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R134a refrigerant recovery / recycle / recharge station
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EEAC330
R134a Refrigerant
Recovery / Recycle / Recharge
Station
INTRODUCTION
Snap-on
Model No. EEAC330 is ETL Laboratories approved, in compliance with SAE J2788. We are dedicated to solving the issues
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surrounding the safe containment and proper management of refrigerants. Your new machine incorporates the latest technology
and state of the art features to aid you in servicing R134a air conditioning and refrigeration systems. We hope you get as much
enjoyment using this equipment as we did designing and building it.
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  • Page 1 Recovery / Recycle / Recharge Station INTRODUCTION Snap-on Model No. EEAC330 is ETL Laboratories approved, in compliance with SAE J2788. We are dedicated to solving the issues ® surrounding the safe containment and proper management of refrigerants. Your new machine incorporates the latest technology and state of the art features to aid you in servicing R134a air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ALARMS .............. 15   INDEX ERROR MESSAGES ..........16   INDEX ..............3   PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS ......17   SAFETY ..............5   AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE ......... 18   SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS ........... 5  SAFETY INFORMATION ............. 5  EDIT VACUUM DATA ............18   ...
  • Page 4 INFO ..................41  WARRANTY ............42   NOTES ..............43   • 4 •...

  • Page 5: Safety

    requirements also provide a basis for equipment installation, use, SAFETY and service. The following safety information is provided as guidelines to The following safety alert symbols identify important safety help you operate your new system under the safest possible messages in this manual. conditions.

  • Page 6: General Safety Messages

    GENERAL SAFETY MESSAGES FUME HAZARDS Warning Warning Risk of electric shock  Unplug unit before attempting Risk of fume, gas, and vapor hazards maintenance or cleaning.  Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and  Do not operate unit with damaged cord or lubricant vapor mist.

  • Page 7: Hoses Connection

    Danger REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT - Risk of explosion  Ensure that you are only recovering from the PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT fitting on the AC system. AND PRECAUTIONS  Some car manufacturers on the fuel intake manifold install a connector identical to the Warning A/C low pressure fitting.

  • Page 8: Setup

    LANGUAGE SETUP From the SETUP, select LANGUAGE : From the MAIN MENU: R134a SETUP R134a ● English Français Espanol AUTOMATIC MANUAL xxxxxxx hh:mm LANGUAGE SETUP MAINTENANCE mm/dd/yyyy NOTE: Current language is indicated by red dot. Select the SETUP, the following screen will be displayed: NOTE: Current selection is indicated by black background.

  • Page 9: Quicksetup

    QUICKSETUP VACUUM SETTINGS The first time the machine is used, a quick startup guide appears: Allows to modify the default vacuum time and the default time the operator is guided through the steps described at the start of of check. the PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS section.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    ABOUT YOUR AIR CONDITIONING INTRODUCTION SERVICE CENTER Snap-on Model No. EEAC330 is ETL Laboratories approved, in Your machine incorporates a highly accurate electronic scale for ® compliance with SAE J2788. We are dedicated to solving the determining charging weights, etc. Other functions can also be...

  • Page 11: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION Machine model information are printed on the data plate (see In a single series of operations, the machine permits recovering Fig. 1). Overall machine dimensions: and recycling R134a refrigerant fluids with no risk of releasing the fluids into the environment, and also permits purging the A/C Height: 47"...

  • Page 12: The Machine

    THE MACHINE Refer to Fig. 4b. PLASTIC COVER 6) Rear body shell Refer to Fig. 4a . Disassembly: Remove rear bottom door, then screw off 1) Upper plastic body 6 screws marked (+) 2) Frontal body shell 7) Left side body shell Disassembly: Screw off 6 screws marked (+) Disassembly: Remove frontal and rear body shell, then screw off 10 screws marked (+)

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY ICONS Refer to Fig. 5: 1) Low pressure gauge ICON DESCRIPTION 2) High pressure gauge AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE: Activates a menu 3) Keypad that helps the user set up an automatic recover/vacuum/leak test/charge sequence 4) 5” color display 5) Tool tray MANUAL PROCEDURE: Activates a menu that helps the user to perform a manual...

  • Page 14: Basic Components

    FIG.7 BASIC COMPONENTS Refer to Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10: a) Handle b) Rear wheel c) Front swirling wheel d) Filter dryer panel access e) Used oil container Capsizable control panel g) Upper cover cap h) Tool tray Ventilation grid Service hoses pocket k) Oil pump filling cap...

  • Page 15: Alarms

    ALARMS FIG.9 HIGH PRESSURE ALARM: Beeper advises when the pressure of the fluid in the circuit is too high 290 psi (20 bar). The recovery operation is automatically interrupted. FULL TANK ALARM: Beeper advises when the tank is filled to more than 80% of maximum capacity, 24 lbs (10.9 kg).

