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Auto A/C ReCoveR y /
ReChARge MAChine
Model 95951
Set up And opeRA ting inStRuCtionS
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SpeCiFiCAtionS Sheet Steel Housing, Reinforced Braided Rubber Hoses with Brass Fittings, Polypropylene Valves, Construction Copper Tubing, Thermoplastic Oil Bottle and Carbon Steel Hardware Electrical Requirements 110 V~, 60 Hz Compressor 1/3 HP Input Power Vacuum Maximum Capacity 60 Liters per Minute (15.9 Gallons per minute) Suitable for R134A Refrigerant Refrigerant Tank Capacity 14 kg (30.8 lb) Maximum Scale Weight 30 kg (66 lb) Recovery Speed 250 Grams/Min (8.82 Ounces per Minute) Refill
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3. keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a powered ma - chine. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris fumes and oil. Provide barriers or shields as needed. eleCtRiCAl SAFety 1. grounded machines must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified
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3. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the power Switch is off before plugging in. Leaving the Power Switch on while the machine is unattended invites accidents. 4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the powered machine on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the powered machine may result in personal injury. 5. do not overreach. keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper foot- ing and balance enables better control of the powered machine
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SeRviCe 1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 2. When servicing a machine, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. SpeCiFiC SAFety RuleS 1. Maintain labels and n
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is cooling oil in the cooling oil bottle. Check compressor oil level to determine it is within safe limits before starting service. 9. do not expose this machine to direct sunlight or rain. Keep it in a well ventilated sheltered area. 10. The refrigerant tank may only be filled to 80% capacity during the recovery operation. Check tank level before starting service to ensure that there is sufficient recovery space. 11. t here must be at least 1 kg (2.2 lb) of refrigerant in the coolant tank t
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resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See 3-prong plug and outlet.) 2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the machine. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the machine’s grounding system and must never be at- tached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See 3-prong plug and outlet.) 3. Your machine must be plugged into an appropriate o
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5. If you are using one extension cord for more than one machine, add the nameplate amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size. (See t able A.) 6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use. 7. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electri- ci
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unp ACking When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSeMBly inStRuCtionS note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagrams near the end of this manual. 1. WARning! Make sure the Power Switch of the tool is in its “OFF” position and that the tool is unplugge
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opeRA ting inFoRMA tion lp gauge hp gauge indicators led display Recovering Circulate + Bp gauge Start/Stop Refilling vacuumize lp valve hp valve Control panel gauges Please refer to the drawing on page 9 for Control Panel items. 1. hp gauge: Displays pressure of the high pressure end of the auto A/C system. 2. lp gauge: Displays pressure of the low pressure end of the auto A/C system. 3. Bp gauge: Displays pressure of the refrigerant tank of this machine. indicator lights 1. Recovering:
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6. Bottle empty: During the Refilling Process, if the Refrigerant Tank contains less than 1 kg of fluid, the process will stop and the indicator light will come on. The bottle must be refilled before continuing the Refilling Process. lCd display 1. When the “kg” indicator light is on, the value shown in the LCD Display is the re- covered or refilled refrigerant weight. 2. When the “MIN” indicator light is on the LCD Display shows the Vacuuming Time in Minutes. valve Controls 1. lp valve: Low
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opeRA tion preparation 1. Before operation, check the Vacuum Pump oil level. Do this by looking through the opening on the lower right side of the back panel. You will be able to see the vacuum pump oil reservoir. The level must be between the MIN and MAX mark- ings. If the oil level is low, open the back of the machine, remove the cap of the oil reservoir and fill to the MAX line with good quality compressor oil. Replace the oil cap and back of machine before beginning operation. DO NOT OPE
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the low pressure connector of the machine and the low pressure connector of the vehicle A/C system. 4. Turn the Power Switch to the ON position. The Power Switch is located on the up- per left side of the machine. 5. The “kg” Indicator light will come on, and the LCD Display will show the net weight of refrigerant in the tank. If the tank is nearly full, (capacity 14 kg) you may not be able to recover the refrigerant in the vehicle A/C system. 6. Open the HP and LP Valves located on the Co
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7. Machine will run automatically until correct amount of refrigerant is removed. 8. When the pressure of both the HP and LP system are near “0”, the system will automatically reset to run approximately 1 minute longer. After that, there is a 20 second oil drain period. The machine will then automatically shut off. 9. Machine will shut off and alarm will sound to signal process is completed. understanding and resolving problems during the recovery process 1. If during the recovery process the
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5. The LCD Display will count down the time remaining in the process. When the time reaches “0” the process will automatically stop. Refilling the Automotive System with Oil and Refrigerant 1. Vehicle manufacturers design for and specify a specific amount of refrigerant for best operation of your vehicle A/C system. This amount is specified in weight. Too much or too little refrigerant will adversely effect the operation of the A/C system. Some newer vehicles will shut down the A/C system if
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1. Connect the Low Pressure hose to the vehicle A/C system. 2. Disconnect the High Pressure (HP) hose from the auto A/C system. 3. Disconnect HP hose from the High Pressure Connector on the Left Side Panel. 4. Using the High Pressure Hose, connect the Oil Drain Valve (I-13) to the valve of the External Tank (not included). 5. Open the HP and LP Valves on the Control Panel. If the gauges show more than 29 PSI, perform the recovery operation discussed on page 14 before proceeding. 6. Close Oil D
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pARtS liSt For ease of understanding, the components of this machine are displayed in groups. Each group is identified with a Roman Numeral. Components within each group are identi- fied with the group numeral plus a part number. For example “IV-3” is Part 3 in Group IV. Group I : Left Panel Assembly Group II : Bottom Panel Assembly Group III : Front Panel Assembly Group IV : Right Panel Assembly Group V : Control Panel Assembly Group VI : Back Panel Assembly part description Q’ty part descrip
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Auto A/C Recovery / Recharge Machine Component groups SKU 95951 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18
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group i left Side panel Assembly SKU 95951 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19
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group ii Bottom panel Assembly SKU 95951 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20
