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The disclaimer of liability does not apply to damages Basic rules caused by intent or gross negligence on the part of MAHLE. The contractor is bound to ensure that all electrical Warranty...
Safety regulations 2.4.1 ACX22xx Always carefully study and follow all the safety regulations before using the MAHLE product. • Avoid all skin contact with the refrigerant. The low The ACX22xx unit should not be exposed to excess boiling point of the refrigerant (approx. -30° C) can moisture or be operated in wet areas lead to frostbite.
| ACX22xx | 7 en Safety devices 2.10 Technical Data Description Specification Description Function R1234yf tank capacity Pressure Switches the compressor off in the normal operating pressure Service pressure 400PSI switch is exceeded Maximum content 22lbs. Method to weigh gas content Load cell Safety valve The safety valve opens if the design pressure is exceeded Recovered oil container...
8 | ACX2281 | Description of unit Product description Application ACX22xx is suitable for vehicles with a conventional engine as well as for hybrid and electric vehicles. ACX22xx features all the functions required for vehicle A/C service. • The following functions can be implemented: •...
Description of unit | ACX2281 | 9 en Description of unit Fig. 2: Rear View Fig. 1: Front Right View Service Hoses Rear Handle Tool Tray Vent Status indicator light LCD display Hose Storage Low Pressure Gauge High Pressure Gauge Front Cover Locking Caster Rear Wheel...
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10 | ACX2281 | Description of unit Figure A: Rear Connection View High Side Parking Coupler Low Side Parking Coupler Refrigerant Identifier Power Switch with circuit breaker Power Cord socket Fig. 3 Front Left view Vacuum pump oil level sight glass Fig.
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Description of unit | ACX2281 | 11 en Fig. 4: Internal components Accumulator/Oil separator Combo filter Compressor Vacuum pump Refrigerant tank HS compressor oil separator Manifold...
12 | ACX2281 | Description of unit To select a function in the menu, press the text name of the function and the selection occurs when finger is released. The selected entry is highlighted with a different color (from blue to gray) and the menu screen pages changes.
13 | ACX2281 | Description of unit Unit Features Display screen 5.4.1 EcoLOCK ® couplers (optional) When unit loads, the home screen will be displayed (Fig. 6). ® EcoLOCK is the intelligent coupler that with the suitable auto - This screen is accessible by pressing ( ) button in lower left mated procedure in the software enables to: corner of the screen.
Description of unit | ACX2281 | 14 en The vehicle air conditioning system is partly filled with UV dye Refrigerant Identification unit to facilitate the detection of leaks in the event of damage to the The refrigerant identification unit permits precise vehicle air conditioning system.
Equipment installation | ACX2180 | 16 en 6 Equipment installation Unpacking ACX22xx Warning – Risk of personal injury! Incorrect handling could cause equipment to Slowly lower the unit from pallet by means of the • rear wheels (Fig. 12). overturn. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for damage to objects and/or persons resulting from the equipment being wrongly removed...
15 | ACX22xx | Equipment installation 7.2 First start-up verification 7 Commissioning Warning – Risk of frostbite from escaping refrigerant All the operations described in Section 7 must be performed Refrigerant causes frostbite on the skin prior to first A/C service Check the service hoses for damage Firmly connect the service quick-release Connections and positioning...
Setup | ACX2281 | 16 en 7.3 Setup The LP (blue) gauge indicates the pressure inside the external cylinder From the SETUP menu, it is possible to enable/disable and set certain parameters prior to performing A/C system service. To Internal Bottle Fill access SETUP from the main menu, press, SETUP menu will be displayed.
19| ACX22xx | A/C System service 8 A/C service preparation The service parameters (recharge quantity) can be Preliminary preparation found in the owner's manual or the vehicle repair manual. Warning - risk of burns from hot engine 8.2 Non-condensable gas discharge components Contact with hot engine components will cause severe burns.
A/C System service | ACX22xx | 20 en 9 A/C system service This process may need to be repeated a number of times Refrigerant identification unit depending on the amount of pressure inside the hoses. 9.1.1 Refrigerant analysis After all pressure has been released, connect low side Oil contamination will damage the refrigerant coupler to Parking/flush adapter and open valve.
21| ACX22xx | A/C System service Automatic cycle setup Manual cycle setup Access to automatic cycles is available through the main Access to manual cycles is available through the main menu by menu by selecting AUTOMATIC. selecting MANUAL CYCLES. Do not connect hoses/couplers to vehicle A/C system until Do not connect hoses/couplers to vehicle A/C system until prompted by the unit.
A/C System service | ACX22xx | 22 en Recovery process Charge process 1. From the main menu, select MANUAL, and then deselect 1. From the main menu, select MANUAL, and then deselect all all options except for RECOVERY. options except for CHARGE. 2.
If the ACX22xx is not flushed the internal hydraulic system and the vehicle air conditioning system could be damaged as a result of cross-contamination. MAHLE cannot accept liability for any such damage. From the MENU, scroll to SPECIAL FUNCTIONS and select.
Maintenance | ACX22xx | 24 en 10 Maintenance Please contact an authorized technical service center for purchasing factory replacement parts. 10.1 Maintenance interval Description Period Calibration of scales 1x per year to ensure accuracy Vacuum pump oil replacement and After 1000 hours of service system leak test Combo filter replacement and system After 75kg of refrigerant...
25| ACX22xx| Maintenance 10.3 Self test 10.6 Long life pump test This test is designed to check the internal ACX22xx circuit for any leaks. The Long Life Pump function equipped on the ACX22xx enables the unit to optimize the vacuum pump oil use and To perform Self test: avoid the need to replace after every 60 hours of operation.
Maintenance | ACX22xx | 26 en 10.7 Vacuum pump oil change 10.8 Replace filter dryer After 60 hours of runtime (or 1000 hours if the Long Life Pump test is completed successfully), the vacuum pump oil must be replaced. 1. Disconnect ACX22xx from power. 2.
27 | ACX22xx | Maintenance 10.9 Printer maintenance (optional) 10.10 Replacing white sample filter (Refrigerant identification unit) 1. Open the lid of the printer as shown in Fig. 28 The need to replace the white sample filter may indicate oil contamination in the test hose.
Description Order number Refrigerant identification unit 360 82944 00 White sample filter 360 82958 00 Additional spare/replacement parts are available through the service centers authorized by MAHLE or by its reseller. Contact technical support for replacement parts not listed above.
35 | ACX22xx | Maintenance 12.4 Other checks/maintenance/repairs Other checks/maintenance/repairs Result of check Maintenance Technician Date Maintenance technician identification (pass/fail) signature and stamp...