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  • Page 2 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL INDEX INDEX ..........................3 INTRODUCTION ......................... 6 CARE OF THE MANUAL ......................6 CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY ................... 7 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................8 END-OF-LIFE ........................9 BATTERY DISPOSAL ......................9 SAFETY RULES ........................ 10 REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT - PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS ........................
  • Page 4 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Edit OIL data Edit UV data Edit GAS FILLING data Edit GAS FILLING mode START procedure FILLING ..........................49 Edit GAS FILLING data Edit GAS FILLING mode START procedure (optional) FLUSHING HOSES ......................52 (optional) NITROGEN TEST ......................54 NITROGEN TEST (N MIXTURE TEST (N (optional) A/C SYSTEM FLUSHING...
  • Page 5 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CHANGE OIL/UV CONTAINER ................... 110 VACUUM PUMP OIL CHANGE OIL ..................111 VACUUM PUMP ........................112 M.1) OIL TOP-UP M.2) OIL CHANGE FILLING THE RECHARGEABLE COLLAPSIBLE NEW OIL CONTAINER ......117 FILLING THE RECHARGEABLE COLLAPSIBLE UV CONTAINER ........118 REPLACE THE NEW OIL CARTRIDGE ................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL INTRODUCTION This machine is a pressure unit as can be seen in the CE declaration of conformity and Data plate. The equipment supplied conforms to the Essential Safety Requirements according to Annex I of Directive 2014/68/UE (PED). Any work involving repairs, modifications, and/or changing pressurized components or parts make safe use of the equipment very risky.

  • Page 7: Conditions Of Warranty

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY Refer to CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY booklet supplied with the machine.

  • Page 8: General Information

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL GENERAL INFORMATION Machine model information are printed on the data plate (see Fig.1). Overall machine dimensions: Height: 1100 mm Width: 640 mm Depth: 680 mm Weight: 90 kg Operating temperature 10/50°C Storage temperature -25/+50°C Like any equipment with moving parts, the machine inevitably produces noise. The construction system, paneling, and special provisions adopted by the Manufacturer are such that during work the average noise level of the machine is not in excess of 64 dB (A).

  • Page 9: End-Of-Life

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL END-OF-LIFE The symbol on the right indicates that in accordance with Directive 2012/19/UE the machine may not be disposed of as ordinary municipal waste but must be delivered to a specialized center for separation and disposal of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) or be returned to the dealer in case of purchase of a new machine.

  • Page 10: Safety Rules

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL SAFETY RULES This machine is a piece of equipment designed to recover R134a or R1234yf (depending on machine model) from air conditioning systems (A/C) for vehicles. The machine must be used by qualified personnel and can only be used correctly after having read this manual that also contains the basic safety rules listed below: - Wear gloves and safety glasses.

  • Page 11: Refrigerant And Lubricant - Personal Protective Equipment And Precautions

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL The bottle must be filled to 80% of its maximum capacity to leave a plenum chamber for the gas to absorb any increases in pressure. - Never touch the taps on the inner bottle. - Throw the oil taken out of the A/C system and the vacuum pump into the relevant containers for spent oils.

  • Page 12: Precautions For Handling And Use Of R134A Fluids

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL level of pressure above the estimated limits. MAIN SWITCH: allows the machine’s turnoff by sectioning of the power line. Prescribing however disconnection from the mains plug of the power cord before servicing IT IS NOT ALLOWED ANY KIND OF TAMPERING OF THE SAFETY DEVICES MENTIONED ABOVE PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING AND USE OF R134a FLUIDS...
  • Page 13 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ANY USE THAT DIFFERS FROM THAT JUST DESCRIBED IS NOT ALLOWED BY THE MANUFACTURER. Uses not allowed This machine may not be used for tasks not envisaged or to handle products other than those envisaged, or for uses other than those specified in paragraphs "Conditions of use envisaged".
  • Page 14 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL  an internal damage could happen, also if externally the machine seems good, and it is still working;  the machine must be taken outdoor or in a very ventilated place.  No fire, no smoke, no workers, no cars nearby this service station. ...

  • Page 15: Principles Of Operation

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION In a single series of operations, the machine permits recovering and recycling refrigerant fluids (R134a or R1234yf, depending on machine model) with no risk of releasing the fluids into the environment, and also permits purging the A/C system of humidity and deposits contained in the oil.

  • Page 16: Setup

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL SETUP The machine is supplied fully assembled and tested. Remove the protections under the refrigerant scales as follows: Release refrigerant scale: In order to remove the protections under the refrigerant scale the screw (ref.1, Fig.3) has to be unscrewed until it full stops Connect the machine to the electrical supply and switch it on Check if the value of refrigerant scale is correct.

  • Page 17: The Machine

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL THE MACHINE PLASTIC COVER Refer to Fig.4 . 1. Front plastic cover 2. Rear plastic cover 3. Upper plastic cover Disassembly: Screw off screws marked (+) FIG. 4 -17-...

