Robinair Recovery Recycling Recharging Unit 34288 Users Manual
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Operating Manual for
Model 34288
Recovery, Recycling, Recharging Unit
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SAFETY DEFINITIONS: Follow all WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE messages in this manual. These messages are dened as
follows: WARNING means you may risk serious personal injury or death; CAUTION means you may risk personal injury, property
damage, or unit damage; and NOTEs and OPERATING TIPS provide clarity and helpful information. These safety messages cover
situations ROBINAIR is aware of. ROBINAIR cannot know, evaluate, and advise you as to all possible hazards. You must verify that
conditions and procedures do not jeopardize your personal safety.
DISCLAIMER: Information, illustrations, and specications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available
at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization
of such revisions or changes. Further, ROBINAIR shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages (including lost prots) in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. If necessary, obtain additional
health and safety information from the appropriate government agencies and the vehicle, refrigerant, and lubricant manufacturers.
ALLOW ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE UNIT. Before operating the unit, read and follow
the instructions and warnings in this manual. The operator must be familiar with air conditioning and refrigeration
systems, refrigerants, and the dangers of pressurized components. If the operator cannot read this manual,
operating instructions and safety precautions must be read and discussed in the operator’s native language.
PRESSURIZED TANK CONTAINS LIQUID REFRIGERANT. Do not overll the internal storage vessel, because
overlling may cause explosion and personal injury or death. Do not recover refrigerants into nonrellable
containers; use only federally authorized rellable containers (DOT spec. 4BW or 4BA).
HOSES MAY CONTAIN LIQUID REFRIGERANT UNDER PRESSURE. Contact with refrigerant may cause per-
sonal injury. Wear protective equipment, including safety goggles. Disconnect hoses using extreme caution.
AVOID BREATHING A/C REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT VAPOR OR MIST. Exposure may irritate eyes,
nose, and throat. To remove refrigerant from the A/C system, use only equipment certied for the type of
refrigerant being removed. Use the unit in locations with mechanical ventilation that provides at least four air
changes per hour. If accidental system discharge occurs, ventilate the work area before resuming service.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. An extension cord may overheat and cause re. If you must use an
extension cord, use the shortest possible cord with a minimum size of 14 AWG.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, do not use the unit in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline
or other ammable substances.
CAUTION—DO NOT PRESSURE TEST OR LEAK TEST EQUIPMENT AND / OR VEHICLE AIR CONDI-
TIONING SYSTEMS WITH COMPRESSED AIR. Some mixtures of air and refrigerant have been shown to be
combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures, if ignited, may cause injury or property damage.
TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION, USE THIS UNIT WITH R-134a REFRIGERANT ONLY. The unit is
designed to recover, recycle, and recharge only R-134a refrigerant. Do not attempt to adapt the unit for another
refrigerant. Do not mix refrigerant types through a system or in the same container; mixing of refrigerants will
cause severe damage to the unit and the vehicle air conditioning system.
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICITY INSIDE THE UNIT HAS A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Exposure may
cause personal injury. Disconnect the power before servicing the unit.
Additional health and safety information may be obtained from the refrigerant and lubricant manufacturers.
WARNINGS
Model 34288
Recovery, Recycling, & Recharging Unit
OPERATING NOTE: At temperatures exceeding 120° F / 49° C, wait 10 minutes between recovery jobs.
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Table of Contents
Introduction2
TechnicalSpecications2
KeypadFunctions3
Glossary3
MenuFunctions4
Setup 5
UnpacktheAccessoryKit5
PowerUptheUnit5
SelectaLanguage5
SelectOperatingUnits5
SetTankFillLevel6
AddOiltotheVacuumPump6
FilltheInternalStorageVessel7
OperatingInstructions8
RecoverRefrigerantfromaVehicle 8
EvacuatetheA/CSystem9
RechargetheA/CSystem10
Maintenance12
General12
ElectricalProtection12
ManuallyFilltheInternalStorageVessel(ISV) 12
ReplacetheFilter-Drier13
CheckRemainingFilterCapacity 13
ChangetheFilter13
AdjustTankFillLevel14
CheckforLeaks14
ChangeVacuumPumpOil15
ReplacementParts16
ScaleCalibration16
TankRecertication16
SpanishManual17
FrenchManual35
SafetyPrecautions InsideFrontCover
WarrantyInsideBackCover
IMPORTANT: To comply with federal law governing A/C system service, you must complete and mail
the MVAC Certication Form included in the accessory kit. Technicians using this equipment must be
certied under EPA Section 609 (Environmental Protection Agency). For more information, read the
MACS information included in the accessory kit, or visit the MACS website at www.macsw.org.
To validate the warranty provided by Robinair, complete the warranty card included in the accessory
kit, and mail it within ten days from the purchase date of the unit.
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Introduction
RobinairNo34288isusedonR-134avehiclesandisdesignedtobecompatiblewithexistingservice
equipmentandstandardserviceproceduresModelNo34288isaUL-listed,single-passsystem
thatmeetsSAEspecicationsforrecycledrefrigerantFollowtheSAE-J2211recommendedservice
procedureforthecontainmentofR-134a
Theunitincludesa15cfm(42l/m)Robinairhighvacuumpumpforfast,thoroughevacuationThe
compressorpullstheA/Csystemto0psig,thenworksinserieswiththevacuumpumptoachievehighly
efcientrecoveryandimmediaterechargeIfthesystemisnotopenedforservice,thereisnoneedtopull
additionalvacuumIfthesystemisopenedforservice,usetheunit’svacuumcycletoremoveairand
moisturefromtheA/Csystem(Werecommendaminimum15-minutevacuum,orfollowthevehicle
manufacturer’sspecs)Note: R-134a systems require special oils. Refer to the A/C system manufacturer’s
service manual for oil specications.
