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1. 7 16 Maintenant Os cet a arian os brite 17 20 High Voltage Charging Hose Maintenance and Troubleshooting 21 Service Pants And ACCESSOTES fot vad N 22 23 Warranty and Contact 23 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Flo Dynamics FLO1000 unit The FLO1000 has been designed to meet SAE J2788 and J2911 standards as required by the USEPA In accomplishing this goal Flo Dynamics has integrated the latest patent pending technology and incorporated state of the art features while improving relaibility and performance The unit also meets the SAE standards for High Voltage Compressor service The FLO1000 automatically recovers recycles evacuates and recharges mobile A C systems Simply hook up the service hoses choose the desired operation and allow the unit to automatically complete the A C service The FLO1000 utilizes a single pass oil coalescing particle filtration and moisture removal recycling system which means that whenever the FLO1000 recovers it also recycles The unit also incorporates automatic air purge to remove unwanted non condensable gasses from the refrigerant Thus the refrigerant storage tank always contains the cleanest refrigerant possible for future recharge use The FLO1000 ut2. 2788 64 AR2788X65 AR2788X67 Description Description Description 22 AR27XHB15 Description FA1000 DOA IN tee AUX HS1 purge hose LV4 Regulator DOA IN tee hose AR27XHB230 ARXF5 1234 2 FA1234X3 FA1234X4 FA1234X5 FA1234X6 FA1234X7 FA1234X8 1234 9 FA1234X10 FA1234X13 FA1234X14 FA1234X16 FA1000X2 FA1000X3 FA1000X4 FA1000X5 FA1234X21 27885 38 27885 37 FA1000X6 AR2788SX35 FA1000X7 FA1000X8 FA1234X28 FA1234X29 FA1234X30 FA1234X33 FA1234X34 FA1234X37 FA1000X1 FA1234X39 QCH134 QCL134 SERVICE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES VP6S 6 CFM 50 micron vacuum pump VPOG 1 gallon vacuum pump oil Item Description TR21X1 Compressor valve rebuild kit TR21X2 Compressor complete rebuild kit VPXF15 Vacuum pump fuse VPXODP Vacuum pump oil drain plug Vacuum pump exhaust TR21X3 Compressor connector rod assembly 2X TR21X4 Compressor head assembly with valves WARRANTY amp REPAIR POLICY Flo Dynamics guarantees that the 01000 is free of manufacturing and material defects for one year If a component should fail during the guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced at our option at no charge This guarantee does not apply to components that have been altered misused or returned solely in need of field service maintenance This repair policy does not include components that are determined to be beyond economical repair A component being returned for
3. CONTINUE key START CAR A C SYSTEM PLEASE WAIT CONTINUE gt Once the charge amount has been met The LCD will read Record the data on the LCD Push the QUIT key FULL CYCLE is complete FULL CYCLE COMPLETE REFR RECOVERED 2 00 LBS CHARGE SELECTED 2 00 LBS CHARGE DISPENSED 2 00 LBS QUIT gt The LCD will return to the MAIN MENU RECOVER EVACUATE SELECT MODE CHARGE FULL CYCLE TANK REFILL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 REFILL MODE The REFILL mode would be chosen to add refrigerant to the tank for the first time or add more refrigerant to the recovery tank This operation can be run pushing the TANK REFILL key from the Main Menu or may be prompted when insufficient refrigerant exists when in CHARGE or FULL CYCLE modes It s recommended to use a refrigerant identifier on the virgin supply tank to guard against counterfeit refrigerants The LCD will now read From the MAIN MENU Connect the High Side service hose to a virgin supply tank Push the TANK REFILL key Push the START key CONNECT HIGH SIDE SERVICE HOSE RECOVER TO NEW R 134a TANK EVACUATE OPEN VALVE ON TANK AND TURN IT UPSIDE DOWN SELECT MODE CHARGE FULL CYCLE START gt TANK REFILL QUIT gt Note To speed up the Refill process turn the supply tank upside down or make sure the liquid refrigerant is being recovered The LCD will now read Caution Do not turn off unit If stoppage is required close the HIGH SIDE
