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1
PREMISE........................................................................................................... 65
2
DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 66
2.1
Intended Use ............................................................................................... 66
2.2
Kit content list ............................................................................................. 66
2.3
Principal specifications................................................................................... 67
3
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................. 68
3.1
Installation on Konfort units ........................................................................... 68
3.2
Flushing program activation ........................................................................... 69
3.3
Setup of flushing timing ................................................................................ 70
3.4
Flushing program deactivation........................................................................ 72
4
SAFETY ............................................................................................................. 74
4.1
General Safety Rules..................................................................................... 74
4.2
Guidelines for Handling Refrigerants................................................................ 75
4.2.1
Glossary of Terms ................................................................................... 75
4.2.2
Precautions for refrigerant storage ............................................................ 75
4.2.3
Conditions of the refrigerant and the system............................................... 75
4.2.4
Recycling Capacity .................................................................................. 75
4.2.5
General Notions ...................................................................................... 76
4.3
Safety Devices ............................................................................................. 76
4.4
The Work Environment.................................................................................. 76
5
INTRODUCTION TO FLUSHING WITH REFRIGERANT ........................................ 77
5.1
What is Flushing? ......................................................................................... 77
5.2
Why Flushing is important? ............................................................................ 77
5.3
When do you flush the A/C system? ................................................................ 78
5.4
Examples of system contamination ................................................................. 78
5.5
Components sensible to contamination ............................................................ 79
6
FLUSHING METHOD WITH ACKF01 KIT ............................................................. 81
6.1
Preleminary measures................................................................................... 81
6.2
Konfort unit preparation for flushing................................................................ 83
6.3
Installation of bridges and adapters ................................................................ 85
6.4
Examples of adaptors and connections for flushing ............................................ 87
6.5
Flushing systems with expansion valve ............................................................ 90
6.5.1
Flushing the evaporator side..................................................................... 90
6.5.2
Back-flushing the evaporator side.............................................................. 91
6.5.3
Flushing the condenser side...................................................................... 92
6.5.4
Back-flushing the condenser side .............................................................. 93
6.6
Flushing systems with orifice tube................................................................... 94
6.6.1
Flushing the evaporator side..................................................................... 94
6.6.2
Back-flushing the evaporator side.............................................................. 95
6.6.3
Flushing the accumulator-compressor junction ............................................ 96
6.6.4
Back-flushing the accumulator-compressor junction ..................................... 97
6.6.5
Flushing the condenser side...................................................................... 98
6.6.6
Back-flushing the condenser side .............................................................. 99
6.7
Monitoring flushing process.......................................................................... 100
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
When do you flush the A/C system? ..............78 Examples of system contamination ..............78 Components sensible to contamination ............79 FLUSHING METHOD WITH ACKF01 KIT ............. 81 Preleminary measures................... 81 Konfort unit preparation for flushing..............83 Installation of bridges and adapters ..............85 Examples of adaptors and connections for flushing .......... - Page 2 Konfort units standard maintenance ............118 8.1.2 Flushing canister filter cleaning / replacement ........... 118 8.1.3 Flushing canister internal cleaning ............119 Periodical operations ................... 119 Safety operations ..................119 Calibration....................120 PARTS LIST & ILLUSTRATIONS............... 121 ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 64/122...
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Page 3: Premise
The user needs only to be responsible for the proper use of the unit in accordance with the instructions found in this manual. It is essential that this kit is used according to the intended use specified in this manual, TEXA S.p.A. cannot be held responsible for damage to persons, animals and/or objects due to improper use different to that illustrated in this instruction manual. -
Page 4: Description
2 DESCRIPTION Intended Use ACKF01 is an optional kit to be installed on Texa Konfort service stations model ACK605E, ACK610E, ACK610E BUS, ACK650 and ACK670. It requires various components included in the kit and the activation of the flushing function from the software of the listed service stations. -
Page 5: Principal Specifications
Principal specifications Refrigerant: R134a Application: Personal cars, vans, cabin of trucks Maximum pressure (PS): 21 bar Filtering performance: 50 microns Canister capacity: 6,2 Litters Service hose length: 3000 mm Standards compliancy: CE - SAE J 2670 ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 67/122... -
Page 6: Installation
It can still be easily metallic installation removed in case of bracket toward non-frequent use. upper line ventilation holes. e) Position the two screws with the two aluminium rings. Tight them with the required tool. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 68/122... -
Page 7: Flushing Program Activation
Press UP or DOWN to select Service. Press Enter to confirm. The Display shows: E N T E R P A S S W O R D . - - - - Type the code 3472 and press Enter to confirm. The Display shows: ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 69/122... -
Page 8: Setup Of Flushing Timing
D D / M M / Y Y H H : M M : S S (Here is showed in example stand-by display of ECK650E and ECK670E) With unit on Stand-by mode press UP or DOWN. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 70/122... - Page 9 (In example for a system with about 2000 gr refrigerant, you need to set a flushing timing of 48 sec.) When the timing is set Press Enter to confirm, and then Stop twice to quit setup menu. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 71/122...
