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FOR REFRIGERANT RECOVERY

OPERATION MANUAL

APPION

AND G5TWIN

ARE TRADEMARKS OF APPION INC.

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PRODUCT

DAMAGE, READ OPERATION MANUAL PRIOR TO

OPERATING PRODUCT.

Explosion Hazard. Do NOT use with hydrocarbons. See page 4.

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DANGER

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Page 1: ...N INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED APPIONTM AND G5TWINTM ARE TRADEMARKS OF APPION INC WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PRODUCT DAMAGE READ OPERATION MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING PRODUCT Explosion Hazard Do NOT use with hydrocarbons See page 4 DANGER www AppionTools com ...

Page 2: ...ent 18 Planned Maintenance Bench Test 18 Specifications and Support Troubleshooting Guide 19 G5Twin Specifications Repair Part Kits Accessories 20 Parts Diagram and Operational Diagrams 21 22 Manufacturers Limited Warranty 23 Welcome to the G5Twin Thank you for your purchase of the Appion G5Twin Refrigerant Recovery Machine This machine was designed to deliver fast reliable recovery of Class III I...

Page 3: ... spark If electrical sparks come into contact with flammable vapors they may ignite causing fire or explosion Use only in well ventilated areas In enclosed areas mechanical ventilation should provide at least four air changes per hour Flammable combustible gases and air may become unknowingly ingested through leaks in hoses gaskets connections or leaking seals leading to compression of these gases...

Page 4: ...e air vents of the machine while it is running Always unplug the machine and ensure that the fan and motor are not rotating before opening the case or inserting any object into the machine Damage may occur to the machine and surrounding objects if the machine is dropped while running Use caution while moving this equipment especially during operation HAZARD RISK FROM NOISE CAUTION Moving component...

Page 5: ...a siphon or due to temperature induced migration Do not rely on these switches to prevent overfilling Only a refrigerant scale can provide an active and accurate measurement of the amount of refrigerant in the storage container Do not rely on these switches to stop the flow of refrigerant into the container Only the valves on the recovery machine and on the cylinder can stop the flow of refrigeran...

Page 6: ... air or other contaminants into the recovered refrigerant Examine the gaskets on each hose to ensure they are intact checking for any damage or wear that may lead to leaks Use the shortest length of 3 8 diameter hoses possible on every connection IMPORTANT Do not use quick disconnect or auto shutoff hoses for refrigerant recovery as this can bring the recovery to a halt Use Valve Core Removal Tool...

Page 7: ...diameter hoses possible on every connection Even with 1 4 fittings the larger hose diameter can deliver better performance during recovery Purge the hoses of non condensables as you connect the hoses as needed using best practices to minimize any refrigerant release aka de minimis Excess non condensables can cause tank overheating and may contaminate recovered refrigerant Connect the G5Twin to a g...

Page 8: ... Set 3 Open both valves on the G5Twin open the Valve Core Removal Tool ball valves at the system if equipped and open the Recovery Cylinder Vapor Port Make sure to completely open the Recovery Cylinder valve to prevent output restrictions See Tip 1 4 Turn on the G5Twin The compressor and fan should start 5 Slowly open the Manifold High Side liquid valve Removing liquid first will keep recovery tim...

Page 9: ... restrictions See Tip 1 4 Turn on the G5Twin The compressor and fan should start 5 Begin liquid recovery by opening both of the VCRT ball valves at the AC R System access ports 6 When all the liquid has been removed close the Recovery Cylinder Vapor Valve 7 Continue to run the G5Twin until the EPA required vacuum is achieved 8 Close both of the VCRT ball valves 9 Turn off the G5Twin then close the...

Page 10: ... output restrictions See Tip 1 3 Turn on the G5Twin The compressor and fan should start 4 Begin liquid recovery by opening the Manifold High Side liquid 5 When all the liquid has been removed close the Recovery Cylinder Vapor Valve open the Manifold Low Side vapor valve and the hose ball valve at the system vapor port if equipped 6 Continue to run the G5Twin until the EPA required vacuum is achiev...

Page 11: ...Push Pull recovery method induces a siphon to move large amounts of liquid directly from the system to the recovery cylinder 1 Setup the G5Twin as shown in Diagram 7 below Make sure that all connections are tight A Connect the AC R System Vapor Port to the G5Twin output port B Connect the AC R System Liquid Port to the Recovery Cylinder Liquid port C Connect the G5Twin input port to the Recovery C...

