ariazone 5001FA User manual

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Contents Page
1. Introduction......................................................................................................... 3
2. Safety ................................................................................................................. 4
3. Technical Features ............................................................................................. 5
4. Displays Descriptions ......................................................................................... 6
5. Ariazone 5001 Main Parts & Features ................................................................ 7
6. Preparing the machine for use ............................................................................ 9
7. Printer (if fitted) ...................................................................................................11
8. Cylinder filling procedure ................................................................................... 13
9. Connecting Ariazone 500-1FA to the A/C system ............................................. 14
10. Individual function selection procedure ........................................................... 15
10.1. Recovery & Recycling Mode ......................................................................... 15
10.2. Evacuation Mode ...........................................................................................17
10.2a. Leak testing (vacuum)…………………………………………………………...17
10.3. Oil or UV dye Injection Mode ........................................................................ 18
10.4. Refrigerant Charge Mode ............................................................................. 19
11. One Cycle Servicing Procedure ....................................................................... 20
11.1. Conditions that will prevent automatic cycle procedure ................................ 22
12. Cylinder Air Purge ............................................................................................ 23
13. Service Procedures .......................................................................................... 24
14. Calibration Procedures ..................................................................................... 26
15. Settings ............................................................................................................. 28

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1. Introduction
The Ariazone 5001FA - Fully Automatic system is a user-friendly tool specifically designed for the
automotive air-conditioning technicians, to carry out the following functions:
-Testing air conditioning system
-Recover and recycle refrigerant.
-Electronically gauge amount of refrigerant recovered from air-conditioning system.
-Electronically gauge amount of oil removed from air-conditioning system (if any).
-Evacuate air-conditioning system.
-Leak test air-conditioning system (under vacuum).
-Electronically charge lubricating oil or UV dye by volume into the air-conditioning system.
-Electronically charge refrigerant by weight.
The Ariazone system is a microprocessor control system. This provides electronically controlled
functions, whilst keeping the operator constantly informed and in full control.
This unit has been designed and build with high level of reliability including maximum safety for
the operator. The operator needs only to be responsible for the proper use and maintenance of
the unit, in accordance with the manufacturer instructions found in this manual.
This manual contains important information pertinent to operator safety, and must accompany the
unit, in the case of sale or transfer to another party.
Ariazone International reserves the right to modify this manual and the unit itself at any time
without prior notice.
Environmental information
This product may contain substances that can be hazardous to the environmental or to human health if it's
not disposed of properly.
Electrical and electronic equipments should never be disposed of in the usual municipal waste, but must be
separately collected for their proper treatment (recycling).
We also recommend that you adopt appropriate measures for environmental protection: recycling of the
internal and external packaging of the product, including batteries (if any).
With your help it is possible to protect our planet and improve the quality of life, by preventing potentially
hazardous substances being released in to our environment.

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Ariazone 5001FA unit is extremely simple and reliable in selecting and performing all it’s
functions. Therefore, the user is not exposed to any risk, if the general safety guidelines reported
below are followed, in association with proper use and maintenance of the unit (improper use and
maintenance will reduce the safety of the unit).
-Read this user manual carefully before operating the unit. If you do not understand any
section of this manual, please contact Ariazone International direct or your nearest Ariazone
distributor.
-This equipment is to be operated by accredited technician only! Users must have basic
knowledge of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, including potential hazards
associated with the handling of refrigerants and systems under high pressure.
- Handle refrigerant with care as serious injury may occur.
Always wear appropriate protective clothing and safety glasses.
-Avoid inhalation of the refrigerant. Use only in well ventilated work areas.
- Use only R134a refrigerant with this equipment.
-Do not expose the machine to direct artificial heat or rain.
-Do not tamper with or change safety control devices or their settings.
- The power cable may only be connected to a socket with nominal voltage stated on
the rating plate, located at the rear of the unit.
- Power lead plug to be connected only to power point with an earth.
- When transporting the unit keep upright and remove refrigerant cylinder from platform.
- Never operate the equipment with a damaged power lead, replace it immediately.
-RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Before removing any protective cover from unit, always
unplug power lead from power point.
- Do not cover ventilation openings when unit is operating.
-Maintenance is to be carried out as per the manufacturer recommendation shown in this
manual. Only Ariazone approved parts are to be used for maintenance and repairs.
- Only autorised technician can mainentance the Ariazone units.
- Only non agresive substacens to be used for cleaning of the unit.
Note: Araizone 500-1FA does not contents flamable gases.

