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    USER’S MANUAL aw OEE KoolKare Plus™ Refrigerant Recovery / Recycle / Recharge Station ZEEAC325B Model EEAC325B Snapon Recovery, Recycng, 8 echariva Ont SAFETY DEFINITIONS: Follow all WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE messages in this manual. These messages are defined as folows: 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 unt damage; and NOTES and OPERATING TIPS provide ciarty and helpful information. These safety messages cover situations Snap-on is aware of. Snap-on cannot know, evaluate, and advise You as fo all possible hazards. You must verify that conditions and procedures do not jeopardize your personal safety DISCLAIMER: Information, ilustrations, and specifications contained inthis manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any ime without obigation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Further, Snap-on shall nt be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages {including lost profits) n connection with the furnishing, performance, or use ofthis material. necessary, obtain additional heaith and safety information fram the appropriate government agencies and the vehicle refrigerant, and lubricant manufacturers. fal LN i’ use only federally authorized refillable containers (DOT spec. 48W or 4BA). ALL HOSES MAY CONTAIN LIQUID REFRIGERANT UNDER PRESSURE. Contact with refrigerant may cause personal injury. Wear protective equipment, including safety goggles. Disconnect hoses using extreme caution. DO NOT BREATHE REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT VAPOR OR MIST. Exposure may cause personal injury, es- pecially to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Use the unit in locations with mechanical ventilation that provides at least four air exchanges per hour. If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resuming service. To remove HFC-134a from the air conditioning system, use service equipment certified to meet SAE J-2788 requirements (HFC-134a recycling equipment), TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. An extension cord may overheat, causing a fire. I you must use an extension cord, use the shortest possible cord with a minimum size of 14 AWG. ‘TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, do not use the unit in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline or other flammable substances. DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO PRESSURE TEST OR LEAK TEST THE UNIT OR VEHICLE AIR CONDITION- ING SYSTEM. Some mixtures of air and R-134a refrigerant are combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures are potentially dangerous and may result in fire or explosion causing personal injury or property damage, ‘TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, USE THIS UNIT WITH R-134a REFRIGERANT ONLY. This unit is designed to recover, recycle, and recharge only R-134a refrigerant. Do not attempt to adapt the unit for another refrigerant. Do not ‘mix refrigerant types through a system or in the same container, mixing of refrigerants will cause severe damage to the unit and the vehicie air conditioning system. HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY INSIDE THE UNIT HAS A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Exposure may cause personal injury. Disconnect power before opening the back panel or servicing the unit OPERATING NOTE: At temperatures exceeding 120° F / 49° C, wait 10 minutes between recovery jobs. 555958 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 Table of Contents Introduction ........0..2...0 000s m2) Initial Setup 3 Unpack the Accessory Kit 13 Power Up the Unit. 3 Select a Language 3 Select Operating Units .... 4 Set Tank Fill Level 4 Add Oil to the Vacuum Pump ....... 0066220 000eeee 5 Fill the Internal Storage Vessel 6 Glossary of Terms Used in this Manual ......... teveeseed Technical Specifications 7 Setup Menu beeeeee 8 Operating Instructions . : 9 Recover Refrigerant from a Vehicle ........- 0066222005 . 9 Evacuate the A/C System ......2. 0000000 teeveeee ee lO Replenish A/C System Oil... 0.0.2... 555 Ps ell Recharge the A/C System 13 Retrieve Information about the EEAC 16 Operating Instructions — Automatic 7 Operating Instructions — Consult Database. 19 Maintenance ....... General Electrical Protection . Check for Leaks Adjust Tank Fill Level. . : Manually Fill the Internal Stora Replace the Filter-Drier, Maintain Vacuum Oil... Change Vacuum Pump Oil Scale Calibration ...... Replacement Parts. Safety Precautions Warranty PoP. Inside Back Cover eee IMPORTANT: To comply with federal law governing A/C system service, you must complete and mail the MVAC Certification Form included in theaccessory kit. Technicians using this equipment mustbe certified under EPA Section 609 (Environmental Protection Agency). For more information, read the MACS information included in the accessory kit, or visit the MACS website at www.macsw.org. 555858 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 1 Introduction Snap-on Model No. EEAC325B