4. COUPLER and all the unit to complete the clearing If REFILLING amount reached zero the LCD will read process Push the Quit Key to return to MAIN MENU REFILLING COMPLETING TANK REFILL 20 00 LBS PLEASE WAIT GO UNTIL TANK IS FULL The unit will run until 1 REFILLING amount on LCD reaches zero or 2 The unit will run until 1 REFILLING amount on LCD reaches zero or 2 Virgin supply tank is pulled into a vacuum _ supply tank is pulled into a vacuum If Virgin supply tank is pulled into a vacuum the LCD will read Either add a new Virgin supply tank and push RESUME or Push the QUIT key to return to MAIN MENU Pushing the QUIT key will return to the MAIN MENU RECOVER SUPPLY TANK EMPTY EVACUATE REPLACE WITH NEW TANK SELECT MODE CHARGE RESUME gt FULL CYCLE QUIT gt TANK REFILL 16 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MODES DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF FLO1000 FILTER CHANGE The FLO1000 uses a mass flow tracking system on how much recovered refrigerant has passed through the Filter Drier FLO p n ARXF5 Each 41 Cubic Inch Drier can handle 150 Ibs of refrigerant before requiring change When it is determined that the filter has ex ceeded the 150 Ibs the unit locks out if in SAE mode the recovery function in both RECOVERY and FULL CYCLE It is necessary to purchase a Filter Drier under FLO p n ARXF5 Each new Filter Drier comes with a unique code to unlock the recover recycle function The FLO1000 has a lower tilt drawer
5. Exposure may irritate eyes nose throat and skin Please read the manufacturers Material Safety Data Sheet for further safety information on refrigerants and lubricants CAUTION to reduce the risk of fire avoid the use of extension cords thinner than NO 16 awg 1 5mm The following table references extension cord wire size vs maximum length WIRE GAUGE MAXIMUM LENGTH feet 16 10 14 25 12 50 CAUTION do not use this equipment in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline or other flammable substances Make certain that all safety devices are functioning properly before operating the equipment CAUTION This equipment should be used in locations with mechanical ventilation that provides as least 4 air changes per hour CAUTION RISK OF INJURY the equipment should only be operated by certified personnel CAUTION Use only Flo Dynamics certified hose assemblies on this unit The hose assemblies are made to proper length contain shut offs where required and have direct affect on the proper operation of this equipment Model FLO1000 Will come with a 5016 DOT tank and filter assembly pre mounted on the rear of the machine Please follow the instructions for initial equipment preparation 1 Carefully unpack the unit and its contents from its shipping pallet 2 Remove the Styrofoam insert from below the tank and cut the shipping band from around the tank 3 Ensure all hose connections are firmly hand tight as they ma
6. design to hold 2 spare filters When choosing the RECOVER or FULL CYCLE modes the unit will remind the user to order a filter when the FILTER LIFE REMAINING is below 25 The following is an example of the LCD when Filter Life is less than 25 Push the CONTINE key to proceed to filter change RECOVERY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED WHEN FILTER LIFE EXCEEDED ORDER P N ARXF5 FILTER LIFE REMAINING 20 FILTER CHANGE gt CONTINUE gt When the Filter Life reaches 0 the following LCD screen will come up Push the CHANGE FILTER key to begin filter change procedure Note pushing QUIT key at this time will return the unit to the Main Menu While in the SAE mode all functions except RECOVER and FULL CYCLE are active To unlock RECOVER and FULL CYCLE modes complete the filter change procedure FILTER LIFE EXCEEDED RECOVERY NOT ALLOWED REPLACE FILTER WITH FLO P N ARXF5 CHANGE FILTER gt QUIT gt The LCD will now read Push the START key to begin Filter Change routine FILTER CHANGE DO NOT CONNECT TO A C SYSTEM PUSH START START gt QUIT gt The LCD will now read After closing liquid port tank valve push CONTINUE key Hint To speed up filter cleaning remove the filter from the bracket Hang the filter so the hose coming from the back of the unit is on the bottom The LCD will now read The evacuation process will take about 2 5 minutes The unit will run until a filter has been evacuated CLO
