Robinair 178012K Recovery, Recycling, Recharging Unit - Manual (Page 15)

Model 178002K/178012K Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit
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message changes to "CONT". Close the oil drain valve. Press any key to complete
the system oil separator clearing process. When this stage is complete, the message
changes to "CL-c."
5. If you need to change hoses for the next refrigerant type, go to Step 6. If you do
not need to change hoses, press SHIFT/RESET and go to Step 7.
6. To start the self-clearing process, press VACUUM while the “CL-c” message is
displayed. The “Clr” message then displays and the vacuum pump runs for 5
minutes before shutting off automatically. The “door” message will then display.
7. Close the tank valves and disconnect the red, blue and yellow hoses from the tank.
Then remove the tank from the unit.
8. If you are using the same hoses for the next refrigerant type, go to Step 12. If you
need to change the hoses, go to Step 9.
9. Disconnect all five (5) hoses from the lockout box fittings. If you need to change the
door position on the lockout box, go to Step 10. If you do not need to change the
door position, go to Step 11.
10. Slide the door on the lockout box to expose the fittings needed for the next refriger-
ant type. Press SHIFT/RESET to lock in that position.
11. Connect the correct hoses for the next refrigerant to the fittings in the lockout box.
Be sure to use the correct hose set for the refrigerant type selected:
Hose Set Tank Hoses (3) System Hoses (2)
R-134a automotive 36”, 1 /
2
” Acme with 96”, one Quick Seal
double Quick Seal with one quick coupler
R-12 automotive 36”, 1 /
4
” flare with 96”, 1 /
4
” flare with
double Quick Seal double Quick Seal
All other refrigerant types 36”, 1 /
4
” flare with 96”, 1 /
4
” flare with
single Quick Seal ball valve
12. Place a tank (already set up for the next refrigerant) on the unit. Connect the red,
blue and yellow hoses to the appropriate tank fittings.
The unit is now ready to process the next refrigerant type.
Operating Instructions