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Page 10: Flushing Program Deactivation
Press UP or DOWN to select Service. Press Enter to confirm. The Display shows: E N T E R P A S S W O R D . - - - - Type the code 3472 and press Enter to confirm. The Display shows: ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 72/122... - Page 11 Press Enter to confirm. The Display shows: E N T E R P A S S W O R D . - - - - Press Stop to go back in stand-by mode. Flushing program is deactivated. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 73/122...
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Page 12: Safety
These mixtures are potentially hazardous and there is a risk of fire and explosions that can cause damage to property and personal injury. Additional medical and safety information can be obtained from the manufacturers of the oils and refrigerants. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 74/122... -
Page 13: Guidelines For Handling Refrigerants
A/C System: Air-conditioning system in the vehicle. Flushing: Action of rinsing the A/C system and/or components. Unit / service station: Texa Konfort K605E, K610E, K610E BUS, K650E, K670E. Internal vessel: Refrigerant storage tank. Phase: Execution of an individual function (Ex. Vacuum). -
Page 14: General Notions
Safety Devices ACKF01 flushing kit is equipped with an overpressure valve. This valve opens when the PS value is reached. Any type of tampering with the safety device mentioned above is hereby prohibited. -
Page 15: Introduction To Flushing With Refrigerant
(internally) as it was from the factory and the full performance will be restored. Also the proper flow of refrigerant and (more importantly) oil, will be restored, assuring long life from all the system. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 77/122... -
Page 16: When Do You Flush The A/C System
Rubber particles: Is a sign of serious contamination and improper servicing of the A/C system. O-Rings can easily deteriorate and fall apart when non approved additives, solvents or chemical sealers are used in system. Contamination Clean deposit in system-oil system-oil Contaminated system-oil ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 78/122... -
Page 17: Components Sensible To Contamination
Especially the Multipass Types having very small multiple orifices which refrigerant is flowing. If some of these orifices are plugged, it is Condenser nearly impossible to clean them and the replacement of the entire component is the only solution. Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 79/122... - Page 18 Contamination with solid particles will always drive the compressor to failure. Hoses and tubing: Restrictions and junction points of connecting hoses and tubing are also strategic areas which can retain contaminations and be subject to blockage. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 80/122...
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Page 19: Flushing Method With Ackf01 Kit
6 FLUSHING METHOD WITH ACKF01 KIT Preleminary measures Position the vehicle in the service area. Turn off the engine. Open the hood and disconnect the battery. Respect safety rules for handling refrigerant. Make sure the A/C system is empty from any refrigerant. - Page 20 Components to remove from A/C systems with TXV Condenser Evaporator (1) Compressor (2) Receiver drier (3) Thermostatic expansion valve Components to remove from A/C systems with orifice tube Condenser (1) Compressor Evaporator (2) Accumulator (3) Orifice tube ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 82/122...
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Page 21: Konfort Unit Preparation For Flushing
(2) Inlet of flushing canister P/N 74350486 Connect : (1) Red flushing hose P/N 3900171 (2) ¼’’ x 3/8’’ adapter P/N 3900172 Connect : (1) Konfort unit’s blue service hose (2) Outlet of flushing canister P/N 74350486 ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 83/122... - Page 22 UV additive) Before flushing, make sure that the Konfort unit does contain at least 5 kg of R134a refrigerant. If the A/C station requires refilling, please refer Konfort operating manuals instructions. R134a Minimum 5 kg refrigerant ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 84/122...