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3. Technical Features
Refrigerant .......................................... R134a
Electronic refrigerant scale ..................+/- 10 g resolution
Load cell ............................................. 60kg with 150% overload capacity
LP and HP gauges ..............................AI-D 68 mm kl.1.0
Recovery cylinder ................................12 kg (27kg on Heavy Duty model)
Recovery pump ................................... AI-FR11G, 275W
Recovery rate ...................................... 380 g/min (liquid state)
Vacuum pump ......................................2 stage, 100 l/min (3.5cfm),
Vacuum ................................................3 x 10-1 Pa
Filter dryers (main) ...............................AI 162-1/4" (x 1)
Filters dryer (primary)…………………...AI 032-1/4" (x 2)
Dimensions ...........................................W- 580 mm, D- 620 mm, H-1090 mm
Weight .................................................. 76 kg (83kg HD model)
Chassis ................................................ Sturdy all steel construction powder coated.
Supply voltage ..................................... 230VAC/ 50Hz
Power ................................................... 700 W
Max. Currency ...................................... 6.7A
Noise level ............................................< 70 dB (A).
Fixed wheels……………………………..200mm (8”) Heavy duty oil resistant
Caster wheels…………………………... 75mm (3”) Heavy duty oil resistant
Working conditions ............................... 5 - 45 oC ambient temperature, up to 80% humidity,
2000m altitude
Measuring instrument............................ I kategory (Not to be mixed with II, III, IV category).
Approvals .............................................. EN 61010-1 Electric safety, EN 55014-1 EMC

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4. Display descriptions
HIgH PrES - Excess pressure in refrigerant cylinder
TArE - Calibrating the weight display to read -0.00 with an empty cylinder on platform.
TAr1 - Calibrating 0.00 on recovered oil vessel
TAr2 - Calibrating 0.00 on new oil vessel
SPAn - Calibrating of the refrigerant electronic scale
SPn1 - Calibrating of the recovered oil vessel electronic scale
SPn1 - Calibrating of the new oil vessel electronic scale
Err1 - Disconnected load cell lead or faulty load-cell.
CYL FULL - Refrigerant weight exceeds maximum allowable limit and will not recover any more
refrigerant
nO rEF - No refrigerant pressure in service hoses, or manifold hand valves are not open
dOnE - The selected function is completed
FILT 99Hr - Displays filter life in number of hours when machine is switched on
PAUS - Recovery pause is running, for duration of three minutes.
bUSY - Purge solenoid opens to cylinder vapour port to pressurize oil separator
CYL - This display allows the operator to set the maximum allowable refrigerant weight in
cylinder.
OIL FULL - Operator should empty the oil vessel and press "STOP
Add OIL - Operator should fill the new oil vessel.

