MAHLE RTI Matco AC2880 - Manual (Page 12)

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Data Entry & Error Messages
CHARGE
1. Connect red and blue hoses to A/C and open both hose
valves.
2. Open either the low or high side In/Out valve on the AC2880
according to the A/C manufacturer’s recommendation for
charging the system.
3. Do not run the A/C during the charge procedure.
4. Turn on power.
5. Press [ >] key three times.
6. Observe displays as shown to the left and enter data when
prompted.
7. Press [ #] key to move from one display to the next.
ENTER CHARGE AMOUNT
Enter the charge amount according to the manufacturer’s
specification.
LOW LEVEL, GO TO FILL CYLINDER (Note A)
This message will be displayed if the amount of refrigerant in the
AC2880 charge cylinder is less than the charge amount entered.
Press [ #] key to return to the main menu. Go to the Fill Cylinder
procedure to add refrigerant to the charge cylinder.
CHARGE COMPLETE - EVACUATE HOSES
This screen is displayed at the completion of the charge
procedure. Press [
#] key to return to the main menu.
Both high and low In/Out valves on the AC2880 can now be
closed. Start the A/C and monitor the performance.
Close both hose valves when A/C performance monitoring is
complete. Disconnect hoses from A/C. A recycle procedure
should be performed to evacuate refrigerant from the hoses.