Technical Specications
Voltage115V,60Hz
Operating Range 50°to120°F(11°to49°C)
Filter-Drier 43cuinspin-ontype
Pump Free-Air Displacement
15cfm(42l/m)
Dimensions49"Hx34"Wx23"D
(1245cmx864cmx584cm)
Digital Display: visual
interface between operator
and machine.
Main Power Switch: supplies
electrical power to unit.
Manifold Gauges:
connect to vehicle A/C system;
show system’s low-side and
high-side pressure.
Tool Storage Area
(additional storage
on back side for
extra lter-driers and
oil bottles).
Panel Valves:
direct system’s low-side
and high-side pressure.
Power Cord
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Introduction
Keypad Functions
START /
YES
START / YESbeginsorresumesa
function,oranswersaquery
STOP / NO terminatesorpausesa
function,oranswersaquery
MENU displaystheselectionmenu
ARROWSareusedforscrolling
throughmenuitems
RECOVER activatestherecovery
sequence
VACUUM activatesthevacuum
sequence
CHARGE chargesthevehicleA/C
systemwithaprogrammedamount
ofrefrigerant
RECOVER
STOP /
NO
VACUUM
CHARGE
MENU
Glossary
A/C System :Thevehicleairconditioningsystembeingserviced
Internal Storage Vessel :Therellablerefrigerantstoragevessel
designedspecicallyforthisunit;30lb(14kg)
Source Tank :Adisposabletankofnewrefrigerantusedtorell
theinternalstoragevessel;notincluded
Unit :ModelNo34288
Keypad
START /
YES STOP /
NO
RECOVER
VACUUM
CHARGE
MENU
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Menu Functions
1 PresstheMENUbuttononthekeypad
2 PresstheUPorDOWNarrowkeytoscroll
throughthemenuchoicesshownonthesecond
lineofthedisplay:
SELECTLANGUAGE
VERSIONXXX
SELECTUNITS
MAINTAINVACUUMOIL
MAINTAINFILTER
REFRIGMANAGEMENT
MANUALREFILL
ADJUSTTANKFILLLVL
CALIBRATIONCHECK
SERVICEMENU
DISPLAYTANKINFO
3 PressSTART / YEStomakeachoicefromthe
menuPressSTOP / NOtopauseduringany
process,andSTOP / NOasecondtimetoexit
aprocess
Introduction
Select Language
Operatormaychoosetohavepromptsdisplayedinoneofthree
languages:English,Spanish,orFrench
Version X.XX
Displaystherevisionlevelofthesoftwareintheunit
Select Units
The operator may choose to have test results displayed in
Imperial(lb),Imperial(lbandoz),orMetric(kg)
Maintain Vacuum Oil
For maximum vacuum pump performance, change vacuum
pumpoilafterevery10hoursofoperationThismenuitem
displayshowlongthevacuumpumphasoperatedsincethe
lastoilchange,andallowstheusertoresetthevalueoncean
oilchangeiscompleteRefertotheinstructionsoutlinedinthe
MaintenancesectionunderChange Vacuum Pump Oil
Maintain Filter
The lter-drier removes acid, particulates, and moisture
from the refrigerant To meet SAE J-2788 requirements,
it is mandatory to replace the lter-drier after 150 lbs
(68kg)ofrefrigeranthasbeenlteredThismenuitemshows
howmuchrefrigeranthasbeenlteredsincethelastlterchange,
andallowstheusertoresetthevalueoncealterchangeis
completeAcode,whichappearsonthelter,mustbeentered
into the unit to ensure compliance with SAE J-2788 Refer
totheinstructionsoutlinedintheMaintenancesectionunder
Replace the Filter-Drier
Refrig Management
Displays the amount of refrigerant recovered, charged, and
replenished(forthelifeoftheunit),andltered(sincethelast
lterchange)
Manual Rell
Usetotransferrefrigerantfromthesourcetanktotheinternal
storage vessel (ISV) Refer to instructions outlined in the
MaintenancesectionunderManually Fill the ISV
Adjust Tank Fill Lvl
Duringthetankrellprocess,theunitstopsrellingwhenit
reachesthepre-setamountofrefrigerantintheinternalstorage
vessel(defaultis15lbs)Thisvaluemaybeadjustedupor
downtosuittheuser’sneedsRefertoinstructionsoutlinedin
theMaintenancesectionunderAdjust Tank Fill Level
Calibration Check
UsetoverifyinternalscalecalibrationRefertoinstructionsin
MaintenancesectionunderScale Calibration Check
Service Menu
ForRobinairservicecenteruseonly
Display Tank Info
Displaysinternalstoragevessel(ISV)pressureandtemperature
UsetochecktheISVforexcessivepressure
Arrow
Keys
Start / Yes
Button Stop / No
Button
Menu
Button
START /
YES STOP /
NO
RECOVER
VACUUM
CHARGE
MENU
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Setup
Unpack the Accessory Kit
Unpacktheaccessorykitfromthebag,andremovethe
plasticpackagingThekitconsistsof
• Low-sidetankadapter
• Calibrationweight
• Vacuumpumpoil,oilllercap,andtube
• Plasticpouchcontainingawarrantycard(tobe
completedandmailed),applicableMSDSsheets,a
servicecenterlisting,andanenvelopeofMobileAir
ConditioningSociety(MACS)information
Important: You must complete and mail the
MVAC Certication Form, and your technicians
must be certied with the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to operate this
equipment.