Page 12: ...G BETWEEN REFRIGERANT TYPES Appion refrigerant recovery machines are unique in that there is no refrigerant directly introduced into the compressor crankcase This allows the G5Twin to easily and efficiently clear out refrigerant at the end of the recovery process However as with all recovery machines trace refrigerant vapors may remain and should be cleared out when switching between different typ...

Page 13: ...ngs Make sure that the recovery cylinder valve is completely opened Discard of used worn hoses with deteriorating inner linings Output Restrictions Loud Recovery High Pressure Shutoff TIP 1 In just a few years refrigerant recovery has come a long way At first glance it s simply the process of taking refrigerant out of a system and putting it into a storage tank However this simple process can rapi...

Page 14: ...drops the temperature of the liquid refrigerant at the restriction As the point of restriction continues to get colder the vapor pressure drops slowing the vapor flow Pretty soon the recovery machine is only receiving a reduced flow of vapor that is now picking up ambient heat and adding it to the heat of compression All of this heat is sent along to the recovery cylinder quickly raising the recov...

Page 15: ...and bend it upwards so that both service ports are pointing in the same direction and both extend above the coiled area as in Diagram 9 Prior to using the ECA verify pressure and vacuum tightness using the same methods as on an AC R system How to Use an External Cooling Accessory The ECA is about 50 submerged in water before adding ice Add ice on top until the ECA is submerged below the ice level ...

Page 16: ...eater vapor flow and greatly reduce the time needed for the recovery process See Page 20 for ordering info Imagine trying to drink water through a 1 4 in 3 ft long straw Now pinch the end closed a little bit and you get an idea of the kind of work your recovery machine is trying to accomplish Using larger hoses without any restrictions will make it easier on your machine and allow you to finish th...

Page 17: ...reen from Filter Cap 3 Clean screen and Filter Cap thoroughly If the screen is worn or damaged replace it 4 Check the O ring that seals the Filter Cap to the InputPort Ifitisdry applyadropofrefrigeration oil If it is damaged replace it 5 Place clean screen into Filter Cap and screw it back onto the Input port PLANNED MAINTENANCE You can use any standard refrigeration oil mineral is ideal to scaven...

Page 18: ...e closed to reduce back pressure on compressor SYMPTOM Machine pumps into high pressure shutoff CAUSE SOLUTION Valve on machine or recovery cylinder not fully opened Check that both valves on machine are fully open pointing upward Check that the valve on the recovery cylinder is fully opened Restriction in output hose See Tip 1 on Page 14 Check hoses for any blockage Remove any core depressors SYM...

Page 19: ... kgs with standard recovery LENGTH 349 mm HEIGHT 262 mm WIDTH 239 mm WEIGHT 11 kgs POWER 230 VAC 50 60 Hz 5 Amps LENGTH 13 75 in HEIGHT 10 3 in WIDTH 9 4 in WEIGHT 24 lbs POWER 115 VAC 60 Hz 10 Amps PUSH PULL RATE DIRECT LIQUID RATE VAPOR RATE FINAL RECOVERY VACUUM REFRIGERANT LOSS WEIGHT RESIDUAL TRAPPED REFRIGERANT HIGH TEMP VAPOR RECOVERY RATE 104F 40C kg min lb min kg min lb min kg min lb min ...

Page 20: ...TION 14 EL5017 Motor Start Relay 115v 14 EL5027 Motor Start Relay 230v 15 PL7000 Case Handle 16 AY0036 Fan Gearbox Assembly w Blade 17 PL7602 Case Back Panel 18 PL7625 Motor Support Bracket each 19 LB1201 G5Twin Warning Label 115v 19 LB1262 G5Twin Warning Label 230v 20 EL5000 Motor 115v 20 EL5230 Motor 230v 21 EL5028 Motor Start Capacitor 115v 21 EL5034 Motor Start Capacitor 230v 22 CA1603 Cylinde...

Page 21: ...OPERATION MANUAL 2016 APPION INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM REFRIGERANT FLOW DIAGRAM Machine Specifications 1 2 HP MOTOR 3 1 2 STARTER RELAY HI PRESSURE SHUT OFF POWER SWITCH LIGHT BLK WHT RED BLK BLK ...

Page 22: ...rpose of the equipment hereunder The exclusive remedy of Purchaser against Appion for any breach of the foregoing limited warranty shall be to seek replacement of the affected parts In no event will Appion s liability in connection with the equipment which is found to be defective exceed the amounts paid by Purchaser to Appion hereunder for such equipment which is specifically found to be defectiv...

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