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Control Panel Functions


This explains the functions of the various components of the unit control panel.

^ Main Power Switch-supplies electrical power to the control panel.
^ Beeper-emits an audible tone to alert the operator to unit operating functions.
^ Digital Display-shows the time programmed for vacuum and the weight of refrigerant programmed for recharging.
^ Low-Side Manifold Gage-when connected to an A/C system, this gage shows the system low-side pressure.
^ High-Side Manifold Gage-when connected to an A/C system, this gage shows the system high-side pressure.
^ Moisture Indicator-shows if the refrigerant is wet or dry.
^ Low-Side Valve-connects the low side of the A/C system to the unit.
^ High-Side Valve-connects the high side of the A/C system to the unit. In addition to the number keys, the control panel contains special keys that accomplish specific operating functions.
^ RECYCLE-activates the recycling sequence.
^ RECOVER-activates the recovery sequence.
^ SHIFT/RESET-activates "shifted" position of keys on the keypad and resets the program mode.
^ FILTER-automatically recovers and evacuates to 57 kPa (17 inches Hg) vacuum from the filter and low side of the unit.
^ CHG-automatically charges the A/C system with the programmed amount of refrigerant.
^ HOLD/CONT-Interrupts the automatic cycle in the "HOLD" position, and then resumes functions in the "CONT" position. Press this button once for "HOLD" and again for "CONT"
^ VACUUM-activates the vacuum and automatic recycling sequence.
^ ENTER-enters programmed data into the unit control memory.