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CONTROL PANEL Refer to Fig.5 : 1) High pressure gauge 2) Low pressure gauge 3) Printer 4) 5” Graphic color display 5) Keypad FIG. 5 BOTTLE  REL  REL TOOLS:  Screw driver  Box spann n°10 -18-...

  • Page 19: Function Selector Keyboard

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FUNCTION SELECTOR KEYBOARD Refer to Fig.6 : STOP: interrupt and pause a operation (could be used in case of emergency) OK: confirm or finish a procedure or operation shown on the display, : used for scrolling down through menu items..

  • Page 20: Display Icons

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DISPLAY ICONS ICON DESCRIPTION FUNCTION AUTOMATIC activates a menu that helps the user set up an automatic PROCEDURE recover/vacuum/leak test/charge sequence. MANUAL activates a menu that helps the user to perform a PROCEDURE manual operation: HIGH PRECISION activates a menu that helps the user to perform an high precision RECOVERY recovery/recycling phase STANDARD...
  • Page 21 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL EXPRESS activates a menu that helps the user set up a quick SERVICE express recover/vacuum/leak test/charge sequence. SETUP activates the setup menu of the service station MAINTENANCE activates the maintenance menu of the service station activates a menu that contains all the information of the DATA service station -21-...

  • Page 22: Basic Components

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL BASIC COMPONENTS Refer to Fig.7, Fig.8, Fig.9, Fig.10: a) USB port b) --- c) Main switch d) Fuse e) Socket for electrical supply plug f) Sanitizer socket g) --- h) Ventilation grid i) UV cartridge j) New oil cartridge k) New Oil / UV scale l) Used oil scale m) Condenser + Fan...
  • Page 23 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FIG.7 -23-...
  • Page 24 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FIG.8 -24-...
  • Page 25 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FIG.9 -25-...
  • Page 26 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FIG.10 -26-...

  • Page 27: Alarms

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ALARMS HIGH PRESSURE ALARM: Beeper advise when the pressure of the fluid in the circuit is too high (20bar). The recovery operation is automatically interrupted. FULL BOTTLE ALARM: Beeper advise when the bottle is filled to more than 80% of maximum capacity (depending on machine model: 18kg for 22l bottle R134a or 10kg for 12l bottle R1234yf).

  • Page 28: Error Codes

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL ERROR CODES Error #1: The air or gas readings were unstable.  Solution: Move the unit away from sources of EMF or RFI such as radio transmitters and arc welders. Error #2: The air or gas readings were excessively high. ...
  • Page 29 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Error #9: EMPTY TRACER CONTAINER: Error message displayed when the charging station is unable to complete the set amount of tracer injection.  Solution: Fill the container with the correct amount of tracer for compressors, or replace the cartridge if it is refillable. NOTE: using tracer not recommended by the manufacturer will void the warranty.
  • Page 30 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL  Solution: Check the connections between the external nitrogen bottle and the charging station, verify that the external nitrogen bottle is open, and that the pressure regulator is positioned between 8 and 12 bar Error #23: N2 TEST LEAKS: error message displayed when the charging station encountered leaks during the NITROGEN TEST.

  • Page 31: Preliminary Operations

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 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 At the startup the display show the name of the machine, sw version, ad date of release: SW v.00.01.84 Then the DATA MENU is visualized for 10 seconds (to exit earlier from this menu press...
  • Page 32 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Check that the vacuum pump oil level indicator (ref.3, Fig.12) shows at least one-half full. If the level is lower, add oil as explained in the MAINTENANCE section. FIG. 12 TOOLS:  Funn  Disp osal conta iner ...

  • Page 33: Automatic Procedure

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE In the automatic mode, all the operations are performed automatically: recovery and recycling, oil discharge, vacuum, new oil reintegration, and charging. The values for the quantity of gas recovered, quantity of oil recovered, vacuum time, quantity of oil reintegrated, and quantity of gas charged into the system are automatically printed at the end of each single operation.

  • Page 34: Edit Vacuum Data

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Edit VACUUM data: use the KEYPAD to insert the new value of the VACUUM TIME, press OK to confirm, BACK to return back. NOTE: use the VACUUM SETTING to change the duration of the LEACK CHECK. NOTE: if selected VACUUM TIME is lower 15 minutes the following popup warning will be displayed: R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE...

