Bacharach 2072-0400 manual

Instruction 2072-0400 Operation & Maintenance Rev. 0 – March 2002 Product Leadership • Training • Se rvic e • Reliability[...]

WARRANTY Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conf orm substantially to Bach arach Inc.’s applicable sp ecifications. Bacharach’s liability and Buyer’s remedy under this warranty are limited to the repair or replacement, at Bacharach’s opti[...]

Contents MAC 2000 Table of Contents 1 Introduc tion .......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Glossary of Terms ..................................................................................................... 2 1.2 General Operating Guidelines ..............................[...]

MAC2000 SERIES: MAC2000 Refrigerant: 134a KENT MOORE: J-055000 Air Conditioning and Refrigerant Service Solution WARNING PRESSURIZED TA NK CONTAINS LIQUID REFRIGERA NT. OVERFILLING OF THE TA NK MA Y CA USE VIOLENT EXPLOSION A ND POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEA TH . Safety devices require the use of only authorized refillable tanks. Refer to the instru ction[...]

MAC2000 Introduction 1 Introduction Important! These instructions are for qualified personnel, trained and experienced in the handling of refrigerants. Federal and state laws may require the licensing of refrigerant handling personnel. Failure to follow proper operating procedures may cause personal injury and equipment damage The Bacharach Test Sy[...]

Introduction MAC2000 1.1 Glossary of Terms A/C Air conditioner or air conditioning A/C System The vehicle’s air conditioning system Unit The MAC2000 itself Screen LCD Display Contaminated Refrigerant that has been mixed with some other type of refrigerant. 1.2 General Operating Guidelines • The MAC2000 monitors the AC line voltage and disables [...]

MAC2000 Introduction 1.3 Component Location and Description MAC2000 Control Panel High Side Gauge – Shows the pressure in the high side of the vehicle’s A/C system. Low Side Gauge – Shows the pressure in the low side of the vehicle’s A/C system. LCD Display (Screen) – Displays all operational, error, and maintenance messages. Refrigerant [...]

Introduction MAC2000 Instruction 2072-0400 4 MAC2000 Front View MAC2000 Right-Side View[...]

MAC2000 Introduction Instruction 2072-0400 5 MAC2000 Left-Side View MAC2000 Back View[...]

Introduction MAC2000 Instruction 2072-0400 6 Closeup of MAC2000 Handle Panel Note: The auxiliary tank ports are not used as this time. Temperature and Velocity Data Ports Note: The communications ports are used for software updates and future options, and are not used during normal operation.[...]

MAC2000 Introduction Instruction 2072-0400 7 1.4 Using the Function Keys The operation of each function key (F1–F5) depends on the service operation and unit status. The display shows five labels along the bottom of the screen pointing to the function keys below. Each label shows the action the key will activate. To make a selection, press the fu[...]

Introduction MAC2000 Instruction 2072-0400 8 Notes:[...]

MAC2000 Initial Set-Up 2 Initial Set-Up 2.1 Initial Set-Up Instructions WARNING It is extremely important to follow these instructions! Improper setup will result in potential inaccuracies when operating the unit. 1. Un-box the MAC2000. 2. Open the accessory box that contai ns the rear and side tray mats, the high- and low-side service hoses, the s[...]

Initial Set-Up MAC2000 7. Attach the yellow refill hose coming from behind the tank to the source tank fitting. Open the source tank valve. To avoid the possible of lost refrigerant, the ex ternal source tank should be checked for leakage around the t ank valve. If leakage is found, close the valve and keep it closed at all times except during a ma[...]

MAC2000 Initial Set-Up 2.2 Checking Vehicles for Possible Contaminated Systems Before every recovery, the MAC2000 automatically samples the refrigerant in the vehicle’s A/C syst em. If the system fails the purity level required, the unit tests a second time. In the event the system fails a second time, the unit prompt s that the hoses be disconne[...]

Initial Set-Up MAC2000 Notes: Instruction 2072-0400 12[...]

MAC2000 Operation 3 Operation 3.1 MAC2000 Operational Overview The MAC2000 is an EPA-approved, ETL-listed, single-pass recycling system. During the recovery operat ion, refrigerant is removed from the vehicle and passed through an oil separator and filter drier before entering the storage tank. The MAC2000’s refrigerant weighing system is extreme[...]

Operation MAC2000 Main Menu Recovery Vacuum Charg e Snapshot Next mode mode mode mode menu • Recovery mode – Recovers and recycles refrigerant from a vehicle’s A/C system. This mode is most often used prior to opening an A/C system to atmosphere to replace a system component. • Vacuum mode – Removes residual air and moisture from a system[...]

MAC2000 Operation Menu 3 Main Identify Check Refri Filter menu mode tank air data change • Main menu – Returns display to the Main menu. • Identify mode – Identifies refrigerant in a vehicle’s A/C system without having to recover the refrig erant. After the unit is finished identifying the refrigerant the display returns to the Main menu.[...]

Operation MAC2000 Data is collected from inside the vehicle’s passenger compartment by means of the snap-shot transmitter (shown below). This transmitter is powered from the vehicle’s cigarette -lighter, and wirelessly transmits temperature (and optional air flow) data to the MAC2000. Snap-Shot Transmitter Red Temperature Sensor – This sensor[...]

MAC2000 Operation 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. A technician will be instructed to connect the high- and low-side service hoses to their respective service ports on the vehicle’s A/C system and open the A/C system’s service-port valves. Connect the red and blue temperature sensors, start the vehicle, then turn the vehicle’s A/C sy[...]