Power Up the Unit
1 Unwindthepowercordfromthehandle,andplugit
intoacorrectvoltageoutletSeeFigure1
2 TurnonthemainpowerswitchThersttimethe
unitispoweredup,itdisplaystheinitialsetupmode
Select a Language – English
Seleccionar Idioma – Espanol
Selection Langue – Francais
Theoperatormaychoosetohavepromptsdisplayedin
oneofthreelanguages:English,Spanish,orFrench
1
UsetheUPorDOWNarrowkeytotogglethrough
thechoicesforEnglish,Spanish,orFrench
2
PressSTART / YEStoselectthedisplayedlanguage
Select Operating Units
Theoperatormaychoosetohavetestresultsdisplayed
inImperial(lb,orlbandoz)orMetric(kg)units
1 UsetheUPorDOWNarrowkeytotogglethrough
choicesforIMPERIALUNITSorMETRICUNITS
2 PressSTART / YEStoselectthedisplayed
operatingunitchoice
IMPORTANT :
R-134a systems have
special ttings (per SAE specications)
to avoid cross-contamination with R-12
systems. DO NOT adapt your unit for a
different refrigerant — system failure
will result.
Power
Cord
Main
Power Switch
Figure 1
6
Set Tank Fill Level
Theoperatormayeitheraccepttheunit’spre-setdefault
weightof15lbs(68kg)ofrefrigerantstoredinthe
internalstoragevessel(ISV),orchangetheamountto
accommodatetheapplication
Theunitdisplays
LEVEL:1500LBS
ENTERTANKFILLLVL
LIMIT:4TO17LBS
PRESSSTART/YESTOSAVE
1 PressSTART / YEStoacceptthedefaultamount,
orusethearrowkeystoenteradesiredamountand
pressSTART / YES.
Add Oil to the Vacuum Pump
IMPORTANT: The vacuum pump is shipped
without oil in the reservoir. Failure to add oil to
the vacuum pump will damage the pump.
Theunitdisplays
ADD5OZOFNEWOIL
TOVACUUMPUMP
STARTTOCONTINUE
1 Removethebrassplugfromthevacuumpumpoil
llportSeeFigure2
2
Attachtheexibletube/captotheoilbottle;pouronly
ve(5)ouncesofvacuumpumpoilintothellport
Note: You will top off the oil in the next step as the
vacuum pump is running.
3 PressandreleasetheSTART / YESkeyWhilethe
vacuumpumpisrunning,slowlyaddoiluntilthe
levelrisestothecenterofthereservoir’ssightglass
4 PresstheSTOP / NOkeytostopthevacuumpump,
andinstallthebrasspluginthellport
5 PressSTART / YEStocontinue
Setup
Figure 2
CAUTION: The unit is programmed
to run the setup procedure as outlined
here. To prevent personal injury, do
NOT operate the unit at any other
time without the brass plug installed,
because the vacuum pump is
pressurized during normal operation
.
Sight Glass
Fill Port
Sight
Glass
Fill Port
Vacuum Pump
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Setup
Fill the Internal Storage Vessel (ISV)
1
PressSTART / YES,andtheunitautomatically
runsa5-minutevacuumtoclearallinternalair
Note: The “burping” noise heard during this
process indicates air is being purged from the
system—this is normal.
2 Afterthevacuumpumpshutsoff,attachthe
low-sidetankadaptertotheliquidvalveon
thetankAttachthelow-sideservicehoseto
thisadapterSeeFigure3
3 Openthesourcetankvalveandthelow-side
panelvalveSeeFigure4
4 Installthesourcetank,andsecureittotheunit
(usingthetankstrap)insuchawaythatliquid
refrigerantissuppliedtotheconnection
5 PressSTART / YEStobeginllingthe
internalstoragevesselAddatleast8lbs
(36kg)ofrefrigeranttoensureenough
refrigerantisavailableforcharging
Thisprocesstakes15–20minutesTheunit
stopswhenasufcientamountofrefrigerant
hasbeentransferredtotheinternaltank,or
whenthesourcetankisempty
PressSTOP / NOtopausePressSTOP
/ NOagaintoexit,orSTART / YESto
resume
6 Whenthellprocessiscomplete,press
STOP / NOtoexitClosethesourcetank
valveDisconnectthelow-sideservicehose
Theunitisreadyforoperation
Note: There is no need to calibrate the scale; it is
calibrated at the factory.
Figure 3
Power
Cord
Source
Tank
Strap
Low- and
High-Side
Hoses
Low- and
High-Side
Panel Valves
Figure 4
Hose
Storage
Fittings
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Operating Instructions
Recover Refrigerant from a Vehicle
1 Emptytheoildrainbottlelocatedontheright-hand
sideoftheunit,ifnecessary,ormakenoteofthe
currentoillevelSeeFigure5
2 Connectthehigh-andlow-sidehosestothevehicle
A/Csystem
3 Openthecouplervalvesonthehoses
4 Openthehigh-andlow-sidepanelvalvesonthe
controlpanel
5 PresstheRECOVERbutton
Note: The clicking noise heard during the recovery
process indicates the solenoid is opening and closing —
this is normal.
6 Whenthesystemhasrecoveredto0psi,thevacuum
pumpstartsandrunsuntilrecoveryiscompleteThe
unitthengoesintoanautomaticoildrain—thismay
require90secondstocomplete
7 Aftertheoildrainiscomplete,thedisplayshows
RECOVERCOMPLETE
RECOVEREDXXXXLBS(XXXKG)
CHECKOILBOTTLE
Note: The displayed recovered weight can vary,
depending on ambient conditions, and should not be
used as an indicator of scale accuracy.