7. in storage tank OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 EVACUATE MODE The EVACUATE Mode would be chosen to remove air and moisture from an Automobile A C system that has been open to the atmosphere CAUTION Air and moisture in an A C system can cause premature failure of A C system components From the Main Menu screen Push the EVACUATE key RECOVER EVACUATE SELECT MODE CHARGE FULL CYCLE TANK REFILL The LCD will now read The vacuum pump will run until the TIME REMAINING reaches 00 00 EVACUATION IN PROGRESS TIME REMAINING 00 00 00 If leak check fails check A C system for leaks If leak check passes The LCD will now read EVACUATION COMPLETE CHARGE gt QUIT gt The LCD will now read Push the ARROW keys until the desired vacuum time is programmed Once done push the START key SET EVACUATION TIME TIME 00 10 00 TIME START QUIT The unit will then proceed to a 2 00 minute leak check test The LCD will now read LEAK CHECK IN PROGRESS TIME REMAINING 00 02 00 PLEASE WAIT Push the QUIT key to return to Main Menu or CHARGE key for charge operation RECOVER EVACUATE SELECT MODE CHARGE FULL CYCLE TANK REFILL NOTE If a leak is detected the LCD will be prompted OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 CHARGE MODE The CHARGE mode would be chosen to recharge a mobile A C system after it has been properly evacuated This is also the time to inject oil back
8. into the A C system See special instructions on page 23 for High Voltage Compressor A C system charging The LCD will now read Select which service hose unit should charge through It is From the Main Menu screen recommended to use HIGH SIDE charging to prevent Push the CHARGE key compressor slugging RECOVER LOW SIDE gt EVACUATE HIGH SIDE gt SELECT MODE CHARGE BOTH gt TANK REFILL The LCD will now read f If desired the units of measure can be changed If the CHANGE UNITS key is pushed the LCD will read at this time Push the CHANGE UNITS key Select units of measure CHARGE gt CHARGE CHANGE UNITS SELECT UNITS OF MEASURE START QUIT Oil Injection System The LCD will now read Open the oil injection valve Close Oil Injection valve once the desired Continue by pushing the or ARROW key until the charge amount is dispensed CAUTION Make amount is programmed Once desired amount is programmed sure to close oil injection valve push the START key before pushing the CONTINUE key CHARGE CHARGE SELECTED 2 00 LBS CHARGE IF REQUIRED INJECT OIL AT CHANGE UNITS THIS TIME AVAILABLE REF START CONTINUE gt 24 00 LBS QUIT QUIT gt AVAILABLE REF This is the amount of refrigerant available for charging If this drops below zero charging will not start 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 The LCD will now read The CHARGE DISPENSED reading will be
9. FLO 101000 REFRIGERANT RECOVER RECYCLE EVACUATION AND RECHARGE UNIT j A FLO 7000 ment Unit covered under US Patent 8 082 750 and other patents pending Certified by ITS under SAE J2911 to meet SAE J2788 for R 134a Certified by ITS under SAE J2911 to meet high voltage compressor service per SAE 2788 for R 134a OPERATION MANUAL Unit Consists Of FLO1000 Automotive Refrigerant Recover Recycling and Recharge Machine 6 CFM 50 micron vacuum pump Recovery Cylinder FLO1000 inclues a 50 Ib DOT storage tank Low and High side service hoses for R 134a Low and High side R 134a couplers Removable oil injection system 2 tank refill adaptors 1 4 SAE Female for R 134a 1 2 ACME RH Female for R 134a 41 cubic Inch filter drier Replacement part number ARXF5 Tank filter bracket with hardware and all tank hoses if the tank is not included 1 Ib 454 gram check weight Operation manual End user to provide R 134a Refrigerant oil and or dye for injection system Table of Contents SPECIA S x enen ara kas sn ehid EEEE EEE EEE EAEN 2 rE EE E E E T E 3 Generar Safety 4 Inita Equimpment evecare rape 5 E 6 Operating Instructions 0 cece
10. GE A C CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS OEM manufacturers of Automotive High Voltage A C systems have required that the residual amount of PAG oil in the charging hose s be reduced to a minimal level The following are instructions on how to prepare the FLO1000 for charging a High Voltage A C system FIGURE 3 Step 1 Remove the oil injection assembly from the FLO1000 injection port Cap off this port Step 2 Push the REFILL key Do not hook up the service hoses as instructed by the LCD Step 3 Push the START key Run until RESUME and QUIT keys come up on the LCD Step 4 Connect both HI and LO service hoses to the auxiliary fittings a b on the hose between the filter and tank liquid port as shown in Fig 3 Step 5 Push the RESUME key Step 6 Open both HI and LO service coupler valves Step 7 Run for 30 minutes Step 8 After 30 minutes close both HI and LO couplers Step 9 Allow the REFILL mode to complete the evacuation of the hoses The unit is now ready to charge a High Voltage A C system Following the CHARGING MODE instructions on page 12 NOTE When injecting oil back into a high voltage A C system use the OEM recommended oil Purchase FLO injecting kit AR2788X23 for additional injectors for different OEM oils Connect service hoses to auxillary ports on the liquid feed hose HOSE MAINTENANCE Maintenance Interconnection Hoses Service Hoses and Couplers The FLO1000 uses brass to brass seal type fitting on the en
