Robinair 17700Z Recovery, Recycling, Recharging Unit - Manual (Page 2)

SAFETY DEFINITIONS: Follow all WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE messages in this manual. These messages
are defined as follows: 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 unit damage; and NOTEs and OPERATING TIPS provide
clarity and helpful tips. These safety messages cover situations ROBINAIR is aware of. ROBINAIR cannot know, evaluate, and advise
you as to all possible hazards. You must verify that conditions and procedures do not jeopardize your personal safety.
DISCLAIMER: Information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available at
the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of
such revisions or changes. Further, ROBINAIR shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages
(including lost profits) in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. If necessary, obtain additional health
and safety information from the appropriate government agencies and the vehicle, refrigerant, and lubricant manufacturers.
ALLOW ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE UNIT. Before operating the unit, read and follow
the instructions and warnings in this manual. The operator must be familiar with air conditioning and refrigeration
systems, refrigerants, and the dangers of pressurized components. If the operator cannot read English, operating
instructions and safety precautions must be read and discussed in the operator’s native language.
–Si el operador no puede leer inglés, las instrucciones de operación y las precauciones de seguridad deberán
leerse y comentarse en el idioma nativo del operador.
–Si l’utilisateur ne peut lire l’anglais, les instructions et les consignes de sécurité doivent lui être expliquées
dans sa langue maternelle.
PRESSURIZED TANK CONTAINS LIQUID REFRIGERANT. Do not overfill the internal storage vessel, because
overfilling may cause explosion and personal injury or death. Do not recover refrigerants into nonrefillable
containers; use only federally authorized refillable containers (DOT spec. 4BW or 4BA).
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, especially to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Use the unit in locations with mechanical ventilation that
provides at least four air changes per hour. If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before
resuming service.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. An extension cord may overheat and cause fire. If 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
CONDITIONING 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.
USE THE 34700Z UNIT WITH R-134a REFRIGERANT ONLY. The 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 vehicle air conditioning system.
USE THE 17700Z UNIT WITH R-12 REFRIGERANT ONLY. The unit is designed to recover, recycle, and
recharge only R-12 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 vehicle air conditioning system.
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY INSIDE THE UNIT HAS A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Exposure may
cause personal injury. Disconnect the power before servicing the unit.
WARNINGS
Model 34700Z / 17700Z
Recovery, Recycling, & Recharging Unit
OPERATING NOTE: At temperatures exceeding 120
°
F / 49
°
C, wait 10 minutes between recovery jobs.