User Guide

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⌦WARNING:
1. This equipment operates at high pressures and at high voltages and if improperly used may cause personal
injury.
2. Must be operated by qualified and certified personnel.
3. Read instructions carefully before operating or servicing.
4. To prevent personal injury from refrigerants operators must wear safety glasses, gloves and protective
clothing.
5. Do not operate equipment if damaged.
6. Safety devices require the use of authorized refillable tanks.
7. Do not use this equipment in the vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline.
8. Use this equipment in locations with mechanical ventilation that provides at least four air changes per hour
or locate the equipment at least 18 inches above the floor.
9. Service hoses must have shut off devices within 12 inches (30 cm) of the connection point to the system
being serviced to prevent the loss of refrigerant.
⌦IMPORTANT:
• Change filter (FA1) and compressor oil (S131-EST) every 30 hours.
• Check the compressor oil every 10 hours.
• Compressor must not be operated unless it contains the specified 8 oz. (flat side compressors) or 12 oz.
(round side compressors) of oil.
• Your compressor is filled initially at factory.
• Change the vacuum pump oil (SA132) monthly or every 30 hours.
• Close the tank valves after each machine use.
• Always replace caps on inlet and outlet ports.
• Routinely check your fittings for leaks.
⌦CAUTION:
It is important not to allow liquid to settle at any time in the Low side when the SKYE compressor is not
running as this may enter the compressor and cause damage next time the unit is turned on. TO PREVENT
THIS DO NOT PRESS THE STOP BUTTON WHEN THE COMPRESSOR IS RUNNING; allow it to evacuate
the low side and stop automatically, then press the OFF button.
WARNING: Improper operation will void your warranty.
To reduce the risk of fire, avoid the use of an extension cord because the
extension cord may overheat. However, if you must use an extension cord,
the cord shall be AWG 14 minimum.
NEW STORAGE TANKS MUST BE EVACUATED before use to remove any air and moisture.
REFRIGERANTS
The SKYE EP9S AC Service Center must only be used with R12.
IMPORTANT: PREVENT ACCIDENTAL REFRIGERANT LOSS
" REFRIGERATION LOSSES MOSTLY OCCUR THROUGH LOOSE CONNECTIONS AND SCHRADER
VALVES. CHECK YOUR FITTINGS AND VALVES.
" ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE O-RINGS IN THE VALVE CAPS ARE IN GOOD ORDER AND ENSURE CAPS
ARE TIGHT.
" LEAK TEST FITTINGS & HOSE CONNECTIONS PERIODICALLY USING AN ELECTRONIC LEAK
DETECTOR OR SOAPY WATER.
" CLOSE TANK VALVES WHEN NOT IN USE.
" WARNING: ELECTRICAL FAULTS MUST BE REPAIRED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN