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Operating Manual
Model 34700-2K/17700-2K
Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit
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Model 17700-2K (for R-12 refrigerant) Model 34700-2K (for R-134a refrigerant) Recover, Recycle, and Recharge Unit SAFETY DEFINITIONS: Follow all WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE messages in this manual. These messages are defined as follows: WARNING means you may risk serious personal injury or death; CAUTION means you may risk personal injury, property damage, or unit damage; IMPORTANT means you may risk unit damage; and NOTEs provide clarity and helpful tips. These safety messages cove
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Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................. 2 Glossary of Terms ................................................................................. 2 Setup Instructions.................................................................................... 2 Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 4 Vacuum Pump Initial Fill ..............................
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Setup Instructions 1 2 Diagram of Unit’s Components— Side View 3 H HIGH IGH 1. 1-800 Phone Number Decal 4 LOW LOW 2. High Side Inlet 3. Low Side Inlet 4. Power Cord with Tag 5. Fill Hose 5 6. Tank Strap 6 INST0691 R RECOVER ECOVER VACUUM VACUUM VAC-CHARGE VAC-CHARGE C CHARGE HARGE 8 S START TART S STOP TOP L LOW OW H HIGH IGH CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 F F1 1 RECOVER RECOVER R RECOVER ECOVER O OIL INJECT IL INJECT MENU MENU V VACUUM ACUUM VACUUM VACUUM C CHARGE HARGE 7 7
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Setup Instructions KEYPAD FUNCTIONS In addition to the number keys, the keypad contains special keys that accomplish specific operating functions. START START— Begins, or resumes, a function. STOP STOP— Terminates, or pauses, a function. RECOVER RECOVER— Activates the recovery sequence. VACUUM— Activates vacuum and automatic recycling sequence. VACUUM VAC-CHARGE— Activates vacuum and automatic recycling sequence, VAC-CHARGE followed by a charge. CHARGE CHARGE— Charges A/C system with a programme
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Setup Instructions INITIAL SETUP CAUTION! R-134a systems have special fittings (per SAE specifications) to avoid cross-contamination with R-12 systems. Do not attempt to adapt your unit for another refrigerant — system failure will result! Read and follow all warnings at the beginning of this manual before operating the unit. CAUTION! Avoid the use of an extension cord, because the extension cord may overheat. However, if you must use an extension cord, use a No. 14 AWG minimum, and keep the cor
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Setup Instructions NOTE: The vacuum pump is shipped without oil in the reservoir. Before starting the pump, oil must be added to the pump, or damage to the pump may occur. IMPORTANT! 5. Press the START key to begin the oil fill process. For maximum 6. Attach the flexible tube and cap to the oil bottle, and pour eight ounces of performance, vacuum pump oil into the fill port. change the vacuum pump 7. Press the START key. While the vacuum pump is running, slowly add oil oil frequently. until the
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Operating Guidelines USING THE SELECTION MENU 1. Press the MENU button. The top line of the display reads SETUP MENU. 2. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the menu choices displayed on the second line. The menu choices are: 1. SELECT LANGUAGE 7. VACUUM OIL TIME 2. SELECT UNITS (ENGLISH/METRIC) 8. CHANGE VACUUM PUMP OIL 3. TANK REFILL 9. SELECT PROMPTS 4. RECYCLE ONLY 10. CHANGE DEFAULTS (password protected) 5. FILTER CAPACITY 11. VERSION X.XX 6. CHANGE FILTER 3. Press START to ma
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Operating Guidelines NOTE: If using a refillable tank, install the tank upside down, and connect the fill hose to the vapor valve. 4. Press the START key, and the tank automatically refills. The unit stops when a sufficient amount of refrigerant has been transferred to the internal tank, or if the source tank is empty. Press the STOP key to pause the process. Press STOP again to exit, or START to resume. 5. When the fill process is complete, press STOP to exit. VACUUM OIL TIME This function disp
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Operating Guidelines SELECTING A UNIT (METRIC/ENGLISH) 1. Press the MENU key. Use the arrow keys to choose SELECT UNITS, and press START to begin. 2. Toggle between UNITS ENGLISH and UNITS METRIC using the arrow key. 3. Press START to save the current choice and exit. LANGUAGE SELECT The operator can choose between English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German. 1. Press the MENU key. Use the arrow keys to choose SELECT LANGUAGE, and press START to begin. 2. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to scroll th
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Operating Instructions OPERATING TIPS Follow the SAE-J1991 recommended service procedure for the containment of R-12, and the SAE-J2210 recommended service procedure for the containment of R-134a. The recovery compressor is not a vacuum pump. The compressor pulls the A/C system to a partial vacuum only. You must use the unit’s vacuum cycle to remove moisture from the A/C system. We recommend a minimum 15-minute vacuum, or follow the system manufacturer's recommendations. This unit is designed to
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Operating Instructions 9. When the system has recovered to a vacuum level of approximately 13 in. Hg., the compressor automatically shuts off. 10. The unit then goes into automatic oil drain, and the display reads: OIL DRAINING. Oil draining can require up to 90 seconds to complete. 11. After the oil drain is complete, the display alternates between: RECOVERY COMPLETE CHECK OIL BOTTLE RECOVERED XX.XX lbs. (X.XX kg) RECOVERED XX.XX lbs. (X.XX kg) NOTE: The displayed recovered weight can vary depe
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Operating Instructions NOTE: It is not necessary to change the High side panel valve from vacuum to charge when performing the VAC-CHARGE function. 3. Press the START key to charge the default amount of refrigerant, or use the number keys to enter the desired charge weight. Then press the START key. 4. If the weight entered leaves less than 3 lbs (1.36 kg) of refrigerant in the internal storage vessel, the VAC-CHARGE process does not begin, and the display reads INSUFFICIENT REFRIG. At this poin
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Operating Instructions RECHARGING THE A/C SYSTEM WARNING Wear safety goggles when working with refrigerant. Use only authorized refillable refrigerant tanks. Disconnect hoses with extreme caution! All hoses may contain liquid refrigerant under pressure. Read and follow all warnings at the beginning of this IMPORTANT! manual before operating the unit. Evacuate the A/C system for 1. Press the CHARGE button. (If an oil inject has been performed, the at least 15 CHARGE key does not have to be presse
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Operating Instructions SLOW CHARGE PROCEDURE WARNING Before starting the vehicle's engine, verify that it is in PARK or NEUTRAL, with the emergency brake ON. Never run a vehicle without adequate ventilation in the work area. CAUTION! Close the high side manifold valve before starting the vehicle A/C system. 1. Close the High Side Valve. Put the Low Side Valve in the Recover/Vacuum position. 2. Start the vehicle, and set the AC system to its maximum setting. 3. Press START. The unit charges out
