Robinair 17680-2K Refrigerant Recovery Station - Manual (Page 8)

© 2000 Robinair Division, SPX Corporation
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Maintenance Instructions
This station is designed to operate with a minimal amount of maintenance.
1. For correct lubrication of the air motor, the oil level in the air line lubricator (4) on
the back of the station must be maintained above the bottom of the dip tube inside
the lubricator’s bowl. Fill with
3 /
4
oz. (22 ml) of pneumatic air line oil or detergent
SAE #10 motor oil.
To add oil, unscrew the plastic bowl on the lubricator and fill to approximately
1 /
2
" below the top of the bowl. (Do not lose the o-ring on the top of the bowl.)
Replace the bowl on the lubricator. Snug down, but do not overtighten.
IMPORTANT: The bowls for both the lubricator and regulator are
made from polycarbonate. Oils used in the lubricator bowl must be
compatible with polycarbonate. Some “fire resistant” oil additives are
not compatible; do not expose bowls to acetone, trichloroethane,
gasoline, alcohols, ketones, esters, chlorinated hydrocarbons, or
toluene. Wash the bowls only with warm water or kerosene.
2. The drive air containing the lubrication oil is exhausted through a filter/ muffler
inside the station. The oil condenses and collects in a drip pan at the bottom of the
station. The drain (1) for the drip pan is located at the lower right front corner of
the station. After refilling the lubricator, drain the used air line oil into an appropri-
ate container. Dispose of the used oil according to local, state, and federal regula-
tions.
NOTE:
Numbers in
parentheses
correspond to
callouts shown in
the diagrams on
page 5.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Part Number Description
17686 . . . . . . . . . 50-pound Refrigerant Tank
68296 . . . . . . . . . 96" Recovery Hose (1/4" Flare)
37296 . . . . . . . . . 96" Recovery Hose (1/2" Acme)
18190A . . . . . . . . R-134a Service Coupler (Low Side)
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