INFICON Vortex AC Refrigerant Recovery Machine 230V User Manual

OPERATING MANUAL

Vortex

Refrigerant Recovery Machine

Vortex AC Operating Manual

Thank you for buying the INFICON® Vortex® AC Refrigerant Recovery Machine!

To get the best performance from your Vortex™ AC, please read this manual carefully before you start using the recovery machine.

Safety First!

When found on the machine, this international symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating, safety and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this Manual. As used in the Manual, it is intended to draw your attention to critical items.

It is important to read this entire Manual and be familiar with its contents before using the machine!

The Vortex AC is a Recovery Machine for a broad range of refrigerants. Recovering refrigerants into a separate storage tank involves a process of gas compression, resulting in high pressures within the machine, the connecting hoses and the storage tank. High pressure systems must always be treated with care and respect to prevent careless accidents.

Responsibility

The INFICON Vortex AC must only be operated by a Qualified Technician who has been properly trained in the care and use of such equipment and in the recovery process itself. Use of this equipment by unqualified personnel is potentially dangerous and should not be attempted.

Trademarks

The trademarks of the products mentioned in this manual are held by the companies that produce them.

INFICON®, Vortex®, Compass™, D-TEK™ Select, TEK-Mate®, and Wey-TEK™ are trademarks of INFICON.

All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

The information contained in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, INFICON assumes no responsibility for its use and shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages related to the use of this product.

Declaration Of Conformity

Vortex AC Model # 714-202-P10 is CE Certified.

This is to certify that this equipment, designed and manufactured by:

INFICON Inc. Two Technology Place East Syracuse, NY 13057 USA

Meets the essential safety requirements of the European Union and is placed on the market accordingly. It has been constructed in accordance with good engineering practice in safety matters in force in the Community and does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property when properly installed and maintained and used in applications for which it was made.

Equipment Description . . . . . . . .Vortex AC Refrigerant Recovery Unit

Applicable Directives. . . . . . . . . .73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC

Applicable Standards . . . . . . . . .EN 61010-1: 2001

CE Implementation . . . . . . . . . . .November 1, 2004

Authorized Representative . . . . .Duane Wright

89/336/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC

EN 55011, Group 1, Class A: 1991 EN 50082-1: 1992

Manager - Quality Assurance INFICON Inc.

Preface

Vortex AC Operating Manual

Table Of Contents

1.0 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.0 Specifications, Features and Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1 Vortex AC Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3.0 Setup and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3.2 Normal Recovery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.3 PURGING the Vortex AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.4 Push-Pull Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.5 Cooling The Recovery Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.6 Special Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.0 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

5.0 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

6.0 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6.2 Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Vortex AC Operating Manual

1.0 Safety Precautions

THIS EQUIPMENT MUST ALWAYS BE OPERATED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH REFRIGERANT SYSTEMS, REFRIGERANTS, REFRIGERANT SAFETY AND LAWS PERTAINING TO REFRIGERANT USEAGE.

READ THIS MANUAL and become familiar with the specifications and operation of this machine prior to use.

WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY PROTECTION APPAREL such as gloves, eye protection and foot protection when working on refrigeration systems.

REFRIGERANT VAPOR CAN BE HAZARDOUS AND ITS BY PRODUCTS CAN BE LETHAL — work only in well ventilated areas. When working indoors, ensure there is adequate airflow in the work space and install a separate circulation fan if necessary. DO NOT WORK IN AN ENCLOSED AREA without special safety equipment as appropriate for the conditions.

KNOW THE PROPER SAFETY AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS for the Refrigerant being recovered by reviewing the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the Temperature - Vapor Pressure information.

PERFORM LEAK DETECTION in accordance with recommended practice only. For best results use only a refrigerant detector such as the INFICON D-TEK™ Select, Compass™ or TEK-Mate®. NEVER USE OXYGEN for this process as it can become an explosive mixture in the presence of oil and pressure.

USE CAUTION WHEN OPERATING. This equipment should be used in clean, dry areas only. Be certain the power cord and the equipment are not placed in residual water or other potentially dangerous locations.

NEVER OVERFILL A STORAGE CONTAINER. The use of a refrigerant scale, such as the INFICON Wey-TEK™, is required to prevent overfill. OVERFILLED TANKS CAN RUPTURE EXPLOSIVELY!

Vortex AC Operating Manual

OPEN SERVICE OR CYLINDER VALVES SLOWLY to ensure that all

connections are tight and there is no danger.

DISCONNECT POWER before moving or servicing the INFICON

Vortex AC.

This unit should be opened only by a technically qualified person who has been trained in basic electronics and refrigeration. The risk of ELECTRIC SHOCK and exposure to HOT compressor parts is possible if the unit is opened.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, EXTENSION CORDS SHOULD NOT BE USED with this equipment as the wiring can overheat under conditions of high current draw. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, its length should be as short as possible and it should contain size 16 AWG or larger wiring.

FLAMMABLE ENVIRONMENTS ARE DANGEROUS when any machine is used because motors and switches can generate sparks. This equipment should be used in locations with mechanical ventilation providing at least four air changes per hour, or the equipment should be located at least 18” above the floor. DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF SPILLED OR OPEN CONTAINERS OF GASOLINE OR ANY OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

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