Specifications
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.
This 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.