MAHLE ACX1180, Original Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...MAHLE ACX1180 EN Original instructions AC Service Units ...

Page 2: ...t Optional 13 3 4 1 Delivery 13 3 5 Functional description 14 4 Commissioning 15 4 1 Removing transportation packaging 15 4 2 Attaching handle 15 4 3 ACX1180 16 4 3 1 Setting language 16 4 3 2 Setting date and time 16 4 3 3 Activating deactivating printer buzzer 16 4 4 Setup 16 4 4 1 Selectable Options 16 4 4 2 Default Values 17 4 4 3 Maintenance Options 17 4 4 4 Total Capacities 17 4 6 Filling in...

Page 3: ...e update 27 7 8 Replacing printer paper 27 7 9 Replacing white sample lter Refrigerant identi cation unit 27 7 10 Resetting the circuit breaker 27 7 11 System information 27 7 12 Spare and wearing parts 28 7 12 1 ACX1180 28 7 12 2 Refrigerant identi cation unit 28 8 Disposal 28 8 1 Disposal of electronic parts 28 8 2 Disposal of LCD screen 28 8 3 Disposal of refrigerants UV dye lubricants and oils...

Page 4: ... h Wear protective gloves 2 Important notes Before start up connecting and operating MAHLE products it is absolutely essential that the Original instructions owner s manual and in particular the safety instructions are studied carefully By doing so you can eliminate any uncertainties in handling MAHLE products and thus associated safety risks upfront something which is in the interests of your own...

Page 5: ... given intervals Set intervals such as to ensure that faults that can be expected to occur are deter mined in good time y The test is to take the electrical engineering principles relating hereto into account y Upon request of the trade association a test manual is to be maintained into which specific entries are made Liability All data in this program is based where possible on manufacturer and i...

Page 6: ...ontamination with other refrigerants y If the refrigerant has been contaminated by being mixed with other gases remove the contaminated refrigerant and add fresh R134a before using the ACX1180 for A C service y R134a is not to be used in areas in which there is a danger of explosion Fire open flames and smoking are prohibited Welding and soldering are not permitted y y The ACX1180 unit should not ...

Page 7: ... 10 Rated frequency 50 60 Hz Rated current 10 A Rated tripping current 30 mA Tripping switch C Avoid using an extension cord with the unit If necessary use a good condition three wire grounded 14AWG or larger extension cord of the shortest possible length In addtion the current drawn by all devices connected to the wall socket must not exceed 15A total 2 4 2 Refrigerant identification unit y Inspe...

Page 8: ...service work on vehicles with air conditioning systems employing refrigerants other than R134a as this will cause damage Prior to A C service check the type of refrigerant used in the vehicle air conditioning system 3 2 Scope of delivery Description Handle Service hose high pressure Service hose low pressure Quick release coupling high pressure Quick release coupling low pressure Used oil bottle O...

Page 9: ... adapter depending on unit model 2 High side parking ush adapter depending on unit model 3 Service hose 4 Service hose connections 5 Power switch 6 Used oil bottle 7 Vacuum pump oil ll access port 8 Service door for oil bottles and vacuum pump 3 3 Description of unit Fig 1 Front view 1 Rear handle and grip 2 Tool tray and storage 3 Display and operating unit 4 Front handle 5 ACX1180 front housing ...

Page 10: ...ection 7 9 for detailed information on the software updating procedure 3 3 1 Selection and function keys Keys Name Function Yes Confirm and store No Stop procedure Exit menu or Up or down control or Right or left control Automatic Takes operator directly to Automatic process Recycle Takes operator directly to Recycle process Vacuum Takes operator directly to Vacuum process Charge Takes operator di...

Page 11: ...e left side and one on the rear of the housing t Tools can be placed on the upper cover t The service door on the side provides access to the the internal refrigerant bottle and the filter drier t The service door on the rear permits access to the Vacuum pump oil fill drain and used oil Fig 5 Opening service door on back To open the service door on the cover remove the two Phil lips head screws an...

Page 12: ...ease couplings are connected to the service connections of the vehicle air conditioning system during A C service When not in use the service quick release couplings can be connected to the park ing flush couplers t To remove the service quick release couplings from the parking flush coupler Fig 8 Pos 2 press the coupling slightly towards the connection and carefully pull the knurled section back ...

Page 13: ... of the unit When not in operation the power supply cable can be coiled up and set on the spare tank storage area on the back of the ACX1180 The ACX1180 is switched on by toggling the rocker switch to the On position 3 4 Refrigerant identification unit Optional The refrigerant identification unit permits precise determina tion of the type of refrigerant as to prevent cross contamina tion by other ...

Page 14: ...tioning system passes through the combo filter to remove suspended particles and moisture The purpose of the vacuum pump is to generate a vacuum in the air conditioning system which removes excess mois ture and to detect possible leaks in the vehicle air condition ing system Used oil separated from the vehicle refrigerant recovered drains into the used oil bottle Oil removed from the vehicle A C s...

Page 15: ...it to remove metal strap 6 Remove cardboard blocks from under ACX1180 unit 7 Remove ACX1180 from pallet t Do not unplug any electrical connections and only have internal components opened and repaired by trained customer service personnel t Contact customer service in the event of any transporta tion damage e g oil leakage 4 2 Attaching handle 1 Remove plastic bubble wrap from handle 2 Remove bolt...

