COMMANDER1000 (-E)/2000 (-E)/3000 (-E) MANUAL PROCEDURE
Once manual is chosen, the machine will now display the screen where you can manually hose flush
(COMMANDER3000 (-E) only), recover the refrigerant in the vehicle, pull a vacuum for the programmed amount
of time, perform a vacuum leak check, inject oil (COMMANDER2000 (-E) only) or charge a programmed amount
of refrigerant into the system. Each of these processes will be performed individually. As each function is
completed, "process complete" will be displayed on the screen and the visual indicator light will turn green.
NOTE: Allow the machine to complete the process on its own. Terminating a process will cause the machine to
work in an unpredictable way. Some maintenance might be required to restore the machine to proper working
order.
Hose Flush (COMMANDER3000 (-E) HYBRID OPTION ONLY):
1.
Press the hose flushing button. Press go.
2.
Connect the couplers to the fittings on the side of the machine. Press next.
3.
Open the couplers by turning the knobs clockwise. Press next.
4.
Open machine valves. Press next.
5.
The hose flushing screen will now be displayed. The machine will use some of the refrigerant in the
internal tank to flush out the hoses. This process is used when switching from standard vehicle to
hybrid vehicle. This process will ensure the removal of any non-compatible oil before working on a
hybrid vehicle.
6.
"Process complete" will be displayed when finished.
Recovery:
1.
Press the recovery button, press the GO button to start the refrigerant recovery.
2.
Follow the directions on the screen.
3.
Connect the couplers to the vehicle. Press next to continue.
4.
Open the couplers by turning the knob clockwise. Press next to continue.
5.
Open the machine valves. Press next to continue.
6.
The recovery screen will now be displayed. The screen will show the total amount of refrigerant in
the tank, the amount of refrigerant being recovered, the tank pressure and temperature, the amount
of waste oil removed and the vehicle AC pressure.
7.
When the recovery is complete "process complete" will be displayed.
Vacuum:
1.
Press the vacuum button.
2.
Use the keypad displayed to program in desired vacuum time. The vacuum is pre-programmed
for 10 minutes which includes a two minute vacuum leak check. If the vacuum leak check is not
desired press the "C" button on the keypad to clear out time then program in the desired vacuum
time. Press the double arrows to lock in the vacuum time.
3.
Press the go button, follow the instructions on the screen. Connect the couplers to the vehicle, press
next. Open the couplers by turning the knobs clockwise, press next. Open the Machine valves, press
next.
4.
The vacuum procedure will now be performed.
Oil Injection (COMMANDER2000 (-E) ONLY):
NOTE: The vehicle will need to be under a full vacuum for the oil injection process to work.
1.
Press the oil injection button.
2.
Program in the amount of oil desired to be charged into the vehicle. Press the arrows button to lock
in the charge.
3.
Press the go button. Follow the instructions on the screen. Connect the couplers to the vehicle, press
next. Open the couplers by turning the knobs clockwise, press next. Open the Machine valves, press
next.
4.
The programmed amount of oil will be injected.
Refrigerant Charge:
1.
Press the refrigerant charge button, use the keypad to program in the desired refrigerant charge.
You may also use the database option to look up the year make and model of the vehicle. Press the
double arrows to lock in your selection. Press the go button.
2.
Follow the instruction on the screen.
3.
Connect the couplers to the vehicle, press next.
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