is used on R-134a vehicles and is designed to be compatible with existing service equipment and standard service procedures. The unit is a UL-listed, single-pass system that meets SAE-J2788 specifications for recycled refrigerant. Follow the SAE-J2211 recommended service procedure for the containment of R-134a. ‘The unit includes a 3 cfm (85 //m) high vacuum pump for fast, thorough evacuation. The compressor pulls the A/C system to 0 psig, then works in series with the vacuum pump to achieve highly efficient recovery and immediate recharge. If the system is not opened for service, there is no need to pull additional vacuum. If the system is opened for service, use the unit’s vacuum cycle to remove air and moisture from the A/C system. (We recommend a minimum 15-minute vacuum, or follow the vehicle manufacturer’s specs.) Note: R-134a systems require special oils. Refer to the A/C system manufacturer's service manual for oil specifications Manifold Gauges: connect to vehicle A/C system; display system's low-side and high-side pressures, Digital Display: visual interface between operator and machine. Arrow Keys: control buttons used to move through and select menu options on the digital Circuit Breaker display. Main Power Switch turns power ON and OFF. Tool Storage Area Oil Drain Bott: —— used to measure the amount of recovered oil Oil Inject Bottle: used to inject oil back into the vehicle A/C system. Initial Setup ee Unpack the Accessory Kit Unpack the accessory kit from the bag, and remove the plastic packaging. The kit consists of + A calibration weight. Vacuum pump oil. * Plastic pouch containing applicable MSDS sheets, a service center listing, and Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) information. Power Up the Unit 1. Unwind the power cord, and plug it into a correct voltage outlet. 2. Turn ON the main power switch on the control panel. See Figure 1. The first time the unit is powered up, it automatically enters the Initial Setup mode. Select a Language - English Seleccionar Idioma — Espanol Selection Langue — Francais. Important: To legally operate this equipment, you must complete and mail the MVAC Certification Form, and your technicians must be certified with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Main Power Switch Figure 1 The operator may choose to have prompts displayed in one of three languages: English, Spanish, or French, 1. Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to toggle through the choices for English, Spanish, or French. Refer the illustration of the digital display in Figure 2. 2. Press the LEFT arrow (OK) to select the displayed language and move to the next step; press the RIGHT arrow (CANCEL) to skip the screen. Note: Ar this point, “CANCE ENGLISH ARROW KEYS TO SELECT (0k) accepts the default. === Use the UP or DOWN == arrow key to scroll v through choices. (CANCEL) TL Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow key to confirm a selection or cancel out ofa screen. Figure 2 555858 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 Initial Setup Select Operating Units The operator may choose to have test results displayed in Imperial (Ib., or Ib. and oz.) or Metric (kg) units. ‘The unit displays IMPERIAL (LBS) ARROW KEYS TO SELECT MU TTAH LUNI v 1. Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to toggle through choices for IMPERIAL LB, IMPERIAL LB — OZ, or METRIC units. - . Press the LEFT arrow (OK) to select the displayed language; press the RIGHT arrow (CANCEL) to skip the screen. Set Tank Fill Level ‘The operator may either accept the unit's preset default weight of 15 Ibs. (6.8 kg) of refrigerant stored in the internal storage vessel (ISV), or change the amount to accommodate the application. The unit displays ENTER TANK FILL LVL LEVEL: 15.00 LBS. LIMIT: 4 TO 17 LBS. (CANCEL) Note: The screens displayed in this manual will use the IMPERIAL LB option Operating Tips For example, to change the default weight of 15.00 Ibs. shown in this display: + Press the UP arrow once to increase the ‘amount by one-hundredth and display 15.01 Ibs or + Press the DOWN arrow once to decrease the ‘amount by one-hundredth and display 14.99 Ibs or ‘+ Hold one of the arrow keys down to make the numbers scroll faster. Since the default weight of this ISV is 4 t0 17 Ibs., the value will loop between 17.00 lbs. and 4.00 tbs. when scrolling. Initial Setup Add Oil to the Vacuum Pump The operator is instructed to add oil to the vacuum pump. The unit displays ADD 5 OZ OF NEW OIL TO VACUUM PUMP (NEXT) SM UANNLL ANNI (STOP) <4il> 1, Remove the brass plug from the vacuum pump oil, fill port. See Figure 2. 2. Pour only five (5) ounces of vacuum pump oil into the fill port. Note: You will top off the oil in the next step 4s the vacuum pump is running. 3. Press and release the LEFT arrow (NEXT) to start the vacuum pump. 4. The unit displays FILL PUMP TO CENTER OF SIGHT GLASS (NEXT) . While the vacuum pump is running, slowly add oil, until the level rises to the center of the reservoir's sight glass. 5. Press and release the LEFT arrow (NEXT) to continue. 