  • Page 35: Edit Gas Filling Mode

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE WARNING ! Gas filling quantity Less than 100g Press OK to continue GAS FILLING Gas filling lower than 100 grams is not allowed, press OK then digit an higher amount of gas filling. Edit GAS FILLING mode: Select the connection mode: HP+LP fill the refrigerant from both HP and LP service ports HP to fill the refrigerant only from the HP service port,...
  • Page 36 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE VACUUM TIME OIL INJECTION GAS FILLING CONNECTION MODE VEHICLE PLATE Press OK to start the procedure Press OK to confirm the displayed values and start the procedure, BACK to return back. The following screen will be displayed: R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C...
  • Page 37 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE VACUUM At the end of this phase, the machine will test for leaks in the A/C system : R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE x:xx CHECK LEAKS VACUUM (WARNING! If vacuum time < 15 minutes this test is not reliable). If leaks are found, the machine will stop automatically and display the A/C SYSTEM LEAKS alarm.
  • Page 38 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE Unscrew HP and LP coupling Without disconnect from A/C system and press OK GAS FILLING Unscrew HP and LP coupling without disconnect from A/C system end press OK to continue: R134a AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE Are you sure that you have unscrewed coupling or couplings without removing them? GAS FILLING A pop-up message is displayed asking confirmation, press YES to continue:...
  • Page 39 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL NOTE: Rarely, charging may not run to completion due to pressure balance. In this case, close the high pressure tap (leaving the low-pressure side open), and switch on the A/C system. NOTE: The automatic procedure may be run even if the A/C system is empty. In this case the machine will begin with the vacuum phase.

  • Page 40: Manual Procedure

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL MANUAL PROCEDURE In the MANUAL PROCEDURE, all the operations can be performed singly to the exception of the recovery/recycling phase, which is automatically followed by used oil discharge. The values for the quantity of gas recovered, quantity of oil recovered, vacuum time, quantity of oil reintegrated, and quantity of gas charged into the system are automatically printed at the end of each single operation.
  • Page 41 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C system press OK RECOVERY / RECYCLING Connect and open the coupling to the A/C system, then press OK, press BACK to return back. the following screen will be displayed: R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Recovered gas...

  • Page 42: Standard Recovery

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Unscrew and disconnect HP and LP coupling from A/C system end press OK to complete the RECOVERY / RECYCLE PROCEDURE. STANDARD RECOVERY From MANUAL PROCEDURE, select STANDARD RECOVERY, the machine will run a recovery phase as described by the previous HIGH PRECISION RECOVERY chapter, but without SAE J-2788 or SAE J-2843 compliance.

  • Page 43: Vacuum

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL VACUUM Use the quick-connect couplings to connect the hoses to the A/C system, bearing in mind that BLUE must be connected to the low pressure side and RED to high pressure. If the system is equipped with a single quick-connect coupling for high or low pressure, connect only the relative hose.
  • Page 44 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C system press OK VACUUM Connect and open the coupling connected to the A/C system, then press OK to start the vacuum phase, press BACK to return back. R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE VACUUM...

  • Page 45: Oil+Uv Injection

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL OIL+UV INJECTION This operation can be carried out ONLY following a VACUUM operation. From the MANUAL PROCEDURE, select OIL+UV INJECTION, the following screen is displayed (only if the hardware for hybrid vehicles is installed in the machine): R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Standard Vehicle The use of PAG OIL or DYE...

  • Page 46: Edit Gas Filling Mode

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE WARNING ! Gas filling quantity Less than 100g Press OK to continue OIL + UV INJECTION Gas filling lower than 100 grams is not allowed, press OK then digit an higher amount of gas filling. Edit GAS FILLING mode Select the connection mode: HP+LP fill the refrigerant from both HP and LP service ports...
  • Page 47 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Oil will be injected, then if previously selected the UV will be injected : R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE UV Inj. UV INJECTION The machine will continue the refilling with the preset quantity of refrigerant. R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Recovered gas Bottle Pressure A/C pressure Bottle temperature...
  • Page 48 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Disconnect coupling from A/C and press OK EMPTYING HOSES Disconnect coupling from A/C system. Procedure is now successfully completed. NOTE: Rarely, charging may not run to completion due to pressure balance. In this case, close the high pressure tap (leaving the low-pressure side open), and switch on the A/C system.

  • Page 49: Filling

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FILLING From the MANUAL PROCEDURE, select FILLING, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE VACUUM TIME LEAK CHECK GAS FILLING HP+LP Edit GAS FILLING data NOTE: For most systems the quantity of fluid to be refilled is indicated on a plate that is in the vehicle’s engine compartment.
  • Page 50 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Inset vehicle Plate number: GAS FILLING Type the plate of the car, press OK to confirm. BACK to return back. NOTE: the numerical keys include an alphabet that is used similar to text messaging; for example: press “2”...
  • Page 51 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL A pop-up message is displayed asking confirmation, press YES to continue: R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Recovered gas Hoses pressure EMPTYING HOSES The machine will recover the residual refrigerant into the service hoses, then the following screen will be displayed: R134a MANUAL PROCEDURE Check leaks of schrader valve...

