Harbor Freight Tools 92649 User Manual

A/C MANIFOLD GAUGE SET

All technicians opening the refrigeration circuit in automotive air conditioning systems MUST be certified in refrigerant recovery and recycling procedures in compliance with Section 609 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.

For additional information regarding ozone depletion and air conditioning service regulations, please visit EPA’s website:

http://www.epa.gov/ozone

In addition, service of air conditioning systems can result in overfilling, creating a serious EXPLOSION HAZARD, if done by an untrained or inexperienced technician.

R134A

92649

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

Copyright© 2004 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included.

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Speciﬁcations

Blue Gauge Low Side - 2-1/2” diameter, 0-120 PSI, 0-40 VAC

Blue Hose

Red Gauge High Side - 21/2” diameter, 0-500 PSI

Red Hose

Charging Hose Yellow, high pressure, 1/2” ACME x 4’ 9” with knurled ﬁttings

Materials Steel, Aluminum, Brass, Acrylic Plastic, High Pressure Hose

Weight 4.5 Lbs.

WARNING!! ONLY USE REFRIGERANT R-134A WITH THIS A/C MANIFOLD GAUGE SET.

/4” FFL x 4’ 9” with knurled ﬁttings and twist valve with quick disconnect

Set includes Quick Disconnect Valves

Note: Accuracy of the Gauge is ± 2%

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You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this tool!

1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.

2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use tools in damp or wet locations. Do not expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them handle the A/C Manifold Gauge Set.

4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, the A/C Manifold Gauge Set must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up this product and keep it out of reach of children.

5. Use the right tool for the job. There are certain applications for which this A/C Manifold Gauge Set was designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this A/C Manifold Gauge Set and do not use this A/C Manifold Gauge Set for a purpose for which it was not intended.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

7. Use eye, ear and hand protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles. Wear an ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when working around chemical dusts and mists. Wear heavy duty work gloves with working with R134a refrigerant.

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8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

9. Maintain tools with care. Keep the A/C Manifold Gauge Set clean for better and safer performance. Inspect hoses periodically, and if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized technician.

10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired.

11. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts or mounting ﬁxtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualiﬁed technician.

12. Replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

13. Do not operate tool if under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgment or reﬂexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.

14. Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualiﬁed technician.

15. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

16. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Electromagnetic ﬁelds in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker. In addition, people with pacemakers should observe the following: Caution is necessary when near the coil, spark plug cables, or distributor of a running engine. The engine should always be off if adjustments are to be made to the distributor.

17. WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical

known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)

Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

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