6. The unit displays REPLACE FILL CAP (NEXT) Install the brass plug in the fill port. 7. The unit displays CLEARING UNIT TIME X:XX and evacuates any residual internal air that may have accumulated in the unit during shipment. Note: The “burping” noise heard during this process indicates air is being purged from the system—this is normal. 555358 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 CAUTION: The vacuum pump is shipped without oil in the reservoir. Failure to add oil to the vacuum pump will damage the pump. Oil Fill Port Sight Glass Figure 2 CAUTION: The unit is programmed to run the setup procedure as outlined here. To prevent personal injury, do NOT operate the unit at any other time without the fill port brass plug installed, because the vacuum pump is pressurized during normal oper: Initial Setup Fill the Internal Storage Vessel (ISV) The last step in the initial setup procedure is to ensure there is enough refrigerant available in the ISV for charging. 1, After the vacuum pump shuts off, the unit displays CONNECT SOURCE TANK START TO CONTINUE (START) (CANCEL) Vv Sq UUNNLLAUIT> Connect the fill hose to the liquid connector on a full source tank. 2. Open the source tank valve. 3, Install the source tank, securing it to the unit (using the tank strap) in such a way that liquid refrigerant is supplied to the connection. See Figure 3. 4, Press the LEFT arrow (START) to begin filling the internal storage vessel. Add at least 8 Ibs. (3.6 kg) of refrigerant to ensure enough refrigerant is available for charging. The unit displays. TANK FILL IN PROGRESS TRANSFER XX.XX LB (PAUSE) This process takes 15-20 minutes. The unit stops when a sufficient amount of refrigerant has been transferred to the internal tank, or when the source tank is empty. Press the RIGHT arrow if itis necessary to pause during the tank fill 5. When the fill process is complete, the unit displays TANK FILL COMPLETE TRANSFER XX.XX YYY ANY KEY EXITS Press any key to exit. The unit is ready for operation Note: There is no need to calibrate the scale; it is calibrated at the factory. Figure 3 Low- and High-Side Hoses Fill Hose ‘Source Tank Strap Initial Setup Glossary of Terms Used in this Manual AIC System Vehicle air conditioning system being serviced. Arrows Buttons on the control panel used to scroll through and select menu items. Automatic Activates a menu that helps the user set up an automatic recover / vacuum, leak test / charge sequence. Charge Filla vehicle A/C system with a programmed amount of refrigerant, Inject Oil Inject oil back into the vehicle A/C system Internal Storage Vessel _ Refillable refrigerant storage vessel designed speci 30 Ib. (14 kg). ically for this unit; Menu Choices outlined on the digital display. Recover Remove refrigerant from an A/C into the atmosphere. stem to prevent release of the refrigerant Recycle Remove refrigerant from an A/C system, remove air from the refrigerant, and filter, dry, and store it in the recovery tank until it is used again. Source Tank A disposable tank of new refrigerant used to refill the internal storage vessel; not included. Model No. EEAC325B. Vacuum Draw a vacuum on a A/C system to remove air and moisture. Technical Specifications Voltage ....... : HSV, 60 Hz Operating Range .........50° to 120° F(I1° to 49° C) Filter-Drier 43 cu. in. spin-on type Pump Free-Air Displacement «3 cfm (85 Hm) Dimensions ......... 49" Hx 24" Wx 34"D (124.5 em x 60.9 cm x 86.4 cm) 358 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 7 Setup Menu ‘Access the Setup Menu from the Main Menu at any time to change the unit’s defaults or retrieve information. RECOVER VACUUM CHARGE D> setup AUTO INJOIL (ENTER) (AMOUNTS) STEEL D> SETUP MENU SERVICE MENU (OK) (CANCEL) UII LUT Setup Menu Items ‘41> dlil> Adjust Contrast Use this menu item to adjust the contrast of the LCD (the digital display) by pressing the UP or DOWN arrow key. ‘The default is 80. Adjust Tank Fill Lvl When connected toarefrigerant source,the unit maintains preset amountof refrigerantinthe internal storage vessel (The default is 15 Ibs.) This value may be adjusted up or downto suit the user’sneeds. Refer to instructions outlined in Maintenance under Adjust Tank Fill Level. Beeper Setup Use this menu item to mute or adjust unit’s audio tone. Calibration Check Use this menu item to verify internal scale calibration, Refer to Maintenance section under Scale Calibration. Display ISV Info Displays internal storage vessel (ISV) pressure and temperature, Use to check ISV for excessive pressu Display Version Displays the revision level of the software in the unit Maintain Vacuum Oil Formaximum vacuum pump performance, change vacuum pumpoilafterevery 10 hoursof operation. This menu item, displays how long the vacuum pump has operated since the last oil change and offers the user the option to enter the oil change sequence. Refer to instructions outlined in Maintenance under Change Vacuum Pump Oil. 1. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to move the cursor to SETUP. Press the LEFT arrow key (ENTER) to confirm the selection. 