8 Checktheoildrainbottle,andnotetheamountofoil
thatwasremovedfromtheA/CsystemThisisthe
amountofnewoilthatmustbechargedintotheA/C
systemafterevacuationiscomplete
• Useonlynewoiltoreplacetheoilremovedduring
therecyclingprocess
• Disposeofusedoilaccordingtolocal,state,and
federalregulations
RecoveryiscompleteYouarenowreadytoeither
advancetothechargeprocess,ortomakerepairstothe
A/Csystemfollowedbytheevacuationprocess
Oil Drain
Bottle
Figure 5
Operating Tips
After the RECOVER function is selected :
•If system pressure is below 10 psi, the display
reads
LOWRECOVERPRESSURE
CHECKCONNECTIONS
until pressure increases, or the START / YES
button is pressed. Verify the high- and low-side
hoses are connected and coupler valves are
open. Press STOP / NO to exit.
• If 100 lbs. (45 kg) or more of refrigerant has
been recovered since the last lter-drier change,
the display reads
FILTERWEIGHTXXXLB(XXKG)
To meet SAE J-2788 requirements, it is
mandatory to replace the lter-drier after
150 lbs. (68 kg) of refrigerant has been
ltered.The unit gives a warning to replace
the lter when lter weight reaches 100 lbs.;
when lter weight reaches 150 lbs., the unit
locks out and ceases to operate.Refer to
instructions outlined in the Maintenance section
under Replace the Filter-Drier.
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Evacuate the A/C System
1 Ensureservicehosesareconnected,andcoupler
valvesareOPEN
2 PressVACUUM
3
PressSTART / YEStoacceptthedefaultevacuation
timeof10minutes,orenterthedesiredvacuumtime
usingthenumberkeys,andpressSTART / YES
IMPORTANT: The unit pulls a vacuum on the
vehicle A/C system to remove air and boil off
moisture that may be present in the system.
Evacuate the system for at least 10 minutes,
or follow the A/C system manufacturer’s
specications, to ensure adequate moisture
and contaminant removal.
4 TheunitevacuatestheA/Csystemandstopswhen
thespeciedamountoftimehaselapsed
PressSTOP / NOtopausetheprocessPress
START / YEStoresume,orSTOP / NOagain
toexit
YouarenowreadytoreplenishtheA/Csystemwith
newoil,ifnecessary,ortorechargethesystemwith
refrigerant
Operating Instructions
Operating Tips
• If the vacuum pump has run for 10 or more
hours without an oil change, the unit displays
VACUUMOILTIMEXX:XX
CHANGEOILNOW?
Refer to instructions outlined in the Maintenance
section under Change Vacuum Pump Oil.
• Before the unit begins evacuating the A/C
system, it checks for any pressure in the
system that might damage the vacuum pump.
If pressure is detected, the unit displays
PRESSUREEXISTS
PRESSANYKEYTOEXIT
Press any key to exit, and recover refrigerant
before proceeding.
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Recharge the A/C System
1
PressCHARGE Opentheappropriatepanelvalve(s),
dependingonwherethesystemshouldbecharged–
high-side,low-side,orboth
2 Press
CHARGE
againtochangetheunitsof
measureAcceptthedefaultweightbypressing
START / YES,orusethearrowkeystoscrolltothe
correctamount,andpressSTART / YES
3
Thedisplayreads
CHARGEINPROGRESS/DONOTDISTURB
XXXLBS(XXXKG)
Movingorbumpingtheunitatthispointmayresult
inanincorrectreading
Note:
• During a charge cycle, if the unit fails to transfer
refrigerant due to low tank pressure, the charge
process is automatically interrupted and the unit
operates in a mode to build tank pressure. Once
tank pressure is sufcient, the unit automatically
completes the charge.
• When the charge cycle gets close to the weight
entered in Step 2, the unit slows down. It’ll charge,
settle, charge again, settle, etc.
4Whenthechargeiscomplete,thedisplayreads
CHARGEDXXXLBS(KG)
PRESSSTARTTOEQUALIZEHOSES
Theusermustequalizepressureintheservicehoses
toensureallliquidrefrigeranttrappedinthehosesis
transferredtothevehicleA/Csystemforanaccurate
chargePressSTART / YEStoequalizehoses
5 Closethehigh-sidecouplervalveThedisplayreads
DISCONNECTHSHOSE
OPENPANELVALVES
ANDSTARTA/CMAX
STARTTOCONTINUE
Thehigh-sidehosemustberemovedfromthe
vehicle,andthe low-side hose must stay
connected to the vehiclewiththelow-side
coupleropen
6 Openbothpanelvalves
Operating Instructions
Operating Tips
• After selecting the CHARGE function and
entering a desired weight, if the weight
entered will leave less than 2 lbs. (.91 kg) of
refrigerant in the internal tank after charge,
the charge function will not start. The display
reads
INSUFFICIENTREFRIG
PRESSANYKEYTOEXIT
Refer to the Maintenance section of this
manual for instructions to Manually Rell the
Internal Storage Vessel (ISV).
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Operating Instructions
Recharge the A/C System contd.
