Setup, Select a language, Select operating units – Robinair 17700Z Recovery, Recycling, Recharging Unit User Manual
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34700Z Recovery, Recycling, Recharging Unit
Setup
The first time the unit is powered up, it will display the
initial setup mode.
1. Connect the power cord to the back of the unit, and
plug the other end into a correct voltage outlet.
2. Turn on the main power switch.
Select a Language
The operator may choose to have prompts displayed in
one of three languages : English, Spanish, or French.
1. Use the
UP
or
DOWN
arrow key to toggle through
the choices for English, Spanish, or French. See
Figure 1.
2. Press
START / YES
to select the displayed
language choice.
Select Operating Units
The operator may choose to have test results displayed
in Imperial (English) units or Metric units.
1. Use the
UP
or
DOWN
arrow key to toggle through
the choices for IMPERIAL (English) UNITS or
METRIC UNITS.
2. Press
START / YES
to select the displayed
operating unit choice.
Add Oil to Vacuum Pump
IMPORTANT : The vacuum pump is shipped
without oil in the reservoir. Failure to add oil to
the vacuum pump will damage the pump.
1. Remove the plug from the vacuum pump fill port.
See Figure 2.
2. Attach the flexible tube and cap to the oil bottle, and
pour six (6) ounces of vacuum pump oil into the
vacuum pump fill port.
3. Press and release the
START / YES
key. While the
vacuum pump is running, slowly add oil until the
level rises to the center of the reservoir’s sight glass.
4. Press the
STOP / NO
key to stop the vacuum pump,
and install the plastic plug in the vacuum pump fill
port.
Fill Port
Figure 2
Vacuum Pump
AUTOMATIC
START
YES
VACUUM
INJECT OIL
CHARGE
RECOVER
1
3
2
4
6
5
7
9
8
0
MENU
STOP
NO
Arrow
Keys
Start / Yes
Button
Figure 1
Keypad
Stop / No
Button
IMPORTANT : R-134a systems have
special fittings (per SAE specifications)
to avoid cross-contamination with R-12
systems. DO NOT adapt your unit for a
different refrigerant — system failure
will result.
Sight Glass