REFRIGERANT RECOVERY SYSTEM

USERS OPERATING MANUAL

25175B
ADVANCED TEST PRODUCTS. INC Miramar, FL
Telephone: (954) 499-5400 Fax: (954) 499-5454 Toll Free: (800) 327-5060
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3
OPERATING GUIDELINES 4-5

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 25175B 5

ADDITIONAL RECOVERY TANK INFORMATION 6

PURGING NON-CONDENSABLE GASES 7
HELPFUL HINTS FOR REFRIGERANT RECOVERY 8-9
OPERATING YOUR 25175B 10
DIAGRAM FOR REFRIGERANT RECOVERY 10
SELF PURGING YOUR 25175B 11
SELF PURGE/AUTO EVACUATE 11
DIAGRAM FOR PUSH/PULL METHOD 12

SET-UP DIAGRAM FOR TANK PRE OR SUB COOLING PROCEDURE 12

OPTIONAL RECOVERY / TANK PRE OR SUB 13

COOLING FOR FIXED HOSE SET-UP

REFRIGERANT FLOW DIAGRAM 14

25175B PARTS DIAGRAM/PARTS AND ACCESSORIES LIST 15
25175B AND 25175B-KT WIRING DIAGRAMS 16

INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL 80% TANK 17

CAPACITY SENSING COMPONENTS (KIT KT-5001)
25175B-KT MODEL 17
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR 25175B 18
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY 19
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) INSTRUCTIONS 20

EPA REGIONAL OFFICES 21

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 m IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION m
SAFETY COMES FIRST! Read all safety, operating 8. Read all safety information regarding the safe
guidelines and instructions before operating your handling of refrigerant and refrigerant oil, includ-
25175B. ing the Material Safety Data Sheet. MSDS
1. CAUTION: ONLY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN sheets can be obtained from your refrigerant
SHOULD OPERATE THIS RECOVERY UNIT. supplier.
The operator must be familiar with air conditioning 9. If you expect temperatures in excess of 135 F,
and refrigeration systems, refrigerants and the contact the refrigerant supplier.
dangers of pressurized components. 10. Be sure that any room where you are working is
2. Always think before acting, familiarity breeds care- thoroughly ventilated, especially if a leak is sus-
lessness and carelessness can be harmful to your pected. Refrigerant vapor is hazardous to your
health or, worse, result in death. health and can cause death.

3. m WARNING Always wear safety goggles and 11. m Avoid breathingA/Crefrigerant and lubrica-
tion vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate eyes,
protective gloves when working with refrigerants.
nose and throat. If accidental system discharge
Contact with refrigerant may cause injury.
occurs,ventilateworkareabeforeresumingserv-
Disconnect hoses with extreme caution! All hoses
ice.
may contain liquid refrigerant under pressure.

4. m PRESSURIZED TANK CONTAINS LIQUID 12. i WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE:
REFRIGERANT. NEVER OVERFILL STORAGE Never operate unit inan explosiveenvironment!
TANKS. OVERFILLING OF THE TANK MAY Do not use this equipment in the vicinity of
CAUSE A VIOLENT EXPLOSIONANDPOSSIBLE spilled or open containers of gasoline or any
INJURY OR DEATH.DONOT: Exceed theworking other flammable liquid.
pressure of Recovery Tank cylinder. When using an extension cord it should be a
5. m Warning: DO NOT: Exceed the working pres- 3-wire, 14 AWG minimum and no longer than
sure of each cylinder. Recovery cylinders are 25 feet.
designed for different pressures. Your 25175B is Use this equipment in locations with mechani-
not supplied with a recovery tank, it requires the cal ventilation that provides at least four air
use of tanks with a minimum of 350 psi working changes per hour or locate the equipment at
pressure and ROBINAIR strongly recommends least 18 inches above the floor.
the use of 400 psi tanks.
Never use oxygen when testing for leaks. Any
NOTE: The use of a 400 psi tank is mandatory oil in contact with oxygen under pressure will
when recovering R410A. form an explosive mixture.
See ROBINAIR Recovery Tanks under Parts and 13. c High voltage electricity inside panels.
Accessories section on Page 15. Risk of electrical shock. Be sure to disconnect
theunitfrom thepowersourcebefore servicing it.
6. m A scale must be used to avoid overfilling the 14. To reduce the risk of injury, care should be
storage tank. DO NOT OVERFILL. Tank is full at
taken when moving this equipment.
80% volume. Tank may explode if filled more than
80% due to liquid expansion.
7. Use ONLY authorized refillable refrigerant tanks.
NEVER use a standard disposable 30lb. tank (the
type of container in which virgin refrigerant is
sold) to recover refrigerant.