7 Placethevehiclegearselectorinparkorneutral,
withtheemergencybrakeON
8
StartthevehicleTheA/Csystemshouldbesetat
maximum
9 PressSTART / YESThedisplayreads
EQUALIZINGHOSES
REMOVELSHOSEWHEN
HS+LSARE<40PSI
PLEASEWAIT
Thisallowsthevehicle’scompressortopull
refrigerantintotheA/CsystemWhenbothgauges
readbelow40psi,closebothpanelvalvesandthe
low-sidecouplervalveThedisplayreads
DISCONNECTLOWSIDEHOSE
STARTTOCONTINUE
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Closethelow-sidecouplervalveRemovetheservice
hosesfromtheA/Csystem
IMPORTANT: If the low-side or high-side
coupler valves are left open, the system will
pull the refrigerant back out of the vehicle.
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ShutOFFthevehicle
12
Press
START / YES tobeginclearingthehoses
CLEARINGHOSES
PLEASEWAIT
Whenthehosesarecleared,thedisplayreads
CHARGECOMPLETE
CHARGEDXXXXLBS
ANYKEYEXITS
TheA/Csystemisnowreadyforuse
WARNING: To prevent personal injury,
• Verify the vehicle is in park or neutral
with the emergency brake ON before
starting the engine.
• Never run a vehicle without adequate
ventilation in the work area.
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Maintenance
General Maintenance
1 Onaregularbasis,wipeofftheunitusingaclean
clothtoremovegreaseanddirt
2
Periodicallycheckinternalcomponentsforleaks;over
time,ttingscanloosenastheunitismovedOpenthe
doorpanel,andtracelinesusingaleakdetectorCheck
connectionsonthebackoftheunitTightenanyloose
ttingsorconnectionsyoumaynd
Electrical Protection
Theunitisequippedwitha15ampcircuitbreakeron
thebackpanelSeeFigure6Ifthebreakertrips,its
buttonwillpopoutAtrippedcircuitbreakerwillcause
theunittoloseallpower
Pressthecircuitbreakerbuttontoreset
Manually Fill the
Internal Storage Vessel (ISV)
Thismenuitemisusedtotransferrefrigerantfroma
sourcetanktotheinternalstoragevessel
1 PressMenu,andusearrowkeystoselectMANUAL
REFILLPressSTART / YES. Theunitdisplays
CONNECTSOURCETANK
TOLSSERVICEHOSE
OPENLSPANELVALVE
STARTTOBEGIN
2 Connectthelow-sidetankadaptertotheliquidvalve
onthetankConnectthelow-sideservicehosetothis
tankadapterOpenthelow-sidepanelvalve
3 Installthesourcetank,andsecureittotheunit
withthesourcetankstrapinsuchawaythatliquid
refrigerantissuppliedtotheconnection
4 PressSTART / YEStobeginThedisplayshows
TANKFILLINPROGRESS
TRANSFERXXLBS
5 Theunitautomaticallystopswhenthepresettankll
levelisreached,orpressSTOP / NOtoexit
6 ClosethesourcetankvalveDisconnectthelow-side
servicehose Figure 7
Side View
Circuit
Breaker
Figure 6
Back View
MAIN POWER
BREAKER
Power
Cord
Source
Tank
Strap
Low- and
High-Side
Hoses
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Replace the Filter-Drier
Thelter-drierisdesignedtotrapacidandparticulates,
andtoremovewaterfromrefrigerantTomeetthe
SAEJ-2788mandateforadequatemoistureand
contaminantremoval,thelter-driermustbereplaced
after150lbs(68kg)ofrefrigeranthasbeenltered
Therefore, you no longer have a choice—the
lter-drier must be replaced.Theunitgivesa
warningwhen100lbsoftheltercapacityhasbeen
used;the unit locks down when the 150 lb.
lter capacity has been reached and will no
longer functionForthisreason,alwayshaveaspare
RobinairNo34724lter-drieronhand
Check Remaining Filter Capacity
1 PressMENU
2 Usethearrowkeystoscrollthroughthemenuto
MAINTAINFILTER,andpressSTART / YES
Theunitdisplays
XXXLBSFILTERED
RECOVERLOCKOUTINXXXLBS
REPLACEFILTERNOW?
PRESSSTOPTOEXIT
3 PressSTOP / NOtoexit
Change the Filter
1 PressMENU
2 Usethearrowkeystoscrollthroughthemenuto
MAINTAINFILTER,andpressSTART / YES
Theunitdisplays
XXXLBSFILTERED
RECOVERLOCKOUTINXXXLBS
REPLACEFILTERNOW?
PRESSSTOPTOEXIT
3 PressSTART / YEStoproceed
4 Ifthereispressureinthelter,theunitbeginsa
clearingprocessWhencomplete,thedisplayreads
ENTER10DIGITSERIALNUMBERUsethe
arrowkeystoentertheserialnumberthatappears
onthenewlter-drier,andpressSTART / YES
Maintenance
IMPORTANT: Use only authentic Robinair
No. 34724 lter-driers in this machine. All
performance tests and claims are based
on using this specic lter-drier.
And only the Robinair No. 34724 lter-
drier includes the code necessary to
make the unit operable again.
Enter the Serial No. for a New Filter-Drier
Useanarrowkeytochangetheselecteddigitto
thecorrespondingnumberorletterintheserial
numberWhenthecorrectletterornumberis
displayed,pressSTART / YEStoselectitand
movetothenextdigitRepeatthisprocessuntil
theentireserialnumberhasbeenentered,and
pressSTART / YES
Operating Tips
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5 ThedisplayreadsPLEASEREPLACEFILTER
Openthereardooroftheunitandunscrewtheold
lterSeeFigure8
6
Lookatthenewlter—verifybotho-ringsare
lubricatedandcorrectlylocatedinthegroovesSee
Figure9ThreadthenewlterintoplacePress
START / YES
Note: If the display shows SERIALNUMBERERROR,
the serial number is invalid or the lter-drier has
already been used in this unit.
