Page 2 - WARNINGS
SAFETY DEFINITIONS: Follow all WARNING , CAUTION , IMPORTANT , and NOTE messages in this manual. These messages are defined as follows: WARNING means you may risk serious personal injury or death; CAUTION means you may risk personal injury, property damage, or unit damage; IMPORTANT means you may ri...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................. 2 Glossary of Terms ................................................................................. 2 Setup...
Page 4 - Introduction; Glossary of Terms; The air conditioning system being serviced.; Unit; Setup Instructions; Diagram of the Control Panel
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 2 CLOSED CLOSED RECOVER RECOVER VACUUM VACUUM RECOVER RECOVER VACUUM VACUUM CLOSED CLOSED 11 00 00 00 33 55 00 0 0 0 0 3 3 4 4 00 0 0 5 5 11 00 00 11 00 00 55 55 11 00 00 11 00 55 11 5 5 00 00 22 00 55 22 11 00 00 00 33 22 00 00 00 22 5 5 0 0 2 2 0 0 55 11 0 0 2 2 00...
Page 6 - KEYPAD FUNCTIONS; Diagram of Keypad
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 4 KEYPAD FUNCTIONS In addition to the number keys, the keypad contains special keys that accomplishspecific operating functions. Diagram of Keypad START — Begins, or resumes, a function. STOP — Terminates, or pauses, a function. RECOVER — Activates the recovery seque...
Page 7 - INITIAL SETUP; R-134a systems have special fittings (per SAE; NOTE
5 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit Setup Instructions INITIAL SETUP CAUTION! R-134a systems have special fittings (per SAE specifications) to avoid cross-contamination with R-12 systems. Do notattempt to adapt your unit for another refrigerant — system failure willresul...
Page 9 - Operating Guidelines; USING THE SELECTION MENU; CHANGE VACUUM PUMP OIL; CHANGE FILTER
7 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit Operating Guidelines USING THE SELECTION MENU 1. Press the MENU button. The top line of the display reads SETUP MENU. 2. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the menu choices displayed on the second line. The menu choices a...
Page 10 - VACUUM OIL TIME; STOP; FILTER CAPACITY
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 8 NOTE : If using a refillable tank, install the tank upside down, and connect the fill hose to the vapor valve. 4. Press the START key, and the tank automatically refills. The unit stops when a sufficient amount of refrigerant has been transferred to the internal ta...
Page 12 - USING THE CONTROL PANEL; Diagram of Control Panel
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 10 VACUUM VACUUM RECOVER RECOVER CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED VACUUM VACUUM RECOVER RECOVER STOP STOP R-134A R-134A in Hg in Hg VAC VAC psi psi kPa kPa bar bar OIL INJECT OIL INJECT CHARGE CHARGE 0 0 psi psi kPa kPa bar bar R-134A R-134A 0 0 4 4 5 5 3 3 0 0 0 0 5 5 2 ...
Page 13 - Operating Instructions; OPERATING TIPS; Pressing the; START; and; keys together for several seconds will exit any
11 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit Operating Instructions OPERATING TIPS Follow the SAE-J1991 recommended service procedure for the containment ofR-12, and the SAE-J2210 recommended service procedure for the containment ofR-134a. The recovery compressor is not a vacuum...
Page 14 - RECOVERING REFRIGERANT; WARNING; RECOVER
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 12 RECOVER RECOVER VACUUM VACUUM CLOSED CLOSED RECOVER RECOVER VACUUM VACUUM CLOSED CLOSED VAC-CHARGE VAC-CHARGE ENTER ENTER R-134A R-134A R-134A R-134A in Hg in HgVAC VAC psi psi bar bar kPa kPa psi psi bar barkPa kPa RECOVER RECOVER CHARGE CHARGE OIL INJECT OIL INJ...
Page 16 - EVACUATING THE A/C SYSTEM; The Control Panel
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 14 RECOVER RECOVER VACUUM VACUUM CLOSED CLOSED RECOVER RECOVER VACUUM VACUUM CLOSED CLOSED VAC-CHARGE VAC-CHARGE ENTER ENTER R-134A R-134A R-134A R-134A in Hg in Hg VAC VAC psi psi bar bar kPa kPa psi psi bar barkPa kPa RECOVER RECOVER CHARGE CHARGE OIL INJECT OIL IN...
Page 17 - VACUUM
15 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit NOTE: It is not necessary to change the High side panel valve from vacuum to charge when performing the VAC-CHARGE function. 3. Press the START key to charge the default amount of refrigerant, or use the number keys to enter the desir...
