTE See the Operating Guidelines section of this manual for a description of these functions SSS ey 4 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Set Up Instructions VACUUM PUMP INITIAL FILL 1 Press VACUUM to get to the VACUUM mode Press START to go into VACUUM NOTE The vacuum pump is shipped without oil in the reservoir Before starting the pump oil must be added to the pump or damage may occur 2 Close all manifold valves on the control panel 3 Remove bolts holding the door closed and open the door 4 Remove the black plastic plug from the fill port on the top of the vacuum pump 5 Attach the oil fill tube to the 16 oz bottle of vacuum pump oil pr
31. ter with the new filter 8 Close the unit door plug in the machine and turn on the Main Power 9 Close the door to the unit 10 The filter change is now complete INST 0716 20 A 2000 Robinair SPX Corporation Maintenance Instructions CHANGING THE VACUUM PUMP OIL For maximum vacuum pump performance change the vacuum pump oil every 10 hours of operation 1 Press MENU 2 Use the ARROW keys to select CHANGE VAC PUMP OIL 3 Press ENTER NOTE Do not connect the service hoses to a vehicle 4 Ensure that the high side and low side manifold valves are closed and press START 5 Screen displays OIL CHANGE 6 Allow the vacuum pump to run until it automatically stops 2 minutes 7 Remove the black plastic plug on the oil fill port of the vacuum pump 8 Remove the oil drain cap from the vacuum pump and drain the oil into a suitable container for proper disposal 9 Replace the oil drain cap and press START 10 Screen now toggles between ADD 5 oz OF OIL TO VACUUM PUMP and PRESS START TO CONTINUE 11 Attach the flexible tube and cap to the oil bottle and pour five ounces of vacuum pump oil into the fill port 12 Press START and while the vacuum pump is running slowly add oil until the level is even with the line on the reservoir s sight glass 13 Press STOP and replace the black plastic plug on the fill port 14 The unit is now ready to operate E 348002K 348012K Cool Tech Recovery Recycling
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