Zell AC1800 User manual

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Automobile Air-Con Service Station
AC1800 Operation Manual

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contents
1 About this operation manual......................................................................................................2
1.1 Zell hot-line.............................................................................................................................2
2 For illustrating the symbols in this operation manual ................................................................3
2.1 Scope of delivery....................................................................................................................4
3 Safety......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 General safety instructions.....................................................................................................5
3.2 Warnings on the Air-Con Service Station...............................................................................7
3.3 Safety devices ........................................................................................................................7
4 Proper use.................................................................................................................................8
5 Overview of the Air-Con Service Station...................................................................................9
5.1 USER COMMUNICATION INTERFACE:.............................................................................10
6 First start-up.............................................................................................................................12
6.1 Setting up and switching on..................................................................................................12
6.2 Installing in the bottle for new oil ..........................................................................................13
6.3 Filling up the working tank....................................................................................................13
7 Operation.................................................................................................................................18
7.1 Recovery...............................................................................................................................20
7.2 Vacuum and Vacuum Test...................................................................................................24
7.3 Oil injection...........................................................................................................................27
7.4 UV injection...........................................................................................................................29
7.5 Recharge..............................................................................................................................32
7.6 FULLY AUTO........................................................................................................................36
7.7 Weigh Scale verification .......................................................................................................39
7.8 RECORD PRINT ..................................................................................................................42
7.9 Weight Scale and Pressure Sensor Zero.............................................................................43
7.10 SD Card data editing ..........................................................................................................48
8 Service tasks ...........................................................................................................................49
8.1 Inner tank refill......................................................................................................................49
8.2 Language select ...................................................................................................................49
8.3 Weight Unit...........................................................................................................................50
8.4 Other service ........................................................................................................................50
9. Disposal..................................................................................................................................51
9.1 Disposing of used fluids........................................................................................................51
9.2 Disposing of packaging material ..........................................................................................51
10 Trouble shooting....................................................................................................................52
11 Technical data .......................................................................................................................53
12 Spare part list.........................................................................................................................53

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1 About this operation manual
This operation manual describes the Zell Air-Con Service Station
This manual is for those who have the required professional ability of
providing the maintenance service on vehicle air conditioning system.
This manual contains all the instructions necessary for safe and effective
operating of the air Conditioning service Station. Read this operation manual
carefully before putting the device into using for the first time.
Also note the following:
■the operator should comply with the laws about the service of vehicle air-
conditioning by local government.
■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
applied at your company
Keep this operation manual in the tool box ofAir-Con Service Station, so that
any information needed is always at your hand.
1.1 Zell hot-line
If you need more information about the Air-Con Service Station that is not
concerned in this manual, call the Zell Hot-line:

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2 For illustrating the symbols in this
Risk of damage to the machine or other material damage
Special information for using the device effectively
Format
Meaning
Example
KEY
Symbols 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 number
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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2.1 Scope of delivery
The Air-Con Service Station and its accessories are carefully checked
before shipping.
After delivery, please check all the parts listed below are present
and undamaged.
If any part is missing or damaged, notify the company responsible
for transport immediately
AC1800
Air-Con Service Station
Blue hose with coupling for LP connection and red hose with HP connection
2 Containers for new oil
Container for used oil
Inner tank refill connector
Power cord
operation manual

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3 Safety
3.1 General safety instructions
Read this operation manual carefully before starting up the
Air-Con Service Station for the first time
Please note the following:
■the operator should comply with the laws about the service of vehicle air-
conditioning by the local government.
■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 applied at your company
And also please pay attention to these massages:
→Risk of injury, This equipment should only be operated by certified
personnel.
→Only use the device for its intended purpose. To reduce the risk if injury,
care should be taken when moving this equipment.
→For indoor use only.
→Wear personal safety equipment (goggles and gloves) and avoid
touching refrigerant, as this can cause chilblains to your body.
→Use only Zell approved storage cylinder, part NO.5150998 with this
refrigerant recovery unit.
→Only use genuine R134a refrigerant .If other refrigerants are mixed in,
it can damage the Air-Con Service Station and the vehicle air condition
system.
→The Equipment has mistake inside or a wrong operation of the
equipment will cause a possible contamination of refrigerant in equipment
and it’s cylinder. Contaminated R134-a DO NOT USE, MUST BE
REPROCESSED.
→Only use correct type refrigerator oil (refrigerant oil) used with the
R134a.If other oil are mixed in, it can damage the vehicle air condition
system.
→This equipment should be used in locations with mechanical ventilation
that provides at least four air changes per hour or the equipment should be

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located at least 18(457 mm) in above the floor. Do not inhale refrigerant
gas . Although the gas is non-toxic, it displaces the oxygen you needed.
→This equipment should NOT be used in the vicinity of spilled or open
containers of gasoline.
→To reduce the risk of fire. connect only to a circuit provide with 20
amperes maximum branch circuit over current protection in accordance
with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
→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
NO.14 AWG minimum.
→Each time before you start up the device or add gas to the Air-Con
Service Station, first check whether the device is undamaged and
components are not lost. Do not start up the Air-Con Service Station if it is
damaged.
→Always use the main switch of the Air-Con Service Station for
switching 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. Otherwise refrigerant can leak.
→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 certified for the type of refrigerant being
removed to meet the requirements of SAE J2210(HFC-R134a recycling
equipment.) Additional health and safety information may be obtained from
refrigerant manufactures.
→Do not pressure test or leak teat equipment and/or vehicle air
conditioning system 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. Additional
health and safety information may be obtained from refrigerant
manufacturers.
→Recover the service hoses before you release connections.
→Do not make any modifications to theAir-Con Service Station.

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3.2 Warnings on the Air-Con Service Station
Be careful
Observe the operation manual.
Protect the device against rain
Wear gloves when handling refrigerants.
Wear goggles when handling refrigerants.
Horizontal holding the station
Caution for fire
3.3 Safety devices
■Pressure monitor: switch the compressor off if the normal
operation pressure is exceeded.
■Tank with pressure relief function: additional safety mechanism releaser
to protect lines or vessels from bursting if the pressure continues to rise
despite the action of the pressure monitor.

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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 required
professional ability 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.
Zell assumes no liability for damage resulting from the following:
■Use for purposes more than those described in this operation manual.
■Modification to theAir-Con Service Station without the permission of Zell
■Damage to the device resulting from external influences.
■Incorrect operation

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5 Overview of the Air-Con Service Station
（1）used oil bottle （2）new oil bottle
（3）uv oil bottle （4）pressure gauge for HIGH and LOW
（5）LCD （6）HP and LP hoses
（7）pressure gauge for working tank （8）working tank (30Lbs)
（9）heating belt (optional item) （10）printer
（11）front wheel （12）power switch
（13）near- wheel
（7）
(back)
（5）
（4）
（9）
（6）
（8）
（1）
（2）
(12)
（3）
(11)
（10）
(13)
(inside)