Page 18 - REPLENISHING A/C SYSTEM OIL; To prevent air from entering the A/C system, never let the; If no oil was removed from the A/C system during recovery, DO NOT; button after the oil charge is complete to recharge the A/C
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 16 RECOVER RECOVER VACUUM VACUUM CLOSED CLOSED RECOVER RECOVER VACUUM VACUUM CLOSED CLOSED VAC-CHARGE VAC-CHARGE ENTER ENTER R-134A R-134A R-134A R-134A in Hg in Hg VAC VAC psi psi bar bar kPa kPa psi psi bar barkPa kPa RECOVER RECOVER CHARGE CHARGE OIL INJECT OIL IN...
Page 19 - RECHARGING THE A/C SYSTEM; CHARGE
17 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit Operating Instructions IMPORTANT! Evacuate theA/C system forat least 15minutes foradequatemoisture andcontaminantremoval. RECHARGING THE A/C SYSTEM WARNING 1. Press the CHARGE button. (If an oil inject has been performed, the CHARGE k...
Page 20 - SLOW CHARGE PROCEDURE; Never run a vehicle without adequate ventilation in the work area.; Start the vehicle, and set the AC system to its maximum setting.; . The unit charges out of the low side inlet only, allowing the
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 18 SLOW CHARGE PROCEDURE WARNING Before starting the vehicle's engine, verify that it is in PARK orNEUTRAL, with the emergency brake ON. Never run a vehicle without adequate ventilation in the work area. CAUTION! Close the high side manifold valve before starting the...
Page 21 - Location of the Filter-Drier; REPLACING THE FILTER-DRIER; MENU; Maintenance Instructions
19 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit 240 1 2 4 3 40 20 60 100 120 80 5 6 7 8 160 140 180 200 220 9 10 11 12 260 300 280 320 340 OUNCES MLS CONTROL BREAKER MAIN POWER BREAKER Filter-Drier INST0478 Location of the Filter-Drier REPLACING THE FILTER-DRIER Order part no. 3472...
Page 22 - CHANGING THE VACUUM PUMP OIL
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 20 Maintenance Instructions CHANGING THE VACUUM PUMP OIL For maximum vacuum pump performance, change the vacuum pump oil afterevery 10 hours of operation. 1. Turn on the MAIN POWER switch. 2. Press the MENU button. NOTE: Do not connect the service hoses to a vehicle....
Page 23 - CHECKING FOR LEAKS; MAIN POWER; switch, and disconnect the power cord from the
21 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit Maintenance Instructions IMPORTANT! Inspect the unitperiodically forleaks. Themanufacturerdoes notreimburse forlost refrigerant. CHECKING FOR LEAKS Every three months, or as specified by local or state laws, you should check theunit f...
Page 24 - Replacement Parts List; ELECTRICAL PROTECTION; Because of ongoing product improvements,
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 22 Replacement Parts List ELECTRICAL PROTECTION The unit is equipped with two circuit breakers. If either circuit breaker trips, theunit will not function correctly and may lose all power. Press the circuit breakerbutton to reset. The circuit breakers are on the back...
Page 26 - Flow Diagram
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 24 Flow Diagram INST0576 1. Low Side Manifold Gauge 2. High Side Manifold Gauge 3. Low Side Manifold Valve 4. High Side Coupler 5. Oil Injector Check Valve 6. Vacuum Pump 7. Expansion Valve 8.Upper Block 9.Compressor 10. Air Purge Control 11. Lower Block 12. Return O...
Page 27 - Wiring Diagram
25 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit Wiring Diagram
Page 28 - Robinair Limited Warranty Statement; The limited warranty applies to the original purchaser only.; This Limited Warranty does NOT apply if:; Refillable refrigerant tanks are reusable.; Limited Warranty
© 2001 Robinair, SPX Corporation 26 Robinair Limited Warranty Statement Rev. July 11, 2003 This product is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship, materials, andcomponents for a period of one year from date of purchase. All parts and labor required torepair defective products covered under...
Page 29 - Notes
27 34700-2K/17700-2K Cool-Tech Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit Notes
Page 32 - Visit our web site at; NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS
124080 (Rev. C, 7-09-03) 347002K/177002K Cool-Tech © SPX Corporation Visit our web site at www.robinair.com or Call our Toll-Free Technical Support Line at 800-822-5561 in the continental U.S. or Canada. In all other locations, contact your local distributor. To help us serveyou better, please be pr...