11. Open all Storage Tank Valves Make sure both Oil Injection and Oil Drain bottle assemblies are tight Make sure the Oil Injection valve is in the OFF position Push the momentry Power switch to ON The unit will run a brief diagnostic routine LCD will read RE Zeroing PT Please wait Once done with PT calibration process the unit will proceed to the automatic air purge sequence This will take up to 3 minutes RE ZEROING AUTOMATIC AIR PURGE P TRANSDUCER PLEASE WAIT PLEASE WAIT RECOVER EVACUATE The LCD screen should now read This is called the MAIN MENU SELECT MODE CHARGE CYCLE TANK REFILL e Connect the refrigerant service hoses to the automobile A C system to be serviced e Open the High and Low side service couplers Push the KEY for the desired mode The different modes are as follows 1 Recover 2 Evacuation Vacuum 3 Charge 4 Full cycle 5 Tank refill Follow the directions on the LCD for each mode The following pages will discuss the operation of each mode in detail OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 RECOVER MODE The Recover Recycle mode would be chosen to recovery refrigerant from an Auto A C system that needs a refrigerant containing component replaced such as a compressor evaporator orifice tube condenser etc IMPORTANT Before starting the recover of the refrigerant a refrigerant identifier should be used to to determine the type and purity of the refrigerant Failur
12. SE LIQUID PORT VALVE ON RECOVERY TANK FILTER CHANGE THEN PRESS CONTINUE EVACUATING FILTER PLEASE WAIT CONTINUE gt 17 MAINTENANCE AUTOMATICALLY OCCURING DURING THE OPERATION OF THE UNIT FILTER CHANGE continued Once the filter has been evacuated the LCD will read LCD will now read Replace the filter with new ARXF5 Make sure the ARROW on the Use the KEYS to fill in the filter code for each blank filter points away from the Tank Liquid supply Use the lt gt KEYS to move cursor to the next blank Then Push the NEXT key See filter label for code FILTER CHANGE ENTER FILTER ID REPLACE FILTER USE lt gt ORDER P N 5 PUSH NEXT PUSH ENTER The LCD will now read Filter Change is now complete Push the QUIT key to Push the ENTER key once the entire code is shown on LCD return to MAIN MENU ENTER FILTER ID FILTER REPLACEMENT DOWN COMPLETE USE lt gt RE OPEN TANK LIQUID VALVE Me o RIGHT gt PUSH QUIT FILTER LIFE REMAINING 100 LEFT lt PUSH ENTER ENTER QUIT gt VACUUM OIL CHECK Every 10 hours of vacuum pump run time the following message will appear in EVACUATION or FULL CYCLE modes The oil level can be seen through the sight glass of the vacuum pump To change the oil first loosen the wing nut under the frame and then slide the vacuum pump out The vacuum pump oil should be clear use FLO vacuum pump oil p n VPOP VPOQ VPOG Make sure the oil level is up
13. ds of the service hoses and interconnecting hoses No hose gasket maintenance is required on brass to brass type connections The fittings connecting to the filter drier do use a rubber hose gasket When changing the filter drier check the gaskets for wear Replace if required Periodically inspect all refrigerant hose assemblies service hoses and both service coupler inner o rings for wear Replace the component s if excessive wear or leakage is observed Periodically leak check all hose connection points hose ball valves and service couplers Since the unit does pull vacuum in the recovery process excessive Non Condensable Gases NCG s could be sucked into the system and placed in the storage tank TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem High Pressure Limit Solution Check that both Storage Tank valves are open Check that any inline hose ball valves to the Storage Tank are open Problem Tank Overfill Solution Remove refrigerant from Storage Tank by charging into an empty refrigerant cylinder If this does not fix the problem then Re Zero scale Problem Unit not Charging accurately Solution Make sure Storage Tank is properly placed on platform so that no portion of the tank is touching the back of the unit or protective frame work of the unit Solution Do not move the unit while in the charging mode The unit utilizes a weighing method of charging Sudden movement of the storage tank will affect the charging accuracy Solution Make su
