| ACX2180 | 3 en Contents Symbols use ..........4 Internal Bottle Fill ........17 In the documentation ......... 4 A/C service preparation ....18 1.1.1 Warning notices- Structure and Preliminary preparation ....... 18 meaning ..............4 Non-condensable gas discharge ..18 1.1.2 Symbols in this documentation ..
Copyright Instruction consisting of several steps. Instruction consisting of one step. Software and data are the property of MAHLE or its suppliers and protected against copying by copyright An instruction produces a visible laws, international agreements and other national legal ...
Basic rules product. The disclaimer of liability does not apply to damages caused by intent or gross negligence on the part of MAHLE. The contractor is bound to ensure that all electrical equipment and operating material is set up, modified...
Safety regulations 2.4.1 ACX2180 Always carefully study and follow all the safety regulations before using the MAHLE product. Avoid all skin contact with the refrigerant. The low R134a is not to be mixed with other refrigerants. The boiling point of the refrigerant (approx. -30° C) can mixing of refrigerants could damage the vehicle air lead to frostbite.
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| ACX2180 | 7 en The ACX2180 must always be transported in its operating position. Never lay the ACX2180 on its side, as oil could then escape from the vacuum pump or the built in compressor could be damaged. There are no additional safety systems for protecting the ACX2180 against damage resulting from natural catastrophes.
8 | ACX2180 | Safety devices 2.10 Technical Data Description Specification Description Function R134a tank capacity Pressure Switches the compressor off in the normal operating Service pressure 400PSI switch pressure is exceeded Maximum content 22lbs. Method to weigh gas content Load cell Safety valve The safety valve opens if the design pressure is exceeded Recovered oil container...
Description of unit | ACX2180 | 9 en Product description Application ACX2180 is suitable for vehicles with a conventional engine as well as for hybrid and electric vehicles. ACX2180 features all the functions required for vehicle A/C service. The following functions can be implemented: Refrigerant recovery and recharging.
10 | ACX2180 | Description of unit Description of unit [Type Fig. 2: Rear View Service Hoses Fig. 1: Front Right View Rear Handle Vent Tool Tray Hose Storage Status indicator light LCD display Low Pressure Gauge High Pressure Gauge Front Cover Locking Caster Rear Wheel...
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Description of unit | ACX2180 | 11 en Fig. 4: Internal components Accumulator/Oil separator Combo filter Compressor Vacuum pump Refrigerant tank HS compressor oil separator Manifold...
12 | ACX2180 | Description of unit To select a function in the menu, press the text name of the function and the selection occurs when finger is released. The selected entry is highlighted with a different color (from blue to gray) and the menu screen pages changes.
13 | ACX2180 | Description of unit Display screen Unit Features 5.4.1 EcoLOCK couplers (optional) ® When unit loads, the home screen will be displayed (Fig. 6). This screen is accessible by pressing ( ) button in lower left EcoLOCK ®...
Description of unit | ACX2180 | 14 en Functional description The refrigerant recovered from the air conditioning system pass through the combo filter to remove suspended particles and moisture. The purpose of the vacuum pump is to generate a vacuum in the air conditioning system which removes excess moisture and to detect possible leaks in the vehicle air conditioning system.
15 | ACX2180 | Equipment installation 6 Equipment installation Unpacking ACX2180 Slowly lower the unit from pallet by means of the rear Warning – Risk of personal injury! wheels (Fig. 12). Incorrect handling could cause equipment to overturn. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for damage to objects and/or persons resulting from the equipment being wrongly removed from the pallet, or if the operation is performed by...
Commissioning | ACX2180 | 16 en 7.2 First start-up verification 7 Commissioning Warning – Risk of frostbite from escaping refrigerant All the operations described in Section 7 must be performed Refrigerant causes frostbite on the skin prior to first A/C service ...
17| ACX2180 | A/C System service 7.3 Setup The LP (blue) gauge indicates the pressure inside the external cylinder From the SETUP menu, it is possible to enable/disable and set certain parameters prior to performing A/C system service. To Internal Bottle Fill access SETUP from the main menu, press, SETUP menu will be displayed.
A/C System service | ACX2180 | 18 en 8 A/C service preparation The service parameters (recharge quantity) can be Preliminary preparation found in the owner's manual or the vehicle repair manual. Warning - risk of burns from hot engine 8.2 Non-condensable gas discharge components Contact with hot engine components will cause severe burns.
19| ACX2180 | A/C System service 9 A/C system service Manual cycle setup Automatic cycle setup Access to manual cycles is available through the main menu by Access to automatic cycles is available through the main selecting MANUAL CYCLES. menu by selecting AUTOMATIC. Do not connect hoses/couplers to vehicle A/C system until Do not connect hoses/couplers to vehicle A/C system until prompted by the unit.
A/C System Service | ACX2180 | 20 en Recovery process Charge process 1. From the main menu, select MANUAL, and then deselect 1. From the main menu, select MANUAL, and then deselect all all options except for RECOVERY. options except for CHARGE. 2.
21| ACX2180 | A/C System service 9.6 Vehicle Pressure Check 9.8 Clock Adjustment From the MENU, scroll to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and From the SPECIAL FUNCTIONS menu, scroll to SET UP and select. The SPECIAL FUNCTIONS screen will now be select DATE and TIME . displayed.
Maintenance | ACX2180 | 22 en 10 Maintenance Please contact an authorized technical service center for purchasing factory replacement parts. 10.1 Maintenance interval Description Period Calibration of scales 1x per year to ensure accuracy Vacuum pump oil replacement and After 1000 hours of service system leak test Combo filter replacement and system After 75kg of refrigerant...
23| ACX2180| Maintenance 10.3 Self test 10.6 Long life pump test This test is designed to check the internal ACX2180 circuit for any leaks. The Long Life Pump function equipped on the ACX2180 enables the unit to optimize the vacuum pump oil use and To perform Self test: avoid the need to replace after every 60 hours of operation.
Maintenance | ACX2180 | 24 en 10.7 Vacuum pump oil change 10.8 Replace filter dryer After 60 hours of runtime (or 1000 hours if the Long Warning - Risk of frostbite from escaping Life Pump test is completed successfully), the refrigerant vacuum pump oil must be replaced.
25 | ACX2180 | Maintenance 10.9 Printer maintenance (optional) 10.10 Periodic checks The ACX2180 service station must be checked over 1. Open the lid of the printer as shown in Fig. 28 regularly as set by local legislation. The following checks should be performed to ensure safe and reliable operation: —...
360 82957 00 Adaptor LP (external bottle) USACME1/2 023 80147 00 Calibration Check Ball 360 82744 00 Additional spare/replacement parts are available through the service centers authorized by MAHLE or by its reseller. Contact technical support for replacement parts not listed above.
33 | ACX2180 | Maintenance 12.4 Other checks/maintenance/repairs Other checks/maintenance/repairs Result of check Maintenance Technician Date Maintenance technician identification (pass/fail) signature and stamp...
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Maintenance | ACX2180 | 34 en Other checks/maintenance/repairs Result of check Maintenance Technician Date Maintenance technician identification (pass/fail) signature and stamp...
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