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Page 23: Installation Of Bridges And Adapters
Evaporator (1) Universal adapter (2) Compressor bridge (3) Block expansion valve bridge System equipped with thermostatic expansion valve Condenser Receiver drier Compressor location location Evaporator (1) Universal adapter (2) Compressor bridge (3) Thermostatic Expansion valve bridge ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 85/122... - Page 24 System equipped with orifice tube Condenser Receiver drier location Compressor location Evaporator (1) Universal adapter (2) Compressor bridge Universal flushing adapter set P/N 3134 ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 86/122...
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Page 25: Examples Of Adaptors And Connections For Flushing
(2) ¼’’ x 3/8’’ adapter P/N 3900172 (3) Universal adaptor P/N 42070098 Example 3 (1) Red flushing hose P/N 3900171 (2) ¼’’ x 3/8’’ adapter P/N 3900172 (With ¼’’ x 3/8’’ adapter P/N 3900172 (3) “Spring-lock” adaptor P/N 42070086 installed between) ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 87/122... - Page 26 (1) Konfort unit’s red service hose (2) ¼’’ x R134A adapter P/N 3900173 (3) Compressor bridge P/N 42070096 Example 6 (1) Konfort unit’s red service hose (2) ¼’’ x R134A adapter P/N 3900173 (3) Universal adaptor P/N 42070098 ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 88/122...
- Page 27 Illustration of the full set of flushing adapters included in the kit: (1) Universal flushing adapter set P/N 3134 (2) Adaptor ¼’’ x 3/8’’ P/N 3900172 (3) Adaptor ¼’’ x HP R134a P/N 3900173 (4) Adaptor 3/8’’ x HP R134a P/N 3900174 ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 89/122...
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Page 28: Flushing Systems With Expansion Valve
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following : (1) Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the receiver drier location (2) Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the compressor location Condenser Receiver drier Compressor location location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 90/122... -
Page 29: Back-Flushing The Evaporator Side
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following : (1)Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the compressor location (2)Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the receiver drier location Condenser Receiver drier location Compressor location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 91/122... -
Page 30: Flushing The Condenser Side
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following : (1)Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the receiver drier location (2)Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the compressor location Receiver Condenser drier Compressor location location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 92/122... -
Page 31: Back-Flushing The Condenser Side
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following : (1)Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the compressor location (2)Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the receiver drier location Condenser Receiver drier Compressor location location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 93/122... -
Page 32: Flushing Systems With Orifice Tube
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following: (1)Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the orifice tube location (2)Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the accumulator location Condenser Orifice tube location Accumulator location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 94/122... -
Page 33: Back-Flushing The Evaporator Side
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following: (1)Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the accumulator location (2)Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the orifice tube location Condenser Orifice tube location Accumulator location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 95/122... -
Page 34: Flushing The Accumulator-Compressor Junction
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following: (1)Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the accumulator location (2)Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the compressor location Condenser Compressor location Orifice tube location Accumulator location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 96/122... -
Page 35: Back-Flushing The Accumulator-Compressor Junction
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following: (1)Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the compressor location (2)Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the accumulator location Condenser Compressor location Orifice tube location Accumulator location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 97/122... -
Page 36: Flushing The Condenser Side
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following: (1)Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the orifice tube location (2)Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the compressor location Condenser Compressor Orifice tube location Accumulator location location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 98/122... -
Page 37: Back-Flushing The Condenser Side
Connect the Konfort unit to system as following: (1)Konfort red service hose with HP coupler to the compressor location (2)Canister red service hose 3/8’’ SAE P/N 3900171 to the orifice tube location Condenser Compressor Orifice tube location Accumulator location location Evaporator ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 99/122... -
Page 38: Monitoring Flushing Process
Flushing canister equipped with sight glass contaminated with UV additive Flow Flow Sight glass showing flushing agent Sight glass showing the flushing agent cleared contaminated with durty oil or miscelleneous from any contamination. The A/C system is particles clean. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 100/122... - Page 39 Bring the system to deep vacuum to remove all moisture Inject UV additive in prevention for detecting leakage Recharge lubricant and refrigerant within manufacturer specifications Verify proper functioning of the system. (Noise, pressure, performances, leak check…) ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 101/122...
- Page 40 The A/C service station and the flushing kit have been connected to the considerate system or components as indicated in section “6 FLUSHING METHOD WITH ACKF01 KIT” of this manual.
- Page 41 Pressurizing the A/C service station (Only for Konfort 600E series) The ACKF01 combined with Konfort stations kit is using the liquid refrigerant contained in unit’s tank as flushing agent. R134a refrigerant has 4,7 bar pressure at 20°C, which means that the flushing performances are directly depending on tank’s internal temperature.
