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Model 3600 

 

Refrigerant Recovery System 

 

 

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CHAPTER 5:  TROUBLESHOOTING 

Problem 

LED Status 

Possible Cause 

Solution 

Compressor 
Will Not Start 

 

 Green LED 

Vacuum pressure switch has 
been activated 

Turn unit off.  Apply 1-2 psig 
pressure to inlet port to reset 
vacuum switch 

 Red LED 

Check for restrictions in the 
discharge line.  Ensure that the 
tank valves and discharge 
valves are open. 

Remove restrictions in the high 
side. 

Recovery cylinder has reached 
450 psi high pressure limit. 

Replace with empty cylinder or 
cool cylinder with water/ice 

 Green LED 

Bad thermal overload 

Call Bacharach for service 

 NONE 

Circuit breaker is tripped 

Reset circuit breaker 

No power to the unit 

Plug the unit into a 110-120 volt 
power source  

Fan Will Not 
Start 

 Green LED 

Defective fan 

Replace fan 

Obstruction in fan blades 

Remove obstruction 

 NONE 

System switch is off 

Turn system and fan switch to 
on position 

Unit Starts But 
Stops After a 
Few Minutes of 
Operation 

 LED Off 

Evacuation is complete 

Check inlet pressure, verify 
vacuum level is at least 10"hg 

If refrigerant remains in the 
system, check for restrictions in 
the suction line 

Ensure all valves are open 

 Red LED 

Liquid valve on dot cylinder 
closed or outlet ball valve is not 
open 

Open the valves 

Other restriction(s) in discharge 
hose 

Turn unit off.                     
Remove restriction 

 Green LED 

Circuit breaker tripped due to 
compressor stall 

Reduce the inlet and/or outlet 
pressure  

The unit is too hot.  Thermal 
overload tripped 

Let the unit cool down for 15 
minutes 

Circuit breaker tripped due  to 
too much pressure or liquid in 
the system 

Purge the system and continue 

 

Summary of Contents for Refrigerant Recovery System 3600

Page 1: ...ing Vapors reduce oxygen available for breathing and are heavier than air Decomposition products are hazardous Liquid contact may cause frostbite All refrigerant containers equipment and hoses are und...

Page 2: ...OF UNIT FEATURES 7 3 2 LED DISPLAY 8 CHAPTER 4 RECOVERY 9 4 1 HELPFUL HINTS FOR RECOVERING R 410A 9 4 2 VAPOR LIQUID RECOVERY PROCEDURES 9 4 3 VAPOR RECOVERY HOSE CONNECTION 11 4 4 LIQUID PUSH PULL RE...

Page 3: ...tire operating instruction manual before use Failure to open the outlet port will cause permanent damage to the unit and void the warranty WARNING You must use a DOT recovery cylinder approved for use...

Page 4: ...ndensing ensures high recovery rates even on the hottest days Self purging valve completely purges the condenser and tubing eliminating cross contamination when switching between refrigerants Solid st...

Page 5: ...t 18 inches above the floor This equipment should not be used in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of flammable materials 5 DISCONNECT UNIT BEFORE SERVICING Electrical shock hazard may be pre...

Page 6: ...in enclosed and low lying areas Avoid contact of liquid with eyes and prolonged skin exposure Wear safety goggles and protective gloves Do not apply open flame or heat unit above 125 F Do not allow re...

Page 7: ...port It points DOWN when it is open and to the left when CLOSED 6 Inlet Port Refrigerant hose connection for incoming refrigerant vapors 7 Outlet Port Refrigerant hose connection for outgoing refrige...

Page 8: ...power switch is ON and the compressor is running Red High Pressure Condition Indicates that there is a high pressure condition that must be corrected The internal high pressure switch activates at 55...

Page 9: ...ns Connect refrigerant hoses to recovery cylinder the unit and A C system as shown in Figure 1 NOTE You must use an external filter drier in the suction line in order to meet the conditions of the uni...

Page 10: ...NOTE A small amount of inlet pressure may be needed to reset the vacuum switch this is normal Red a Indicates that there is a high pressure condition that must be corrected Check for restrictions or a...

Page 11: ...very Hose Connections Use only approved DOT recovery cylinders Follow precautions and warnings listed on the cylinder If servicing a system with a compressor burn out use a high acid type filter drier...

Page 12: ...ng non compressible fluids such as liquid refrigerant however the 3600 has been designed with a special head and valves that enable it to handle liquid directly This feature makes the 3600 easier to u...

Page 13: ...m switch to the OFF position NOTE Liquid push pull operations do not pull a vacuum on a system You must perform a vapor recovery operation in order to pull the system down to the required vacuum level...

Page 14: ...Connections Use only approved DOT recovery cylinders Follow precautions and warnings listed on the cylinder If servicing a system with a compressor burn out use a high acid type filter drier and do n...

Page 15: ...mpressor properly equalizes 2 Turn the system switch to the ON position The LED status will be green NOTE If the compressor fails to start cycle the purge valve from the RECOVERY to PURGE position to...

Page 16: ...RATE THE MODEL 3600 WITHOUT THE 80 SHUTOFF CORD ATTACHED TO THE RECOVERY CYLINDER Bacharach uses and recommends the Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute s AHRI guideline K for the safe filling and...

Page 17: ...20 volt power source Fan Will Not Start Green LED Defective fan Replace fan Obstruction in fan blades Remove obstruction NONE System switch is off Turn system and fan switch to on position Unit Starts...

Page 18: ...Refrigerant Recovery System Model 3600 18 CHAPTER 6 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...

Page 19: ...00 2024 0050 VALVE CHECK 1 4 1 00 2024 0270 VALVE 3 WAY BALL 1 8 FEM NPTF DROP 2 00 2030 0031 CONDENSER ASSY MODEL 3600 1 00 2035 0380 SUCTION HOSE 1 4 FLR X 1 4 FLR BLUE 1 00 2035 0390 DISCHARGE HOSE...

Page 20: ...del 3600 20 World Headquarters 621 Hunt Valley Circle New Kensington PA 15068 Ph 724 334 5000 Fax 724 334 5001 Toll Free 1 800 736 4666 Web site www MyBacharach com E mail help MyBacharach com PRINTED...

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