Operating instructions – automatic, Operating tips – Robinair 17700Z Recovery, Recycling, Recharging Unit User Manual
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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.
Note: Oil recovered during the recovery 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.
1. Connect the high- and low-side service hoses to
the A/C system, and open the coupler valves on
the hoses.
2. Press
AUTOMATIC
.
3. The unit will ask if a recovery is needed.
Press
STOP / NO
to skip the recovery cycle.
Press
START / YES
to accept.
4. The unit will ask if vacuum is needed for evacuation.
Press
STOP / NO
to skip the vacuum cycle.
Press
START / YES
to accept.
If
START / YES
is selected, press the
START / YES
key again to accept the default evacuation time of 15
minutes, or enter the desired evacuation time by using
the number keys, and press
START / YES
again.
5. If vacuum has been selected, the unit will ask if a
leak check is needed.
Press
STOP / NO
to skip the leak check.
Press
START / YES
to accept.
6. The unit will ask if a charge is needed.
Press
STOP / NO
to skip the charge cycle.
Press
START / YES
to accept a charge. Press
CHARGE
to toggle between high- or low-side
charge, or both.
Accept either the default weight by pressing
START / YES
, or type in a desired weight using
the number keys, and then press
START / YES
.
7. The display will show an overview of all the tests
that were selected. Press
START / YES
to begin the
automatic sequence.
Operating Tips
If the weight entered will leave less than 3 lbs.
(1.36 kg) of refrigerant in the internal tank after
charge, the charge function will not start. The
display reads
INSUFFICIENT REFRIG.
PRESS ANY KEY TO EXIT
Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual
for instructions on Refilling the Internal Tank.
AUTOMATIC
START
YES
VACUUM
INJECT OIL
CHARGE
RECOVER
1
3
2
4
6
5
7
9
8
0
MENU
STOP
NO
Automatic
Function