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Indicates a danger that can lead to moderate or minor injuries. Prohibition signs Fire and open flames prohibited Warning signs General Risk of electric Hazardous Warning of gas Danger of shock gases cylinders suffocation VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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This text indicates important information or instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions will prevent or significantly hinder the successful implementation of the actions described in this documentation. VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
Eating, drinking and storing food in the working area are prohibited. Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus. Eye protection: Tightly fitting protective goggles. Hand protection: Protective gloves (material: leather). Body protection: Protective clothing. VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
An appropriate safety concept must be developed and adhered to based on these material safety data sheets. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE! VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
Please use the information provided on the device to register/activate and place the device into service. For further information, please contact: AVL DiTEST Deutschland Tel.: +49 9103 7131-200 Fax: +49 9131 7131-112 e-mail: vas.service@avl.com VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
1. Cut the packaging tape and remove the cardboard box. Keep the cardboard box in case you need to return the device. 2. Carefully remove the protective foil from the VAS 581 009. 3. Use the scissors/side cutter to cut the four zip ties used to additionally secure the VAS 581 009 to the pallet.
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Danger of crushing The VAS 581 009 can topple from the pallet. 4. Carefully lift the VAS 581 009 from the pallet with the help of another person. Fig. 2-2 VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide...
See "Available accessories". Protective goggles GE7432 Protective gloves GE7435 Cylinder adapter seal DA7451 Printing paper HP7003 Power cable EU EX7075 Heating tape BV8313 VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
CAUTION Temperature equalisation If the VAS 581 009 is delivered in winter, it must be ensured that no condensation can occur inside the device. This is why we request that you leave the device standing unplugged at the site of use for about three hours.
Fig. 4-1 Checking the vacuum pump oil Power connection Use the supplied power cable to connect the VAS 581 009. Connect the power cable to the power supply. VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
Switching on the VAS 581 009 1. Apply the wheel brakes. Fig. 4-2 Applying the wheel brakes 2. Switch on the VAS 581 009. Fig. 4-3 VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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Operating instructions, Sec. 5 "Settings" Maintenance Operating instructions, Sec. 6 "Maintenance" Service Operating instructions, Sec. 7 "Service" Overview Operating instructions, Sec. 8 "Overview" VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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If a number or letter is expected as an input, turning the dial will show the letters and numbers in sequential order. Pressing the dial will select the letter or number. Fig. 4-5 Example input VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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4. The following message appears after a successful self-test. Fig. 4-6 Self-test successful 5. Continue with 6. You are in the main menu. Fig. 4-7 Main menu VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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Settings - Language 9. Select your language. Fig. 5-10 Language - Language selection 10. The VAS 581 009 restarts and performs a self-test after a language has been selected. VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide...
Pressure zeroing takes about 60 seconds. The counter is displayed. Wait until the process is complete. 4. "Pressure zeroing" is complete. 5. Exit "Pressure zeroing" with VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
The mounted oil containers must be completely empty for zeroing. If this is not the case, an error message may occur during zeroing. 3. "Oil/UV additive scales zeroing" is complete. 4. Exit "Oil/UV additive scales zeroing" with VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
Replace refrigerating agent cylinder in the maintenance menu. Fig. 4-16 Replacing refrigerating agent cylinder 2. Now select Cylinder content. Fig. 4-17 Replacing refrigerating agent cylinder VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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Incorrect entries inevitably result in incorrect calculations of the available/usable cylinder capacity. Fig. 4-18 Cylinder capacity 4. Select tare weight. Fig. 4-19 Tare weight VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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The tare weight represents the net weight of the used cylinder (empty). This weight is usually shown on the cylinder, sometimes embossed. Fig. 4-21 Ttare weight VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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Mark the location of the outlet valve on the refrigerating agent cylinder. Fig. 4-22 Mark d) Re-attach the protective cap. Fig. 4-23 Protective cap VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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Fig. 4-25 Start 8. Skip this message by clicking The hose is automatically emptied. Fig. 4-26 Unscrew the screw connection VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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Continue with Fig. 4-27 Disconnecting the quick connectors 10. Continue with Fig. 4-28 Close manual valve 11. Continue with Fig. 4-29 Disconnecting refrigerating agent cylinder VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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Important: The closure of the cylinder heater must be located on the opposite side of the outlet valve. Outlet valve Fig. 4-32 Heating band VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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Note that the bottle heating cable is not placed on the balance during the assembly of the bottle. Attach the securing chain. Fig. 4-34 Securing chain 15. Continue with VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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17. Zeroing and hose emptying are performed automatically. Fig. 4-36 Refrigerating agent cylinder 18. Remove the hose from the plastic cap if necessary. Fig. 4-37 Plastic cap VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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21. Connect the hose to the cylinder adapter. Spanner width: 14 mm Torque: 16 … 18 Nm, max. 20 Nm. Fig. 4-40 Connect the hose to the cylinder adapter VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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Fig. 4-41 Hose connection 24. Follow the instructions and open the manual valve of the refrigerating agent cylinder. Fig. 4-42 Information Fig. 4-43 Manual valve VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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25. End the replacement of the refrigerating agent cylinder with The system is flushed with CO2, i.e. the filling hoses are first flooded with CO2, then the CO2 is discharged. The VAS 581 009 must not be connected to the vehicle at this time.
Close gas supply of quick connectors and confirm. Hoses are emptied in VAS 581 009. Disconnect quick connectors from vehicle and confirm. Print report [Yes/No] VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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If a number or letter is expected as an input, turning the dial will show the letters and numbers in sequential order. Pressing the dial will select the letter or number. VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
Try to determine the cause and location of the error. Please refer to the "Troubleshooting" section in the operating instructions before contacting your service partner. VAS 581 009 unpacking instructions, placing into service, quick start guide V2.00 05/18 All rights reserved.
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