ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 1 CONTENTS 1 CONTENTS ................................... 2 2 INTRODUCTION ................................4 3 GUARANTEE ................................5 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT ............................6 4.1 I ..................................7 ntended use 4.2 I ......................8 dentIfIcatIon of the unIt and Its components 4.3 t...
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 10 OTHER MENUS ................................35 10.1 f ..........................35 IllInG Internal tank 10.2 p ..............................36 rInter 10.2.1 ............................36 ePeat service rePort 10.2.2 .............................. 36 efrigerant in 10.2.3 ......................36 ersonalization of service rePort heading 10.3 a4 p...
Marelli After Market Parts and Service cannot be held responsible for any damage to persons, animals and/or objects due to improper use, different to that illustrated in this instruction manual. Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and Service reserves the right to modify the technical characteristics and appearance of the product without prior notification.
Commencement date and duration Magneti Marelli After Market Parts and Service warrants its A/C recharging and diagnosing “ALASKA PREMIUM/HFO” units for 12 (twelve) months as from date of purchase stated on Magneti Marelli sales document. Any intervention carried out during warranty period does not modify expiry date of the warranty itself.
The unit is not designed to handle disposal operations! (see Section Glossary of terms) Identification of the unit and its components The ALASKA PREMIUM/HFO is composed of a series of components as shown in the following pictures. Man-uso alaska-Premium/PremiumHFO-01 English...
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION LOGIC BOARD FAN CONDENSER USB PORT HP SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCH 15 kg LOAD CELL MECHANICAL FILTER FILLING HOSE LP 3000 mm CHECK VALVE FILLING HOSE HP 3000 mm...
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Main function Enter Confirm Stop Exit/Back Selection – screen change DOWN Selection – screen change Delete Alphanumeric keypad LED ENTER Operation pilot light LED STOP Operation pilot light LED UP_DOWN Operation pilot light...
ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 5 SAFETY The advanced technology adopted in the design and production of ALASKA PREMIUM/HFO makes this unit extremely simple and reliable for the performance of all operations. The user is therefore not exposed to any risk provided that the general safety rules indicated below are followed and that the unit is properly used and maintained.
UV Additive: Leak detection liquid for A/C systems. • A/C system: Air conditioning system in the vehicle. • Unit: ALASKA PREMIUM/HFO equipment for the recovery, recycling, vacuum and filling of the A/C • system. Operator: Qualified person appointed for use of the unit.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 5.2.2 Precautions for refrigerant storage Refrigerant to be removed from a system must be handled carefully in order to prevent or minimise the possibility of mixing different refrigerants. The unit is specifically designed for the treatment of a single type of refrigerant (check unit nameplate) The cylinders used for storing refrigerants must be assigned to specific refrigerants to avoid mixing refrigerants of different types.
Safety devices ALASKA PREMIUM/HFO is equipped with the following safety devices: Safety pressure switch: Stops the compressor in the event of excessive pressure. •...
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 6 PUTTING INTO SERVICE Unpacking and checking the components Remove the unit’s packaging. Check that all of the accessory components are present: First start up schedule • Instruction manual • •...
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Preparation for use Once the unit has been moved close to the air conditioning system to be serviced, make sure it is resting on all four wheels on a flat, horizontal surface and locked wheels with brake in order to ensure proper functioning of the scales.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Press UP and DOWN to select the requested language. Confirm with ENTER. Enter company data Magneti Marelli Enter-Ok Stop-Exit See paragraph 10.2.3 Personalization of service report heading Confirm with ENTER Lower the internal tank and confirm with ENTER See paragraph 6.2 Unit handling and storage...
