Specifications

Model 17800B Recovery/Recycling/Recharging Unit

Set Up Instructions

5. A new tank comes with a dry nitrogen charge of 5 to 10 psi to keep it clean and

dry during shipment. Purge the nitrogen charge on the R-12 (gray and yellow) tank

by opening the GAS (vapor) valve on the tank. Vent the pressure to the atmo-

sphere, then close the valve.

6. Place the unit tank inside the ring on the scale platform on the back of the unit.

Loop the tank strap through the tank collar and secure the latch end of the strap to

the metal loop at the other end of the strap. Use the thumb screw on the scale ring

to tighten the tank to the scale platform.

7. Connect the 36” red hose to the red valve on the tank and open the valve. Connect

the 36” blue hose to the blue valve on the tank and open the valve. Connect the

36" yellow hose to the air purge fitting on the tank.

8. Open both the low and high side valves on the control panel.

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Placing the Tank on the Scale

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Screw

Scale

Unit Tank

Tank Strap