REFRIGERANT RECOVERY UNIT

OPERATING MANUAL

TA110X-220
Twin Thunder 220
 NOTICE FOR USE
 Please read the Operation Manual carefully and follow the instructions while operating this unit.

 For a long lifetime and safe running, please read this manual carefully before operating, testing

or maintaining this unit.

 Please keep this manual safely.

CONTENT
GENERAL SAFETY ………………………………………………………………………1

OPERATION GUIDELINES……………………………………………………………....3

SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………6

Introduction of Operation Panel………..……………………………….…………….....7

PARTS DIAGRAM …………………………………………………………………………8

WIRING DIAGRAM ………………………………………………………………………..9

RECOVERY METHOD……………………………………………………………………10

SELF-PURGE METHOD………………………………………………………………….11

LIQUID PUSH/PULL METHOD ………………………………………………………….12

TROUBLE SHOOTING……………………………………………………………………14
1 .GENERAL SAFETY
SECURITY LABELS
Warning
Warning means that mis-operation can lead to body injury.
Notice
Notice means that mis-operation can do harm to the unit and lower the performance of the unit,
or even make the unit unable to work properly.

For your better understanding of the security labels in this manual, we have listed the

content of these security labels for your reference.

Warning

Only a qualified technician should operate this recovery unit.

Warning

Before starting the equipment, be sure that it is well grounded.

Warning

While using electrical wire, the wire must be well connected and grounded.

Warning

Only a qualified electrician should do the wire connection according to

the technical standard and circuit diagram.

Warning

Be sure the power is off before examining or repairing the recovery unit.

Warning

If the original power supply cord is damaged, choose carefully for the replacing one,

or you may directly buy from us.

Warning

When the unit breaks down, be sure the power is off before you do any operation.

Warning

Please consider the current capacity of power supply, ammeter, electrical wire and socket.

Warning

Use only authorized refillable refrigerant tanks. It requires the use of recovery tanks

with a minimum working pressure of 4.0MPa(580psi). Do not overfill the recovery tank .Tank

is full at 80% capacity. There should be enough space incase liquid expansion. Overfilling

of the tank may cause a violent explosion.

Warning

An electric scale is needed to prevent overfilling.

Warning

Always wear safety goggles and protective gloves while working with refrigerants to

protect your skin and eye from refrigerant gases or liquid. Avoid getting in touch with

caustic gas or liquid.

Warning

Be sure that the room where you are working is thoroughly ventilated.

Notice

Be sure the unit is working under the right power supply.

Notice
2
When using an electric cable ，it should be a minimum 2.0mm AWG and no longer

than 7.5 meters, or it may cause the voltage drop and damage the compressor.

Notice

The input pressure of the unit should not exceed 2.6MPa(377psi).

Notice

The unit need to be laid horizontally, otherwise it will lead to unexpected vibration,

noise or even abrasion.

Notice

Do not expose the equipment to sun or rain.

Notice

The ventilation opening of the unit must not be blocked.

Notice
If the overload protector pops, reposition it after 5 minutes.
Notice

There is a safe valve with the recovery unit, when the high pressure switch damaged and

internal pressure above 4.0 MPa(580psi), safe valve will release pressure to ensure

safety.
OPERATION MANUAL
1. Do not mix different refrigerants together in one tank, or they could not be separated or used.

2. Before recovering the refrigerant, the tank should achieve the vacuum level: -75cmHg(29.6inHg), which is for purging

non-condensable gases. Each tank was full of nitrogen when it was manufactured in the factory, thus the nitrogen should be

evacuated before the first use.

3. The input and out valves must be closed, the recover/self-purge valve to position "self-purge",

the input and output fittings should be covered with protective caps when the unit is not in operation .The air moisture is harmful to

the recovery and will shorten the life span of the unit.

4. A filter drier should always be used and should be replaced frequently. And each type of refrigerant must have its own filter. For

the sake of ensuring the normal operation of the unit, please use the filter specified by our company. High quality filter drier will

bring high quality services.

5. Special-caution is needed when recovering from burnt system, and two dry filters are needed.

6. The unit has an Internal High Pressure Shut-Off Switch. If the pressure inside the system is above 3.0MPa (435psi), compressor

will automatically shut off and the red light turns on. To restart the compressor, please lower the internal pressure and press the start

button, then turn on the power to restart the compressor.

When High Pressure Protection is initiated, please find out the cause and deal with it before restarting the unit.
Cause of High Pressure Protection and Trouble Shooting:

①The input value of the refrigerant tank is closed——open the valve will help solve the problem.

②The connecting hose between the recovery unit and refrigerant tank is stuck——close all the valves and replace the

connecting hose.

