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- Page 1 COMMANDER4000 COMMANDER4000-E COMMANDER4000-X COMMANDER4000-E-X R1234yf RECOVERY/RECYCLE/RECHARGE Operating Instructions WARNING!! Do not stop the recovery process. Permanent damage will occur that could void the warranty.
- 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: First Time Use
FIRST TIME USE: At Mastercool we thoroughly test each machine prior to shipping to ensure that the machine is in perfect working order. Mastercool takes great care in packaging your machine. Despite our tremendous efforts to safeguard your machine during shipping an incident may occur regardless. -
Page 5: 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 6 • 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...
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Page 7: About This Manual
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 8: 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 9 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 10 2. If filter life is critical (140 kg) or expired (160 kg) 3. If vacuum pump oil is critical (3.45 hrs) or expired (5 hrs) If automatic/manual process is selected and the above conditions exist then a warning pop-up be displayed: www.mastercool.com...
- Page 11 5 hours of run time. Press reset after oil change to zero out the timer NOTE: Failure to change the vacuum pump oil can cause damage to the vacuum pump which may void warranty. www.mastercool.com...
- Page 12 SETTINGS: This will allow the user to customize the time/date, language, units and printer of the • COMMANDER machine TIME/DATE: To set the time and date press the corresponding up or down arrows. Press update to lock in the selection www.mastercool.com...
- Page 13 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 WIFI: Enter the wifi password to establish an internet connection for real time, interactive communication, troubleshooting and software updates. www.mastercool.com...
- Page 14 PURGE: The purge feature allows the machine to manually purge NCG (air) from the internal storage tank. The operator can manually start the purge process and the machine will automatically stop when purge is complete. The machine also routinely performs this www.mastercool.com...
- Page 15 UTILITIES: The machine has a conversion chart that will allow for the quick and easy conversion between units of measure SYSTEM TOOLS: Allows the technician to: calibration, elevation and manual test If more information is needed then a more advanced system tools screen provides system information. www.mastercool.com...
- Page 16 The same quantity of new oil can then be injected into the A/C system to increase the compressor life. NOTE: The condition of the A/C oil should first be checked to determine if flushing is necessary or appropriate. See Mastercool A/C System Visual Inspection Sight Glass. www.mastercool.com...
- Page 17 Press the small (>>) on the middle left of the screen Select MAINTENANCE Select TANK FILLING NOTE: BE SURE THE TANK IS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION WHEN IN THE REFRIGERANT IDENTIFYING PROCESS The machine will now go through the identifying process. This will take approx. 5 minutes www.mastercool.com...
- Page 18 AUTOMATIC: Recover, vacuum, vacuum leak test and refrigerant charge in continuous process • MANUAL: Recover, vacuum or refrigerant charge can be done individually • COMMANDER4000-X ONLY NOTE: If the identifier was not connected at the time of startup the machine will ask you to connect the identifier. www.mastercool.com...
- Page 19 To use the COMMANDER4000 in AUTOMATIC MODE please continue below. If MANUAL MODE is preferred please skip to the manual section of these instructions. COMMANDER4000 AUTOMATIC PROCEDURE AUTOMATIC SCREEN SETTINGS The automatic screen will display hose flushing, recovery, vacuum, leak test, and refrigerant charge: COMMANDER4000-E / COMMANDER4000-E-X www.mastercool.com...
- Page 20 NOTE: Before recovery begins the machine will automatically go through the identification process VACUUM: To set the desired amount of vacuum time, press the >> to the right. Set vacuum time on • the keypad, press << to lock in time COMMANDER4000 / COMMANDER4000-X www.mastercool.com...
- Page 21 COMMANDER4000-E / COMMANDER4000-E-X ECO: If the vacuum time is at least 30 minutes, then the eco option is available. When the eco option is activated the vacuum pump is turned off while performing the leak test to save vacuum pump oil life.
- Page 22 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. www.mastercool.com...
- Page 23 Automatic Recovery The following will be displayed: 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 •...
- Page 24 After vacuum leak check is passed, automatic charge 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 25 “Process complete” will be displayed when finished Recovery: Press the recovery button, press the GO button to start the refrigerant recovery. NOTE: The machine will now go through the identifying process. This will take approx. 5 minutes www.mastercool.com...
- Page 26 The machine will then perform a short vacuum to prepare for the next vehicle. Follow the instruction on the screen. Close the high and low side valves on the machine, press next to continue. Start the vehicle engine and turn AC system on high, press next to continue. www.mastercool.com...
- Page 27 10. Hose clearing will be displayed. The tank graphic with weight will be displayed. The tank pressure and temperature will be displayed. 11. The machine will recover any residual refrigerant and ready itself for the next vehicle. 12. Process Completed, will be displayed when finished. *NOTE: The COMMANDER4000/COMMANDER4000-X does not have oil inject www.mastercool.com...
- Page 28 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...