Model: 16009
DiscovR R134a
Refrigerant Identier
Operating Instructions
(original instructions)
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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions .................................1
Description .......................................4
Operating Instructions..............................5
Fault Codes.......................................7
Troubleshooting ...................................7
Replacement Parts .................................8
Warranty ...........................Inside back cover
16009 DiscovR R134a Refrigerant Identier
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WARNING : To prevent personal injury:
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AllowonlycertiedpersonneltooperatetheIdentier.
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Study,understand,andfollowallwarningsinthis
manualbeforeoperatingthisunit.Iftheoperatorcannot
readtheseinstructions,operatinginstructionsand
safetyprecautionsmustbereadanddiscussedinthe
operator’snativelanguage.
— Si el operador no puede leer las instrucciones, las
instrucciones de operación y las precauciones de
seguridad deberán leerse y comentarse en el idioma
nativo del operador.
— Si l’utilisateur ne peut lire les instructions, les
instructions et les consignes de sécurité doivent lui être
expliquées dans sa langue maternelle.
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TheIdentierisnotcapableofdirectdetectionand
indicationofthepresenceofhydrocarboncompounds.
Thesecompundspresentaammabilityhazardwhen
presentinsucientconcentrations.Wheneverthe
identierindicatesunknowncontaminantsarepresent,
thepotentialexistsforahydrocarbonammabilityhazard.
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DoNOToperatetheIdentierinammableatmospheres.
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DoNOTusecompressedairtopressuretestorleak
testHFC-134aserviceequipmentand/orvehicleair
conditioningsystems.SomemixturesofairandHFC-
134aarecombustibleatelevatedpressures.These
mixtures,ifignited,maycauseinjuryorproperty
damage.Additionalhealthandsafetyinformationmay
beobtainedfromrefrigerantmanufacturers.
Safety Precautions
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OperatethisunitwithR-134arefrigerantonly.Cross-
contaminationwithotherrefrigeranttypescauses
severedamagetotheA/Csystem,toservicetools,
andequipment.DoNOTattempttoadapttheunitfor
anotherrefrigerant.DoNOTmixrefrigeranttypes
throughasystemorinthesamecontainer.
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DO NOTbreatherefrigerantandlubricantvaporor
mist.Exposuremayirritateeyes,nose,andthroat.
UserecyclingequipmentcertiedtomeetSAE
J2788requirementstoremoverefrigerantfromthe
A/Csystem.Ifaccidentalsystemdischargeoccurs,
immediatelyventilatetheworkarea.Theremustbe
adequateventilationinthevehicleservicingarea.
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Whentestingvehicleairconditioningsystems,the
vehicleignitionmustbeturnedOFF.Thisaction
preventsEMI/RFIproblems,aswellaseliminates
potentialuserhazardsfrommovingpartsofthevehicle.
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Weareyeandskinprotectionwhenworkingwith
refrigerants.Escapingrefrigerantvaporscanfreeze
uponcontact.DoNOTdirectrefrigerantescapingfrom
thesamplehosetowardexposedskinortowardtheface.
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Connectiontopowersourcesgreaterthan14VDC
couldcause“out-of-warranty”damage.Connectionto
abatterywhichisnotfullycharged,orissmallerthana
typicalvehiclebattery,maycauseerrorsinreading.
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Toreducetheriskofbatteryexplosionduetospark
generation:FirstconnecttheREDcliptothepositive
12-voltbatteryterminal;thenconnecttheBLACKclipto
ametalgroundlocationawayfromthebattery.
Safety Precautions cont’d
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Safety Precautions cont’d
CAUTION: To prevent equipment damage,
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Brass Filter: This instrument is equipped with a brass lter located
at the outlet of the R134a coupler. This lter signicantly reduces
the possibility of oil contamination in the unit. Replace this lter
when oil is detected in the hose near the coupler, or when the unit
indicates “Excess Air / Fail”. Failure to replace the lter when so
indicated may result in “out-of-warranty” damage to the instrument.
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Sample Input: This instrument requires connection of the sample
hose to the low-side, or vapor, port of the source vehicle or refriger-
ant cylinder. Connection of the sample hose to the high-side, or
liquid, port of the source vehicle or refrigerant cylinder will result in
“out-of-warranty” damage to the instrument. Additionally, the low-
side, or vapor, port shall not emit sample gas in excess of 300 psig
or sample gas that contains oil or liquids.
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Sample Hose: Inspect the sample hose before and after each use
of the instrument. Immediately replace the hose if it appears cracked,
obstructed, or fouled with oil.
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Never use a sample hose other than those approved for use with
the Identier. The use of other hose types may introduce errors
and excessive refrigerant loss.
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Verify the refrigerant source to be tested will not emit oil or liquid
refrigerant before connecting the Identier sample hose.
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Never connect the Identier to any refrigerant source that exceeds
300 psi pressure.
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Do not use the coupling supplied on the Identier R-134a sample
hose for any purpose other than Identier sampling. The coupler
supplied on the R-134a hose does not contain check valves and
will continually vent refrigerant.
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Never obstruct the sample exhaust or air intakes—located on the
front and top of the instrument—during use of this tool.
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Do not throw, drop, immerse in liquid, or mistreat the instrument.
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Store the instrument in its storage case when not in use.
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Maintain the cleanliness of the instrument to prevent contamination
and prolong its life.