  • Page 52: Flushing Hoses

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL (optional) FLUSHING HOSES This operation makes the machine suitable for a service on vehicles equipped with electrically driven compressors (hybrid vehicles) From the MANUAL PROCEDURE, select DEVICES: R134a DEVICES Then select FLUSHING HOSES, the following screen will be displayed: R134a DEVICES Connect and open...
  • Page 53 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a DEVICES END OF PLUSHING HOSES Disconnect coupling, then press OK FLUSHING HOSES Disconnect coupling, then press OK to return to the MAIN MENU; FLUSHING HOSES is now successfully completed. -53-...

  • Page 54: Nitrogen Test

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL (optional) NITROGEN TEST From the MANUAL PROCEDURE, select DEVICES: R134a DEVICES Then select NITROGEN TEST, the following screen will be displayed: R134a DEVICES CHOOSE THE TYPE OF TEST TO EXECUTE NITROGEN TEST MIXTURE TEST N2 TEST Select a test or press BACK to return to DEVICES menu. -54-...

  • Page 55: Nitrogen Test

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL NITROGEN TEST (N This operation allows to test the seal of the A/C system using pressurized nitrogen Selecting NITROGEN TEST the following screen will be displayed: R134a DEVICES Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C system press OK N2 TEST Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C system, then press OK to continue;...
  • Page 56 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a DEVICES N2 TEST in progress… N2 pressure bar(rel) N2 TEST If leaks are detected, the machine will give an alarm signal, discharge the nitrogen from the system, and display a SYSTEM LEAKS alarm warning. If the test detects no leaks, the machine will discharge the nitrogen: R134a DEVICES...

  • Page 57: Mixture Test

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL MIXTURE TEST (N WARNING: For safety reasons the percentage of hydrogen in the N2+H2 must be lower than 5% Selecting MIXTURE TEST (N ) the following screen will be displayed: R134a DEVICES WARNING For safety reasons the percentage of hydrogen in the N2+H2 must be lower than 5%, continue? N2+H2 TEST...
  • Page 58 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a DEVICES N2+H2 INJECTION N2+H2 pressure bar(rel) N2+H2 TEST The mixture (N ) will be injected into the A/C system, the test will start as soon as the pressure is stable: R134a DEVICES Check for leaks on the connections of the A/C system using a leak detector and press OK...
  • Page 59 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Unscrew and disconnect HP and LP coupling from A/C system end press OK to complete the MIXTURE TEST (N WARNING: Connect mixture supply only to the quick-connect coupling -59-...

  • Page 60: A/C System Flushing

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL (optional) A/C SYSTEM FLUSHING Attention: before flushing, recover the refrigerant of the a/c system using a suitable R&R device, then run at least 20 minutes vacuum. When flushing a system we recommend disassembling the filter and the expansion valve, in the case of a traditional system, or only the capillary valve in the case of a flooded system.
  • Page 61 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL NOTE: for additional information about PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLY OF THE FLUSHING KIT, CONNECTION TO THE SYSTEM and FLUSHING KIT MAINTENANCE, please refer to A/C SYSTEM FLUSHING INSTRUCTIONS [MANU029.NFK]. -61-...

  • Page 62: Gas Analyzer

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL (optional) GAS ANALYZER From the MANUAL PROCEDURE, select DEVICES: R134a DEVICES Then select GAS ANALYZER; if gas analyzer is installed, The machine will test the purity of the refrigerant gas in the A/C system (refer to Gas analyzer instruction manual [MANU043.ANL]. -62-...

  • Page 63: Sanitizer (Optional)

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL (optional) SANITIZER From the MANUAL PROCEDURE, select DEVICES: R134a DEVICES Then select SANITIZER to perform a PURIFICATION (refer to Sanitizer instruction manual [MANU040.IGN]). -63-...

  • Page 64: Dynamic Diagnosis

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL (optional)) DYNAMIC DIAGNOSIS DYNAMIC DIAGNOSTICS is an additional machine function that permits diagnosing the causes of malfunctions in vehicle A/C systems by analyzing system pressures. Testing may be conducted on Orifice tube system with cycling compressor systems, Expansion Valve (TXV) systems, and Orifice tube system with constant running compressor systems.
  • Page 65 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a DEVICES Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C system press OK DYNAMIC DIAGNOSIS Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C system, then press OK to continue; the following screen will be displayed: R134a DEVICES Insert the temperature probe into the cabin’s air vent then press OK...
  • Page 66 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL IMPORTANT: The printout will list from one to three possible A/C system problems. Always begin with the first DIAGNOSIS shown and check the DIAGNOSIS in the order they are presented, making use of the REMEDIES listed under each DIAGNOSIS. Run the A/C system test again with the station after the first DIAGNOSIS item has been checked and/or repaired, in order to determine whether this repair is sufficient to solve the system problem.
  • Page 67 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a DEVICES Turn of the A/C system and vehicle’s engine then press OK DYNAMIC DIAGNOSIS Turn of the A/C system and vehicle’s engine then press OK: R134a DEVICES Unscrew LP coupling without disconnect it And press OK DYNAMIC DIAGNOSIS Unscrew LP coupling without disconnect it, and press OK: R134a DEVICES...
  • Page 68 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a DEVICES Disconnect coupling from A/C and press OK EMPTYING HOSES Disconnect coupling from A/C system. Procedure is now successfully completed. OPTIMUM CONDITIONS FOR A/C SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS: Wind speed ca. 0 km/h. A/C fan set to second speed. A/C temperature control set to maximum cold. External (ambient) temperature from 21°C to 38°C.

