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Instruction Booklet
ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS
PLUS
Carefully read this use and maintenance manual before using the unit.
CTR S.R.L. Via T. ed E. Manzini n° 9, 43126 Parma (Italy)
Tel. +39 0521/957611 - Fax. +39 0521/957677
Internet:www.ctr-srl.com E-mail: info@ctr-srl.com
Revision number
1
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Date
02/03/2016
ENGLISH
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- Page 1 ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS PLUS Carefully read this use and maintenance manual before using the unit. CTR S.R.L. Via T. ed E. Manzini n° 9, 43126 Parma (Italy) Tel. +39 0521/957611 - Fax. +39 0521/957677 Internet:www.ctr-srl.com E-mail: info@ctr-srl.com Revision number...
- Page 2 Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS ENGLISH...
- Page 3 ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS CTR S.R.L. would like to thank you for buying a product from its range and invites you to read this manual. Inside this manual you will find all the information you need for correctly using the unit; please follow the instructions contained in this manual carefully and read through every section.
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Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ FARE RIFERIMENTO AL DOCUMENTO A CORREDO DEL MANUALE D’USO DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT OF THE USER MANUAL DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CONSULTEZ LE DOCUMENT ATTACHÉ AU MANUEL D’UTILISATION DECLARACION DE CONFORMIDAD CONSULTE EL DOCUMENTO ADJUNTO AL MANUAL DEL USUARIO KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG VERWEIS AUF DAS DOKUMENT, DAS DEM HANDBUCH ANGEBOTEN IST... - Page 5 ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS CTR S.R.L. would like to thank you for buying a product from its range and invites you to read this manual. Inside this manual you will find all the information you need for correctly using the unit; please follow the instructions contained in this manual carefully and read through every section.
- Page 6 DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’ FARE RIFERIMENTO AL DOCUMENTO A CORREDO DEL MANUALE D’USO DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY REFER TO THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT OF THE USER MANUAL DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CONSULTEZ LE DOCUMENT ATTACHÉ AU MANUEL D’UTILISATION DECLARACION DE CONFORMIDAD CONSULTE EL DOCUMENTO ADJUNTO AL MANUAL DEL USUARIO KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG VERWEIS AUF DAS DOKUMENT, DAS DEM HANDBUCH ANGEBOTEN IST...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS CONTENTS Declaration of conformity Symbols Introduction Technical features Safety warnings Working environment Preliminary checks Maintenance Electrical power supply Handling and transport General operating rules Main panel Operating phases “Automatic” operation 16-17 “Recovery” operation “Vacuum” operation “CHARGE TO VEHICLE”... -
Page 8: Symbols
• Oil separator positioned directly behind the compressor with automatic return during the recovery cycle. • 12-litre cylinder (model Astra) and 19-litre cylinder (model AstraPlus) for refrigerant gas recovery, equipped with an electronically controlled resistor, safety valve, safety pressure switch and electronic control of non-condensable gas discharge. -
Page 9: Technical Features
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS • Recharge to vehicle: the regenerated refrigerant can be recycled (after adding virgin oil) according to the methods provided for by the operator. You can also fill the system with new refrigerant fluid, new oil and UV tracer in the desired quantity. -
Page 10: Safety Warnings
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS Safety warnings It is recommended to read through this use and maintenance manual before starting to use the unit and to become knowledgeable with the controls. In case of need, contact only our Technical Service Department (in particular for component repair and replacement). -
Page 11: Preliminary Checks
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS 3.2 Preliminary checks If the unit is turned off because of a power failure, wait about 10 seconds before restarting it, so that the elec- tronic part can reset correctly. The electrical/electronic parts must be collected separately and disposed of in accordance with applicable legisla- tion. -
Page 12: Maintenance
3.5 Electrical power supply The power supply of the unit must be connected according to the instructions of CTR S.R.L. , the company however, is not respon- sible for the connection. The safety of the unit is effective only when it is properly connected to an electric energy source that has all the protections as required by the current applicable legislation (differential safety switch and earthing). -
Page 13: Handling And Transport
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS Handling and Transport Before moving the unit, check that it is stable (check that the support surface is horizontal). Before moving the unit, it is advisable to remove the parts installed after delivery in order to prevent damage (see the Chapter Installation). -
Page 14: General Operating Rules
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS General operating rules 5.1 Main panel Described below is the control panel of the unit: Description Main/emergency switch HP (high pressure) valve Control panel Used oil discharge tank ON/OFF-ESC button Oil filling tank OK/Enter button... -
Page 15: Operating Phases
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS 5.2 Operating phases Described below are all the steps that the operator must follow to obtain an optimal result in absolute safety conditions, distinguish- ing between manual and automatic operation. To check proper functioning of the unit, there is an intelligent device which signals any faults and warns the operator by means of error messages. -
Page 16: Automatic" Operation
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS GAS: 00,000 KG GASR: > AUTOMATIC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FW : 0.0.01 RECOVERY G: 0.0.01 P: 0.0.01 DB : 0.0.01 VACUUM T: 0.0.01... - Page 17 LED will remain lit to indicate the completion of the cycle. Warning: the quantity of UV tracer required for the correct contrast depends on the nature of the product. The value indicated under UV refers to contrast products sold by CTR S.R.L. AUTOMATIC CYCLE BY THE OPERATOR - Connect the high and low pressure pipes to the A/C system - Open the HP and LP valves, or if there is only one service point, open the corresponding valve.
