Cooltools – Robinair 16293 UV DYE DELIVERY SYSTEM User Manual

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CoolTools

DOSAGE:

Vehicles — One squeeze per A/C system
HVAC — 1 squeeze up to 3 lbs

2 squeezes 3.1 to 5 lbs
3 squeezes 5.1 to 10 lbs
4 squeezes 10.1 to 25 lbs

If the A/C system required additional oil due to line length,
inject dye at a total ratio of 1 squeeze for every 16 oz. of
system oil.

Problem:

Ratchet does not catch when gun handle is
squeezed.

Cause:

Air was not purged from hose.

Problem:

Ratchet catches and plunger advances, but
dye leaks out the back of the cartridge.

Cause:

Dye path plugged.
1. System valve may not be open.
2. Hose may be connected to high side.
3. User may be attempting to inject dye into
an R-410A system.
4. A/C system is not running.

Problem:

The A/C system sucked all the dye out of the
cartridge.

Cause:

A/C system is in vacuum.

TROUBLESHOOTING

123573 (Rev. B, 05/19/03)

UV Dye Delivery Instruction

When purging a new hose it
should be held in a vertical
fashion, as shown.

R-12 Dye Injector

R-12 & R-134a Dye Injector

SPX Corporation
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Owatonna, MN 55060-0995 USA
Technical Services: 1-800-822-5561
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Customer Service: 1-800-533-6127
Fax: 1-800-322-2890
Web Site: www.robinair. com