  • Page 69: Static Diagnosis

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL (optional) STATIC DIAGNOSIS NOTE: during STATIC DIAGNOSIS, it is not necessary connect the service hoses to the A/C system From the MANUAL PROCEDURE, select DEVICES: R134a DEVICES Then select DIAGNOSIS, the following screen will be displayed: R134a DEVICES DYNAMIC DIAGNOSIS STATIC DIAGNOSIS DIAGNOSYS...
  • Page 70 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a DEVICES Diagnosis response Press OK to print the options reliefs or BACK to exit STATIC DIAGNOSYS Press OK to print the diagnosis report: should the diagnosis results not be positive, the printout will list from one to three possible system problems. When checking, always start with the first DIAGNOSIS shown and check each in the order given, applying the REMEDIES listed for each DIAGNOSIS.

  • Page 71: Express Service

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL EXPRESS SERVICE EXPRESS SERVICE is a programmable procedure similar to the automatic procedure but much faster (about 30 minutes of total running time). From the MAIN MENU: R134a MANUAL AUTOMATIC EXPRESS SERVICE MAINTENANCE DATA SETUP Select the EXPRESS SERVICE, the following screen is displayed (only if the hardware for hybrid vehicles is installed in the machine): R134a EXPRESS SERVICE...

  • Page 72: Setup

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL SETUP From the MAIN MENU: R134a AUTOMATIC MANUAL EXPRESS SERVICE SETUP MAINTENANCE DATA Select the SETUP, the following screen will be displayed: R134a SETUP LANGUAGE OPTIONS VACUUM SETTINGS N2 TEST SETTING SETUP HEADER PRINT INSERT OPERATOR NUMBER COUNTERS LANGUAGE From the SETUP, select LANGUAGE : R134a...

  • Page 73: Options

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL OPTIONS From the SETUP MENU, select OPTIONS and the following screen is displayed: R134a SETUP INSERT THE CODE TO ENTER OPTIONS MENU OPTIONS Enter the code 43210791 then press OK, the following screen will be displayed: R134a OPTIONS FLUSHING HOSES FOR HYBRID CAR NITROGEN TEST A/C SYSTEM FLUSHING...

  • Page 74: Vacuum Settings

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL VACUUM SETTINGS Allows to modify the default vacuum time and the default time of check. From the SETUP, select VACUUM SETTINGS, default setting is displayed: R134a SETUP VACUUM SETTINGS Pressing INFO set default values Vacuum Time Time of check Vacuum rising VACUUM SETTINGS Each value can be modified, within the values shown in parentheses.

  • Page 75: N2 Test Settings

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL N2 TEST SETTINGS From the SETUP, select N2 TEST SETTINGS, default setting is displayed: R134a SETUP N2 TEST SETTINGS Pressing INFO set default values Waiting Time for N2 test Leaks threshold N2 test N2 TEST SETTINGS Each value can be modified, within the values shown in parentheses. NOTE: press INFO to restore default values: ...

  • Page 76: Setup Header Print

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL SETUP HEADER PRINT The printout can be personalized by entering 4 lines containing the workshop’s details (e.g. Name, address, telephone n° and e-mail). From the SETUP, select SETUP HEADER PRINT: R134a SETUP SETUP HEADER PRINT Use the keypad to modify the 4 lines, then press BACK to return to SETUP menu. NOTE: the numerical keys include an alphabet that is used similar to text messaging;...

  • Page 77: Insert Operator Number

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL INSERT OPERATOR NUMBER From the SETUP, select INSERT OPERATOR NUMBER: R134a SETUP INSERT OPERATOR NUMBER - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - INSERT OPERATOR NUMBER It is possible to enter an alphanumeric code of 10 symbols to indicate the habilitation nr of the operator.

  • Page 78: Counters

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL COUNTERS This is used to check total COUNTERS of: recovered gas, service alarm meter, total vacuum minutes, injected gas, gas recovered into the bottle with the bottle refilling function. From the SETUP MENU, select COUNTERS, the following screen is displayed: R134a SETUP Gas recovered...