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 6.6 Internal tank filling phase FOLLOW CAREFULLY THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO PREVENT RELEASE OF THE REFRIGERANT INTO THE ATMOSPHERE CHECK THAT THE TYPE OF REFRIGERANT INDICATED ON THE GAS SUPPLY BOTTLE IS THE SAME AS THAT INDICATED ON THE UNIT NAMEPLATE BEFORE TRANSFERRING THE REFRIGERANT There are two types of source tank: with dip tube and without dip tube.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Please wait ! Filling in progress Required quantity ok, close the external tank valve Confirm with ENTER key. Wait for refrigerant recovery from HP/LP hoses. Process completed remove the service hose from tank.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 7 MESSAGES 7.1 Malfunction/error messages Unit ventilation Insufficient. Message only available in the R-1234yf version. The ventilation system for evacuation of the chassis is insufficient. The unit may not be used until the ventilation has been restored. Contact your Distributor.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Warning! over-pressure inside the A/C system Stop-Exit Appears during the vacuum phase if pressure is found in the A/C system. A/C system leakage Continue? Enter-Ok Stop-Exit A/C system not sealed. This message appears if an increase in the pressure reading occurs during the leakage check.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO External tank empty or valve closed! Appears at the start of the internal tank filling phase if there is no pressure or during the phase if the quantity of refrigerant set has not been reached.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Exceeding filling time Continue? Enter-Ok Stop-Exit Carry on int. tank filling phase! Enter-Ok Appears during the filling phase if the set quantity has not been reached during the maximum planned time if only a HP A/C system has been selected.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 7.2 Function messages Replace filter and vacuum pump oil. Appears at start-up if unit requires programmed maintenance. Reset respective work counters after replacing components. Confirm start selected phases ? Press the ENTER key, the unit performs the phases or the programmed cycle.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Operating description With the Unit on Stand by mode, display shows the available sources: 8.1 Operating Modes The Unit memorizes the set values concerning the services performed on the A/C plants on the basis of the plate number if an automatic program, or a filling phase, has been carried on;...
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 9 PROGRAMS Connect the HP/LP connectors (or the single connector) to the A/C system. Open the connectors (or the single connector) by turning the gear in a clockwise direction. The HP/LP gauges (or the single pressure gauge) indicate the pressure in the two branches of the A/C system.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Select PREVIOUS SERVICE DATA and press ENTER key to view the recorded data. • Press UP and DOWN keys to scroll the following information: Filled quantity Vacuum time Leak test time Pressure increase during leak test time...
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 9.1 Automatic Program If UV injection is enabled, visually check for the presence of UV tracer in the container before confirming execution of the ser- vice or disable the function (ref.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO To set the data of a user model, select a free user model and press an alphanumeric key. Mod.: To achieve a greater accuracy in the reading of the Refrigerant q.ty. g...
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO The unit automatically proceeds to the next phase. Any non-condensable gases present in the A/C system are also recovered during the recovery/ recycling phase. The presence of an excessive quantity of non-condensable gas contaminates the refrigerant stored in the inner container.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Oil injection The unit performs the oil injection phase. During oil injection in auto- matic mode, even with a se- cond oil container enabled, only the oil of container 1 is injected.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Filling phase The unit performs the filling phase. Working on only LP port plants, the filling phase is performed intermittently. The data is shown on the display for a few seconds.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 9.2 User program Connect the HP/LP connectors (or the single connector) to the A/C system. Open the connectors (or the single connector) by turning the knob in a clockwise direction. The HP/LP gauges (or the single pressure gauge) indicate the pressure in the two branches of the A/C system.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Press the UP and DOWN keys to select. If NO is selected, the display proposes the UV injection phase. Press the UP and DOWN keys to select. If manual option is selected, the unit requests the absolute quantity of oil to be injected.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 9.3 Flushing Use the suggested flushing kit to connect the unit at the part of the A/C system to be flushed (see the instruction of the flushing kit ) . This function works only with HP/LP quick connectors available.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 10 OTHER MENUS Press the UP and DOWN keys to select the MENU. Confirm with ENTER key. Gas analyzer if placed a\c system Test UV abilitation I n t e r n a l...
