Imperial Tools 718-CC User Manual
CHARGING OPTIONS: (continued)
Invert refrigerant tank (some tanks need not be inverted to dispense liquid
refrigerant). Open refrigerant tank supply valve and open the manifold’s red
“HI” side valve. After dispensing the proper amount of refrigerant, close the
manifold’s red “HI” side valve and close refrigerant tank supply valve.
Liquid Low Side Charging: To draw liquid from tank and charge into low
side. Turn the yellow “REF” valve fully clockwise to the “LOW SIDE LIQUID
CHARGE” position finger tight. Close the red “HI” side valve. Invert refrig erant tank (some tanks need not be inverted to dispense liquid refrigerant).
The compressor must be running. Open refrigerant tank supply valve and
open the manifold’s blue “LO” side valve. After dispensing the proper
amount of refrigerant, close the manifold’s blue “LO” side valve and close
refrigerant tank supply valve.
Vapor Low Side Charging: When drawing vapor from tank and charging
into system low side, turn the yellow “REF” valve fully counter-clockwise to
the “VACUUM, VAPOR, LIQUID HI SIDE” position, finger tight. Close the
red “HI” side valve. Compressor must be running. Open refrigerant tank
supply valve and open the manifold’s blue “LO” side valve. After dispensing
the proper amount of refrigerant close the manifold’s blue “LO” side valve
and close refrigerant tank supply valve.
4. When the system is operating properly, disconnect manifold by closing
both “HI & LO” valves - finger tight. Carefully remove the charging hoses
from the system.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Description: For P/N
Seal Kits (2) High & Low Valve 600R
Spring
Mylar Disc
Diaphragm
Actuator
Washer
Handles & Stem Kits High & Low Valve 602R
Handle (LO)
Handle (HI)
Stem (2) PIN 1000936
Control Valve Kit Ref. Control Valve 700CV
Handle (REF)
Stem Assy (Stem/Tip/O-ring)
Bonnet
Bonnet O-ring
*Filter Connector 1/4 SAE S
5/16 SAE S16003754
Boot Set 400RB
Red
Blue
*All port fittings equipped with
120 mesh filters. Filter connection
may be cleaned and rinsed in 91%
alcohol with O-ring removed.
PART NO. P0001613 Rev. B
30333 Emerald Valley Parkway • Glenwillow, Ohio 44139 USA
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This manifold should only be used by experienced professional service technicians in the refrigeration & air-conditioning field who are familiar with equipment
being serviced. Safety goggles should be worn at all times. Refrigerant and
lubricant vapor or mist may cause injury, frostbite, irritate eyes, nose and throat.
Avoid breathing or contact with skin. Always point hose away from you and
anybody near or around you. Remove hoses with care as they may be under
high refrigerant pressure. Improper procedures can cause refrigerant gas under
pressure to explode violently. Read all instructions before starting.
PROP 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead,
WA RNING
known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.
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Kwik-Charger
Service Manifold Operating Instructions
2-VALVE SYSTEM ANALYZER WITH REFRIGERANT CONTROL VALVE
The Imperial Kwik-Charger manifold provides a safer, faster method
of charging CFC, HCFC, HFC, azeotropic and zeotropic blended
refrigerants into the low-pressure or suction side of a refrigerated
system. Zeotropic blended refrigerants (R-410A, R-404A, etc.) must
be charged as a liquid from the refrigerant cylinder. Great care must
be taken to avoid liquid slugging the compressor when charging into
the low side of a running system. The Kwik-Charger manifold
handles the process of charging liquid refrigerant into the system
low-pressure side with ease. Charge all refrigeration & airconditioning systems accor
To use the Kwik-Charger for liquid low side charging, turn the “REF”
valve clockwise, until finger tight, to the “LOW SIDE LIQUID
CHARGE” position. This engages an internal metering element that
reduces liquid flow to a level below capacity of the compressor
assuring a safe fast charge. The compressor must be running. For
vapor charging from the tank, liquid high side charging or
evacuating, turn the “REF” valve counter-clockwise, until finger
tight, to the “VACUUM, VAPOR, LIQUID HI SIDE” position. In this position,
the internal metering device is disengaged, and the Kwik-Charger
manifold performs as a conventional manifold.