3. The Service Menu is for Snap-on service center use only. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to move the cursor to Setup Menu. 4, Press the LEFT arrow key (OK) to confirm the selection. 5. Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to seroll through the following Setup Menu items. Maintain Filter The filter-drier removes acid, particulates, and moisture from the refrigerant in the recovery mode. To meet SAE J-2788 requirements, it is mandatory to replace the filter-drier after 150 Ibs. (68 kg) of refrigerant has been filtered. This menu item shows how much refrigerant has been filtered since the last filter change, and offers the user the option to enter the sequence to replace the filter Acode, which appears on the filter, must be entered into the unit to ensure compliance with SAE J-2788. Refer to instructions outlined in the Maintenance section under Replace the Filter-Drier. Manual Refill Use to transfer refrigerant from the source tank to the internal storage vessel (ISV). Refer to instructions outlined in the Maintenance section under Manually Fill the ISV. Refrig Management Displays the amount of refrigerant recovered, charged, and replenished (for the life of the unit), and filtered (ince the last filter change). Select Language Operator may choose to have prompts displayed in one of three languages: English, Spanish, or French. Select Units Operator may choose to have test results displayed in Imperial (Ib.), Impetial (Ib. and oz.), or Metric (kg). Operating Instructions—Recover Recover Refrigerant from a Vehicle 1. Empty the oil drain bottle located on the left-hand side of the unit, or make note of the current oil level. Refer to Figure 4 for the location of the oil drain bottle 2. Connect the high- and low-side hoses to the vehicle AIC system, 3. Open the coupler valves on the hoses. 4, Select RECOVER from the Main Menu, and press the LEFT arrow (ENTER). DP RECOVER CHARGE A VACUUM SETUP AUTO INJ OIL — (ENTER) (AMOUNTS) Vv SU UUNNLAUITTL > 5. When the system has recovered to 0 psi, the vacuum pump starts and runs until recovery is complete. Nore, The clicking noise heard during the recovery process indicates the solenoid is opening and closing — this is normal. The unit then goes into an automatic oil drain, which may require 90 seconds to complete. 6. After the oil drain is complete, the RECOVER COMPLETE RECOVERED XX.XX LBS. EMPTY OIL DRAIN BOTTLE NOW Note: The displayed recovered weight can vary, depending on ambient conditions, and should not be used as an indicator of scale accurac: lay shows. 7. If no key is pressed, the unit automatically runs an air purge. The air purge runs in intervals of a few seconds over a period of time and is strongly recommended after a recovery. 8. Check the oil drain bottle, and note the amount of oil that was removed from the A/C system. This is the amount of oil that must be charged into the A/C system after evacuation is complete + Use only new oil to replace the oil removed during the recycling process. + Dispose of used oil according to local, state, and federal regulations. 9. Recovery is complete. Press any key to return to the Main Menu. You may either advance to the charge process, or make repairs to the A/C system followed by the evacuation process. 555358 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 After the RECOVER function is selected: If system pressure is below 10 psi, the display reads LOW RECOVER PRESSURE (CHECK CONNECTIONS, RECOVER ANYWAY (YES) (NO) until pressure increases or YES is selected. Verify high- and low-side hoses are connected and coupler valves are open. Select NO to exit. If 100 ths. (45 kg) or more of refrigerant has been recovered since the last filter-drier change, the display reads XXX LB FILTERED LOCKOUT IN XX REPLACE FILTER NOW? (YES) (No) To meet SAE J-2788 requirements, it is mandatory to replacethefilter-drier after 150 Ibs. (68 kg) of refrigerant has been filtered. The unit gives a warning to replace the filter when filter weight reaches 100 Ibs.: when filter weight reaches 150 Ibs., the unit locks out and ceases to operate. Refer io instructions outlined in the Maintenance section under Replace the Filter-Drier Operating Instructions—Vacuum Evacuate the A/C System 1, Ensure service hoses are connected, and coupler valves are OPEN. 2. Select VACUUM from the Main Menu. RECOVER CHARGE SETUP (AMOUNTS) ¥ vacuum AUTO (ENTER) SM UUNLNN TIN 3. The unit displays ENTER VACUUM TIME TIME 10.00 4 V TO ADJUST VALUE (OK) (CANCEL) Select OK to accept the default evacuation time of 10 minutes, or enter a different vacuum time using the UP / DOWN arrow keys, and select OK. IMPORTANT: The unit pulls a vacuum on the vehicle A/C system to remove air and boil off moisture that may be present in the system. Evacuate the system for at least 10 minute or follow the A/C system manufacturer's specifications, to ensure adequate moisture and contaminant removal. 4, The unit gives you the option of doing a leak test, after evacuation. Select YES to perform the leak test; select NO to skip the leak test and begin evacuation. 