The COMMANDER3000 (-E) has the capabilities to perform reclamations on all standard and hybrid R134a
vehicles. The COMMANDER2000 (-E)/COMMANDER1000 (-E) has the capabilities to perform reclamations on
standard R134a vehicles only.
To begin using the COMMANDER machine, turn the power switch to the "ON" position. The power switch is
located on the front right of the machine. Allow a few seconds for the computer command center to power up.
Upon initial startup the language screen will appear. Choose from one of the 18 languages programmed into the
machine. Press the circle next to the language desired and press next. The command center will then display a
series of welcome screens that will provide useful information to first time users.
When the COMMANDER machine powers up, the command center, will display the automatic/manual screen
for COMMANDER3000 (-E) and COMMANDER2000 (-E). The COMMANDER1000 (-E) will display only the manual
screen.
MAIN MENU
To access the MAIN MENU at any time press the small arrows (<<) on the middle left of the screen. The main
menu consists of the following options: status, settings, maintenance, documents and help.
STATUS: This will display all the current information about the machine. Tank, oil, info and vacuum
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pump runtime graphics will be seen at the top of the screen.
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TANK: Displays internal pressure, tank temperature, total amount of refrigerant (refrigerant
weight) and total amount of refrigerant available for charging
NOTE: Per SAE regulations a minimum of 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of refrigerant must be in the internal
tank at all times. This is the difference between the displayed refrigerant weight and
refrigerant available. Refer to refrigerant available when setting the vehicle refrigerant charge
amount.
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OIL: Displays the volume of the used oil in the used oil bottle, the volume of the injection oil in
bottle #1 (COMMANDER2000 (-E), COMMANDER3000-E only) and the volume of the injection
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