Skype EP3M User Manual

SKYE®

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE EQUIPMENT

OWNERS MANUAL

MODEL EP3

R12 Recovery/Recycling System

WARNING - DO NOT MIX R12 WITH ANY OTHER REFRIGERANT.

July 11, 2000

SKYE International Holdings, Inc.

7441 Tower Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76118

Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE

CALL 1-800-722-SKYE (7593)

RECORD YOUR EQUIPMENT DETAILS BELOW:
MODEL NO. _____________________________________
SERIAL NO. _____________________________________
DATE PURCHASED _____________________________________
PURCHASED FROM _____________________________________

Thank you for choosing SKYE AC Service Equipment. With proper set up and maintenance,
your equipment will provide years of trouble free service. To activate your warranty and obtain
access to our free technical service, fill out and mail the enclosed warranty registration card and
the EPA certification form today.

Thanks Again

WARNING: Know which refrigerant you are recovering. Risk of explosion - Never

use your SKYE EP3 to recover any refrigerant containing more than 3%
hydrocarbons (Propane, Butane, etc.).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Ownership Information 2
Important Information, Warnings, Cautions 4
Know Your Unit - Illustrations 5, 6
Machine Set Up Procedure 7
Recovery Procedure - Vapor 7
Recovery Procedure - Liquid 8
Auxiliary Recycling 8
Non Condensable Gas Venting 9
Equipment Service and Maintenance 9
Purge Procedure 9
Filter Change Procedure 9
Compressor Oil Drain & Refill Procedure 10
Compressor Oil Level Check Procedure 10
Compressor Oil Separator Capillary Line Service Procedure 10
Cylinder Platform Maintenance Procedure 11
Trouble Shooting Chart 12
Replacement Parts List 12
Temperature/Pressure Relationship Chart 13
Warranty 14
Operating Flow Chart 15
Flow Schematic 16

! WARNING:

1. This equipment operates at high pressures and high voltages and, if improperly used, may cause personal
injury.

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2. Risk of injury - Must be operated by certified personnel.

3. Read instructions carefully before servicing.

4. To prevent personal injury from refrigerants, operators must wear safety glasses, gloves and protective
clothing.

5. Do not operate equipment if damaged.

6. Refrigerant and oil health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.

7. Do not use this equipment in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline.

8. Safety devices require the use of authorized tanks only.

9. Service hoses must have shutoff devices within 12 inches (30 cm) of the connection point to the system being
serviced to prevent accidental refrigerant loss.

10. Use this equipment in locations with mechanical ventilation that provides at least 4 air changes per hour or
locate the equipment at least 18 inches above the floor.

" IMPORTANT:

• Change filter (FA1)and compressor oil (S131-EST) every 30 hours

• Check compressor oil every 10 hours of operation.

• Compressor must not be operated unless it contains the specified 12 ounces(360cc) of oil.

• The compressor is filled initially at the factory.

# CAUTION:

It is important not to allow liquid to settle at any time in the Low side when the SKYE compressor is not running as
this may enter the compressor and cause damage next time the unit is turned on. TO PREVENT THIS DO NOT
PRESS THE STOP BUTTON when the compressor is running; allow it to evacuate the low side and cut out
automatically. Then press the OFF button.

⌦ WARNING: Improper operation will void your warranty.

To reduce the risk of fire, avoid the use of an extension cord because the extension

cord may overheat. However, if you must use an extension cord, the cord shall be AWG
16 minimum.

NEW STORAGE TANKS MUST BE EVACUATED before use to remove any air and moisture.

REFRIGERANTS

The SKYE EP3 Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling machine must only be used with R12.

IMPORTANT: PREVENT ACCIDENTAL REFRIGERANT LOSS

% REFRIGERANT LOSSES MOSTLY OCCUR THROUGH LOOSE CONNECTIONS AND SCHRADER VALVES.

% ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE O-RINGS IN THE VALVE CAPS ARE IN GOOD ORDER AND ENSURE CAPS

ARE TIGHT.

% LEAK TEST FITTINGS & HOSE CONNECTIONS PERIODICALLY USING AN ELECTRONIC LEAK

DETECTOR AND SOAP AND WATER.

% CLOSE TANK VALVES WHEN NOT IN USE.

% WARNING: TO ELIMINATE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING

UNIT. ELECTRICAL FAULTS MUST BE REPAIRED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

KNOW YOUR UNIT

The SKYE EP3 meets the SAE-J1991 standard for recycled R12 refrigerant purity as

tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

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Your SKYE EP3 is designed for vapor and liquid refrigerant RECOVERY and RECYCLING
for systems containing R12 only. The unit recycles the refrigerant as part of the recovery
process.

Do not lay the unit down - This will cause loss of compressor lubrication.

The EP3 comes complete with:

1 x 50 lb. (23kg)Dual Valve Storage Tank
1 x Recovered Oil Measuring Bottle
1 x Hose Hanger

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