Operation MAC2000 3.3 Recovery Mode The recovery mode removes all re frigerant from the vehicle’s A/C system and stores it in the unit’ s internal storage tank. Before recovery begins, however, there must be pressure in the hoses. This prevents inadvertent recovery of air or other contaminants from a leaking system. The MAC2000 will aut omatica[...]

MAC2000 Operation Note: The MAC2000 will automatically restart the recovery process if the unit senses a rise in the A/C system’s pressure. 5. After recovering the refrigerant from the A/C system, close the service-port valves, and then remove the hoses from the vehicle. Observe that the service hoses should remain under vacuum. This ensures that[...]

Operation MAC2000 achieved. When the A/C system reaches the proper vacuum, the unit’s red light and beeper signal evacuation is complete, and the screen reads “ Vacuum complete .” If the proper vacuum is not achieved after 7 minutes of evacuat ion, the process stops, and the technician is prompted to check for a leak. Note: Depending on the a[...]

MAC2000 Operation 3. After entering the Charge mode, the following options are available: • Press the Enter key to accept the 2.00 pound Default. • Press the Weight Convert key to change the “ Set charge weight ” units. • Use the Increase or Decrease keys to set the desired charge amount. Select the next higher value if the exact charge a[...]

Operation MAC2000 7. If more refrigerant needs to be added, press the Additional Charge function key. Otherwise, press the Done function key to exit the Snap-Shot mode. 8. Close the service-port valves; remove the service hoses from the vehicle; then press the Start key to recover the hoses. Important! If the hoses are not removed from the vehicle [...]

MAC2000 Operation 5. Again press Start to continue. The unit now displays “ Set Flush Time .” Set the flush time by pressing and holding down the Increase or Decrease key until the desired time is shown. Press Start to accept the flush time shown on the screen. A minimum flush time of 30 minutes is recommended. Important! There must be a minimu[...]

Operation MAC2000 3.7 Refrigerant Management System The MAC2000’s Refrigerant Managemen t System tracks all aspects of refrigeration usage, which can sign ificantly help in the management of an A/C repair business. In addition, the unit’s software allows a business to meet new federal regula tions requiring strict records of refrigerant usage. [...]

MAC2000 Operation • Total Flush ........ Time spent flushing and number of times it was performed • Recovered ......... Total amount of refrigerant recovered • Charged ............ Total amount of refrigerant charged • Added ................ Total amount of refrigerant transferred from the external virgin tank to the internal storage tank ?[...]

Operation MAC2000 3.9 System Set Up When the MAC2000 is initially turned on for the first time, the unit automatically enters its System Set-Up mode. The unit must then be set up by following the on-screen prompts before it can be used. To change the data that was entered during the initial set-up process, or to perform other functions such as clea[...]

MAC2000 Operation Perform a refrigerant identity check as follows: 1. If not already done, plug the MAC2000 into a properly grounded AC outlet; set the Power switch to ON; then wait until the unit completes its self diagnostics. The screen will display “ Select mode ” when ready. 2. Press the Next menu function key twice to display Menu 3. Then[...]

Operation MAC2000 4. Depending on the percentage of air found in the internal tank, perform one of the following: • If the display shows “ Identifier result: EXCESSIVE ,” then purge the tank by first pressing the Reset key to display the message “ Would you like to purge air? ” Then press the Start key to begin purging air. When complete,[...]

MAC2000 Maintenance 4 Maintenance Field maintenance of the MAC2000 is limited to the following: • Changing the filter drier • Tracking of refrigerant using the unit’s Refrigerant Management System • Replacing the external refrigerant source tank • Replacing the printer paper • Replacing the refrigerant identifier filter All other mainte[...]

Maintenance MAC2000 Caution: The filter drier should not be changed with the MAC2000 still connected to the vehicle. Disconn ect the unit by closing the vehicle’s service-port valves and disconnecting the high- and low-side hoses from the vehicle. 1. If not already done, plug the MAC2000 into a properly grounded AC outlet; set the Power switch to[...]

MAC2000 Maintenance To replace the external source tank: 1. Close tank valve; remove yellow hose from tank valve; release tank strap; then remove tank from side of unit. 2. Place a new source tank on the shelf and secure it with the tank strap. The tank strap must be set up to supply liquid – this usually means the tank is inverted . 3. Reconnect[...]

Maintenance MAC2000 4.4 Replacing the Refrigerant Identifier Filter Caution: Visually inspect the Refrigerant Identifier Filter every day. If it begins to turn red, replace it immediately! You risk damaging the identifier sensor if the filter is not replaced. The refrigerant identifier filter is located on the control panel, directly under the Low [...]

MAC2000 Parts and Service 5 Part s and Service 5.1 Parts Model MAC2000, 115VAC 50/60 Hz ........................................ 2000-4200 Model MAC2000, 220–240VAC, 50/60 Hz ............................... 2000-4206 Bottle, Oil Drain ........................................................................ 2055-0150 Filter Drier .................[...]

Parts and Service MAC2000 5.2 Service Centers Service and replacement parts can be obtained by contacting a Bacharach Service Center at the following locations: California 7281 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite H Garden Grove, CA 92841 Phone: 714-895-0050 Fax: 714-895-7950 E-mail: calservice@bacharach-inc.com Indiana 8618 Louisiana Place Merrillville, IN 4[...]

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