14. e SAE or NON USA key for selection Now the laguage selection screen comes up ENGLISH gt ESPANOL SELECT DEFAULT DEUTSCH SELECT DEFAULT LANGUAGE UNITS OF FRANCOIS NEXT Push the key next to the desired language The LCD will now show SELECT DEFAULT UNITS OF WEIGHT Push the weight measurement system you are most likely to use Note That during any Charge or Full Cycle operation the UNIT OF WEIGHT can be temporarily changed The unit will proceed to the automatic PT Pressure Transducer calibration and then if required the air purge This should only take a few minutes and once complete the MAIN MENU will appear on the LCD RECOVER gt FLO1000 is now ready for R 134a operation Place the R 134a ID tank label on the storage tank Then go to SELECT MODE CHARGE page 18 to fill the recovery tank with R 134a EVACUATE FULL CYCLE TANK REFILL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 IMPORTANT BEFORE USING THIS START UP GUIDE IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE USER COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL FAILURE TO OPERATE AS SPECIFIED COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE UNIT WHICH COULD ALSO LEAD TO LOSS OF WARRANTY The FLO1000 is a microprocessor driven unit The operating instructions are contained on the LCD Simply choose the desired function of the unit and follow the directions on the LCD The following are the basic instructions on safely operating each function of this unit Operating Instructions
15. e to properly identify the refrigerant could potentially expose the user to danger from flammable refrigerants and health hazards from toxic refrigerants Cross contamination of refrigerants can also occur and would require special handling of the refrigerant From the Main Menu screen The LCD will now read Push the RECOVER key Push the START key RECOVER MAKE CERTAIN HOSES ARE CONNECTED AND VALVES ARE EVACUATE OPENED THEN PRESS START SELECT MODE CHARGE CAPACITY FULL CYCLE REMAINING START gt 26 00 LBS TANK REFILL QUIT gt The LCD will now read When the unit reaches approximately 20 hg vacuum The unit is now recovering refrigerant The LCD will now read The LCD will show the amount of refrigerant recovered The unit will proceed to drain the recovered oil RECOVERY IN PROGRESS PLEASE RECOVERY COMPLETE WAIT RECOVERED RECOVERED 1 00 LBS 2 00 LBS TANK CAPACITY DRAINING OIL REMAINING 00 00 45 25 00 LBS PLEASE WAIT Record the RECOVERED weight reading on the LCD Push the QUIT key to return to MAIN MENU as shown below or PROCEED TO EVACUATE key for evacuation operation Do not forget to measure the A C oil in the oil drain bottle for future A C oil re injection RECOVER RECYCLE Operation is now complete RECOVERY COMPLETE RECOVER EVACUATE RECOVERED 2 00 LBS SELECT MODE CHARGE TO VACUUM gt FULL CYCLE QUIT gt TANK REFILL TANK CAPACITY REMAINING is the amount of space available
16. gin to increase Note If the unit does not completely dispense the charge Once the CHARGE DISPENSED equals the CHARGE into the A C system the LCD will notify the user of options The LCD will read Close HIGH SIDE COUPLER to complete the charge Push CONTINUE key CLOSE HIGH SIDE COUPLER CHARGE SELECTED 2 00 LBS CHARGE DISPENSED 0 00 LBS CONTINUE gt Start car A C system Push CONTINUE key START CAR A C SYSTEM PLEASE WAIT CONTINUE gt Charge is now complete Push QUIT key to return to MAIN MENU CHARGING COMPLETE CHARGE SELECTED 2 00 LBS CHARGE DISPENSED 2 00 LBS 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 FULL CYCLE The fully automatic mode is commonly used at quick car care service facilities where no leaks or repairs are required but the A C system seems to be undercharged IMPORTANT Before starting the recover of the refrigerant a refrigerant identifier should be used to to determine the type and purity of the refrigerant Failure to properly identify the refrigerant could potentially expose the user to danger from flammable refrigerants and health hazards from toxic refrigerants Cross contamination of refrigerants can also occur and would require special handling of the refrigerant From the MAIN MENU screen Push the FULL CYCLE key RECOVER EVACUATE SELECT MODE CHARGE FULL CYCLE TANK REFILL The LCD will now read If oil injection is required push the YES key Other
