RobinAir Robinar Air Conditioning Component Flusher 17580 User's Manual
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1. 7 Coalescent Filter Element Replacement 7 HUD 12101 41 un 8 Replacement Part Numbers une 8 Plumbing Diagram 9 Limited Warranty 5 eines inside back cover Model 17580 Air Conditioning Component Flusher 519395 Rev D March 12 2014 1 Introduction Use the 17580 Air Conditioning Component Flusher to clean unwanted oil residue and contaminants from inside A C condensers and evaporators The flusher uses a pulsating action to circulate solvent through components to loosen and dissolve unwanted material inside the components The air agitation feature allows the user to control the flow of bubbles through the solvent for further agitation inside the components The flusher then evaporates solvent from components after flushing by circulating dry air through the components at a high rate The 17580 Flusher comes equipped with a carbon filter to reduce solvent odors The 17580 Flusher has been factory tested and meets Robinair s stringent quality standards This unit will provide you with years of reliable service with minimal maintenance Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using the flusher Unit describes the 17580 Flusher throughout this manual Front View Selection Valve Filter Valve Solvent Fill Port Air Agitation Valve SELECTION VALVE FILTER VALVE AIR AGITAT2. Operate the unit in a well ventilated area Ensure there is adequate ventilation in the vehicle servicing area DO NOT breathe solvent vapor or mist Exposure may irritate eyes nose and throat If accidental system discharge occurs ventilate work area before resuming service U h To prevent an electrical shock or an explosion first ground the flusher to the vehicle e Use only Robinair No 17565 Power Flush Solvent The use of unapproved solvents may cause damage to the A C system or equipment and be hazardous to the operator e Disconnect the unit from the air pressure source before beginning service work e Avoid solvent spillage on painted areas Solvents can peel paint from a vehicle Read warnings on solvent containers Follow solvent manufacturer s recommendations for handling and disposing solvents Use only approved solvents Table of Contents IU UCI ON nee A A ICEMS aaa 2 Component Locati n nenne 3 Initial a a an 4 Operating Guidelines 4 Operating neirueiionsra lele 5 Finehing a component u 6 Purging a component 7 Mamtenante ae 7 Solvent Replacement 7 Solvent Filter Replacement di Charcoal Filter Element Replacement
3. Operating Instructions N R AGITATION POR GOBLET me Model 17580 Air Conditioning Component Flusher Model 17580 FROBINAIR Air Conditioning Component Flusher 80 150 psi Supply Air Pressure SAFETY DEFINITIONS Follow all WARNING CAUTION and NOTE messages in this manual These messages are defined as follows WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury and or property damage and NOTES provide clarity and helpful tips These messages cover situations ROBINAIR is aware of ROBINAIR cannot know evaluate and advise you regarding all possible hazards You must ensure conditions and procedures do not jeopardize your personal safety COPYRIGHT No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recorded or otherwise without the prior written permission of ROBINAIR DISCLAIMER All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication The right is reserved to make changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes Further ROBINAIR shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for inciden
4. Replacement To avoid excessive foaming and potential contaminant carry over it is recommended the solvent be changed after each job It is strongly recommended that the used solvent be removed from the machine immediately after a FLUSH PURGE cycle 1 Place the end of the discharge hose in a suitable waste container 2 Verify the selection valve is OFF and shop air is connected 3 Turn the selection valve to FLUSH 4 Turn the selection valve to OFF when the solvent is evacuated from the machine Solvent Filter Replacement Replace the solvent filter each time the solvent is replaced A non bypass filter such as Motorcraft FL1A Purolator L30001 Champ PH 8 A or equivalent should be used 1 Open the back door of the unit s protective covering Note To unlock the door turn the two screws 1 4 turn counterclockwise 2 Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise 3 Hand tighten the new filter in a clockwise direction Carbon Filter Element Replacement The carbon filter element should be replaced when odors become noticeably stronger during the purge cycle 1 Remove the filter retaining plate by removing the wing nut on the filter housing 2 Remove and replace the filter element 3 Replace the filter retaining plate and wing nut Coalescent Filter Element Replacement If oil is visible in the coalescing filter bowl it can be drained by toggling the valve on the bottom of the bowl The coalescent filter element
