Evacuate the Vehicle A/C System
1. Connect the service hoses from the machine to the
vehicle's service ports.
2. Open the coupler valves by turning the collars
clockwise.
3. Press VACUUM .
4. Press OK to accept the default evacuation time
(30-minute default; 5-minute minimum), or enter the
desired vacuum time using the number keys, and
press OK .
5. The machine gives you the option of doing a leak
test after evacuation. Press OK for yes; press ESC
for no. If OK is selected, program the amount of time
for the leak test.
If the leak test fails, the machine will repeat the
vacuum process and leak test two more times. If the
leak test fails the third time, the test is interrupted so
the leak may be corrected.
6. Time starts when an vacuum of 5 mbar absolute
is reached. The machine pulls a vacuum on the
A/C system for the programmed amount of time.
Pressure is displayed on the display screen. During
the vacuum process, the machine may perform an
air purge, if needed.
7. The machine stops when the specified amount of
time has elapsed. At this point you may print out
vacuum information by selecting OK. Press ESC to
return to the main menu.
BAC 4100a Rev. A
Operating Instructions — Vacuum
WARNING: To prevent personal
injury while working with refrigerant,
read and follow the instructions
and warnings in this manual, and
wear protective equipment such as
goggles and gloves.
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