- Page 42 You can wait for the end of the count down or press Stop to short the process. Now the unit is performing a self clearing in order to recover all refrigerant back into the tank. The Display shows: ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 104/122...
- Page 43 M u l t i - R e c y c l i n g ◄ F l u s h i n g D D / M M / Y Y H H : M M : S S Press Enter to confirm. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 105/122...
- Page 44 . X X X X A d d i t i v e c c . X X X X D D / M M / Y Y H H : M M : S S ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 106/122...
- Page 45 M u l t i p l e f l u s h i n g From this position you have the choice for two different flushing modes. Press UP or DOWN to select the desired option. Press Enter to confirm. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 107/122...
- Page 46 Vaccum timer and absolute pressure in the system are indicated. Default vacuum time is 5 minutes, but it can be shorted by pressing UP / DOWN. You can also completely cancel and quit the program by pressing the Stop button. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 108/122...
- Page 47 A / C s y s t e m F i l l i n g p h a s e Q u a n t i t y g . x x x x x ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 109/122...
- Page 48 . x x x After the count down draining of liquid contamination is completed and quantity is indicated in cc. (No indication of quantity with Konfort ECK605E, 610E & 610E BUS) The display shows: ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 110/122...
- Page 49 . X X X X A d d i t i v e c c . X X X X D D / M M / Y Y H H : M M : S S ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 111/122...
- Page 50 M u l t i p l e f l u s h i n g From this position you have the choice for two different flushing modes. Press UP or DOWN to select the desired option. Press Enter to confirm. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 112/122...
- Page 51 B . x x x x Default leak check time is 240 seconds, but it can be shorted by pressing UP or DOWN. You can also cancel and completely quit the program by pressing the Stop button. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 113/122...
- Page 52 P r e s s u r e i n c r e a s e t e s t . m B . - x x x S e c . x x x x ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 114/122...
- Page 53 . X X X X A d d i t i v e c c . X X X X D D / M M / Y Y H H : M M : S S ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 115/122...
- Page 54 The message appears during the recycling phase in case of hot temperature or/and internal vessel at the limit of pressure capacity. Wait 30 min. to cool down and, if the problem persists, contact TEXA S.p.A. or an authorized dealer. Press ENTER three seconds to exit.
- Page 55 R e f r i g e r a n t . A d d . Insufficient quantities to execute the selected phase. Perform “Internal vessel filling” phase (Refer to Konfort units operating manuals). ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 117/122...
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Page 56: Standard Maintenance
Extract and inspect the filter cartridge. (P/N 3900173) c) Clean the filter cartridge with shop-air. You need to replace if it is saturated or damaged. d) When finished, proceed with the reverse procedure to re-install the filter cartridge. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 118/122... -
Page 57: Periodical Operations
In order to guarantee unit’s proper functioning, it is necessary to verify periodically the safety components. The verification period is suggested after 24 months from first activation date. This operation can be made only and exclusively by TEXA and/or authorised TEXA's Service Centre. - Page 58 Oil/UV electronic scale calibration is necessary if the load cell or the PC board is replaced or when it seems not working properly. The Oil/UV scale reset is enough to insure proper functioning. NOTE: To perform these operations, refer to Konfort units operating manuals. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 120/122...
- Page 59 Adaptor ¼’’ female SAE x 3/8’’ male Adaptor ¼’’ female SAE x HP R134a Adaptor 3/8’’ female SAE x HP R134a PART NO. 3900175 PART NO. 3134 Stainless steel filter Universal flushing adapter set Compressor Adaptor ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 121/122...
- Page 60 For servicing request the detailed spare parts list to TEXA S.p.A. and/or to local Texa authorised Service Centre. ACKF01_GB_00 TEXA S.p.A. 122/122...
- Page 61 Fax +1.310.426.2001 www.texadeutschland.com Tel. 01282 606787 www.texausa.com www.texa.co.uk TEXA France Sarl TEXA Ibérica Diagnosis S.A. TEXA S.p.A. 12 Rue Jules Grévy Via 1 Maggio, 9 C/ llevant, 2 (Can Mascaró) - La Palma de Cervelló 42350 La Talaudière FRANCE 08756 Barcelona 31050 Monastier di Treviso (TV) –...
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