7 ClosethedoorPressSTOP / NOtoexitThelter-
drierreplacementisnowcomplete
Replace the Filter-Drier contd.
Maintenance
Filter-Drier
Rear View
(without shroud)
Adjust Tank Fill Level
Whenconnectedtoarefrigerantsource,theunit
maintainsadefaultvalueof15lbsofrefrigerantinthe
internalstoragevesselThisvaluemaybeadjustedup
ordowntosuittheapplication
1PressMENU
2 Usethearrowkeystoscrollthroughthemenuto
ADJUSTTANKFILLLVL,andpressSTART /
YESTheunitdisplays
LEVEL:1500LBS
ENTERTANKFILLLVL
LIMIT:4TO17LBS
PRESSSTART/YESTOSAVE
3 Usethearrowkeystoenteravaluebetween4lbs
and17lbs,andpressSTART / YES.
Figure 8
O-rings
Figure 9
Check for Leaks
Checktheunitforleakseverythreemonths,oras
speciedbylawinyourjurisdiction
1 TurnoffMAIN POWER,anddisconnectthepower
cordfromtheoutlet
2
Openthereardoor;removetopcoverandfrontpanel
3
Usealeakdetectortoprobeallconnectionsfor
refrigerantleaksTightenttingsifaleakisindicated
4 Reassemblethebodypanels,andclosethereardoor
Inspect the unit periodically for leaks.
The manufacturer does not reimburse
for lost refrigerant.
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543175 Rev. H, June 25, 2013
Change Vacuum Pump Oil
Formaximumvacuumpumpperformance,changethe
vacuumpumpoilafterevery10hoursofoperation(The
unitwilldisplayapromptafter10hoursofoperation)
1 PressMENUUsethearrowkeystoselect
MAINTAINVACUUMOIL,andpressSTART /
YESThedisplayshowshowlongthevacuumpump
hasoperatedsincethelastoilchange:
PUMPOILTIMEX:XX
TIMEREMAININGX:XX
CHANGEOIL?
2 PressSTART / YESThedisplayshowsVACUUM
OILCHANGETIME2:00,andcountsdowntozero
Allowthevacuumpumptorununtilitautomatically
stopsThedisplaythenshowsDRAINOLDOIL
ANDADD5OZNEWOIL
3 RefertoFigure10,andremovethebrassplugfrom
thevacuumpump’soilllport(Thepumpdrains
fasterwhenvented)
4
Removetheoildrainttingcap,anddraintheoilinto
asuitablecontainerfordisposalReplacethecap
5
Attachtheexibletubeandcaptotheoilbottle;pour
ve(5)ouncesofvacuumpumpoilintothellport
6 PressSTART / YESThedisplayshowsFILL
PUMPTOCENTEROFSIGHTGLASS,andthe
vacuumpumpstartsWhilethevacuumpumpis
running,slowlyaddoiluntilthelevelrisestothe
centerofthereservoir’ssightglass
7 PressSTOP / NOThecounterresetstozeroaftera
vacuumpumpoilchangehasbeencompleted
8 ReplacethebrassplugonthellportPressSTOP /
NOtoexittotheMainMenu
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, do
NOT operate the unit at any time without the
brass plug installed, because the vacuum
pump is pressurized during normal operation.
Review the laws in your jurisdiction
to determine the correct disposal
procedure for pump oil. It is the
responsibility of the user to determine
if a material is a hazardous waste at
the time of disposal. Ensure you are
in compliance with all applicable laws
and regulations.
Maintenance
Oil Drain Fitting
Oil Fill Port
Sight Glass
Figure 10
16
Repl.
Component Part No.
Filter-Drier 34724
ServiceCouplerSet
(high- and low-side couplers) 18192
ServiceHoseSet
(high- and low-side hoses) 34722
VacuumPumpOil
(case of 12 quarts) 13203
VacuumPumpOil
(case of 4 gallons) 13204
MaintenanceKit 13172
VinylDustCover(optional) 17492
TankAdapter 16301
Replacement Parts
Maintenance
Scale Calibration
Thecalibrationcheckisusedtoensuretheunit’sinternal
scaleisalwayscalibratedDuringthistest,useonlythe
calibrationweightthatisprovidedwiththeunit
1 PressMenu
2 UsethearrowkeystoscrolltoCALIBRATION
CHECK
3 RefertoFigure11,andverifythemagnetonthe
bottomoftheunitiscleanPressSTART / YES
4 Thedisplayreads
ATTACHTHEWEIGHTTOTHEBOTTOMOFTHE
MACHINE
PRESSSTARTTOCONTINUE
5Attachtheweightprovidedtothemagnetonthe
bottomoftheunitPressSTART / YES
Magnet
• IfthedisplayshowsCALIBRATIONAPPROVED,thescaleisincalibrationPressanykeytoexit
• IfthedisplayshowsCALIBRATIONREJECT,thescaleisoutofcalibrationCallyourlocalservice
centerforassistance
• IfthedisplayshowsCALIBRATIONERROR1,verifythecalibrationweightiscorrectlyattached
tothemagnet,andverifythemagnetiscleanwithnothingattachedtoitIfthatdoesnotcorrectthe
problem,callyourlocalservicecenterforassistance
Tank Recertication
Theinternalstoragevessel(ISV)inthisunitisa
DOT-approvedtankthatcarriesadatecodeISVs
mustberecertiedeveryveyears
TodeterminethedatecodeoftheISVinyour
Robinairunit,removethefrontpaneloftheunitIt
shouldbepossibletoreadthedatecodestampedon
theISV
Ifthedatecodereadsbeyondtheve-yearlimit,
contactaRobinairservicecenterforassistance
Figure 11
Rev. November 1, 2005
This product is warranted to be free from
defects in workmanship, materials, and com-
ponents for a period of one year from date of
purchase. All parts and labor required to repair
defective products covered under the warranty
will be at no charge. The following restrictions
apply:
1. The limited warranty applies to the original
purchaser only.
