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- Page 1 Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 2100-9001 Rev. 2 – October 2011 Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability...
- Page 2 Bacharach Inc.’s reasonable satisfaction to have been defective; provided that written notice of the defect shall have been given by Buyer to Bacharach Inc. within one (1) year after the date of delivery of this Product by Bacharach, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro Table of Contents Introduction ............................1 1.1. How To Use This Manual ....................... 1 1.2. Conventions Used In This Manual ..................1 1.3. Analyzer-Specific Warnings ....................1 1.4. General Warnings And Cautions .................... 2 1.5. - Page 4 Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual List of Figures Figure 3-1. Base Unit Showing Key Components ..................5 Figure 3-2. Low Side Vapor Sample Hose ....................5 Figure 3-3. High Side Sample Hose ......................6 Figure 3-4. Control Panel Showing Key Components ................. 6 Figure 3-5.
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction 1.1. How to Use This Manual This manual provides important information on how to operate and maintain Bacharach’s Pur•Chek™ Pro HVAC Diagnostic Refrigerant Analyzer. To assure operator safety and proper use of the Pur•Chek™ Pro, please read, understand, and follow the contents of this manual. -
Page 6: General Warnings And Cautions
Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 1.4. General Warnings and Cautions ALWAYS inspect the sample hose before each use. Replace the hose if it appears cracked, frayed, obstructed or fouled with oil. ALWAYS turn the compressor off before connecting the instrument to an air conditioning system. -
Page 7: Kit Contents And Reorder Part Numbers
The Bacharach Pur•Chek™ Pro HVAC diagnostic refrigerant analyzer provides a fast, easy, and accurate means to determine refrigerant purity in refrigerant storage cylinders or directly in air conditioning systems. -
Page 8: Specifications
Direct percent-by-weight concentrations of the sample refrigerant are provided on the display, which also provides user directions and prompts. A built-in printer is provided to print an on-the-spot analysis report. The Bacharach Pur•Chek™ Pro provides the refrigerant technician with: • refrigerant type •... -
Page 9: Components
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro Components 3.1. Base Unit The Pur•Chek™ Pro base unit (shown in Figure 3-1) houses the graphic display, infrared bench, electrical connections, and printer module. These components require no maintenance. IMPORTANT: There are no serviceable components internal to the instrument, and disassembly will void the warranty. -
Page 10: Control Panel
Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Analyzer End Service End (1/4 SAE Flare Nut) Figure 3-3. High Side Sample Hose Configuration 3.4. Control Panel The control panel serves as the main user interface. The control panel features three soft key buttons that change their function as the instrument changes modes. -
Page 11: Back Panel Connections
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro 3.6. Back Panel Connections The connections located on the back panel are illustrated below in Figure 3-6. CAUTION: The sample outlet port should never be obstructed. Keep the sample outlet port free and clear at all times. Do not operate near open flame. Sample Inlet 12 VDC Power Input (AC Adapter) -
Page 12: Operation
Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Operation 4.1. Battery Installation The Pur•Chek™ Pro has an optional internal rechargeable battery. If your Pur•Chek™ Pro is equipped with the optional rechargeable battery, you must first install and charge the battery prior to use. NOTE: The Pur•Chek™... -
Page 13: Calibration
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro Press the left soft key (the power on/off button) and the splash screen shown in Figure 4-2A will appear for approximately three seconds, followed immediately by the screen in Figure 4-2B and then by the warm up screen (Figure 4-2C) for approximately 110 seconds. -
Page 14: Vapor Sampling
Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 4.4. Vapor Sampling Vapor sampling is the most common process used for identifying refrigerants using the Pur•Chek™ Pro. It is a simple process requiring the operator to take these 4 steps: 1. Connect the vapor sampling hose to the instrument and then to the low side vapor port of the system or cylinder. -
Page 15: Contaminated Blend Refrigerants
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro 4.7. Contaminated Blend Refrigerants The Pur•Chek™ Pro includes the ability to detect and analyze the composition of many common R400 Series refrigerants in addition to R134a, R22 and hydrocarbons. In the event that the Pur•Chek™ Pro determines that the primary refrigerant in the system or cylinder is one of the recognized measurable refrigerants, a results screen similar to Figure 4-5A will be displayed. -
Page 16: Printing The Test Results
To exit the test, press the EXIT button. Figure 4-8A, Figure 4-8B, and Figure 4-8C show sample printouts for various test results. NOTE: Care must be taken when tearing off the printed results to leave a clean edge. Bacharach, Inc. Bacharach, Inc. Bacharach, Inc. Refrigerant... -
Page 17: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1. Setting the LCD Contrast The Pur•Chek™ Pro features an adjustable LCD contrast for use in varying light conditions. To adjust the contrast, press the HELP button when prompted by the start-up screen shown in Figure 4-2B on page 9 (the screen will display several options as shown in Figure 5-1A). -
Page 18: Changing The Printer Paper
Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual the brass oil restrictor. If oil is visible in the low pressure vapor hose, replace the hose and brass restrictor with P/N 2100-0010 (refer to Table 1-2 on page 3). For the High Side Liquid Sampling Hose, inspect the inside diameter of the tube for signs of oil build up, dirt, obstructions, kinks, cuts, fraying, or any other signs of wear. -
Page 19: Software Updates
The Pur•Chek™ Pro has a USB update port located within the battery compartment. This port should not be used for any other purpose other than to install factory updates using the Bacharach factory USB drive. 5.6. Error Messages In the unlikely event that an “Error”... - Page 20 Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Headquarters: 621 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA 15068 Ph: 724-334-5000 • Fax: 724-334-5001 • Toll Free: 800-736-4666 Website: www.mybacharach.com • E-mail: help@mybacharach.com Printed in U.S.A. ® Registered Trademark of Bacharach, Inc. P/N 2100-9001 Rev 2...
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