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- Page 1 3788X Series (includes 37837) Operation Manual 37837 / 37880 / 37881 / 37882 / 37887 / 37888 / 37889 P/N 380539 RevF...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Inhalation of high concentration of refriger- Before operating this unit, please read this ant vapors is harmful and may cause heart manual thoroughly. You must understand the irregularities, unconsciousness, or death. procedures outlined in this manual. Failure to Deliberate inhalation of refrigerants is ex- follow these procedures could void all war- tremely dangerous. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions Know your equipment. Read and understand the oper- additional information and adhere to the following ation manual and labels affixed to the unit. Learn it’s safety guidelines: application and limitations as well as the specific po- Avoid breathing high concentrations of vapors. tential hazards of your equipment. -
Page 4: Component Diagram
Component Location and Description 1. Touch Pad (Control Panel) Oil Inject Bottle (excluded on 37837, 2. High Gauge 37887 and 37888) 3. Low Gauge 10. Tool Tray 4. Auto High Side Hose (Red) 11. Main Power Switch 5. Auto Low Side Hose (Blue) 12. -
Page 5: Control Panel Overview
Control Panel Features the atmosphere. This Option will then proceed LCD Display to recharge the A/C system. This Option also The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) display provides allows the technician to verify the A/C system the unit operator with continual updates of the will hold a vacuum for a certain length of time. -
Page 6: Option 1: Recovery Only
9. When the display reads “SUPPLY TANK EMP- 4. Using a funnel, insert oil to the oil level line us- TY” disconnect blue hose. ® ing the provided YELLOW JACKET vacuum 10. Remove the tank refill adapter from empty R- pump oil. -
Page 7: Option 2: Vacuum
RECOVER, cont. Use only new lubricant to replace the amount If the refrigerant does not pass the identification removed during the recycling process. Discard process (98% purity) the unit will display the error used lubricant per applicable federal, state and message “... -
Page 8: Option 3: Charge Only
VACUUM cont. Note: If the automobile A/C system has pressure on might not retain refrigerant when charged. it, the unit will automatically begin a recovery cycle 13. The unit will prompt you to “INJECT OIL NOW” to insure that no refrigerant is released into the press and hold the START key until the desired atmosphere. -
Page 9: Option 4: Full Cycle
FULL CYCLE The Full Cycle function of the 3788X is designed to set to zero, the unit will transition into charge remove and recycle all refrigerant in an A/C system mode. by transferring the refrigerant to the storage tank, 11. Record the final vacuum level shown on the low remove moisture in the system by pulling a pressure gauge. -
Page 10: Option 5: Oil Inject
FULL CYCLE cont. Models with the optional refrigerant identifier screen and the unit will clear itself automatically. Repeat the identification process to insure the 37881/37888. proper identification of the refrigerant purity level. If the unit fails the second time follow the on screen The unit will display “IDENTIFY REFRIGERANT?”... -
Page 11: Option 6: Tank Refill
TANK REFILL In order to use the charging mode, you must have Press the RESET key to return to the main menu. at least ten (10) pounds of refrigerant in the storage tank. Follow this procedure to add refrigerant to the Models with the optional refrigerant identifier storage tank. -
Page 12: Purging Non-Condensable Gases
Purging Non-Condensable Gases The 3788X is designed to automatically purge non- condesable gases such as air present in the An “E” will display on the LCD if the previous purge storage tank. When the pressure in the tank was insufficient to lower the non-condensable gas exceeds a treshold value, the unit will automatically value below the limit. - Page 13 5. Dispose of the oil properly. When pump is running, oil level should be 1/2 to 5/8 6. Refill the vacuum pump with YELLOW JACKET up in the sight glass. This level is necessary for (Quart Part no. 93192) vacuum pump oil to the proper operation.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting Information
Troubleshooting Information The 3788X has a number of sophisticated features which The following section is designed to provide you with make it by far the most user friendly A/C service system additional information to help diagnose a system. If a in the world. -
Page 15: Lcd Error Messages
LCD Error Messages and Potential Solution ERROR MESSAGE DESCRIPTION TROUBLESHOOTING NUMBER ERROR 1 HIGH PRESSURE HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH IS TRIPPED OPEN TANK VALVE (NORMALY CLOSED SWITCH) TEST HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH CHECK SV AND CHECK VALVE OP CHECK TANK PRESSURE TANK WEIGHT OVER 80% OF CAPACI- ERROR 2 TANK FULL CHECK SCALE CALIBRATION... -
Page 16: Warranty Information
Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY ® Ritchie Engineering Company, Inc. guarantees YELLOW JACKET products to be free of defective material and workmanship which would affect the life of the product under normal use for the purpose for which it was designed.
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