2. The warranty applies to the product in
normal usage situations only, as described
in the Operating Manual. The product must
be serviced and maintained as specied.
3. If the product fails, it will be repaired or
replaced at the option of the manufacturer.
4. Transportation charges for warranty service
will be reimbursed by the factory upon
verication of the warranty claim and sub-
mission of a freight bill for normal ground
service. Approval from the manufacturer
must be obtained prior to shipping to an
authorized service center.
5. Warranty service claims are subject to
authorized inspection for product defect(s).
6. The manufacturer shall not be responsible
for any additional costs associated with a
product failure including, but not limited to,
loss of work time, loss of refrigerant, cross-
contamination of refrigerant, and unauthor-
ized shipping and/or labor charges.
7. All warranty service claims must be made
within the specied warranty period. Proof-
of-purchase date must be supplied to the
manufacturer.
8. Use of recovery/recycling equipment with
unauthorized refrigerants or sealants will
void warranty.
• Authorized refrigerants are listed on the
equipment or are available through the
Technical Service Department.
• The manufacturer prohibits the use of
the recovery/recycling equipment on air
conditioning (A/C) systems containing
leak sealants, either of a seal-swelling or
aerobic nature.
This Limited Warranty
does NOT apply if:
• The product, or product part, is broken by
accident.
• The product is misused, tampered with, or
modied.
• The product is used for recovering or recy-
cling any substance other than the specied
refrigerant type. This includes, but is not
limited to, materials and chemicals used to
seal leaks in A/C systems.
Robinair
Limited Warranty Statement
Declaración de garantía
limitada Robinair
Revisión del 1 de noviembre de 2005
Se garantiza que este producto no posee defec-
tos de mano de obra, materiales y componentes
por el período de un año a partir de la fecha de
compra. Todas las partes y mano de obra re-
querida para reparar los productos con defecto
cubiertos bajo la garantía no tendrán costo.
Aplican las siguientes restricciones:
1. La garantía limitada aplica al comprador
original únicamente.
2. La garantía aplica al producto en situaciones
de uso normal únicamente, como lo indica
el Manual de funcionamiento. Al producto
se le debe dar servicio y mantenimiento
como se especica.
3. Si falla el producto, se debe reparar o reem-
plazar a discreción del fabricante.
4. Los cargos de transporte de servicio de ga-
rantía serán reembolsados por la fábrica al
vericar el reclamo de garantía y presentar
una boleta de ete por servicio terrestre
regular. Se debe obtener la aprobación
del fabricante antes de hacer el envío a un
centro de servicio autorizado.
5. Los reclamos de servicio de garantía están
sujetos a inspección de defectos del pro-
ducto.
6. El fabricante no será responsable de los
costos adicionales relacionados con fallas
en el producto, que incluyen pero no se
limitan a, tiempo improductivo, pérdida de
refrigerante, contaminación de refrigerante
y envío no autorizado o cargos por mano de
obra.
7. Todo reclamo de servicio de garantía se
debe hacer dentro del período de garantía
establecido. Se debe proporcionar la fecha
de la prueba de compra al fabricante.
8. El uso de equipo de recuperación/reciclaje
con refrigerantes o selladores no autoriza-
dos anula la garantía.
• Los refrigerantes autorizados se indican
en el equipo o están disponibles a través
del Departamento de servicio técnico.
• El fabricante prohíbe el uso de equipo
de recuperación/reciclaje en sistemas de
aire acondicionado (A/C) con fugas de
sellador, ya sea porque un sello se ina o
es de naturaleza aeróbica.
Esta garantía limitada NO aplica si:
• El producto, o parte de éste, se rompe ac-
cidentalmente.
• El producto se usa incorrectamente, se
adultera o modica.
• El producto se usa para recuperar o reciclar
cualquier sustancia que sea diferente al tipo
de refrigerante establecido. Esto incluye,
pero no se limita a materiales y productos
químicos utilizados para sellar fugas en
sistemas de A/C.
Énoncé de la garantie limitée
de Robinair
Révisée le 1er novembre 2005
Ce produit est couvert contre les défauts de ma-
tériau, de fabrication et de composant pendant
un an à compter de la date d’achat. Toutes les
pièces et la main-d’œuvre nécessaires aux répa-
rations sous garantie sont sans frais. Toutefois,
les restrictions suivantes s’appliquent :
1. La garantie limitée s’applique uniquement à
l’acheteur initial.
2. La garantie s’applique uniquement au
produit utilisé dans des conditions de
fonctionnement normales conformément au
manuel d’utilisation. Il doit être réparé et
entretenu conformément aux spécications.
3.
Si le produit subit une défaillance, il sera
réparé ou remplacé à la discrétion du fabricant.
4. Les frais de transport pour les réparations
sous garantie sont remboursés par l’usine
après l’évaluation de la réclamation au
titre de la garantie et après la soumission
d’une facture de transport terrestre standard.
L’approbation du fabricant est requise avant
l’expédition du produit à un atelier de répa-
ration autorisé.
5. Les réclamations au titre de la garantie sont
sujettes à l’inspection du produit défectueux
par un personnel autorisé.
6.
