SKYE®
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL EP3N
R134a Recovery/Recycling System
WARNING - DO NOT MIX R134A WITH ANY OTHER REFRIGERANT.
July 11, 2000
SKYE International Holdings, Inc.
7441 Tower Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76118
Phone: (817) 595-0077 FAX: (817) 595-1106
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE
CALL 1-800-722-SKYE (7593)
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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.
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WARNING: KNOW WHICH REFRIGERANT YOU ARE RECOVERING. RISK OF EXPLOSION - NEVER RECOVER ANY REFRIGERANT CONTAINING MORE THAN 3% HYDROCARBONS (Propane, Butane, etc.).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Ownership Information |
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Important Information, Warnings, Cautions |
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Know Your Unit - Illustrations |
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Machine Set Up Procedure |
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Recovery Procedure - Vapor |
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Recovery Procedure - Liquid |
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Auxiliary Recycling |
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Non Condensable Gas Venting |
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Equipment Service and Maintenance |
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Purge Procedure |
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Filter Change Procedure |
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Compressor Oil Drain & Refill Procedure |
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Compressor Oil Level Check Procedure |
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Compressor Oil Separator Capillary Line Service Procedure |
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Cylinder Platform Maintenance Procedure |
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Trouble Shooting Chart |
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Replacement Parts List |
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Temperature/Pressure Relationship Chart |
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Warranty |
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Operating Flow Chart |
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Flow Schematic |
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! 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.Avoid breathing A/C refrigerant and lubricant vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes, nose and throat. To remove HFC-134a from the AC system, use service equipment certified to meet the requirements of SAE J2210 (HFC-134a recycling equipment). Additional 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.
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 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 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 EP3N Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling machine must only be used with R134A.
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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