17. ilizes patented motorized ball valves The motorized ball valves are unique to the industry in that they will not be affected by sealants particulates and other contaminates The motorized ball valves incorporate passage ways 8 15 times larger than the existing solenoid valves orifice technology In fact the FLO1000 uses no solenoid or check valves in the active flow path during recovery or evacuation thus enhancing speed The FLO1000 utilizes a patent pending two cylinder oil less compressor This compressor improves reliability and performance Being oil free no compressor oil maintenance or oil return system is required The following are additional features e Integrated manifold gauge set Visually see how the mobile A C system is operating No manual valves to open or close e Large Graphic LCD to view operating instructions Languages include English Spanish French German Chinese and more e A highly accurate electronic charge scale e Microprocessor Integrated mass flow system keeps track how much refrigerant has run through the filter drier giving the user maximum amount of run time on each filter 150 LBS per filter e Cartridge type 41 inch cubic filter drier Mounted directly on the storage cylinder for optimal moisture removal and weight accuracy e Automatic high pressure shut off with microprocessor indication e Interchangeable Recovery cylinders Use your country s approved refrigerant cylinders The software allows the u
18. ired for scale re calibration CHECK SCALE ACCURACY PLACE CALIBRATION WEIGHT ON SCALE DOES READING MATCH CALIBRATION WEIGHT Og The LCD will now read Push the YES key to proceed with RE ZERO scale LCD will now read Note Pushing the NO key will prompt the unit to Lift the Tank off the scale reboot and Go to MAIN MENU Then Push NEXT key SCALE RE ZERO REMOVE TANK FUNCTION FROM SCALE PLATFORM CURRENT SCALE PUSH NEXT WEIGHT 09 19 MAINTENANCE The LCD will now read Push the YES key if CURRENT SCALE WEIGHT is zero The LCD will now read The unit will re boot and go to the MAIN MENU Wait until the LCD screen changes Pushing the NO key will repeat Re Zeroing process TARE OPERATION RE ZEROING COMPLETE SCALE WEIGHT 0 PLEASE WAIT CURRENT SCALE WEIGHT g NOTE Keep tank off scale platform NOTE Once complete place tank back on scale platform PT SENSOR GAUGES Push the PT SENSOR key The LCD will now read The FLO1000 will begin a automatic routine Wait for Re zeroing procedure to complete to recalibrate the Pressure Transducer PT ae CHANGE FILTER gt Sune a RE ZEROING P TRANSDUCER MAINTENANCE PT ZERO gt SELECT MODE PLEASE WAIT The Pressure Transducer PT calibration will automatically complete the procedure Once done the LCD will return to the MAIN MENU RECOVER gt EVACUATE SELECT MODE CHARGE FULL CYCLE TANK REFILL 20 HIGH VOLTA
19. ly qualified service personnel should operate this unit Most states countries etc may require the user to be licensed Please check with your local government agency DANGER this unit s recovery tanks contains liquid refrigerant Overfilling of a recovery tank may cause a violent explosion resulting in severe injury or even death Do not disable the overfill safety features Always make sure the correct tank is on the scale DANGER Only use the recovery tanks provided with this unit See distributor for replacement tanks DANGER Avoid breathing refrigerant vapors and lubricant vapor or mist Breathing high concentration levels may cause heart arrhythmia loss of consciousness or even cause suffocation DANGER Electrical shock hazard Always disconnect power source when servicing this equipment DANGER 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 CAUTION all hoses may contain liquid refrigerant under pressure Contact with refrigerant may cause frostbite or other related injuries Wear proper personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves When disconnecting any hose please use extreme caution CAUTION avoid breathing refrigerant vapors and or lubricant mist