5. The unit evacuates the A/C system and stops when the specified amount of time has elapsed. During a vacuum, the user may hear an air purge or tank fill running in the background, (Selecting PAUSE halts the process.) The unit displays VACUUM COMPLETE ANY KEY EXITS Press any arrow key, and you are ready to replenish the AJC system oil, if necessary, or to recharge the system with refrigerant. 10 bey + Ifthe vacuum pump has run for 10 or more hours without an oil change, the unit displays VACUUM OIL TIME XX:XX CHANGE OIL NOW? Refer to instructions outlined in Maintenance section under Change Vacuum Pump Oil. + Before the unit begins evacuating the AIC system, it checks for any pressure in the system that might damage the vacuum pump. If pressure is detected, the unit displays PRESSURE TOO HIGH XXX PSI ANY KEY EXITS Press any arrow key to exit and recover refrigerant before proceeding * Ifa leak test was selected at the end of vacuum, and a leak is detected, the unit displays VACUUM COMPLETE LEAK TEST FAILED ANY KEY EXITS Press any arrow key to exit the evacuation, perform needed repairs, and repeat the evacuation To ensure an accurate leak test, itis imperative that a thorough recovery and evacuation of the system be performed. During the recovery process, cold spots can develop in the automotive system. Pockets of refrigerant in desiccant and in system oil will continue to vaporize as the AIC system temperature equalizes toward ambient. As this occurs, AIC system pressure will increase, which may be interpreted by the unit as a leak. This will vary somewhat with ambient temperature conditions. Operating Instructions—Inject Oil SS Replenish A/C System Oil Oil may be replenished through the high side after the vacuum function, or with an oil inject tool after charging the vehicle. Note: Always empty the oil drain bottle before recovering an AIC system to prevent an inaccurate oil charge. I. Refer to the vehicle service manual to determine the correct oil for the A/C system being serviced. Check the oil drain bottle to determine the amount of oil that was removed from the system. See Figure 4 Select INJECT OIL from the Main Menu. RECOVER VACUUM AUTO (ENTER) CHARGE SETUP Pinson (AMOUNTS) 2. The unit displays ‘TO CONSULT DATABASE USE V* TO SCROLL (ENTER) TO SELECT (CONTINUE) (CANCEL) The database contains a list of A/C system capacities for refrigerant and oil, referenced by vehicle year and model. Note: The database is explained in more derail in the section of this manual titled Operating Instructions—Consult Database. Select CONTINUE to follow the prompts to view system capacities and retrieve the refrigerant charge amount for a specific vehicle. Select CANCEL to manually enter the refrigerant charge amount. > CHARGE SETUP ‘i> The unit displays PRESS 4 OR Y TO SET CHARGE AMOUNT CHARGE XX.XX LBS. (OK) (UNITS) Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to set a weight. If the Consult Database procedure was used, the charge amount is automatically filled in. Press the LEFT arrow key (OK) to accept the weight. 4, The unit displays CHARGE MODE > HIGH BOTH LOW (NEXT) Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to select a high-side charge, a low-side charge, or both. Press the LEFT arrow key (NEXT) to continue. Note: Charge mode after injecting oil will allow only a high-side charge 555358 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 Operating Tip: After the CHARGE function is selected and a desired weight entered, if the weight entered will leave less than 2 Ibs. (.91 kg) of refrigerant in the internal tank after charge, the charge function will not start. The display reads INSUFFICIENT REFRIG. AVAILABLE XX.XX PROGRAMMED XX.XX ANY KEY EXITS. Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for instructions to Manually Refill the Internal Storage Vessel (ISV). 13 Operating Instructions—Charge Recharge the A/C System contd. 5. The unit verifies the choices you have made by displaying CHARGE XX.XX MODE XXXX (START) (EXIT) Select START to continue or EXIT to return to the Main Menu. 6. If the high-side charge mode was selected, the unit displays INJECT OIL? SELECT YES OR NO (YES) (NO) Select YES to perform an oil inject; select NO to skip the oil inject 7. The unit determines if there is air in the ISV that must be removed. If an air purge is required, the display reads CHARGE IN PROGRESS PURGING AIR. WAIT 8. When the air purge is complete, the display reads CHARGE IN PROGRESS X.XX LBS. Moving or bumping the unit at this point may result in an incorrect reading. 9. When the charge is complete, the display reads CHARGED XXX LBS PRESS START TO EQUALIZE HOSES (START) (DONE) The user must equalize pressure in the service hoses to ensure all liquid refrigerant trapped in the hoses is, transferred to the vehicle A/C system for an accurate charge. Select START to equalize hoses. 