③The temperature of the refrigerant tank is too high, pressure is too high——give it some time to cool down and the

pressure will come back to normal.

7. The unit has an Internal Low Pressure Shut-Off Switch and Bypass Switch. When the Bypass Switch is on“Auto”, if the

pressure inside the system is below -8inHg~ -12inHg(-20.3cmHg~-30.4cmHg), the unit will automatically shut off and the Green

Alarm Light turns on.If it needs restart the compressor, please increase the input pressure above 0.08MPa(11psi) or turn the

Bypass switch on manual and then press the start button.

8. The recovery unit must be used together with a refrigeration storage tank which is equipped with a float level sensor, before
starting the unit, please connect the 80% O.F.P. cable with the float level sensor on the tank. In the process of recovering, if the
recovered liquid refrigerant reaches 80% capacity of the tank, the recovery unit will automatically stop and the Red Alarm Light
turns on. Please change a empty tank before restart. Meanwhile, a electronic scale is required to monitor the whole process of
recovery.

9. In order to gain maximum recover speed, a hose with inner diameter bigger than 4mm is recommended and the hose should

better be shorter than 1.5m.Too narrow or too long hose will reduce the recovery rate.
10. While recovering large amounts of liquid, please use the Push/Pull Mode.

(See Push/Pull Mode operation on Page12)

11.After recovering, make sure there is no refrigerant left in the unit. Read the Purge Operation carefully. Liquid refrigerant

remained in the unit may be expanded and destroy the components.

12. If the unit is to be stored or not used for any length of time, we recommend that it be completely evacuated of any residual

refrigerant and purged with dry nitrogen.

13. Connection hose with check valve is recommended, it can prevent refrigerant lose.

14. The intake port is equipped with filter screen, please wash it frequently to keep it clean.

15. The Low Pressure Gauge shows the pressure of the intake port of the compressor and the High Pressure Gauge shows the

pressure of the outlet port of the recovery unit.

3.Specifications

Category III ：R-12，R-134a，R-401C，R-406A，R-500，

Category IV ：R-22，R-401A，R-401B，R-402B，R-407C，R-407D，R-408A，
Refrigerants
R-409A，R-411A，R-411B，R-412A，R-502，R-509
Category V ： R-402A，R-404A，R-407A，R-407B，R-410A ，R-507
Power 220V,50Hz
Motor 1HP AC 4-pole Capacitor Start Capacitor Running
Motor speed 1450RPM
Maximal current draw 10A
Compressor Oil-less, air-cooled, piston
Automatic safety shut-off 3.0MPa (435psi)
Category III Category IV Category V

Vapor 0.40Kg/min 0.50Kg/min 0.50Kg/min

Recovery
Rate Liquid 3.00Kg/min 3.50Kg/min 3.50Kg/min

Push/Pull 7.50Kg/min 8.50Kg/min 9.50Kg/min

Operating temperature 0~40℃

Dimensions 430mm(L)×270(W)mm×375mm(H)
Net weight 16.0 kg
4. Introduction of Operation Panel
5.PARTS DIAGRAM

NO. COMPONENT NO. COMPONENT

1 80% O.F.P. Cable 8 Starting Capacitor

2 Front Panel 9 Fan

3 Control Valve 10 Fan Cover

4 Copper Pipes 11 Power Supply Cord

5 Junction Box Cover 12 Base

6 Compressor 13 Plastic Cover

7 Running Capacitor
Wiring diagram
7.Recovery Method
1. Turn the Input Valve Knob to position "Close", turn the Recover/Self-Purge Valve Switch
to position "Recovery", turn Bypass Switch to position "MANUAL".
2. Correctly and firmly connect the pipes (see Connection Drawing)
3. Connect the unit to the right power supply (as shown on the Name Plate), turn the power

on

4. Press the Start Button to start the unit.

5. Open the valve of recovery tank.

6. Open the liquid valve of the manifold gauge.

7. Turn the Output Valve Switch to position "ON" to recover the liquid.

8. Please turn the Bypass Switch to position "AUTO" so that the unit will automatically stop

when finished.

Notice：
① If compressor impact occurs, turn the Input Valve Switch slowly to position
"liquid" in a clockwise direction until the impact stops, don’t let the pressure
goes below to“ 0 “, otherwise the inlet mouth can’t exhaust the gas.
②If it is difficult to start or restart after power off, please turn the input
valve to position "off", turn the power on and press the Start Button to start
the unit.
9. When liquid recovery is finished, turn the input valve to position "Open" and open the

liquid valve of the manifold gauge for faster recovery.

10. The unit will automatically stop when recovery is finished, please do the purge operation

after finishing recovery.