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5. Ariazone 5001 FA - Main Parts & Features
1. Analog gauges - Two large analogue gauges display suction and discharge pressures, which
are mounted on the front panel for easy viewing by the operator. Pressures are displayed in Bar &
PSI and temperatures in degrees Celsius.
2. Display - Numerical display indicates value and led indicators above and below the numeric
display inform the operator of the units of display and whether the display is indicating the weight
of refrigerant currently within the cylinder, the amount of refrigerant being charged or the amount
of refrigerant recovered is indicated in increments of .02g (.007oz).
3. Mode Enunciator -Led group and membrane switches. Five pairs of leds indicate the mode
and status of the unit. These are used in conjunction with the adjacent membrane switches to
select the Ariazone functions. Further, once the mode is in operation the pattern in which the
Led’s flash, indicate the activity of the system.
These can be viewed from several metres away.
4. Hand valves -The console hand manifold valves allow the operator to control the flow of the
refrigerant (if desired).
5. Discharge & Suction Service Hoses -A pair of 1.8m (72") hoses are connected to the
console, which allows the operator to connect the Ariazone system to the vehicle air-conditioning
system service ports.
6. Service Hoses Quick Couplers - Service hose quick couplers allows the operator to connect
the Ariazone system, to the vehicle air-conditioning system service ports without the risk of
exhausting refrigerant in to the environment.

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7. Moisture Indicator - The moisture indicator is conveniently mounted on the console for added
protection to indicate the condition of refrigerant and filter change intervals. The following colours
correspond to the following moisture content, Green or Blue Dry, Yellow or Pink Wet.
8. Vacuum Pump oil level - Oil level must be checked when the pump is running, the oil level
should be even with the line on the sight glass. Under filling will result in poor vacuum
performance. Over filling can result in oil exhausting from pump vent.
9. Recovered Oil Drain Reservoir -A vessel of 250ml (8.75oz) is mounted on the right rear of
the unit to electronically gauge the amount of oil recovered from the air-conditioning system, if
any.
10. Oil Storage Reservoir - A vessel of 250ml (8.75oz) is mounted on the left rear of the unit to
electronically inject the oil back in to air conditioning system, or to select the desired amount of oil
to be injected.
11. Cylinder platform / Electronic scale – To electronically display amount of refrigerant in
storage cylinder, being recovered or charged in to air-conditioning system.
12. Refrigerant Cylinder 12 or 27kg is used to store the recovered and purified refrigerant.
13. Cylinder Non-condensable Indicator - A large pressure gauge is mounted on the back
upper side of Ariazone unit to indicate to the technician of any non-condensable (air) built up in
the storage cylinder.
14. PC communication port (if fitted)
15. Cylinder vapour hose
16. Cylinder liquid hose with ball valve
17. Adapter hose
19. Power switch
20. Printer

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6. Preparing the Machine for the First Use
Perform the following steps to prepare the unit before the first use.
1. Remove the nylon wrapped and styrofoam insert behind the cyinder (12).
2. Check to ensure that all of the accessory
components are present:
- Cylinder (12)
- Adapter (17)
- Cylinder vapor hose (15) - red
- Cylinder liquid hose with ball valve (16) - blue
- Service hoses with quick couplers (5)
- User's manual
- Cylinder strap
3. Check that the cylinder (12) is already placed on the platform (11) and properly secured with
the strap provided. Unscrew two securing M6 bolts placed on each side of the platform basis app.
3-4 mm and LOCK them in place with nuts provided.

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4. Check the vacuum pump oil level (8).
The oil level should be even with the line on the
vacuum pump sight glass when the pump is not
running.
5. Power up (19) the unit. The unit will perform a lamp test, whereby all LED displays are
illuminated. This will enable the operator to determine if any displays have failed. After the
sequence has been completed, the display (2) will indicate FILT - 99Hr. This is the number of
hours left before equipment servicing is required and the amount of refrigerant in the cylinder
(12).
If the cylinder is delivered empty, display should indicate app. 0kg of refrigerant in the cylinder.
If not, please perform TARE function (0kg calibration, paragraph 15).
6. Mode Selection. To select a mode of
operation, press either the "UP" or "DOWN"
arrow keys until the LED indicator (3) is beside
the desired function. Press 'START' key which
will cause the unit to enter the selected mode.
Any mode that has been selected can be exited
by pressing the 'STOP' key.
Note, that if a valid key was depressed, the unit
will beep. If an inappropriate selection has been
made, i.e. attempting to select a mode whilst
another mode is in operation, the unit will
ignore the pressed key and will not beep.