Troubleshooting tips – Robinair 17680-2K Refrigerant Recovery Station User Manual
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Model 176802K Scavenger™ Recovery Unit
Troubleshooting Tips
Unit runs for short time before building up high tank pressure, or
compressor stalls.
Problem: Tank valve closed.
Solution: Open the tank valve with
3
/
8
" adapter, and open the
3
/
8
" hose valve.
Compressor stalls during recovery.
Problem: Insufficient supply of air pressure.
Solution: Supply air pressure should be a minimum of 120 psi and a maxi-
mum of 200 psi.
Problem: Insufficient supply of air volume.
Solution: Minimum volume of supply air should be 10 CFM at 120 psi.
Problem: High tank pressure or full tank.
Solution: Replace the tank with a new Scavenger
TM
tank.
Problem: Mechanical failure.
Solution: Call the service center.
Compressor will not start.
Problem: Pressure is not equalized inside the compressor.
Solution: Turn control panel valve to START.
Problem: Insufficient supply of air pressure.
Solution: Supply air pressure should be a minimum of 120 psi and a maxi-
mum of 200 psi.
Problem: Insufficient supply of air volume.
Solution: Minimum volume of supply air should be 10 CFM at 120 psi.
Problem: High tank pressure or full tank.
Solution: Replace the tank with a new Scavenger
TM
tank.
Problem: Mechanical failure.
Solution: Call the service center.
Problem: There is no power to the recovery station.
Solution: Connect the red power lead to the “+” (positive) post of the
vehicle’s battery, or to another 12-volt power source. Connect the
black power lead to an engine ground, not the battery “-” (nega-
tive) terminal.