  • Page 79: Set Date / Time

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL SET DATE / TIME The machine keeps date and time settings even if it is not used for around one year. From the SETUP MENU, select SET DATE / TIME: R134a SETUP SET DATE / TIME Use ARROW and keypad to change date and time, press OK to confirm, or press BACK to return to SETUP menu without saving the changes.

  • Page 80: Oil Settings

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL OIL SETTINGS From the SETUP MENU, select OIL SETTINGS: R134a SETUP Press Select OIL TYPE Press Select CONTAINER OIL SETTINGS Use  ARROW to select OIL TYPE, use  ARROW to select CONTAINER, press OK to confirm. NOTE: this operation is to use different containers, for example, if instead of a UV you want to use a HYBRID UV: use ...

  • Page 81: Maintenance

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL MAINTENANCE From the MAIN MENU: R134a AUTOMATIC MANUAL EXPRESS SERVICE SETUP MAINTENANCE DATA Select the MAINTENANCE, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE CALIBRATION EMPTYING HOSES BOTTLE FILLING CHANGE DRIER FILTER A/C PRESSURE CHECK AIR PURGE MANUAL SERVICE ARCHIVE -81-...

  • Page 82: Calibration

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CALIBRATION N.B. This menu is reserved for use by the technician performing final testing. It contains the maximum safety threshold value; therefore, the bottle data may not be changed for any reason. For assistance, call the Service Center. Perform this operation whenever the values displayed on display do not correspond to real values.

  • Page 83: Bottle Cell

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL BOTTLE CELL If you have not changed the load cell or motherboard you can restore the calibration (refer to RESTORE CALIBRATION paragraph) Disconnect the machine from the electrical supply. Procure a known reference weight from 28 to 30 kg. remove the rear plastic (ref 2, Fig.13) cover to access the machine bottle.
  • Page 84 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL From CALIBRATION, select BOTTLE CELL, the following screen is displayed: R134a BOTTLE CELL  With the bottle lifted off the scale plate, use ARROW to select Min, verify that the value is 0 g (otherwise use the keypad) then press OK to confirm Min. ...
  • Page 85 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL NOTE: To get an accurate value of the tare this should be weighed with the empty bottle mounted on the plate (tare value can vary from a few grams, depending on the positioning of the bottle and the tubing connected to it), but it is not always possible or easy empty it. The value of the tare does not compromise the correct functioning of the cell but simply move the value "0"...

  • Page 86: Oil Cell

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL OIL CELL If you have not changed the load cell or motherboard you can restore the calibration (refer to RESTORE CALIBRATION paragraph) From CALIBRATION, select OIL CELL: R134a OIL CELL  Remove container from its lodgings, taking care not to exert pressure on the scale, ...

  • Page 87: Used Oil Cell

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL USED OIL CELL If you have not changed the load cell or motherboard you can restore the calibration (refer to RESTORE CALIBRATION paragraph) From CALIBRATION, select USED OIL CELL: R134a USED OIL CELL  Remove container from its lodgings, taking care not to exert pressure on the scale, Select Min verify that the value in the textbox Min is 0 ml (otherwise use the keypad) then press OK to confirm Min.

  • Page 88: Bottle Pressure

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL BOTTLE PRESSURE From CALIBRATION, select BOTTLE PRESSURE, the following screen is displayed: R134a BOTTLE PRESSURE AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION Press OK Press OK, the following warning message is displayed: R134a BOTTLE PRESSURE Automatic BP calibration can be done only after a PA/C calibration and with a minimum of 1kg of gas inside the bottle.
  • Page 89 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a BOTTLE PRESSURE AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION Calibration running Please wait… PB AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION After few minutes the following message will be displayed: R134a BOTTLE PRESSURE AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION Open the red bottle valve Press OK Open the red bottle valve, then press OK: R134a BOTTLE PRESSURE AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION...

  • Page 90: A/C Pressure

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL A/C PRESSURE From CALIBRATION, select A/C PRESSURE, the following screen is displayed: R134a A/C PRESSURE PA/C AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION Press OK Press OK, the following warning message is displayed: R134a A/C PRESSURE Make sure that HP and LP couplings are disconnected from A/C system or else Press OK to continue Make sure that HP and LP couplings are disconnected from A/C system or else, then press OK...
  • Page 91 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a A/C PRESSURE End of PA/C AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION Press OK A/C PRESSURE calibration successfully completed, Press OK return exit. Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the electrical supply. -91-...

  • Page 92: Evaporator Pressure

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL EVAPORATOR PRESSURE From CALIBRATION, select EVAPORATOR PRESSURE, the following screen is displayed: R134a EVAPORATOR PRESSURE Evaporator pressure AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION Press OK Press OK, the following warning message is displayed: R134a EVAPORATOR PRESSURE Automatic Evaporator calibration can be done only after a PA/C calibration and with a minimum of 1kg of gas inside the bottle.
  • Page 93 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a EVAPORATOR PRESSURE End of AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION Press OK EVAPORATOR PRESSURE calibration successfully completed, Press OK return exit. Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the electrical supply. -93-...

