ECOsaver Tetra FOR SAFE OPERATION Thank you for selecting ECOsaver Tetra. ● Please give this Operation Manual to the persons who operate this machine. ● The contents of this manual must be thoroughly read by the operating persons. ● Obtain the highest performance efficiency of this machine by an appropriate safe operation.
ECOsaver Tetra WARNING FOR SAFETY ● General warnings in operating this machine are mentioned in this section. ● While specific details are mentioned in each particular clause. WARNING ◆ When performing recovery, choose location that has good ventilation. Leakage of gas without sufficient ventilation may cause lack of oxygen cause suffocation.
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ECOsaver Tetra WARNING ◆ Check electric power plug regularly to make sure there is no problem. Always have the plug inserted firmly. When the plug has dirt or oil, and the connection is incomplete, it may cause electric shock or fire. ◆ Do not have the electric cord connected with other electric devices or branched with other cords. It may cause fire.
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ECOsaver Tetra CAUTION ◆ Install a filter driyer at the suction port. Otherwise the compressor may be damaged. ◆ An extension cord used should be a three-core cabtyre cable with a length of 20m or less when its wire diameter is 2.0mm or with a length of 30m or less when its wire diameter is 3.5mm An unsuitable extension cord (too thin or too long) may lead to starting failure or fire.
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ECOsaver Tetra CAUTION ◆ When the Recovery Machine is dropped or hit, inspect immediately for damage, crack, dent, etc. Recovery under damaged, cracked and dented condition may cause injury ◆ Check every day if there is deformed or corroded area. ◆ If abnormal condition (strange smell, vibration, strange noise) is noticed, stop the unit and refer to the Page24 “ BEFORE REQUESTING REPAIR OR SERVICES” in the manual. ◆ Request for repair or service instead of disassembling for repair, contact the store where the machine was purchased.
ECOsaver Tetra COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE Name of Each Part Labels are required by law for safety and the warnings are placed on the recovery machine. If the label comes off the machine or became dirty and unreadable, request us for new label. Replace the label at the same position on the machine.
ECOsaver Tetra Optional Accessories (Recovery Cylinder) Item Capacity Port Code No. TF128 Refrigerant Recovery cylinder 3/8" flare TF131 (with float sensor) TF129 120L * Digital scale with overfill prevention device must be used when recovery cylinders (without float sensor) are used. * Our original recovery cylinder should be used.
ECOsaver Tetra HOW TO USE Preparation before Operation 1)Environment of Usage ● “Transportation” and “Evacuation of the air ⑥ The temperature of the cylinder may rise in the cylinder” should be done in view of when the ambient temperature is high or the following environment of usage.
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ECOsaver Tetra 3)Cylinder ● Use our original recovery cylinders. ● Use cylinders on which the type of refrigerant to be recovered is mentioned. ● Empty cylinders should be evacuated before use. CAUTION ◆ The cylinder is designed according to the specifications of the recovery machine. The cylinder may be overfilled and exploded if the appropriate cylinder is not used. ● How to evacuate air (Vacuum pump is optional) CAUTION ◆ Brand-new cylinders have nitrogen inside.
ECOsaver Tetra Standard Recovery Procedure 1)Connection of the hoses and cords ● This recovery method is the most basic and popular method. Do not try other methods (Push/Pull recovery and so on) unless you master this method. When a cylinder without When a cylinder with float sensor is used float sensor is used Safety cable Safety cable Liquid Vapor side side Ball valve...
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ECOsaver Tetra 2)Evacuation of the air from the recovery machine and the hoses Power switch Power switch High Open Open Suction valve Suction valve Selector valve Selector valve Discharge valve Discharge valve Open Recovery Open Purge Purge Liquid Vapor valve valve Ball Close Close valve Open Close High High Hose Close Disconnect Hold tightly Connect Manifold Recovery cylinder System to be recovered ECOsaver Tetra...
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ECOsaver Tetra 3)Recovery procedure ● Recover from the high pressure side of the system in case of liquid recovery and recover from the low pressure side in case of vapor recovery. ● Use a cylinder whose port size is 3/8” or more.
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ECOsaver Tetra Power switch Power switch Close High Open Open Close Close Suction valve Suction valve Selector valve Selector valve Discharge valve Discharge valve Close 回収 Open Turn slowly to the Turn slowly to the Liquid Vapor Close Open position valve valve Open Close Open Close Close Ball valve Ball valve Open High High Open Close Manifold Recovery cylinder...