20. re unit is on a level surface If placed on surface with more than 2 grade the charging amount may be incorrect Problem Unit will not power up Solution Check to make sure circuit breaker on back of unit is not tripped Reset and restart the unit if necessary Solution Make sure power cord is plugged into the back of the unit and the wall receptacle Problem Upon compressor start up the circuit breaker trips Solution Reset circuit breaker and try again Problem Upon vacuum pump start up the circuit breaker trips Solution Check Oil Level in vacuum pump Reset circuit breaker and try again Solution Make sure vacuum pump voltage switch is in the correct position Problem Unit stuck in PT calibration mode Solution Check to make sure Oil Injection valve is close and firmly attached to the unit Solution Make sure vacuum pump switch is ON Make sure vacuum pump is plugged into the unit s receptacle For other problems please call the FLO service network for further instructions 21 SERVICE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Item 39 020 39 021 54 100 Item 27885 3 27885 11 27885 17 AR2788SX18 27885 19 27885 20 27885 21 AR2788SX22 FA1000X1 FLO 27885 24 27885 28 27885 29 Item AR2788X14a AR2788X14b AR2788X16 AR2788X17 AR2788X25 AR2788X28 2788 30 2788 32 2788 33 2788 34 2788 40 2788 41 2788 45 2788 46 2788 53 2788 57
21. rops below zero charging will not start TANK CAPACITY REMAINING is the amount of space available in storage tank OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 Once DRAINING OIL is complete the unit will The unit will proceed to a 2 00 minute leak check test proceed to Evacuation The vacuum pump will The LCD will now read run until the TIME REMAINING reaches 00 00 Note If leak check fails check A C system for leaks The LCD will now read The FULL CYCLE process will be aborted EVACUATION IN PROGRESS LEAK CHECK IN PROGRESS TIME REMAINING TIME REMAINING 00 00 00 00 02 00 PLEASE WAIT Once the LEAK CHECK has passed or the SKIP key is pushed The LCD will now read The LCD will read The CHARGE DISPENSED reading will begin to increase Close Oil Injection valve once the desired amount is dispensed Note If the unit does not completely dispense the charge CAUTION Make sure to close oil injection valve before into the A C system the LCD will notify the user of pushing the CONTINUE key options to complete the charge CHARGING IF REQUIRED INJECT OIL AT THIS TIME CHARGE DISPENSED CONTINUE gt 0 00 LBS QUIT gt See picture on page 12 for further details on the oil injection system Once the CHARGE DISPENSED equals the CHARGE The LCD will read Close HIGH SIDE COUPLER Push CONTINUE key CLOSE HIGH SIDE COUPLER CONTINUE gt 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 Start car A C system Push
22. ser to set up the proper tank and refrigerant parameters Larger cylinders can be used for larger truck and bus A C systems e Modular design for easy replacement of a defective plumbing scale electronic compressor or vacuum pump sub system e Heavy duty construction Powder coated steel cabinet mounted onto a 1 tubular steel frame e 10 pneumatic rear wheels and 4 swivel casters give this unit excellent maneuverability under the worst of conditions e Recovers and Evacuates through both the high and low side service hoses e Separate Vacuum pump for faster evacuations e Additional service hose lengths available 8 foot comes standard e Programmed electrical outlet for optional heater blanket installation e Oil injection on either or both the High and Low side e Refrigerant charging on either or both High and Low side e Approved for High Voltage Hybrid AC systems Equipped with Hybrid hose flush block to clear service hoses of residual oil To help you get a good start please continue to carefully read the balance of this manual This manual contains important information on the proper procedures for operating this equipment Please pay close attention to the safety information Warnings and Cautions provided throughout this manual Always remember Safety First Certified by Intertek under SAE J2911 to meet SAE J2788 standard for R 134a and the SAE J2788 High Voltage Compressor service provision GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS On
23. to the fill mark on the oil sight glass Push CONTINUE key to proceed to the EVACUATION or FULL CYCLE modes CHECK VACUUM PUMP OIL 10 hrs OF RUN TIME HAVE 0 UAL VOLTAGE ELAPSED SINCE LAST OIL CHANGE sso sssvaze 2i6v yry PLEASE CHANGE OIL THEN PRESS CONTINUE CONTINUE gt Automatic Non condensable Gases NCG Purge Upon start up of the unit the NCG purge will begin automatically If the compressor was recently run it could take up to 30 minutes before the NCG routine is allowed to run To perform this operation simply turn the unit off and back on 18 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE VIA KEYPAD OPERATION To enter into the units MAINTENANCE mode hold down Key 2 and then turn power switch on The LCD will now read FILTER CHANGE Push the CHANGE FILTER key Go to page 21 for detailed FILTER CHANGE instructions CHANGE FILTER Key 2 SCALE MAINTENANCE PT ZERO SELECT MODE CHANGE REF QUIT MAINTENANCE MODE The LCD will now read SCALE CHECK Place Calibration Weight on tank Push the SCALE key The LCD will now read Push the YES key if weight reading matches Calibration weight Push the YES key to proceed with accuracy check Push the NO key if weight does not match See service manual Pushing the NO key will skp the accuracy check and for complete scale re calibration procedure A 25LB or 15KG proceed to the Re Zeroing function Class F weight will be requ