5. This Limited Warranty does not apply if e The product or product part is broken by accident e The product is misused tampered with or modified Call our toll free wey Technical Support Line 1 800 822 5561 in the continental U S or Canada or visit our web site www robinair com In all other locations contact your local distributor To help us serve you better be prepared to provide the model number serial number and date of purchase of the unit To validate your warranty complete the warranty card attached to the unit and return it within ten days from the date of purchase NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS If your unit needs repair or replacement parts contact the service center in your area For help in locating a service center visit www robinair com or call the toll free technical support line Due to ongoing product improvements we reserve the right to change design specifications and materials without notice FROBINAIR 655 EISENHOWER DRIVE OWATONNA MN 55060 USA TECH SERVICES 800 822 5561 FAX 866 259 1241 CUSTOMER SERVICE 800 533 6127 FAX 800 322 2890 www robinair com 519395 Rev D March 11 2014 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC
6. can be replaced as follows 1 Open the back door of the unit s protective covering Note To unlock the door turn the two screws 1 4 turn counterclockwise 2 Push up on the filter bowl and turn the bowl 1 8 turn counterclockwise to disengage the bowl from the filter housing 3 Remove the filter element by unscrewing the nut on the bottom of the filter 4 Install the new filter element followed by the filter bowl Model 17580 Air Conditioning Component Flusher 7 Accessories Accessories Part No Description 17607 Universal Flushing Adapter Kit 17581 Adapter Fitting included use to adapt hoses to 17607 Flushing Adapter Kit Replacement Part Numbers Part No Description 17565 Power Flush Solvent gallon six per carton 17609 Power Flush Solvent quart six per carton 17586 Solvent Filter 17577 Activated Carbon Filter Element 17518 Coalescent Filter Element 540649 Fill Tube Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC Joyl4 ISNEUXI EUIQU OL Ajddns sly pessaidwog GI Joyesedas 19 0eM LL 4911 Bulosajeog EL Jopenbay 1 ZL 0109 99 LL SARA uoneuby HV OL sse 5 1615 uoneNby 11 soH ebseyosiq SOH duund pinbr 4e 14 UO UIdS SA EA JOH YUE JUSAJOS 103 91puJ 13497 YUeL 1911 ISNEUX3F 9660LSNI D o OQ o A TAG XI ON CO G 1 Model 17580 Air Conditioning Component Flusher Bosch Automotive Se
7. ION Air Agitation Sight Window Control Panel Tool Tray 17580 Flusher INSTO991 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC Component Location Inside Back View Air Inlet G d Cl Return Hose round Clamp Discharge Hose P Oil Coalescent Filter Water Separator Air Regulator Spin on Solvent Filter Side View Owner s Manual Compartment Exhaust Filter Solvent Level Indicator Model 17580 Air Conditioning Component Flusher 3 NE 0 Initial Setup Connect a 1 4 in external air fitting not included to the air inlet located on the unit s rear panel WARNING N Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with solvents Contact wy with solvent may cause personal injury DO NOT breathe solvent vapor or mist Exposure may irritate eyes nose and throat If accidental system discharge occurs ventilate work area before resuming service Operating Guidelines Before operating this unit read and follow the instructions and warnings in this manual Verify all safety devices are functioning correctly before beginning a procedure Required One gallon of solvent is needed for the flushing procedure Use only Robinair 17565 Power Flush Solvent Other solvents may not be effective may be hazardous and may damage the equipment and void the warranty Also an adapter fitting kit may be necessary for connecting to some flusher service coup
8. his equipment unless you have read and understand the contents of this manual Model 17580 Air Conditioning Component Flusher Operating Instructions Solvent Fill Port INSTO995 SELECTION VALVE FILTER VALVE PURGE es 7 FLUSH BYEASS Air Agitation Valve AIR AGITATION Air Agitation Sight Glass Control Panel Flushing a Component Use the following steps to flush a component 1 2 3 Turn the filter valve to FILTER Turn the selection valve to FLUSH The AIR AGITATION valve can be opened during the flush cycle to control the amount of air bubbles being injected into the solvent The intensity of the air agitation can be viewed through the sight glass on the control panel After flushing for 20 minutes turn the selection valve to OFF Purging a Component Use the following steps to purge the solvent from a component 1 Open the selection valve slightly toward PURGE until most liquid solvent has been purged from the inlet and discharge hoses Turn the filter valve to BYPASS Slowly turn the selection valve all the way to PURGE Note Slowly opening the selection valve to PURGE reduces solvent odors and extends the life of the carbon filter element Purge the system for a minimum of 30 minutes to completely evacuate any traces of flushing solvent from the component Turn the selection valve to OFF Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC Maintenance Solvent