  • Page 94: Temperature

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL TEMPERATURE NOTE: A digital thermometer is required for bottle temperature sensor calibration. From CALIBRATION, select TEMPERATURE, the following screen is displayed: R134a TEMPERATURE Bottle temperature Ambient temperature Bottle Temperature If you have not changed the sensor or motherboard you can restore the calibration (refer to RESTORE CALIBRATION paragraph) Check that the bottle temperature probe is disconnected from the bottle and so capable of reading the ambient temperature.

  • Page 95: Restore Calibration

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL RESTORE CALIBRATION If none of these components has been replaced, pressure transducer Pa/c, Pev, Pb, bottle load cell, new oil load cell, used oil load cell. You can restore the factory calibration From CALIBRATION, select RESTORE CALIBRATION, the following screen is displayed: R134a RESTORE CALIBRATION RESTORE CALIBRATION...

  • Page 96: Emptying Hoses

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL EMPTYING HOSES From MAINTENANCE , select EMPTYING HOSES, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE Recovered gas Hoses pressure EMPTYING HOSES the machine will recover all the refrigerant into the service hoses; then the machine will sound and alarm and the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 97: Bottle Filling

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL BOTTLE FILLING This operation must be performed whenever the available refrigerant fluid in the bottle is less than 3 kg and must in any case be performed when the “empty bottle” alarm is displayed. From MAINTENANCE, select BOTTLE FILLING, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE connect and open LP or HP coupler to the liquid side of the...
  • Page 98 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL Close the liquid valve of the external bottle and press OK, the machine will recover the residual refrigerant from the hoses, then will display the following screen: R134a MAINTENANCE Close and disconnect LP or HP coupling from external bottle and press OK 1 valve bottle 2 valve bottle BOTTLE FILLING...

  • Page 99: Change Dryer Filter

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CHANGE DRYER FILTER Replace the filter whenever the machine gives the service alarm 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: 1) Wear protective gloves and glasses 2) Connect the machine to the electrical supply and it turn on...
  • Page 100 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MAINTENANCE Recovering gas from filter… CHANGE DRYER FILTER 7) then the following screen is displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE Reset service alarm Enter filter code CHANGE DRYER FILTER 8) Type the filter code and press OK to delete the alarm. If the filter code is not available, call the Service Center: R134a MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 101 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MAINTENANCE Verify that both o-rings are correctly placed into their seats CHANGE DRYER FILTER 11) Take the new filter, wet with clean POE oil both o-rings, and verify that they are correctly placed into their seats, press OK: R134a MAINTENANCE Screw...
  • Page 102 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MAINTENANCE Check leaks with vacuum CHANGE DRYER FILTER 15) If leaks are detected the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE VACUUM LEACKS Check filter tightening and press OK CHANGE DRYER FILTER Check filter tightening and press OK to restart the vacuum check. 16) After few minutes, if no leaks are detected the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 103 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MAINTENANCE CHANGE DRIER FILTER – OPERATION COMPLETED Press OK CHANGE DRYER FILTER 20) Press OK to return to the MAINTENANCE MENU; DRYER FILTER CHANGE is now successfully completed. -103-...

  • Page 104: A/C Pressures Check

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL A/C PRESSURES CHECK From MAINTENANCE select A/C PRESSURES CHECK, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE Connect and open HP and LP coupling to A/C system Press OK A/C PRESSURES CHECK Connect and open the coupling connected to the A/C system, then press OK, press BACK to return back;...
  • Page 105 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MAINTENANCE With LP coupling connected Turn on vehicle’s engine and A/C system The press OK A/C PRESSURES CHECK With LP coupling connected turn on the vehicle’s engine and A/C system, then press OK: R134a MAINTENANCE A/C pressure check Please wait…...

  • Page 106: Air Purge Manual

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL AIR PURGE MANUAL From MAINTENANCE, select AIR PURGE MANUAL, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE PRESS OK TO PURGE Bottle pressure Bottle temperature AIR PURGE MANUAL If “PRESS OK TO PURGE” is displayed, there is air in the bottle. In this case, press OK: the machine will begin discharging the air.

  • Page 107: Services Archive

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL SERVICES ARCHIVE The machine keeps track of the operations done on refrigerant fluid: recovery, system refilling, inner bottle filling. For any operation, a record is made with date, time, type of operation, quantities involved, operator nr., inner bottle refrigerant fluid availability. From the MAINTENANCE, select SERVICE ARCHIVE R134a MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 108: Search By Date

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL SEARCH BY DATE Selecting SEARCH BY DATE, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE SEARCH BY DATE: MONTH Use the arrows to insert date to search, then press OK: R134a MAINTENANCE Time: Date: Plate: 17:53 30/02/2014 1423A2422 343 17:43 31/01/2013 35A085 852...