24. warranty repair must be accompanied by an original bill of sale and customer contact information Flo Dynamics Inc 2600 Jeanwood Drive Elkhart IN 46514 USA Tel 574 262 3400 1 800 303 5874 Fax 574 262 0198 Website www flodynamics com 23 ERROR CODES E1 BAD TXT EPROM E2 SCALE ADC E3 SCALE EPROM E4 CANNOT CAL ES MBV FAULT E6 AMB THRM E7 TNK THRM E8 PT TRANS E9 WEAK E10 BAD FILTERTIME E11 DEFAULTS NOT SET E12 BAD GRAPH MEM E13 BAD PTR TO INFO MEM E15 FLOW SWITCH ERROR UNKNOWN ERROR A bad scale may cause this also Connection to the scale electronics lost Scale not calibrated Scale cannot be calibrated or bad calibration Where X is a number from 1 to 5 indicating which MBV has failed Ambient thermistor in the head is bad Thermistor attached to the oil sep is bad Pressure transducer is bad Should never appear Filter code problems What it says Problems with the graphics like Chinese and Russian Major software corruption fatal error Air flow switch is open What it says www flodynamics com 73 171
25. wise push the NO key If the YES key is pushed you will be notified when to inject the oil OIL INJECTION 12 The LCD will now read Push the or ARROW keys until the desired vacuum time is programmed Push the NEXT key SET EVACUATION TIME TIME 00 05 00 TIME NEXT QUIT The LCD will now read If desired the units of measure be changed at this time Push the CHANGE UNITS key CHARGE CHARGE SELECTED 2 00 LBS CHARGE CHANGE UNITS AVAILABLE REF 24 00 LBS START QUIT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLO1000 If the CHANGE UNITS key is pushed the LCD will read Select units of measure SELECT UNITS OF MEASURE The LCD will now read The unit is now recovering refrigerant The LCD will show the amount of refrigerant recovered RECOVERY IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT RECOVERED 1 00 LBS TANK CAPACITY REAMAINING 25 00 LBS The LCD will now read Continue by pushing the or ARROW key until the charge amount is programmed Once desired amount is programmed push the START key CHARGE CHARGE SELECTED 2 00 LBS CHARGE CHANGE UNITS AVAILABLE REF 24 00 LBS START QUIT When the unit reaches the required vacuum level the unit will proceed to drain the recovered oil The LCD will now read RECOVERY COMPLETE RECOVERED 2 00 LBS DRAINING OIL 00 00 45 PLEASE WAIT AVAILABLE REF This is the amount of refrigerant available for charging If this d
26. y have come loose during shipping The contents of the accessory box are as follows 1 Power cord 2 R 134a refill hoses 1 4 SAE and 1 2 ACME 1 110 check weight 1 R 134a ID tank label INITIAL EQUIPMENT PREPARATION FIGURE 1 Shipping bracket FLO1000 INITIAL SET UP The following instructions will guide you through the initial set up fo the unit that allows changes to operational software language and units of measure Before we power up the unit it will be necessary to check the vacuum pump oil sight glass for the correct level The vacuum pump is pre filled at the factory Make sure the vacuum pump power switch is in the ON position Also check the hose connecting to the vacuum pump is tight Make sure both Oil Injection and Oil Drain bottle assemblies are tight Make sure the Oil Injection valve is in the OFF position Open all tank and hose valves on the back of the unit Plug the unit into the proper voltage power supply Check the nameplate of the unit if there are any questions on power supply requirements While holding down the Key 3 push the momentary ON OFF switch on the back of the unit until the LCD lights up The LCD comes up with SETUP MODE screen asking for SAE or NON USA SETUP MODE Key 3 SAE gt NON USA gt SAE applies to USA use NON USA would be used for anywhere outside of the USA Keep in mind the operation of the unit is slightly different depending on which mode you use Push either th
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