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⚠ DANGER
This unit is not rated for Explosive Environments. Do NOT use with hydrocarbons. See page 4.
It is designed to recover Class A1 and A2L refrigerants in normal or standard environments.
⚠ WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE, READ OPERATION MANUAL PRIOR TO
OPERATING PRODUCT.
FOR REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
OPERATION MANUAL
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- Page 1 It is designed to recover Class A1 and A2L refrigerants in normal or standard environments. ⚠ WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PRODUCT COPYRIGHT © 2022 - APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DAMAGE, READ OPERATION MANUAL PRIOR TO APPION AND G5TWIN ARE TRADEMARKS OF APPION INC.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome to the G5Twin Thank you for your purchase of the Appion G5Twin Refrigerant Recovery Machine. This machine was designed to deliver fast, reliable recovery of Class III, IV and V refrigerants. Use of this machine for any other purpose is done at your own risk. -
Page 3: Warnings And Safety Information
• When recovery is complete, purge the system with oxygen-free dry nitrogen (OFDN). Do not use compressed air or oxygen. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... - Page 4 Use only 12AWG or 10AWG extension cords: overheating or fire in the cord or machine. - Up to 25 Feet: 12/3 UL/CSA cord - Up to 100 Feet: 10/3 UL/CSA cord G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
- Page 5 HOW TO PREVENT IT Under some conditions and duration of use, noise Always wear certified safety equipment, including from the unit may contribute to hearing loss. ANSI or equivalent hearing protection. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 6: Refrigerant Storage Container Safety
Transportation of refrigerant storage cylinders more than 80% full is a DOT violation. Filled to Filled to 80% Capacity 90% Capacity G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 7: Getting Started
“quick disconnect” or “auto-shuto ” hoses for refrigerant recovery, as this can bring the recovery to a halt. • Use Valve Core Removal Tools with a ball valve (such as Appion MegaFlow VCT) to remove all “Schrader”- type access valve cores from the System access fittings. This prevents restrictions that would otherwise limit the performance of the G5Twin and/or cause overheating of the recovery cylinder. -
Page 8: Machine Usage
Place the Recovery Cylinder behind the G5Twin during the recovery process, as shown in Diagram 4. This will pull cool air across the tank surface and lower the temperature of the tank. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 9: Standard Recovery Procedure
8. Turn o the G5Twin, then close the output valve on the G5Twin. 9. Close the G5Twin input valve, close the valves on the Recovery Cylinder, and disconnect the hoses. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 10: High-Speed Direct Liquid Recovery Procedure
9. Turn o the G5Twin, then close the valves on the G5Twin. 10. Close the valves on the Recovery Cylinder and disconnect the hoses. ✪ For additional refrigerant recovery tips, see pages 14-17. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 11: Standard Recovery With Inline Cooling
8. Turn o the G5Twin, then close the output valve on the G5Twin. 9. Close the G5Twin input valve, close the valves on the Recovery Cylinder, and disconnect the hoses. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 12: Push Pull Recovery Procedure
5. When all the liquid has been siphoned o , turn o the G5Twin and close all the valves. 6. You can now proceed to remove the remaining refrigerant vapor using the Standard Recovery Procedure (Page 9). G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 13: Purging Non-Condensables From Recovery Cylinders
CHANGING BETWEEN REFRIGERANT TYPES Appion refrigerant recovery machines are unique in that there is no refrigerant directly introduced into the compressor crankcase. This allows the G5Twin to easily and e iciently clear out refrigerant at the end of the recovery process. -
Page 14: Helpful Hints
For the fastest recovery speeds, it is necessary to pump out the liquid first. Using the Direct Connection procedures in this manual, on a typical system, you should expect the “liquid recovery” stage to move the bulk G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... - Page 15 (and/or the ECA) by placing it in a bucket of ice water at least 30 minutes prior to beginning the recovery process. The longer the cylinder is cooled, the better. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
- Page 16 3. Connect the hoses as shown in Diagram 11. 4. Open the G5Twin output valve, Recovery Cylinder vapor valve, and all 3 ball valves. 5. Repeat Steps 6-9 from Page 9 to finish the recovery. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 17: Extension Cords And Low Voltage
A hot, sunny roo op can also reduce the ampacity of the extension cord. Refer to the extension cord sizing guidelines on Page 4. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 18: Care And Maintenance
550 psi (38.6 Kg/cm ) in under 1 minute. Otherwise, the unit may be in need of maintenance or repair. G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
- See Tip # 2 on Page 15 trapped liquid to another area; Check for condensation on system, and apply heat as needed; Check for condensation at hose fittings, and apply heat as needed G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... -
Page 20: G5Twin Specifications, Repair Part Kits & Accessories
Front Ball Valve Seal Replacement Kit (input/output seals, o-rings) A2L Users: Please contact Appion Inc. at www.appiontools.com to get your machine serviced. Non-A2L Users: Repair kits and parts may be ordered from Appion Inc. at www.appiontools.com. RELATED ACCESSORY ORDERING INFORMATION PART NO. -
Page 21: Parts Diagram And Operational Diagrams
AY0221 Case Side Panel (each) * Note: Contact Appion for compressor ordering info - See Page 20 for repair kits A2L Users: Please contact Appion Inc. at www.appiontools.com to get your machine serviced. Non-A2L Users: Repair kits and parts may be ordered from Appion Inc. at www.appiontools.com. - Page 22 Machine Specifications ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM HI-PRESSURE STARTER SHUT OFF RELAY POWER SWITCH 1/2 HP MOTOR LIGHT 200mfd 125V REFRIGERANT FLOW DIAGRAM G5TWIN OPERATION MANUAL © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...
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Page 23: Manufacturers Limited Warranty
The obligation of Appion under this limited warranty is limited to the repair or supply of parts, excluding consumables such as oil, grease, and plastic parts. Parts shall be new or nearly new. Appion assumes no liability for failure in performing its... - Page 24 Appion Inc. 2800 South Tejon St. Englewood, CO 80110 USA Tel: 1-303-937-1580 Fax: 1-303-937-1599 www.AppionTools.com Sales@AppionTools.com Support@AppionTools.com OM1500 - EN - 2022B © 2022 APPION INC. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...