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Page 18: Recovery" Operation
! Warning: the quantity of UV tracer required for the correct contrast depends on the nature of the product. The value indicated under UV refers to contrast products sold by CTR S.R.L. Procedure to empty pipes - (View paragraph 5.8). -
Page 19: Vacuum" Operation
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS 5.6 VACUUM” operation This function allows the moisture in the system to evaporate by means of a pump that generates a high degree of vacuum. - Connect the high and low pressure pipes to the A/C system. - Page 20 “Discharging non-condensable gases”. The discharge pressure may vary between 5 and 16 bar. Warning: the quantity of UV tracer required for the correct contrast depends on the nature of the product. The value indicated under UV refers to contrast products sold by CTR S.R.L. Changing the fluid quantities To change a quantity, move the cursor “>”...
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Page 21: Pipe Drainage Procedura
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS 5.8 Pipe draining procedure 1. When the procedure has been completed, keep the high and low pressure pipes connected, close the HP and LP valves, start the vehicle engine and wait a few minutes for the A/C system to reach full power. -
Page 22: Recharge Cylinder" Operation
5.10 “RECHARGE CYLINDER” operation This function is used to fill the internal cylinder with refrigerant. Filling is set to 7 kg on a total of 10 for Astra and 16 kg on a total of 18 for Astra Plus, in order to always have a good charge range and sufficient volume to perform the recovery operations. -
Page 23: Service Menu For Technical Staff
Gently press OK; the progress bar scrolling indicates that the procedure is being run properly. A new message will ask you to remove the cylinder and press OK. Undo the 4 screws (Astra) or the 4 nuts (AstraPlus), lift the cylinder making sure that the scale does not touch the cylinder, wait a few seconds and then press OK to confirm;... -
Page 24: Refrigerant Transfer From The Unit To An External Container
When the filter counter has reached a calculated value of refrigerant recovered from vehicles, a message prompting the operator to replace the filters is displayed for a few seconds upon activation. Before continuing, order the new filters from the CTR S.R.L. -
Page 25: Vacuum Pump Replacement
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS - Always replace both the filters each time the “Replace filters” message is displayed. - Use only dedicated original spare parts. There are no compatible filters on the market. - The “Replace filters” message warns you when the filters need to be replaced, but does not in any way lock unit operation . -
Page 26: Oil/Uv Tracer Containers
Should these pipes not be long enough for operating or functional requirements, 3-6 m long pipes are available at our sales point. Spare parts All the spare parts for ASTRA-ASTRAPLUS are sold by CTR S.R.L. and can be ordered at our sales points. Adhesive labels Explained below is the meaning of the adhesive labels used: Indicates the container for fresh oil charge. -
Page 27: Sd Card Database Update
SD card database update The vehicle database resides on the removable SD card housed on the circuit board of the unit. This operation may only be carried out by technical service staff authorised by CTR S.R.L. Contact your local Dealer. - Page 28 Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS To change the paper roll, proceed as follows: 1- Open the printer cover by pressing the OPEN button (see Fig.1.13). 2- Position the paper roll in the compartment, respecting the rotation direction indicated (see Fig.1.14).
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
To perform repair, maintenance or adjustment operations not described in the above chapters, contact skilled staff only. Failure to follow this instruction will relieve CTR S.R.L. of any responsibility for unit malfunctioning. The table indicates the persons that need to perform the operation. Strictly follow the instructions given. -
Page 30: Error Messages
Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS ASTRA – ASTRA PLUS ERROR MESSAGES Full cylinder . Recovery time ended. Refrigerant presence at the beginning of vacuum phase. Vacuum time ended. It is not possible start up vacuum timer. Leak presence during vacuum control. - Page 31 Instruction Booklet ASTRA • ASTRA PLUS ENGLISH...
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- Page 33 CTR S.R.L. would like to thank you for buying a product from its range and invites you to read this manual. Inside this manual you will find all the information you need for correctly using the unit; please follow the instructions contained in this manual carefully and read through every section.
- Page 34 Directive 2014/30/UE “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive” Directive 2014/35/UE “Low Voltage Directive” Directive 2014/68/UE “PED European Directive” We: CTR S.R.L. Via T. ed E. Manzini n° 9, 43126 Parma (Italy) represented by its Legal Representative, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Refill machine Model: ASTRA PLUS complies with the requirements of directive 2006/42/CE, 2014/30/UE and 2014/35/UE and associated implementation provisions.
- Page 35 CTR S.R.L. would like to thank you for buying a product from its range and invites you to read this manual. Inside this manual you will find all the information you need for correctly using the unit; please follow the instructions contained in this manual carefully and read through every section.
- Page 36 Directive 2014/30/UE “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive” Directive 2014/35/UE “Low Voltage Directive” Directive 2014/68/UE “PED European Directive” We: CTR S.R.L. Via T. ed E. Manzini n° 9, 43126 Parma (Italy) represented by its Legal Representative, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Refill machine Model: ASTRA complies with the requirements of directive 2006/42/CE, 2014/30/UE and 2014/35/UE and associated implementation provisions.
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