Texas Equipment ACM1LSF User manual

AC Service Machine
INSTALLATION GUIDE
United States
17779 Main Street Suite C
Irvine, CA 92614 USA
Tel: [phone]
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United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 121971 Saif Zone A2-032
Sharjah, UAE
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Egypt
9A Al-Mothalath
End of Mostafa El-Nahas Street
Nasr City, Cairo 11528 Egypt
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www.TexasEquipment.net
Model
ACM1LSF

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Contents
1 About this operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.1 Kernelhotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
1.2 Explanation of symbols in this operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3.1 General safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.2 Warnings on the Air-Con Service Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3 Safety devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Proper use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
5 Overview of the Air-Con Service Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6 First start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.1 Setting up and switch up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.2 Putting in the containers for oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
6.3 Filling up the internal refrigerant container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7.1 Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
7.2 Vacuum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.3 Purge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7.4 Oil injection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7.5 Recharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
8. Service tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
8.1 Inner tank refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.2 Language select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.3 Zero balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8.4 vacuum pump oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.5 Changing the internal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8.6 Hose compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.7 Pressure rise wait . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.8 Other service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.9 Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9. Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
9.1 Disposing of used fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9.2 Disposing of packaging material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9.3 Scrapping old unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
10 Trouble shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
12 Spare Part list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .24

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1 About this operating manual
This operating manual describes the Kernel Air-Con Service Station
This manual is for those who perform maintenance on vehicle air
conditioning system and have the expertise required to do so.
This manual contains all the instructions necessary for safe and effective
operation of the air Conditioning service Station. Read this operating
manual carefully before putting the device into operation for the first time.
Also note the following:
■The operator should comply with the laws about the service of vehicle air-
conditioning by the local goverment
■The operator should be familiar with basic technical information of vehicle
air- conditioning
■Instructions from the refrigerant manufacturer
■Instructions from the car manufacturer
■Any special instructions on servicing vehicle air conditioning systems
which apply at your company
Keep this operating manual in the compartment of Air-Con Service Station,
so that any information you need is always at hand.
1.1 Kernel hotline
If you need more information on the Air-Con Service Station that is not
contained in this manual, call the Kernel Hotline:

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1.2 Explanation of symbols in this operating manual
Risk of damage to the machine or other material damage
Special information on using the device effectively
Format
Meaning
Example
KEY Designations used on the
device Press
„BOLD” Display messages „LANGUAGE”
■ Text
■ Text List in any order ■Pressure monitor ■Pressure relief valves
1. Text
2. Text
3. Text
Actions to be carried out in the
order shown 1. Connect the device. 2. Switch on the device.
3. Press the selection button.
Text (1) Part numbers Use the keypad (7) to enter the
data.
Text (A) Part designations which refer to
the diagrams shown in the
section describing the work
Remove the filter cartridge (E)
on the left side.

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2 Scope of delivery
The Air-Con Service Station and its accessories are carefully checked
before shipping.
After delivery, check that all the parts listed below are present
and undamaged
If any part is missing or damaged, notify the company responsible
for transport immediately
K11
AirCon Service Station
Service hoses with coupling for HP/LP connection
Container for air conditioning compressor oil (PAG oil)
Container for used oil
Operating manual
Power cord

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3 Safety
3.1 General safety instructions
Read this operating manual carefully before starting up the
Air-Con Service Station for the first time
Also note the following:
■The operator should comply with the laws about the service of vehicle
air- conditioning by the local goverment
■The operator should be familiar with technical information of vehicle air-
conditioning
■Information form the refrigerant manufacturer
■Any special instructions on servicing vehicle air conditioning systems
which apply at your company
Only use the device for its intended purpose.
Only use R134a refrigerant .If other refrigerants are mixed in, it can
damage the Air-Con Service Station and the vehicle air condition system.
Only use the performance of a POLYOL ester type refrigerator oil used
with the R134a(PAG oil).If other oil are mixed in, it can damage the
vehicle air condition system
Wear personal safety equipment (goggles and gloves) and avoid
touching refrigerant, as this can cause frostbite.
Do not inhale refrigerant vapour. Although the vapour is non-toxic, it
displaces the oxygen you need to frostbite.
Do not make modifications to theAir-Con Service Station.
Each time you start up the device or top up the Air-Con Service Station,
first check whether the device and all the service hoses are undamaged
and that all valves are closed.
Do not start up the Air-Con Service Station if it is damaged.
Only used approved refrigerant bottles with safety valves to refill the
Air-Con Service Station.
Drain the service hoses before you release connections.

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Do not operate the Air-Con Service Station in areas where there is a risk
of explosions (for example battery charging rooms or spraying booths).
Always use the main switch lf the Air-Con Service Station to switch it on
and off. Do not leave the device unattended when it is switch on.
Before you shut down the Air-Con Service Station, make sure that the
selected program has ended and that all valves are shut. Otherwise
refrigerant can leak.
Do not pump compressed air in the refrigerant lines of Air-Con Service
Station or the vehicle air-conditioning system. A mixture of compressed
air and refrigerant can be flammable or explosive.
3.2 Warnings on the Air-Con Service Station
Be careful
Observe the operating manual.
Protect the device against rain
Wear gloves when handling refrigerants.
Wear goggles when handling refrigerants.
Horizontal hold
Care for fire

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3.3 Safety devices
■Pressure monitor: switch the compressor off if the normal
operating pressure is exceeded.
■Tank with pressure relief function: additional safety mechanism to
protect lines or vessels from bursting if the pressure continues to rise
despite the action of the pressure monitor.
4 Proper use
The Air-Con Service Station is intended for performing maintenance on vehicle
air-conditioning systems. The device is designed for commercial use.
The Air-Con Service Station may be operated by persons who have the
expertise required for servicing air-conditioning systems.
This Air-Con Service Station may only be used to service vehicle
air-conditioning systems in which R134a refrigerant is used.
Kernel International assumes no liability for damage resulting from the
following:
■Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual.
■Alterations to the Air-Con Service Station made without the explicit
permission of Kernel international.
■Damage to the device resulting from external influences.
■Incorrect operation

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5 Overview of the Air-Con Service Station
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(1) Pressure gauge for HP (6) New oil bottle
(2) Pressure gauge for LP (7) Used oil bottle
(3)LCD display (8) power
(4)Pressure gauge for Tank (9) service hose
(5) Keypad
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)

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USER COMMUNICATION INTERFACE:
Recovery key : to suct the A/C refrigerant into the inner cylinder
Vacuum key : to extract gases from A/C system
Purge key : to release gases from inner cylinder
Recharge key : to refill refrigerant into A/C system.
Pag oil key : to inject new oil into A/C system.
Function key : it allows to start the other service operation and
use the Air-Con Service Station’s database.
Selection keys: to select the service items or adjust the number
inputted.
Start key : it allows to start the execution of any working operation.
Stop key : it allows to return to the original menu or stop the
execution of any working operation.
Information key : Decide and prompt Some functions and operations