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COMMANDER1100 (-E) COMMANDER2100 (-E) COMMANDER3100 (-E) R134a 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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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...
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...
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• 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...
Please take the time to study this manual before operating the machine. 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. www.mastercool.com...
A/C system of humidity and deposits contained in the oil. The machine is equipped with a built-in evaporator/ separator that removes oil and other impurities from the refrigerant recovered from the A/C system and collects www.mastercool.com...
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L. 30 lb DOT Tank Drain I. Low and High Side Machine Valves (COMMANDER3100 (-E)) M. Heater Blanket R. Filter Ball Valve D. Tank Filling Adapter N. Load Cell Scale S. Filter FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4 FIG. 5 www.mastercool.com...
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When the COMMANDER machine powers up, the command center, will display the automatic/manual screen for COMMANDER3100 (-E) and COMMANDER2100 (-E). The COMMANDER1100 (-E) will display only the manual screen.
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VACUUM PUMP RUN TIME: Displays the total lifetime runtime for the vacuum pump. It is recommended that you change the vacuum pump oil every 20 hours of run time. NOTE: Failure to change the vacuum pump oil can cause damage to the vacuum pump which may void warranty. www.mastercool.com...
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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, wifi and printer of • the COMMANDER machine. www.mastercool.com...
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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...
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At the end of every job successfully completed, a summary is presented on the screen. The operator then has the option to send this summary to a customer’s email address (e-printing). If e-printing is selected, then a pop-up will be displayed asking the operator to enter the customer’s email address and an optional subject. www.mastercool.com...
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A summary will be sent to the customer’s email and a :cc will be sent to the shop’s email if defined in SETTINGS). E-PRINTED SAMPLE (emailed summary) MAINTENANCE: This will display the required routine maintenance (tank filling, purge, filter change, • utilities, hose flushing and identification) that needs to be performed www.mastercool.com...
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UTILITIES: The machine has a conversion chart that will allow for the quick and easy conversion between units of measure and a logs tool which allows access to previously stored information. www.mastercool.com...
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Open the red and blue valves on the front of the machine. Press next to continue. The machine will now run a hose flushing cycle. This could take several minutes to ensure the removal of non-compatible oil. Press done to return to main screen. • DOCUMENTS: Set up and operational information of the machine. www.mastercool.com...
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Press the small arrow on the left side of the computer command center screen to access the MAIN MENU. Press the maintenance button. Press the tank filling button. The tank filling screen will be displayed. Tank filling is preset to 15 pounds for optimal performance. Press next. www.mastercool.com...
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To change these settings please refer to the main menu instructions at the beginning of this manual. To use the COMMANDER2100 (-E)/COMMANDER3100 (-E) in AUTOMATIC MODE please continue below. If manual mode is preferred (COMMANDER1100 (-E)/COMMANDER2100 (-E)/COMMANDER3100 (-E)) please skip to the manual section of these instructions. COMMANDER3100 (-E) MACHINES (ONLY)
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RECOVERY: This procedure is preprogrammed. It cannot be changed in automatic mode. • 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. www.mastercool.com...
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Database function (if available). Database function: Allows the user to choose the refrigerant charge based on the make, model and year of vehicle. Press “Lookup” and choose the correct make year and model. The refrigerant charge will be automatically programmed. www.mastercool.com...
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Connect the high side red coupler to the high side service fitting on the vehicle. Connect the low side blue coupler to the low side service fitting. Press next to continue. Open the couplers by turning the knobs clockwise until they stop. Press next to continue. www.mastercool.com...
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Automatic Vacuum/Leak Test The COMMANDER default is a 10 minute vacuum/leak test. The vacuum pump will run for 8 minutes pause for 2 minute leak test and resume for an additional 2 minutes of vacuum. The following will be displayed: www.mastercool.com...
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Total oil remaining in oil bottle selected (#1 or #2) • NOTE: Caution will be displayed if the available oil in bottle selected (#1 or #2) does not contain enough oil to match the waste oil recovered. Regularly check and fill fresh oil bottles. www.mastercool.com...
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Close and remove the high side coupler. Press next to continue. Start the vehicle, turn the AC system on high. Press next. Open the valves on the machine. Press next. Allow the AC system pressures to equalize. Press next www.mastercool.com...
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(COMMANDER2100 (-E) only), vehicle charge and hose clearing has been completed. COMMANDER1100 (-E)/2100 (-E)/3100 (-E) MANUAL PROCEDURE Once manual is chosen, the machine will now display the screen where you can manually hose flush (COMMANDER3100 (-E) only), recover the refrigerant in the vehicle, pull a vacuum for the programmed amount of time, perform a vacuum leak check, inject oil (COMMANDER2100 (-E) only) or charge a programmed amount of refrigerant into the system.
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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, lead compounds and Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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