14 Note: + During a charge cycle, if the unit fails to transfer refrigerant due to low tank pressure, the charge process is auiomatically interrupted and the unit operates in a mode to build tank pressure. Once tank pressure is sufficient, the unit automatically completes the charge. + When the charge cycle gets close to the weight entered in Step 2, the unit slows down. The unit will charge, settle, charge again, etc., until the charge is complete Operating Instructions—Charge Recharge the A/C System contd. 10. Close the high-side coupler valve. The display reads DISCONNECT HS HOSE CONNECT LS HOSE AND START A/C MAX (OK) — (CANCEL) The high-side hose may be removed from the vehicle, but the low-side hose must stay connected to the vehicle with the low-side coupler open. II. Place the vehicle gear selector in park or neutral, with the emergency brake ON, Start the vehicle. Set the A/C system at maximum. 12, Select OK. The display reads EQUALIZING HOSES PLEASE WAIT (PAUSE) ‘The unit internally connects the low- and high-side hoses, allowing the vehicle's compressor to pull refrigerant into the A/C system. * 13. When the charge is complete, the display shows DISCONNECT LS HOSE (OK) (CANCEL) Close the low-side coupler valve. Remove the service hoses from the A/C system. Shut OFF the vehicle IMPORTANT: If the low-side or high-side coupler valve is left open, the system will pull the refrigerant back out of the vehicle. 14. Select OK to begin clearing the hoses. The unit displays CLEARING HOSES PLEASE WAIT (PAUSE) When the hoses are cleared, the display reads CHARGE COMPLETE CHARGED XX.XX ANY KEY EXITS The A/C system is now ready for use. 555358 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 A warnine: + Verify the vehicle is in park or neutral with the emergency brake ON before starting the engine. 'o prevent personal injury, + Never run a vehicle without adequate ventilation in the work area. 15 Operating Instructions—Amounts Retrieve Information about the EEAC325B This menu item gives the user an opportunity to obtain information about the EEAC325B unit 1, At the Main Menu, press the RIGHT arrow key to , select AMOUNTS. RECOVER CHARGE A VACUUM SETUP — AUTO INJ OIL — (ENTER) (AMOUNTS) Vv SUN LITT > 2. The display shows the amounts of refrigerant that have been recovered and charged during the life of the unit. AMOUNTS RECOVERED: XX.XX LBS CHARGED: XX.XX LBS (NEXT) (CANCEL) Press the LEFT arrow key to select NEXT. 3. The display shows a live reading of information about the internal storage vessel (ISV): The weight of refrigerant in the ISV; the temperature of refrigerant in the ISV; and the pressure in the ISV. TANK: XX.XX LBS TEMPERATURE: XX F TANK PRESSURE: XX PSI (NEXT) (CANCEL) Press the LEFT arrow key to select NEXT. 4. The display shows how much refrigerant has been filtered through the filter-drier since the last filter change. FILTER AMOUNT USED: XX % (DONE) Press the LEFT arrow key to select DONE and return to the Main Menu, 16 Operating Instructions — Automatic ‘The automatic function allows a user to program an automatic recovery, vacuum, leak test, and / or charge sequence. The user may choose to skip any step in the automatic operation during the programming. A total automatic sequence may take an hour to complete. 1, Connect the high- and low-side service hoses to the AJC system, and open the coupler valves on the hoses. 2. Select AUTO from the Main Menu. CHARGE SETUP INJ OIL (AMOUNTS) RECOVER VACUUM Db auto (ENTER) SEU 3. The unit asks if a recovery is needed. WILL YOU RECYCLE FROM VEHICLE? (YES) (NO) Select NO to skip the recovery cycle; select YES to accept. Note: Oil recovered during the recoyery cycle can be injected by the user before the charge cycle, or can be manually injected into the vehicle after charge using a separate oil injection tool. 4. The unit asks if a vacuum is needed. WILL YOU BE PULLING A VACUUM? (YES) (NO) Select NO to skip the vacuum cycle; select YES to accept. If YES is selected, you will be asked to set a os uum time. 5. The unit asks if a leak test is needed. LEAK TEST? SELECT YES OR NO (YES) (NO) Select NO to skip the leak test; select YES to accept. 855358 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 Note: Two programs automatically run in the background when the EEAC325B unit is powered ON but sitting idle for at least five minutes (no key is pressed). 1) Background Tank Fill: Ifa source tank is connected to the unit, the unit periodically draws refrigerant from the source tank in order to maintain the refrigerant weight specified by the user. 2) Background Air Purge: The unit determines if there is air in the ISV that must be removed. If that is the case, the unit ‘automatically enters an air purge sequence. 17 Operating Instructions — Automatic 6. The unit asks if a charge is needed. WILL YOU BE CHARGING THIS SEQUENCE? (YES) (NO) Select NO to skip the charge sequence; select YES. to accept. 