8.Self-Purge Method
1．
1 No need to turn the power off when the bypass switch turn to “MANUAL” position , turn the
○
Recover/Self-Purge Valve to “self-purge” position, turn the input valve to “self-purge” position to start
self-purge.
2 When the Bypass switch is turned to “AUTO” position, After recovering the unit will automatically stop. Then turn
○
the Bypass Switch to “MANUAL” position, press Start Button to start the unit. Turn the Input Valve Knob to
“Self-Purge” Position, Turn the Recover/Self-Purge Valve to “Self-Purge” Position and start self-purge.
2、Run until desired vacuum is achieved or the unit is under low pressure protection the unit will automatically shut off.
The purge process is over.
① Turn off the liquid port of tank.
② Close the check valve of output hose.
③ Close the vapor and liquid ports of the manifold gauge sets.
④ Close the HVAC ports connected with the manifold gauge sets.

Recovery/Self-Purge Method Knob Diagram

CAUTION:
After each use the unit must be purge, make sure there is no refrigerant left in the unit. Liquid refrigerant remained may
expand and damage the components.
9.Push-Pull Method

Push/Pull method only works with large systems where the liquid refrigerant is no less than 10 Kg.

CAUTION:
While using the “push/pull” method, a electric scale must be used to avoid overfilling the recovery tank. Once the siphon is
started, it can overfill the recovery tank even if the tank is equipped with a float level sensor. The siphon can continue even if the
machine was turned off. You must manually close the valves on the tank and the unit to prevent overfilling.

1.Turn the input valve switch to “Open” position, turn the self purge valve to “self-purge” position, turn the output valve to
“Open” position .
2.Correctly and firmly connect the hoses(See Connection Drawing):
3. Turn on the power and turn the bypass switch to “MANUAL” position, press the start button
to start the unit.

Push-Pull Method Knob Diagram

4.Open the gas valve and liquid valve of the refrigerant tank.
5.When the showing of electric scale is not changing or changing very slowly, it means that the liquid recovery is finished, and
it’s time for gas recovery.
6.Close the gas valve of the refrigerant tank and then turn the power off.
7.Close all the valves and disconnect all the external hose. Connect the hoses according to the Recovery Operation to do the gas
refrigerant recovery.
8.Purge

CAUTION:

When the scale rises to 80% capacity of the recovery tank, turn off the power right away and close all input valves and

output valves immediately.

10.Trouble shooting

Fault Cause Solution

1、Replace the fan

Fan not revolving Mechanical damage
2、Factory service is needed

1、Shut off by High Pressure 1、 Lower the pressure of the unit

Protection 2、 Check the connection.

Compressor don't 2.80%O.F.P cable and tank are not 3、Check if the hoses are well connected.

work well connected, red light on.

3.Lower pressure

protection,green light

on(Recovery is not finished.)

Compressor can't 1、External pressure is too high 1、Lower the pressure of the unit.

start 2 、 Motor failure or other 2、Factory service is needed

(Jammed) component damage

1 、 High Pressure Protection 1.Read carefully the Operation Manual and

caused by mis-operation shuts follow the instructions while operating

the unit off, like： 2.Give the motor some time to restart

Outlet valve closed, refrigerant 3.Follow the Purge Operation to do the

tank valve closed Purging

2、Motor Overload Protection shut 4. See Self-purge method.

Compressor starts the motor off 5. Turn the bypass switch to “MANUAL”

but stops within a 3.80% Over Filling Protection position, turn input valve knob to “off”

few minutes shut the motor off. position, then restart the unit.

4.Revovery finished, green light 6.After cooling the circuit breaker for 5

on. minutes, reset it.

5.Overload during liquid

recovery process, light flashes

and off.

6. circuit breaker is off.

 1、 The pressure of the 1、Cool the tank down can help bringing

Low recovery refrigerant tank is too high down the pressure

speed 2、 Piston ring of the compressor 2、Factory service is needed

is damaged

1、Hose connection loosened 1、Tighten the connecting hoses

Not vacuum enough
2、Leakage of the unit 2、Factory service is needed

Warranty
Terms of Warranty
1. This product is to be repaired free of charge if a failure occurs despite proper use during the period of
warranty.
2. This warranty is valid for 1 year starting from the date of purchase.
3. In any of the following cases, this product is to be excluded from free-of-charge repair.
1) Failures incurred by improper use.
2) Failures due to handling and storage beyond its specifications.
3) Failures due to modifications or repairs not done by the manufacturer or its entrusted
technicians.
4) Failures due to consumable components.
5) Other failures not deemed to be the manufacturer’s responsibilities.

Product Name: Refrigerant Recovery Machine

Model: TA110X-220 Serial number:
Date of purchase: M: /D: /Y:
Period of warranty: For 1 year starting from M: /D: /Y:
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