  • Page 109: Extract Archive

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL EXTRACT ARCHIVE Selecting EXTRACT ARCHIVE, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE EXTRACT ARCHIVE Insert the storage device in the USB port and press OK Insert the storage device in the USB port and press OK, to save to copy a TXT file with all the operations into the Pendrive.

  • Page 110: Change Oil/Uv Container

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL CHANGE OIL/UV CONTAINER This procedure is needed when changing oil, to remove traces of previous oil from the pipeline. From MAINTENANCE, select CHANGE OIL/UV CONTAINER, the following screen will be displayed: R134a MAINTENANCE CHANGE CONTAINER: OIL container UV container CHANGE OIL/UV CONTAINER Select container to substitute, then press OK, the following screen will be displayed: R134a...

  • Page 111: Vacuum Pump Oil Change Oil

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL R134a MAINTENANCE CHANGE OIL/UV CONTAINER - OPERATION COMPLETED CHANGE OIL/UV CONTAINER Press OK to return to the MAINTENANCE MENU; CHANGE OIL/UV CONTAINER is now successfully completed. VACUUM PUMP OIL CHANGE OIL From MAINTENANCE, select VACUUM PUMP OIL CHANGE, the following screen will be displayed R134a MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 112: Vacuum Pump

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL VACUUM PUMP Perform the operations listed below on a routine basis in order to ensure good operation of the vacuum pump: M1) Oil top-up. M2) Oil change. When topping-up or replacing the pump oil, use only the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 113 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL The oil must be added through the hole in which the oil cap was lodged by using a proper funnel (ref 5, Fig.21). FIG. 21 TOOLS:  Funn  Disp Add oil a little at a time, waiting for the level to rise before each successive addition, until the oil level is about ½...
  • Page 114 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL M.2) OIL CHANGE The vacuum pump oil must be replaced every 20 hours of functioning and in any case every time the refrigerant filters are replaced. NOTE: alarm message is visualized, to remove alarm message refer to VACUUM PUMP OIL CHANGE paragraph.
  • Page 115 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 4) Unscrew the drain cap (ref 2, Fig.25). FIG. 25 TOOLS: 7) Funn Allow all the oil to run out into a disposal container (ref 4 Fig.25) (with height < 10 cm). 8) Disp osal conta iner 9) Alle 5) Close the drain cap (ref 2, Fig.26).
  • Page 116 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL 6) 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 TOOLS:  Funn  Disp osal 7) Replace the filling cap (ref 1, Fig.28) and tighten down. conta iner ...

  • Page 117: Filling The Rechargeable Collapsible New Oil Container

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FILLING THE RECHARGEABLE COLLAPSIBLE NEW 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: 1.

  • Page 118: Filling The Rechargeable Collapsible Uv Container

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FILLING THE RECHARGEABLE COLLAPSIBLE UV CONTAINER N.B.: Using UV not recommended by the manufacturer will invalidate the warranty. Procedure: 1. Press quick connection button (ref 1, Fig.32) to disconnect the UV container. 2. Lift the UV container out of its lodging (ref l, Fig.32), FIG.

  • Page 119: Replace The New Oil Cartridge

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL REPLACE THE NEW OIL CARTRIDGE When the level of the new oil drops by a few ml it is best to replace the collapsible cartridge in order to have a sufficient reserve. Types of oil: use only oil cartridges recommended by the manufacturer. Always refer to the information provided by the A/C system manufacturer.

  • Page 120: Replace The New Uv Cartridge

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL REPLACE THE NEW UV CARTRIDGE N.B.: Using UV not recommended by the manufacturer could damage the electronic valves and will invalidate the warranty. Procedure: 1. Press quick connection button (ref 1, Fig.36) to disconnect the UV cartridge. 2. Lift the UV cartridge out of its lodging (ref l, Fig.36), FIG.

  • Page 121: Emptying The Used Oil Container

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL EMPTYING THE USED OIL CONTAINER Procedure: 1. Press quick connection button (ref 1, Fig.37) to disconnect the used olio container 2. Lift the used oil container out of its lodging (ref n, Fig.37) without exerting pressure on the scale. FIG.

  • Page 122: Replacing The Printer Paper

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL REPLACING THE PRINTER PAPER Open the print cover (ref 3, Fig.40),ad replace the paper roll with a new one Use only heat-sensitive paper of the type described below. Paper width: 58 mm Maximum paper roll diameter: 40mm FIG. 40 -122-...

  • Page 123: Data

    INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DATA From the MAIN MENU: R134a AUTOMATIC MANUAL EXPRESS SERVICE SETUP MAINTENANCE DATA Select the DATA (or press “i” key of the keypad), the following screen will be displayed: R134a DATA R134a SW V.00.xx.yy Bottle refrigerant Total: 3070g Available: 1070g Used...

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