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 10.2 Printer The ALASKA PREMIUM/HFO prints a coupon which reports the info concerning each service phase performed; the functions specified here below are also available: Repeat print ■ Refrigerant IN /OUT □...
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 10.4 Back up/restore Back up/Restore ■ Service history exp.□ IN/OUT ref. export □ Enter-Ok Stop-Exit ↕ Press UP –DOWN to select desired menu. Press ENTER to confirm. The name of the file generated is represented by the unit serial no.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 10.7 Diagnosis The Unit is equipped with a diagnosis system which is able to check the performances of the A/C systems and suggests the possible causes of unsatisfactory results. The appropriate function of A/C diagnosis is available both at the end of filling phase and from OTHER MENUS.
See paragraph 10.8.1. 10.8 Leakage test with N2 nitrogen The ALASKA PREMIUM/HFO is able to test the A/C system with nitrogen (N2). The function requires the use of the device charge /discharge N2, code 007935090850 Use only pure nitrogen. Don’t use air compressed or other technical gases, see paragraph 4.1 General safety rules...
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Recover and vacuum the A/C systems, connect the nitrogen supply to the charge/discharge N2 device and this to the male LP (25) connection in the back of the unit. Please make sure A/C...
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Follow the instructions shown on the display. A result slip is printed at the end of the test. Carica N2 Scarica N2 10.9 UV ON/OFF Press UP –DOWN to select desired menu. Press ENTER to confirm.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 10.10 Enabling operators The function allows at an “administrator” to assign a code or a password to any operator enabled to use the unit. If the function is enabled, the operator password will be always required to program the phases or a cycle.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 10.11 Enable container POE ( Hybrid ) The Unit is able to perform a service also on the electronic car or hybrid car , with the electrical compressor and not belt driven compressors. These systems contain a type of oil POE with high dielectric resistivity.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 10.13 Service menu 10.13.1 Date and time Enter password 8463 . Press ENTER to confirm. Press UP and DOWN key to place on values that should be dated; enter the correct values. Press ENTER to confirm.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 10.13.3 Counters reset Enter password 2668, Confirm with ENTER key. Refr. recovered q.ty Counter reset? Enter-Ok Stop-Exit Confirm with ENTER key. The display shows Press ENTER key For 3 seconds! Enter-Ok Stop-Exit...
12 MAINTENANCE routine maintenance kit code (7000100300) The ALASKA PREMIUM/HFO is an extremely reliable unit, built with top-quality components and using the most advanced production techniques. For these reasons, maintenance is reduced to a minimum, with long intervals between services. Each periodic maintenance operation is monitored by counters.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 61 Upper plug Do not open! Electrocution risk Warning! Risk of burning 62 Inspection glass 63 Lower plug 12.2 Filter replacement The dehydrator filter must be replaced when it is no longer able to absorb the humidity present in the recycled refrigerant.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 12.3 Replacing hose gaskets Do not carry out any activities on parts of the unit which are not specifically referred to in this section. Regularly check the state of wear of the rubber gaskets on the filling hoses (6) and (5) and, if necessary, remove them and replace with the new ones provided in the routine maintenance kit.
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Refrigerant cell Oil cell In the case of calibration of the oil or UV cell insert the sample weight inside the container, at least 200 g or use the sample weight provided.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 12.5 Pressure sensors calibration Enter the password 7737 and confirm with ENTER key. Remove both the quick release couplings from the filling hoses. Confirm with ENTER key. WARNING: Before removing the quick...
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ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO Close non-condensable gas discharge valve (37), confirm with ENTER key. Open non-condensable gas discharge valve (37), confirm with ENTER key and await end of procedure. Press ENTER to exit from menu.
ISTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ALASKA PREMIUM / PREMIUM HFO 13 DISPOSAL 13.1 Environmentally-friendly disposal This product can contain substances that may be dangerous for the environment and harmful for operators if it is not disposed of in the appropriate way.