9. lers See ACCESSORIES Fill to Mark Do not overfill the flushing tank Fill to only the full mark on the solvent level indicator Solvent Reuse Follow solvent manufacturer s suggestions regarding the number of times solvent may be used before replacement The flusher will perform its functions even if the solvent is too diluted to remove contaminants from the A C system See REPLACEMENT PARTS Filter Replacement The flusher is equipped with a replaceable particle filter to clean the solvent during the flush operation The particle filter is a non bypass filter and must be replaced every time fresh solvent is installed in the flusher See REPLACEMENT PARTS Activated Carbon Filter This unit contains an activated carbon filter that limits emissions and odors during the flushing and purging operations The filter element can be replaced if odors become noticeably stronger during operation of the unit See REPLACEMENT PARTS Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC Operating Instructions A WARNING ca To prevent eye injury do not look into a component to observe airflow even while wearing protective goggles Operating Instructions Use the following steps to operate the flusher A CAUTION To prevent an 1 Turn the selection valve on the control panel to the OFF position electrical shock 2 Ground the flusher to the vehicle by attaching the ground clamp to the or an explosion negative batter
10. rvice Solutions LLC 10 Model 17580 Air Conditioning Component Flusher 11 Bosch Automotive Service Solutions LLC 12 Limited Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship materials and components for a period of one year from date of purchase All parts and labor required to repair defective products covered under the warranty will be at no charge The following restrictions apply il 2 The limited warranty applies to the original purchaser only The warranty applies to the product in normal usage situations only as described in the owner s manual The product must also be serviced and maintained as specified If the product fails it will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer Warranty service claims are subject to factory inspection for product defect s The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any additional costs associated with a product failure including but not limited to loss of work time and un authorized shipping and or labor charges All warranty service claims must be made within the specified warranty period Proof of purchase date must be supplied to the manufacturer Transportation charges for warranty service will be reimbursed by the factory upon verification of the warranty claim and submission of a freight bill for normal ground service Approval from the manufacturer must be obtained prior to shipping to an authorized service center
11. tal or consequential damages including lost profits in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material If necessary obtain additional health and safety information from the appropriate government agencies and the vehicle refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers A WARNINGS A Study understand and follow all warnings in the operator s manual before operating this unit If the operator cannot read these instructions operating instructions and safety precautions must be read and discussed in the operator s native language Si el operador no puede leer el ingl s las instrucciones de operaci n y las precauciones de seguridad deberan leerse y comentarse en el idioma nativo del operador Si Putilisateur ne peut lire Vanglais les instructions et les consignes de s curit doivent lui tre expliqu es dans sa langue maternelle This unit must be operated by qualified personnel who are familiar with air conditioning and refrigeration systems solvents and the danger of pressurized components Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with solvents Contact with solvent may cause personal injury Even while wearing protective goggles do not look into a component to observe airflow by attaching the ground clamp to the negative battery terminal or other source of ground on the vehicle Do not operate this equipment near an open flame
12. y terminal or other source of ground on the vehicle ground the flusher to the vehicle Add one gallon of flush solvent to the fill port before use by Connect shop air to the unit s air inlet 80 150 psi attaching the Install A C component flush adapters as required to the vehicle A C ground clamp components to be flushed Connect the flusher discharge hose to the inlet to the negative outlet of the component being flushed battery terminal or other source Recommended Flush Backflush Procedure of ground on the When flushing a condenser and or high pressure liquid lines flush from vehicle the outlet end of unit first then backflush in the opposite direction Avoid solvent When flushing an evaporator flush from the inlet side of the unit to the spillage on painted outlet first then backflush in the opposite direction areas Solvents This sequencing will ensure the maximum flushing action is obtained call 7 77 Solvent purges from the system faster after the flushing operations are A venicie nea all warnings on completed solvent containers 6 Connect the return hose to the remaining adapter This manual contains important safety procedures concerning the operation use and maintenance of this product Failure to follow the instructions contained in this manual may result in serious injury If you are unable to understand any of the contents of this manual please bring it to the attention of your supervisor Do not operate t
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