Le fabricant ne peut être tenu responsable pour
tout coût supplémentaire lié à la défaillance
du produit incluant, sans toutefois s’y limiter,
les interruptions de fonctionnement, la perte
de liquide frigorigène, la contamination des
liquides frigorigènes et l’expédition et/ou les
frais de main-d’œuvre soumis par des ateliers
non autorisés.
7. Toute réclamation pour des réparations au
titre de la garantie doit être soumise durant
la période de garantie. Une preuve d’achat
doit être fournie au fabricant.
8.
L’utilisation d’un appareil de récupération et
de recyclage avec du liquide frigorigène ou
des scellants non spéciés annule la garantie.
•
Les liquides frigorigènes autorisés sont
indiqués sur l’appareil, ou ils peuvent
être obtenus auprès du Service technique.
•
Le fabricant interdit l’utilisation d’un ap-
pareil de récupération et de recyclage dans
les systèmes de climatisation contenant des
colmatants pour fuites, que ce soient des
scellants à dilatation ou aérobiques.
Cette garantie limitée NE s’applique
PAS si le produit :
• ou une partie du produit a été endommagé
par un accident.
• a été utilisé de façon inadéquate, ou qu’il a
été altéré ou modié.
• est utilisé pour la récupération et le recy-
clage de substances autres que le type de
liquide frigorigène spécié. Ces substances
comprennent, sans toutefois s’y limiter, les
matériaux et les produits chimiques utilisés
pour colmater les fuites des systèmes de
climatisation.
543175 (Rev. H, June 25, 2013) © Bosch Automotive Service Solutions
Visit our web site at www.robinair.com or call our toll-free
Technical Support Line at 800-822-5561
in the continental U.S. or Canada.
In all other locations, contact your local distributor. To help us serve you better, please be prepared to provide
the model number, serial number, and date of purchase of your unit.To validate your warranty, complete the
warranty card attached to the unit, and return it within ten days from date of purchase.
NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS
If your unit needs repair or replacement parts, contact the service center in your area. For help in locating a
service center, call the toll-free technical support line or visit www.robinair.com.
Visite nuestro sitio web en www.robinair.com o llame sin costo a
la línea de Asistencia técnica al 800-822-5561
en EE.UU. continental o Canadá.
En todas las demás ubicaciones, comuníquese con su distribuidor local. Para ayudarnos a servirle mejor, tenga a mano
el número de modelo, número de serie y fecha de compra de su unidad. Para validar la garantía, complete la tarjeta de
garantía anexa a su unidad y devuélvala dentro de los diez días siguientes a la fecha de compra.
RED NACIONAL DE CENTROS DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADOS
Si su unidad necesita reparaciones o partes de reemplazo, comuníquese con el centro de servicio de su área. Para ob-
tener ayuda para ubicar un centro de servicio, llame sin costo a la línea de asistencia técnica o visite www.robinair.com.
Visitez notre site Web à www.robinair.com ou appelez sans frais
le soutien technique au 800-822-5561
sur le territoire continental des États-Unis ou au Canada.
Pour tout autre endroit, communiquez avec votre distributeur local. An de nous aider à mieux vous servir, soyez prêt à
nous donner le numéro de modèle, le numéro de série et la date de l’achat de votre unité. An de valider votre garantie,
remplissez la carte de garantie jointe à votre système et retournez-la dans les dix jours de la date d’achat.
RÉSEAU NATIONAL DES CENTRES DE SERVICE AUTORISÉS
Si votre unité a besoin d’être réparée ou à besoin de pièces de remplacement, communiquez avec le centre de service de
votre région. Pour vous aider à localiser un centre de service, appelez sans frais la ligne de soutien technique ou visitez le
www.robinair.com.
The Robinair 34288 unit is designed to meet all applicable agency certications, including Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., SAE
Standards, and CUL. Certain state and local jurisdictions dictate that using this equipment to sell refrigerant by weight may not be
permitted. We recommend charging for any A/C service by the job performed. This weight scale provides a means of metering the
amount of refrigerant needed for optimum A/C system performance as recommended by OEM manufacturers
La unidad Robinair 34288 está diseñada para cumplir con todas las certicaciones de agencia aplicables, incluyendo Under-
writer’s Laboratories, Inc., Estándares SAE y CUL. Ciertas jurisdicciones estatales y locales prescriben que el uso de este equipo
para vender refrigerante por peso es posible que no sea permitido. Recomendamos que se cobre el trabajo realizado por dar
servicio al aire acondicionado. Esta escala de peso proporciona un medio para medir la cantidad de refrigerante que se necesita
para el rendimiento óptimo del sistema de aire acondicionado, tal como lo recomiendan los fabricantes OEM.
Le modèle 34288 a été conçu pour répondre aux certications applicables de la Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., aux normes SAE
et CUL. Certains endroits dictent l’utilisation de cet équipement et il peut arriver que la vente de uide frigorigène en fonction du
poids puisse être interdite. Nous vous recommandons de facturer les services de climatisation en fonction du travail effectué. Ce
poids de tarication permet de calculer la quantité de uide frigorigène nécessaire pour un rendement optimum de la climatisation,
tel qu’il est recommandé par les fabricants de l’équipement d’origine.
Due to ongoing product improvements, we reserve the right to change design, specications, and materials without notice.
Debido a las constantes mejoras del producto, nos reservamos el derecho de cambiar diseño, especicaciones y materiales sin aviso.
En raison des améliorations constantes apportées à nos produits, nous nous réservons le droit de changer de concept, de spécications et de matériaux sans préavis.
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Fax: 1-800-322-2890
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