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- Page 1 Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 2100-9001 Rev. 3 – June 2014 Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability...
- Page 2 Bacharach Inc.’s reasonable satisfaction to have been defective; provided that written notice of the defect shall have been given by Buyer to Bacharach Inc. within one (1) year after the date of delivery of this Product by Bacharach, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ............................1 1.1. How to Use This Manual ......................1 1.2. Conventions Used in This Manual ..................1 1.3. Analyzer-Specific Warnings ....................1 1.4. General Warnings and Cautions .................... 2 1.5. Features and Capabilities....................... 2 1.6. - Page 4 Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual List of Figures Figure 3-1. Base Unit Showing Key Components ..................5 Figure 3-2. Low Side Vapor Sample Hose ....................5 Figure 3-3. High Side Sample Hose Configuration ..................6 Figure 3-4. Control Panel Showing Key Components................6 Figure 3-5.
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction 1.1. How to Use This Manual This manual provides important information on how to operate and maintain Bacharach’s Pur•Chek™ Pro HVAC Diagnostic Refrigerant Analyzer. To assure operator safety and proper use of the Pur•Chek™ Pro, please read, understand, and follow the contents of this manual. -
Page 6: General Warnings And Cautions
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 1.4. General Warnings and Cautions ALWAYS wear eye and skin protection when working with refrigerants. Escaping • refrigerant vapors will present a freezing danger. • ALWAYS turn the compressor off before connecting the instrument to an air conditioning system. -
Page 7: Kit Contents And Reorder Part Numbers
The Bacharach Pur•Chek™ Pro HVAC diagnostic refrigerant analyzer provides a fast, easy, and accurate means to determine refrigerant purity in refrigerant storage cylinders or directly in air conditioning systems. -
Page 8: Specifications
A built-in printer is provided to print an on-the-spot analysis report. The Bacharach Pur•Chek™ Pro provides the refrigerant technician with: • refrigerant type •... -
Page 9: Components
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Components 3.1. Base Unit The Pur•Chek™ Pro base unit (shown in Figure 3-1) houses the graphic display, infrared bench, internal battery, electrical connections, and printer module. These components require no maintenance. IMPORTANT: There are no serviceable components internal to the instrument, and disassembly will void the warranty. -
Page 10: Control Panel
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Analyzer End Service End High Pressure (1/4” SAE Liquid Sample Trap Flare Nut) Brass Restrictor Sample Hose Figure 3-3. High Side Sample Hose Configuration NOTE: The analyzer will indicate “Non-Condensable” or “Unknown Refrigerant” if the analyzer does not receive a good sample due to obstructed flow or lack of flow. -
Page 11: Back Panel Connections
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 3.6. Back Panel Connections The connections located on the back panel are illustrated below in Figure 3-6. CAUTION: The sample outlet port should never be obstructed. Keep the sample outlet port free and clear at all times. Do not operate near open flame. Figure 3-6. -
Page 12: Operation
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Operation 4.1. First Use The Pur•Chek™ Pro has a built-in Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. Prior to the first use, charge the battery for a minimum of 2 hours with the included AC power supply. If a power outlet is accessible you may also use the AC power supply to power the unit. -
Page 13: Vapor Sampling
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual instrument. Figure 4-2 B shows a sample progress screen that is displayed as the Air Calibration is occurring. Calibration will take approximately 130 seconds. NOTE: In the unlikely event an ‘Air Calibration Unstable’ message is displayed as shown in (Figure 4-2 C) verify you are in a ventilate area and there is no gas flowing near the air intake. -
Page 14: Liquid Sampling
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 4.5. Liquid Sampling Liquid sampling is an option that is exclusive to the Pur•Chek™ Pro. It permits the user to flash liquid into vapor for introduction into the analyzer. To use the liquid sampling assembly, follow the steps below. 1. -
Page 15: Pure Refrigerants
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual refrigerants, a results screen similar to Figure 4-5 A will be displayed. Pressing the MORE button will display a detail screen similar to Figure 4-5 B. If the blend or refrigerant mixture is not recognized, Figure 4-5 C will be displayed. -
Page 16: Pure Blends With Incorrect Component Ratios
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Figure 4-7. Sample Test Results for Pure Blend Refrigerant with Correct Component Ratios 4.9. Pure Blends with Incorrect Component Ratios The Pur•Chek™ Pro has the ability to detect blend ratios that have been altered by contamination. As stated above, the blends that can be identified and analyzed are as follows. -
Page 17: Printing The Test Results And Channel Data
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Air is measured independently from refrigerant. You can have 100% pure NOTE: refrigerant with a percentage of air in a system or tank. The presence of air will display on the initial results screen and on every printed test. 4.11. -
Page 18: Channel Data Modeling
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 4.12. Channel Data Modeling Channel Data Modeling is a unique feature to the Pur•Chek™ Pro. It allows the user to test refrigerants that the analyzer may not already identify and “fingerprint” the data using the available channels. The channel data is available for identified and unknown refrigerants. -
Page 19: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1. Setting the LCD Contrast The Pur•Chek™ Pro features an adjustable LCD contrast for use in varying light conditions. To adjust the contrast, press the SET button which appears after the unit is powered on. The screen will display several options as shown in Figure 5-1 A. -
Page 20: Replacing The Sample Hose
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 5.3. Replacing the Sample Hose Inspect the inside diameter of the tube for signs of oil build up, dirt, obstructions, kinks, cuts, fraying, or any other signs of wear before use. Oil contamination cannot be cleaned out of sample hoses due to the density of the brass oil restrictor. -
Page 21: Software Updates
The Pur•Chek™ Pro has a USB update port located on the back panel. This port should not be used for any other purpose other than to install factory updates using the Bacharach factory USB drive. NOTE: If you do not register your analyzer we will not be able to inform you of any software updates. -
Page 22: Air Sensor Low
Pressing TEST allows you to bypass the message and finish your testing. The oxygen sensor is a consumable part and will eventually need to be replaced. After receiving this message plan on contacting Bacharach to schedule service. Figure 5-5. Sample Screen Showing Air Sensor Low Message 5.8. -
Page 23: Service Centers
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Service Centers For service and replacement parts, contact a Bacharach Service Center. United States Canada Bacharach, Inc. Bacharach of Canada, Inc. 621 Hunt Valley Circle 20 Amber St. Unit #7 New Kensington, PA 15068 Markham, Ontario L3R SP4 Canada Phone: 724-334-5000;... - Page 24 Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Headquarters: 621 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA 15068 Ph: 724-334-5000 • Fax: 724-334-5001 • Toll Free: 800-736-4666 Website: www.mybacharach.com • E-mail: help@mybacharach.com Printed in U.S.A. ® Registered Trademark of Bacharach, Inc. P/N 2100-9001 Rev 3...
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