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- Page 1 COMMANDER4000 COMMANDER4000-X R1234yf RECOVERY/RECYCLE/RECHARGE Operating Instructions WARNING!! Do not stop the recovery process. Permanent damage will occur that could void the warranty.
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- Page 3 DO NOT DISCARD PACKING MATERIAL! *Original packaging is required if the machine has to be sent back to the factory or authorized service location. If this is not available the factory will send the proper packaging for a fee of $85.00. www.mastercool.com...
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Page 4: Safety Summary
When you see one of the symbols shown here, be alert to the possibility of personal injury and carefully read the message that follows. Never fill the tank to more than 80% of maximum capacity as this will not leave an expansion chamber for www.mastercool.com... -
Page 5: Electrical Shock Hazards
• Refrigerants can also severely injure or cause permanent blindness to unprotected eyes. Refrigerants are under pressure and can be forcibly sprayed in all directions if carelessly handled. Avoid contact with refrigerants and always wear safety goggles. www.mastercool.com... -
Page 6: Additional Safety Information
Then keep this manual close at hand for future reference. Please pay close attention to the SAFETY SUMMARY and all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS provided throughout this manual. ABOUT YOUR AIR CONDITIONING RECOVERY/RECYCLE SERVICE CENTER Your machine incorporates a highly accurate electronic scale for determining charging weights, etc. Other www.mastercool.com... -
Page 7: Warranty
A/C system and collects them in a container for that purpose. The fluid is then filtered, recycled and returned to the tank installed in the machine. The machine also permits running certain operational and leak tests on the A/C system. www.mastercool.com... - Page 8 Q. Vacuum Pump Oil Drain Hose Flush Manifold I. Low and High Side M. Heater Blanket R. Filter Ball Valve D. Tank Filling Adapter Machine Valves N. Heavy Duty Load Cell Scale S. Filter FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4 FIG. 5 www.mastercool.com...
- Page 9 The COMMANDER4000 has the capabilities to perform reclamations on all standard and hybrid R1234yf vehicles. To begin using the COMMANDER machine, turn the power switch to the “ON” position. The power switch is located on the front right of the machine. Allow a few seconds for the computer command center to power up.
- Page 10 The values on the right side of the screen display the lifetime totals of recovered refrigerant, refrigerant charged and oil injected. SETTINGS: This will allow the user to customize the time/date, language, units and printer of the • COMMANDER machine www.mastercool.com...
- Page 11 Pressure can be selected in PSI or BAR, Temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius, Volume in fluid ounces (FL. OZ) or milliliters (ML), and Weight in pounds (LB), ounces (OZ), pounds and ounces (LB:OZ), grams (GR) or kilograms (KG). Select update to lock in the selection www.mastercool.com...
- Page 12 Press the test button for a sample printout. Press update to lock in the selection MAINTENANCE: This will display the required routine maintenance (tank filling, purge, filter change, • utilities, hose flushing, system tools, identification and update) that needs to be performed www.mastercool.com...
- Page 13 WARNING: Failure to hose flush prior to servicing a hybrid can cause irreversible damage to the A/C system and could cause the A/C compressor to conduct a deadly amount of electrical current. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. www.mastercool.com...
- Page 14 INTERNAL TANK FILLING: • IDENTIFICATION: Wait for the identifying symbol ( ) to appear on the middle top of the screen. This will take 2-3 minutes Press the small (>>) on the middle left of the screen Select MAINTENANCE www.mastercool.com...
- Page 15 Once the initial setup of the machine has been completed the machine is ready for operation. NOTE: The identifying symbol ( ) must appear on the top, middle of the screen before any procedure can begin. The AUTOMATIC/MANUAL SCREEN will appear on the COMMANDER4000. Choose the reclamation procedure desired.
- Page 16 NOTE: Per SAE J2788, automatic oil injection for hybrid vehicles is prohibited. To inject oil into a hybrid vehicle, use a manual hermetically sealed oil injector. (Follow vehicle manufacture recommendations) To use the COMMANDER4000 in AUTOMATIC MODE please continue below. If MANUAL MODE is preferred please skip to the manual section of these instructions.
- Page 17 COMMANDER4000-E HOSE FLUSH (IN HYBRID MODE ONLY): This process will flush the machine of any residual oil that • is not compatible with hybrid R1234yf systems. Follow the instructions on the screen Connect the red and blue hoses to the flush / storage fittings on the side of the machine.
- Page 18 TO BEGIN THE AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE PRESS “GO” ON THE COMMAND CENTER SCREEN. The COMMANDER4000 is now ready to recover, vacuum, vacuum leak check (if vacuum is set for 10 minutes or longer) and charge the programmed amount of refrigerant.
- Page 19 NOTE: Each step in the reclamation process will be displayed with individual progress screens. Identification If the refrigerant ID process has passed the machine will automatically move on to recovery. If the refrigerant ID fails, follow the prompts to clear hoses and exit. Automatic Recovery The following will be displayed: www.mastercool.com...
- Page 20 COMMANDER4000-E Amount of refrigerant being recovered; numerically and in the tank graphic • Tank temperature and pressure • Amount of waste oil recovered • Vehicle pressure • Total weight of refrigerant in tank • Progress procession graphic on the left of all screens •...
- Page 21 After vacuum leak check is passed, automatic oil inject will be displayed. Automatic Refrigerant Charge The machine will now automatically charge the pre-programmed amount of refrigerant. The following will be displayed: COMMANDER4000-E Tank graphic and weight of refrigerant • Numerical value of refrigerant charged •...
- Page 22 12. Process Completed will be displayed. This screen will be displayed when the recovery, vacuum, leak check, vehicle charge and hose clearing has been completed. COMMANDER4000 MANUAL PROCEDURE Once manual is chosen, the machine will now display the screen where you can manually hose flush, recover the refrigerant in the vehicle, pull a vacuum for the programmed amount of time, perform a vacuum leak check, or charge a programmed amount of refrigerant into the system.
- Page 23 If the refrigerant ID has passed the machine will continue with the recovery process (see below) b.) If the refrigerant ID fails, follow the prompts to clear hoses and exit. Follow the instruction on the screen. Connect the couplers to the vehicle, press next www.mastercool.com...
- Page 24 12. Process Completed, will be displayed when finished. If you have difficulty with a procedure please call Mastercool’s Technical Service at 973-252-9119 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov...
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