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Description
Contamination of refrigerant in air conditioning systems can
lead to component corrosion or destruction, elevated system
head pressure, and system failures when used by unsuspect-
ing technicians. Determining refrigerant type and purity is
severely hampered by the presence of air when attempting to
use pressure-temperature relationships.
The 16009 DiscovR R134a Refrigerant Identier provides a
fast, easy, and accurate means to determine purity in R134a
refrigeration systems. It also provides refrigerant technicians
with knowledge of refrigerant purity and how to protect against
equipment and air conditioning system damage resulting from
contamination.
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Operating Instructions
UnderstandingtheLEDIndicators
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A solid LED light indicates the unit is busy.
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A ashing LED light indicates the unit is waiting for the operator.
Operation
1. Remove the DiscovR Identier from the box and expose
the unit to fresh air.
2. Verify the vehicle ignition is turned OFF. Connect the
power cable clips (red to positive; black to a metal ground)
to the vehicle’s 12-volt battery.
3. Connect the power cable to the Identier. The LED lights
run through the function sequence.
4. Press the NEXT button.
5. Wait while the WARM UP LED is on.
6.
Once the unit has warmed up, the CALIBRATING LED ashes:
a. Press the NEXT button.
b. The CALIBRATING LED will light solid.
7. After calibration, the ANALYZING LED ashes:
a. Connect the sample hose with the R134a service
coupler to the vehicle. A very slight ow of gas will exit
the unit from the center tube.
b. Press the NEXT button.
c. The ANALYZING LED will light solid.
8.
After analyzing the refrigerant, a PASS or FAIL LED ashes:
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a. A ashing PASS LED indicates the refrigerant is 97%
pure or better.
b. A ashing FAIL LED indicates the refrigerant is less
than 97% pure.
c. The EXCESS AIR LED will light with either a PASS or
FAIL LED if the unit has detected a large amount of air
in the refrigerant.
Note: The indication of excess air may be the result of oil or
other contaminants trapped in the brass lter.
9. Disconnect the sample hose from the vehicle to prevent
refrigerant loss.
10. Press the NEXT button.
11. The CALIBRATING LED ashes:
a. The unit may now be disconnected from the vehicle;
or press the NEXT button to begin another gas test.
Operating Instructions cont’d
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Fault Codes & Troubleshooting
FaultCodes
If the DiscovR unit displays a fault light, the code is determined
by counting the number of times the fault light ashes.
Code 1 = Calibration unstable
Code 3 = Calibration error
Code 4 = Temperature over the range
Code 5 = Calibration compensation error
If any of these codes display, disconnect the unit from its power
source and bring it to a room temperature (60°– 80° F) place.
Check the vehicle battery voltage, and conrm it is within
specied range. Allow the unit to cool for thirty (30) minutes.
Reconnect the unit to the refrigerant source and retest.
If the fault light persists, or if Code 6 is displayed, contact the
Technical Services Department.
Troubleshooting
No Power – Check for correct battery clip polarity, and full
connection of the plug connector into the unit.
ExcessAir/Fail – Check the sample hose for good connec-
tions to the refrigerant source and the unit. Also, check the
brass lter for any oil residue, and replace it if necessary.
Note: Clean the coupler with compressed air before installing a
new lter.
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Replacement Parts
PartNumber Descripion
16109 .............. Replacement lter (qty. 3)
and hose kit
Warranty
Rev. November 1, 2005
This product is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship, materials, and
components for a period of one year from date of purchase. All parts and labor required
to repair defective products covered under the warranty will be at no charge. The
following restrictions apply:
1. The limited warranty applies to the original purchaser only.
2. The warranty applies to the product in normal usage situations only, as described in
the Operating Manual. The product must be serviced and maintained as specied.
3. If the product fails, it will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer.
4. Transportation charges for warranty service will be reimbursed by the factory
upon verication of the warranty claim and submission of a freight bill for normal
ground service. Approval from the manufacturer must be obtained prior to shipping
to an authorized service center.
5. Warranty service claims are subject to authorized inspection for product defect(s).
6. The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any additional costs associated with
a product failure including, but not limited to, loss of work time, loss of refrigerant,
cross-contamination of refrigerant, and unauthorized shipping and/or labor charges.
7. All warranty service claims must be made within the specied warranty period.
Proof-of-purchase date must be supplied to the manufacturer.
8. Use of recovery/recycling equipment with unauthorized refrigerants or sealants
will void warranty.
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Authorized refrigerants are listed on the equipment or are available through the
Technical Service Department.
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The manufacturer prohibits the use of the recovery/recycling equipment on air
conditioning (A/C) systems containing leak sealants, either of a seal-swelling
or aerobic nature.
This Limited Warranty does NOT apply if:
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The product, or product part, is broken by accident.
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The product is misused, tampered with, or modied.
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The product is used for recovering or recycling any substance other than the
specied refrigerant type. This includes, but is not limited to, materials and
chemicals used to seal leaks in A/C systems.
Visit our web site
at
www.robinair.com
or
call our Toll-Free
Technical Support Line at
800-822-5561
in the continental U.S. or Canada.
In all other locations, contact your local distributor. To help us serve you
better, be prepared to provide the model number, serial number, and date
of purchase.
To validate the warranty, complete the warranty card attached to the unit,
and return it within ten days from date of purchase.
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Due to ongoing product improvements, we reserve the right
to change design, specications, and materials without notice.
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