7. The unit displays TO CONSULT DATABASE USE V4 TO SCROLL. (ENTER) TO SELECT (CONTINUE) (CANCEL) ‘The database contains a list of A/C system capacities for refrigerant and oil, referenced by vehicle year, make, and model. Note: The database is explained in more detail in the section of this manual titled Operating Instructions —Consult Database. Select CONTINUE to follow the prompts to view system capacities and retrieve the refrigerant charge amount for a specific vehicle. Select CANCEL to manually enter the refrigerant charge amount and charge mode. 8. The display shows an overview of all the tests that were selected. Press NEXT fo begin the automatic sequence or CANCEL to return to the Main Menu Note: Ifa high-side charge has been selected, before charging, the automatic sequence will pause and “beep” for 30 seconds to alert the user to inject oil, if desired. See Replenish the AIC System Oil instructions in this manual. 9, When the automatic sequence is complete, the display shows the amount of refrigerant that was recovered and charged. 10.Close the high- and low-side coupler valves, and remove the service hoses from the A/C system. 1L.If any oil was recovered during the recovery cycle, and oil was not injected before the charge cycle, use an oil injection tool at this time to manually inject oil into the A/C system. 18 fey iit] + Ifthe weight entered is more than the available refrigerant in the internal tank, the charge function will not start. The display reads INSUFFICIENT REFRIG. AVAILABLE XX.XX PROGRAMMED XX.XX ANY KEY EXITS Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions to Manually Fill the ISV. + Ufproblems are encountered during the automatic sequence, the unit will “beep” three times and the control panel readout will pinpoint the problem encountered. The sequence remains paused until the user enters a decision regarding how to proceed. * Before the unit begins evacuating the AIC system, it checks for pressure in the system that may damage the vacuum pump. If pressure is detected, the unit displays PRESSURE TOO HIGH FOR VACUUM ENABLE RECOVER? (YES) (NO) Select YES 10 start a recovery; select NO to continue. + Ifa leak test was programmed, and a leak is detected, the unit displays LEAK TEST FAILED CONTINUE AUTO MODE? (YES) (No) Select NO to exit the automatic sequence and perform needed repairs. Select YES to continue the automatic sequence despite the failed leak test. + To ensure an accurate leak tes, itis imperative that a thorough recovery and evacuation of the system is performed. During the recovery process, cold spots can develop in the automotive system. Pockets of refrigerant in desiccant and in system oil will continue to vaporize as the A/C system temperature equalizes toward ambient. As this occurs, AIC system pressure increases, which may be iuterpreted by the unit as a leak. This varies somewhat with ambient temperature conditions Operating Instructions—Consult Database LS The database contains a list of A/C system capacities for refrigerant and oil, referenced by vehicle year, make, and model. The following procedure outlines, how to access the database to retrieve that information, 1. When the unit prompts for the database, the display shows TO CONSULT DATABASE USE WV TO SCROLL (ENTER) TO SELECT (CONTINUE) (CANCEL) Select CONTINUE to view system capacities and retrieve the refrigerant charge amount for a specific vehicle. Select CANCEL to exit the database. If CONTINUE was selected, the dis the year of the vehicle. — 1994 1995 1996 (ENTER) (CANCEL) lay asks for Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to select the vehicle year, Press the LEFT arrow key (ENTER) to continue. The display lists vehicle makes. — Acura ALFA ROMEO AM GENERAL (ENTER) (CANCEL) Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to select the vehicle make. Press the LEFT arrow key (ENTER) to continue. The display lists vehicle models. For example, 100 BASE. 100 CE 100E, (ENTER) (CANCEL) Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to select the vehicle model. Press the LEFT arrow key (ENTER) to continue 555358 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 419 Operating Instructions—Consult Database 4a. Depending on the year, make, and model of the vehicle selected, the display may prompt to select the vehicle's engine and A/C options (front A/C or dual A/C). For example, HI244L HI249L H4 LAL (ENTER) (CANCEL) Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to select the vehicle engine. Press the LEFT arrow key (ENTER) to continue. The display may show FRONT AC DUAL AC (ENTER) (CANCEL) Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to select vehicle AIC options. Press the LEFT arrow key (ENTER) to continue. 5. The display now shows the selected vehicle and its capacities: 1997, 2008X, 1.6L RI34A X.XX YY (RESTART) (CONTINUE) Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to view vehicle refrigerant capacity, oil capacity for system components, and total oil capacity for the A/C system Press the LEFT arrow key (RESTART) to exit the database and return to the Consult Database screen, Press the RIGHT arrow key (CONTINUE) to accept the vehicle refrigerant capacity and return to the active operating mode (oil inject, charge, or automatic). Motor Information Systems Database Copyright ©2008 by Motor Information Systems a division of Hearst Business Publish All rights reserved. 