  • Page 16: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES CHECK CONNECTIONS: Error message displayed when the flow rate of charge is too low. SYSTEM LEAKS: Error message displayed when the AC system connections are not tight. Solution: Verify the correct opening of the quick couplers. Make sure that the amount of gas in the refrigerant tank is > 3 lbs (1.36 Solution: Verify the connections between the service hoses and kg), otherwise fill the inner refrigerant tank.

  • Page 17: Preliminary Operations

    PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS Check that the main switch (ref 1, Fig. 11) is set to O. Connect the machine to the electrical supply and switch on. FIG. 11 Check that the new oil container isn't empty, if necessary refill it as described in maintenance section. Check that the oil level in the used oil container is <...

  • Page 18: Automatic Procedure

    R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE In the automatic mode, all the operations are performed automatically: recovery and recycling, oil discharge, vacuum, The selected vacuum time is lower than new oil reintegration, and charging. The values for the quantity 15 minutes. The leak check could not be reliable.
  • Page 19 R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE During the recovery phase, the machine displays the quantity of refrigerant recovered. Upon completion of recovery, the machine will stop and discharge, while automatically displaying Inset vehicle the used oil extracted from the A/C system during the recovery Plate number: phase.
  • Page 20 R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE Empty hoses Hoses pressure Oil Injected PAG INJECTION EMPTY HOSES When completed, the system will go on to charging with the The machine will recover the residual refrigerant into the service preset quantity of refrigerant. hoses, then the following screen will be displayed: R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE...

  • Page 21: Manual Procedure

    RECOVERY/RECYCLING MANUAL PROCEDURE Before the recovery, start the vehicle engine with the hood In the MANUAL PROCEDURE, all the operations can be closed (the air conditioner must switch OFF) for 10 minutes to performed individually with exception warm the engine. Switch off the vehicle engine. recovery/recycling phase, which is automatically followed by used oil discharge.

  • Page 22: Vacuum

    During the recovery phase, the machine displays the quantity of VACUUM refrigerant recovered. Use the quick-connect couplings to connect the hoses to the A/C Upon completion of recovery, the machine will stop and system, bearing in mind that BLUE must be connected to the low discharge, while automatically displaying the used oil extracted pressure side and RED to high pressure.
  • Page 23 R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C system Open HP and LP side valves and press ENTER End Of Procedure Vacuum time xxx min Press ENTER to continue VACUUM VACUUM Procedure is now successfully completed. Connect and open the coupling to the A/C system, open HP and LP side valves and then press ENTER.

  • Page 24: Oil Injection

     LP to fill the refrigerant only from the LP service port. OIL INJECTION START PROCEDURE This operation can be carried out ONLY following a VACUUM operation. After selected all the procedure data, press ENTER to continue. If plate number is enabled, the following screen will be displayed: From the MANUAL PROCEDURE, select OIL INJECTION, the following screen will be displayed: R134a...
  • Page 25 Then the following screen will be displayed: R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE End Of Procedure Disconnect HP coupling Start A/C system with LP coupling connected and press ENTER PAG injected xxx oz Gas charged xxx lb Press ENTER to continue EMPTY HOSES CHARGE Procedure is now successfully completed.

  • Page 26: Charge

    START PROCEDURE CHARGE After all CHARGE data is selected, press ENTER to continue, the From the MANUAL PROCEDURE, select CHARGE, the following following screen will be displayed: screen will be displayed: R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Inset vehicle Plate number: ___________________ CHARGE AMOUNT DATABASE...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Disconnect HP coupling. Start A/C system with LP coupling MAINTENANCE connected, press ENTER. The A/C system will recover the refrigerant into the service hoses, From the MAIN MENU: then the following screen will be displayed: R134a R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Disconnect LP coupling from A/C system and press ENTER AUTOMATIC MANUAL xxxxxxx...

  • Page 28: A/C Pressures Check

    R134a MAINTENANCE A/C PRESSURES CHECK From MAINTENANCE select A/C PRESSURES CHECK, the following screen will be displayed: Are you sure that you have unscrewed R134a MAINTENANCE coupling or couplings without removing them? Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C system Close HP and LP side valves and press ENTER A/C PRESSURES CHECK A pop-up message is displayed asking confirmation, press YES to...

  • Page 29: Air Purge Manual

    Disconnect HP and LP coupling from A/C system, close HP and LP side valves then press ENTER; A/C PRESSURES CHECK is now successfully completed. CALIBRATION For assistance, call the Snap-on toll-free Technical Support Line 800-225-5786 in the continental U.S. or Canada.