Charging liquid into the low side of the system without engaging the internal
metering element may slug the compressor and damage the system.
Always turn the “REF” valve clockwise, finger tight, to the “LOW SIDE
LIQUID CHARGE” position for liquid low side charging. The compressor
CAUTION
must be running during this process.
ding to manufacturers specifications.
It is unlawful to discharge or exhaust refrigerants into the atmosphere. Imperial strongly
recommends using recovery or recycling equipment for proper disposal of refrigerants.
VAC.
PUMP
NOTE:
*Connection should be made to service valve or access fitting.
OBSERVE OPERATING PRESSURE:
1. Close red “HI” and blue “LO” side valves,
finger tight.
2. Connect blue low side hose to system’s
low side service port and the red high side
hose to the system’s high side service port.
3. Once the hoses have been connected, the
ystem pressure will be displayed on the gauge
s
face.
NOTE: A system that has service valves; the
valves should be cracked open after
connection. Hoses must be purged.
RECOVERING REFRIGERANT:
1. Turn yellow “REF” valve fully counter-clockwise,
finger tight, to the “VACUUM, VAPOR, LIQUID
HI SIDE” position.
2. Close the blue “LO” side valve and red “HI”
side valves, finger tight.
3 Connect blue low side hose to system’s low side
service port. Connect red high side hose to the
system’s high side service port.
4. Follow the instructions provided with the
recovery unit for proper recovery of refrigerant
from the system.
REF.
VACUUM
VAPOR CHARGE
LIQUID HI SIDE
BLUE HANDLE
(LOW SIDE)
YELLOW HOSE
FILTERED HOSE
CONNECTOR
3 PLACES
REFRIGERANT CONTROL VALVE
(YELLOW HANDLE)
BLUE HOSE
(LOW SIDE)
LOW SIDE
LIQUID CHARGE
RED HOSE
(HIGH SIDE)
RED HANDLE
(HIGH SIDE)
NOTE: Typically, the yellow hose is
connected to the inlet of the recovery unit.
EVACUATE (VACUUM):
1. Remove all refrigerant from system using a
refrigerant recovery system.
2. Turn yellow “REF” valve fully counter-clockwise,
finger tight, to the “VACUUM, VAPOR, LIQUID
HI SIDE” position.
3. Connect blue low side hose to system’s low
side service port. Connect red high side
hose to the system’s high side service port.
4. Connect the center hose (yellow) to the
vacuum pump.
5. Open red “HI” and blue “LO” side valves.
6. Start vacuum pump.
7. Evacuate system according to manufacturers
specifications then close red “HI” side and blue
“LO” side valves and turn off vacuum pump.
CHARGING:
1. Disconnect the yellow hose from vacuum pump
and connect to refrigerant tank.
GAUGE RECALIBRATION:
Remove lens cover. Turn recalibrator
screw in the opposite direction to
desired movement of pointer until
gauge reads “0”. Replace lens.
No more than 1/2 Turn.
*
HIGH SIDE PORT
(DISCHARGE)
*
COMP.
LOW SIDE PORT
(SUCTION)
2. Slightly open the refrigerant supply valve on the
tank. Purge air from the yellow hose at the
manifold by loosening the yellow hose fitting
connection. When complete, tighten hose
connection and turn off refrigerant supply valve.
3 System can now be charged according to
the manufacturers specification.
CHARGING OPTIONS:
Liquid High Side Charging: To draw liquid from
tank and charge into system high side. Turn the
yellow “REF” valve fully counter-clockwise to the
“VACUUM, VAPOR, LIQUID HI SIDE” position - finger
tight. Close the blue “LO” side valve - finger tight.
continued on back page
Patented Metering
Device Engaged-
Converts Liquid to Vapor
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