Model 3600
Refrigerant Recovery System
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CHAPTER 3: FEATURES
3.1. Location and Description of Unit Features
#
Component
Description
1
Purge Ball
Valve
This valve determines
what function the Model
3600 performs. This
valve is UP during
recovery operations
and DOWN for purging
and liquid push-pull
operations.
2
Inlet Port
Ball Valve
Opens or closes the
inlet port. It is pointing
UP (open) for all
recovery operations
and points DOWN for
purging operations.
T
his valve is also used
to throttle back the
liquid intake when a
knocking sound is
heard.
3
LED Status
Display
See the description on
the following page.
4
System
Switch
When in the ON position, this switch starts the recovery operation by turning the
compressor on.
5
Outlet Port
Ball Valve
Opens or closes the outlet 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 refrigerant.
8
Outlet
Pressure
Gauge
Displays the outlet/discharge pressure.
9
Inlet
Pressure
Gauge
Displays the inlet/suction pressure of the system being evacuated.
Umbilical
Cord -
Optional
Accessory
(Not shown)
This optional accessory connects to the recovery cylinder overfill sensor and
automatically shuts the unit off when the recovery cylinder reaches the 80% liquid
fill limit.
NOTE
: If the Model 3600 is equipped with an 80% shutoff cord, it will not work
unless it is not connected to a DOT recovery cylinder with a compatible level float
switch. If the recovery cylinder does not have a float switch, a shorting cap must
be installed in order to operate the system.
Compressor
Circuit
Breaker (Not
shown)
Protects against high amperage. Located on the left side of the machine.