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ECOsaver Tetra Recovery procedure for R410A or when the pressure of refrigerant is high ● Follow the following procedure when R410A or refrigerant at high pressure by heat is recovered. CAUTION ◆ Noncondensable substance (air) may exist in the cylinder when the temperature of the cylinder rises abnormally during recovery. Remove the air or replace the cylinder. ■ Regulate the suction pressure Low pressure ● Reduce the suction pressure when R410A is recovered at high valve of manifold...
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ECOsaver Tetra 4)Refrigerant clearing (Purge) procedure CAUTION ◆ Always perform the purge procedure after completing recovery. The recovery machine may be damaged if any refrigerant is left in the machine. Power switch Power switch High Close Close Suction valve Suction valve Selector valve Selector valve Discharge valve Discharge valve Purge Open Turn slowly to the Purge position Recovery Liquid Vapor valve valve Open Close Close Close Ball valve Ball valve Close High High Close Manifold Recovery cylinder System to be recovered...
ECOsaver Tetra Push/Pull Recovery Procedure ● This method is recommended for recovery from a system which has a large amount of refrigerant (20kg or more). ● Recovery time can be reduced by recovering the liquid refrigerant in the system to the cylinder and then recovering the remaining refrigerant in vapor.
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ECOsaver Tetra 2)Evacuation of the air from the recovery machine and the hoses Power switch Power switch Hose Disconnect Suction valve Suction valve Selector valve Selector valve Discharge valve Discharge valve Open Recovery Open Connect Ball Ball valve valve Close Purge Liquid Vapor Open valve valve Close Close Hold Ball tightly valve Open Close High High Close Recovery cylinder System to be recovered...
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ECOsaver Tetra 3)Recovery procedure Power switch Power switch Liquid Liquid Vapor Vapor Suction valve Suction valve Selector valve Selector valve Discharge valve Discharge valve valve valve valve valve Open Purge Open Open Open Close Close Close Close Open Close High Open Close Sight-glass Recovery cylinder System to be recovered ECOsaver Tetra with float sensor Valve operation ①...
ECOsaver Tetra Pressure Balancing between the Recovery Machine and the Cylinder ● Follow this procedure when the difference of the pressure between the low pressure side and the Power switch Power switch high pressure side in the recovery machine is too large in case a cylinder containing refrigerant is used, in case the recovery machine stopped by the high pressure switch, or in case the recovery Suction pressure gauge...
ECOsaver Tetra How to Recover Different Type of Refrigerant ● Follow this procedure when the different type of refrigerant is recovered. ① Connect the discharge port to a Power switch Power switch Suction valve Suction valve Discharge valve Discharge valve vacuum pump with a hose. Close Open ② S e t t h e s u c t i o n v a l v e t o t h e “Close”...
ECOsaver Tetra RECOVERY CYLINDER Risk of Overfilling ● Refrigerant is a high pressure gas and mistakes in use or handling will lead to a serious accident. 1)Relation between the temperature and the pressure of refrigerant in a cylinder The pressure of the refrigerant varies depending on the ambient Saturation pressure and saturation temperature of each type of refrigerant temperature when the refrigerant is filled in a cylinder.
ECOsaver Tetra MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION ● Inspect and clean regularly as instructed below and perform correction or replacement timely. Check the Cords ① Make sure the power plug and the power cord have no damage. ② Make sure the recovery machine can start after connecting the safety cable to the float sensor on the cylinder and switched on.
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ECOsaver Tetra Check the Recovery Function ① Set the suction valve of the recovery machine to the “Open” position. ② Set the selector valve to the “Recovery” position. ③ Set the discharge valve to the “Open” position. ④ Switch on the recovery machine.
ECOsaver Tetra BEFORE REQUESTING REPAIR OR SERVICES Symptom Cause Solution ① The power cord is not plugged in. ① Plug in the power cord. ② The safety cable is not connected. ② Connect the safety cable. ③ The breaker tripped. ③ Reset the breaker.
ECOsaver Tetra ELECTRIC WIRING DIAGRAM Safety cable High pressure warning lamp White Black Black White White Blue High pressure Start Tank full lamp switch capacitor Black White Starter relay Blue capacitor Black Black Black Black Black Yellow Circuit breaker Yellow Brown Black Relay Power switch White Black Power cord...
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●Customer Memo Please fill in for your record in the future The information is helpful for inquiry and ordering parts. Products Number : Date Purchased : Store Purchased the Unit : Ver.3 Code No. IM0194 PRINT No. 130100A...
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