20 Maintenance General Maintenance On a regular basis, wipe off the unit using a clean cloth Circuit Breaker to remove grease and dirt. Electrical Protection The unit is equipped with a 15-amp circuit breaker on the front panel. See Figure 5. If the breaker trips, its button will pop out and the unit will lose all power. Press the circuit breaker button to reset. Check for Leaks Check internal components for leaks every three months, or as specified by law in your jurisdiction. Over time, fittings can loosen as the unit is moved. 1. Turn off the main power switch, and disconnect the power cord from the outlet, Figure 5 2. Remove the top panel and side panels. Note: The panels are attached to the unit with screws Seven screws hold the top panel; two screws hold each side panel. 3. Use a leak detector to probe all connections and trace all lines for refrigerant leaks. Tighten fittings ifa leak Inspect the unit periodically for leaks. is indicated The manufacturer does not reimburse 4. Reassemble the body panels using the screws for lost refrigerant. removed in Step 2. 555358 Rev. B, February 15, 2010 24 Maintenance Adjust Tank Fill Level When connected to a refrigerant source, the unit ‘maintains a default value of 15 Ibs. of refrigerant in the internal storage vessel. This menu item allows the user to adjust that value up or down to suit the application. 1. Select SETUP from the Main Menu, and scroll through the choices to select ADJUST TANK FILL. The unit displays ENTER TANK FILL LVL LEVEL: 15.00 LBS. LIMIT: 4 TO 17 LBS. (OK) (CANCEL) 2. Press the UP or DOWN arrow key to enter a value between 4 — 17 Ibs., and press the LEFT arrow (OK). Press the RIGHT arrow (CANCEL) to accept the default, skip the screen, and return to the Setup Menu. Manually Fill the Internal Storage Vessel (ISV) This menu item is used to transfer refrigerant from a source tank to the internal storage vessel. . Select SETUP from the Main Menu, and scroll through the choices to select MANUAL REFILL. 2. The unit displays CONNECT SOURCE TANK (OK) (CANCEL) 3. Connect the fill hose to a full source tank, and open the source tank valve. See Figure 6 4, Install the source tank, securing it to the unit with the source tank strap in such a way that liquid refrigerant is supplied to the connection. 5. Select OK to begin. The display shows TANK FILL IN PROGRESS TRANSFER XX.XX LB (PAUSE) 6. Once the ISV is filled to the preset weight entered by the user, the unit displays TANK FILL COMPETE TRANSFER XX.XX LB ANY KEY EXITS Press any key to return to the Setup Menu 22 Operating Tips For example, to change the default weight of 15.00 lbs. shown in this display: ‘* Press the UP arrow once to increase the amount by one-hundredth and display 15.01 Ibs or * Press the DOWN arrow once to decrease the amount by one-hundredth and display 14.99 Ibs. or + Hold one of the arrow keys down to make the numbers scroll faster. Since the default weight of this ISV is 4 10 17 Ibs., the value will loop between 17.00 Ibs. and 4.00 Ibs. when scrolling Note: Ifarefrigerant source tank remains connected to the unit during normal operation, the correct amount of refrigerant will be automatically ‘maintained in the ISV. The ISV may be manually refilled, if necessary Figure 6 Back View Maintenance Replace the Filter-Drier The filter-drier is designed to trap acid and particulat and to remove water from refrigerant. To meet the SAE J-2788 mandate for adequate moisture and contaminant removal, the filter-drier must be replaced after 150 Ibs. (68 kg) of refrigerant has been filtered. Therefore, you no longer have a choice—the filter-drier must be replaced. The unit gives a warning when 100 Ibs. of the filter capacity has been used; the unit locks down and will no longer function when the 150 Ib. filter capacity has been reached. For this reason, always have a spare Snap-on No. EEAC325A 1 filter-drier on hand. 1. Select SETUP from the Main Menu, and scroll through the choices to select MAINTAIN FILTER. Note: Filter capacity may also be checked by selecting AMOUNTS from the Main Menu and advancing through the choices to FILTER AMOUNT USED. 2. The unit displays FILTER AMOUNT USED x% REPLACE FILTER NOW? (YES) (NO) 3. Select YES to enter the sequence to replace the filter; select NO to return to the Setup Menu, 4. If there is pressure in the filter, the unit begins a clearing process and displays CLEARING FILTER, PLEASE WAIT. 5. When the clearing process is done, the unit displays ENTER 10 DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER XXXXXXXXXX (OK) (CANCEL) Use the UP / DOWN arrow key to enter the serial number that appears on the new filter-drier, and select OK, 555358 Rev. B, February 1, 2010 IMPORTANT: Use only authentic Snap-on No. EEAC325A1 filter-driers in this machine. All performance tests and claims are based upon using this specific filter-drier. Only the Snap-on No. EEAC325A1 filter-drier includes the code necessary to make the unit operable. Operating Tips Enter the Serial No. for a New Filter-Drier Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to enter the serial number code for the new filter-

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