Page 16: ... get to Setup and press YES 2 Press YES again to enter Selectable Options 3 Press YES button to scroll though various options 4 Activate deactivate by using or to select YES or NO Option Description Select language Select language to be displayed on screen Buzzer enabled Audible alarm additionally sounds in the event of error messages Refrig ID installed Optional accessory that can be purchased an...

Page 17: ...ress YES or NO to either select or bypass the different options 4 Alter values with or 5 Move to next value with 6 Store entries and return with YES Option Description Perform calibration check Press YES if desired When prompted attach supplied steel calibration check ball to mag net at bottom of load cell to continue check Perform internal load cell site calibration Press YES if required press NO...

Page 18: ... a dead weight in the tank to keep the internal refrigerant circuit wetted Add 1lb 454g to the set quantity when filling with refrigerant for the first time 1 To fill internal bottle push until FILL CYLINDER is displayed then press YES 2 Follow the menu prompting t The current pressure inside the external refrigerant bottle is indicated on the low pressure gauge t Any amount of refrigerant between...

Page 19: ... loss of refrigerant and the possibility of refrigerant contamination t Follow the vehicle manufacturer s recommendations for A C service on vehicles with a low pressure connection only 1 Set the ACX1180 on a flat vibration proof surface 2 Actuate the caster brake to stop the unit from rolling 3 Connect the power supply cable to the power supply 4 Switch on the main switch t Follow the manufacture...

Page 20: ... t Database is updated yearly with current model year vehicles Updates can be purchased and downloaded through the MAHLE Aftermarket Inc website 6 3 Refrigerant identification unit 6 3 1 Refrigerant analysis m Oil contamination will damage the refrigerant identifica tion unit If the refrigerant sample is supplied to the unit from the recycling equipment directly it must be pro tected from oil that...

Page 21: ...lemented manually with the ACX1180 t R134a can only be added to an air conditioning system in which there is a vacuum The vacuum phase must therefore be implemented before filling with R134a 6 5 Manual A C service m Before connecting service hoses proceed as follows 1 Perform refrigerant identification if equipped see chapter 6 3 m Only after successful identification of refrigerant serv ice hoses...

Page 22: ...nditioning system during charging recovery must be performed in order to continue 6 7 Flushing after changing type of oil m When servicing a vehicle the type of oil in the vehicle s A C system should be noted to prevent a cross contam ination inside the ACX1180 If a PAG system is serviced and another vehicle with a POE system is to be serviced next a flush routine must be performed to prevent a cr...

Page 23: ...23 en 6 9 Non condensable gases t Purging takes place automatically in the ACX1180 on the basis of a pressure and temperature algorithm The purged non condensable gases are routed to the built in ventilation fan and removed from the ACX1180 ...

Page 24: ...low on screen instructions to recalibrate unit 4 Remove the calibrating weight once complete 7 3 Calibration check 1 Use and to select Setup Maintenance Op tions Calibration check 2 Follow on screen instructions to check calibration t Getting message calibration check failed calibration check should be performed again and if it still fails a second time a calibration of the internal refrigerant bo...

Page 25: ...ry 10 hours of vacuum pump use t Use the vacuum pump oil specified by MAHLE part number 360 82946 00 1 Place a container under the drain on back side of unit 2 Open rear service door and slide open flap to expose oil fill port 3 Open the drain plug and filler plug of the vacuum pump 4 Drain all the oil 5 Close the drain plug 6 Pour vacuum pump oil into oil fill port until oil level is somewhere be...

Page 26: ...n be performed t The message Filter replacement due appears once 57kg 125lbs of refrigerant have passed through the filter As soon as this warning message is displayed contact customer service to order a new filter The con tact data can be found on the rating plate m Pay attention to correct positioning of the two O rings when fitting a new filter Fig 14 O Rings Fig 15 Replacing lter 1 Combo lter ...

Page 27: ... 4 Position the filter into its retaining clip on the unit case 5 Remove the 4 screws that attach the plastic tool tray 6 Remove the 2 screws that attach the front display unit 7 Carefully open the front display NOTE This step may require operator to loosen the 2 locking nuts at the pivot point to be able to open the display 8 Once unit is open inspect clear hose coming from back side of identifie...

Page 28: ...60 81733 00 7 12 2 Refrigerant identification unit Description Order number White sample filter 360 82958 00 8 Disposal 8 1 Disposal of electronic parts This product is subject to the European directive 2002 96 EC WEEE Old electrical and electronic devices including cables accessories and batteries must be disposed of separately from household refuse h Please make use of the return and collection ...

Page 29: ...900 W Operating temperature 10 C 50 C Optimum R134a filling weight for operation 4 kg 9 5 kg t The ACX1180 conforms to the low voltage directive LVD 9 2 Electromagnetic compatibility This product complies with the standards EN 61000 6 2 and EN 61000 6 4 10 Glossary y Recovery phase The refrigerant is extracted from the vehicle air conditioning system cleaned and routed into the internal bottle of ...

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