  • Page 30: Change Dryer Filter

    R134a MAINTENANCE CHANGE DRYER FILTER Replace the filter whenever the machine gives the service alarm Verifying gas presence in filter… signals the presence of humidity in the circuit. Before performing any operation, check that the replacement filter is the same type as these installed on the machine. Then proceed as described below: CHANGE DRYER FILTER Wear protective gloves and glasses.
  • Page 31 FIG. 19 FIG. 18 Press ENTER to continue: And press ENTER: R134a MAINTENANCE R134a MAINTENANCE Verify that both o-rings are correctly placed into their seats press enter Continue with vacuum and check for leaks. Press ENTER CHANGE DRYER FILTER CHANGE DRYER FILTER Take the new filter, wet with clean POE oil both o-rings, and Press ENTER to continue with vacuum check: verify that they are correctly placed into their slots, press ENTER:...

  • Page 32: Database

    After few minutes, if no leaks are detected the following screen will be displayed: DATABASE R134a MAINTENANCE From MAINTENANCE, select DATABASE. A list of brand of vehicle will be displayed. Select the brand of vehicle, (use the arrow keys to change page if Pressure check necessary), then select the model of vehicle.

  • Page 33: Maintenance Report

    R134a MAINTENANCE SERVICES ARCHIVE The machine keeps track of the operations done on refrigerant EMPTY HOSES – OPERATION COMPLETED fluid: recovery, system refilling, inner bottle filling. For any operation, a record is made with date, time, type of operation, Close HP and LP side valves quantities involved, plate number, inner bottle refrigerant fluid Press ENTER to continue availability.

  • Page 34: Search By Date

    SEARCH BY DATE EXTRACT ARCHIVE Selecting SEARCH BY DATE, the following screen will be Selecting EXTRACT ARCHIVE, the following screen will be displayed: displayed: R134a SERVICE ARCHIVE R134a SERVICE ARCHIVE SEARCH BY DATE: 2016 Please insert USB key and press ENTER MONTH Insert date to search, then press ENTER: Insert the storage device in the USB port and press ENTER, to...

  • Page 35: Tank Cell Check

    TANK CELL CHECK TANK FILLING From MAINTENANCE, select TANK CELL CHECK, the following This operation must be performed whenever the available screen will be displayed: refrigerant fluid in the tank is less than 6.6 lb (3 kg) and must in any case be performed when the “empty tank”...

  • Page 36: Vacuum Pump Oil Change

    R134a MAINTENANCE VACUUM PUMP OIL CHANGE Close liquid valve of the external tank Press ENTER to continue From MAINTENANCE, select VACUUM PUMP OIL CHANGE, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE Hours remaining (hh:mm) 2 valve tank 1 valve tank XX:XX TANK FILLING Do you want to change the oil?

  • Page 37: Vacuum Pump

    VACUUM PUMP Perform the operations listed below on a routine basis in order to ensure good operation of the vacuum pump. When replacing the pump oil, use only the oil recommended by the manufacturer. Contact your retailer for information concerning the correct type of oil. The vacuum pump oil must be replaced every 15 hours of functioning and in any case every time the refrigerant filters are replaced.
  • Page 38 Pour in new oil through the filling hole, using a proper funnel (ref 5, Fig. 27), until the level rises to the midpoint on the indicator (ref 3, Fig. 27). FIG. 27 OPTIMAL Add oil a little at a time, waiting for the level to rise before each successive addition, until the oil reach the optimal level on the indicator (ref 3, Fig.

  • Page 39: Filling The Pag Oil Container

    FILLING THE PAG OIL CONTAINER Types of oil: use only oils recommended by the manufacturer or by the car manufacturers. Always refer to the information provided by the A/C system manufacturer. Never use waste oil. Procedure: Open the upper door on the right side (ref 4, Fig. 29). Press quick connection button (ref 1, Fig.

  • Page 40: Emptying The Used Oil Container

    EMPTYING THE USED OIL CONTAINER Procedure: Open the upper door on the right side (ref 4, Fig. 37). Press quick connection button (ref 1, Fig. 37) to disconnect the used oil container. Lift the used oil container out of its lodging (ref n, Fig. 37) without exerting pressure on the scale.
  • Page 41 INFO Press INFO, the following screen will be displayed: R134a INFO Tank refrigerant Total: xxxx Available: xxxx Used Oil Ambient temperature °F Tank temperature °F Tank pressure A/C pressure SW V.: Software version. Tank refrigerant:  Total: total amount of refrigerant in the storage tank.
  • Page 42 WARRANTY This product is warranted against any defect in materials and/or construction for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of delivery. The warranty consists of free-of-charge replacement or repair of defective component parts or parts considered defective by the Manufacturer. Reference to the machine serial number must be included in any requests for spare parts.
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  • Page 46 Made in USA Snap-on is a trademark of Snap-on Incorporated ©2016 Snap-on Incorporated Printed in USA Snap-on, 2801 80th St., Kenosha, WI 53143 www.snapon.com • 46 •...

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