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 OPERATING GUIDELINES
m Before operating the 25175B recovery unit, read
the following m
9. m A scale must be used to avoid overfilling the
storage tank. DO NOT OVERFILL. Tank is full at
1. 25175B IS APPROVED FOR USE WITH THE 80% volume. Tank may explode if filled more than
FOLLOWING CATEGORY III, IV and V 80%duetoliquid expansion. Below is a represen-
REFRIGERANTS (Per ARI 740): tative sample for R-22 refrigerant:
R-12, R-22, R-134A, R-401A, R-401B, R-401C,
R-402A,R-402-B,R-404A,R-406A,R-407A, TANK SIZE MAX NET WEIGHT
R-407-B, R-407C, R-407D, R-408A, R-409A, 30 lb. Tank 24 lbs.
R-410A,R-411A, R-411B, R-412A, R-500, R-502, 50 lb. Tank 40 lbs.
R-507 and R-509
2. A FILTER must always be used and should
replaced frequently. We recommend that a clean Note: Robinair strongly recommends the use of the
filter be used for every service job. ADS-100 Refrigerant Scale for monitoring tank
Failure to use a filter will invalidate your warranty. capacity.
The use of a filter will greatly reduce the risk of 10. Your 25175B has an Internal Pressure Shut Off
damage to your 25175B, by preventing foreign Switch. If the pressure inside the system should
material from entering the unit. go above 470 psi, the system will automatically
3. Each filter should be labeled and used exclusively shut itself off.Theshutoff switch will automatically
for one type of refrigerant only. reset itself again after the pressure drops below
300 psi.
4. Always open service and cylinder valves slowly.
This allows rapid control of the flow of gases if m WARNING: The Internal Pressure Shut Off
there is any danger. Once it is determined that
Switch does not prevent tank overfill. If your system
there is no danger, the valves can be opened
shuts off on high pressure and is connected to your
fully.
tank, you may have overfilled your tank and created
5. Always isolate large amounts of refrigerant and a very dangerous situation! Take immediate meas-
close off valves after use, so if a leak should
ures to relieve any high pressure and/or tank overfill.
develop anywhere in the system, the refrigerant
will not escape. 11. When recovering large amounts of liquid, use the
"Push/Pull method (see diagram on page 11).
6. Keep all connections to the refrigeration system
thoroughly dry and clean. If moisture enters the
refrigeration system, it is likely to cause consider- m CAUTION: When using the "Push/Pull" method,
able damage. once the "Push/Pull" siphon is started, it can contin-
ue and overfill the storage tank even if the tank is
7. Robinair strongly recommends the use of the
optional 80% Capacity Shutoff Kit (p/n KT-5001). equipped with a "shut off" float sensor. The siphon
When installed and used with a recovery tank that can continue even after the machine is turned off.
has an internal float switch, the 25175B will shut You must manually close the valves on the tank and
down automatically when the tank is 80% full. Your the unit to prevent overfilling of the recovery tank.
25175B is pre-wired from the factory for this kit.
Note:The 25175B is also available in model 25175B- 12. Always operate the unit on a flat level surface
KT, with the 80% Shutoff Kit installed direct from the
factory. 13. To achieve the deepest final vacuum, use the
8. m CAUTION: Use only authorized refillable tank cooling method to lower the head pressure
on the recovery tank. (See Pages 12 &13).
refrigerant recovery tanks. Federal regulations
Repeat as necessary to achieve the desired vac-
require refrigerant to be transported only in con-
uum level.
tainers meeting DOT spec. 4BA or 4BW.
NEVER use a standarddisposable30lb.tank
(the typeofcontainer in which virgin refrigerant is
sold) to recover refrigerant.

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 OPERATING GUIDELINES - cont.
NOTE: If there is no liquid in the recovery tank, then 15. To maximize recovery rates, use the shortest
the cooling method will not work. In this case, use an possible length of 3/8" or larger hose. A hose no
empty tank that has been fully evacuated to achieve longer than 3 feet is recommended.
the final vacuum level required. 16.For maximum throughput, always remove all
14. If the tank pressure exceeds 300 psi, use the tank unnecessary hose core depressors and the
cooling procedure to reduce the tank pressure. Schraeder valves from port connections.
(See Pages 12 & 13) 17.Deformed rubber seals and core depressors in
hoses and faulty or unnecessary Schraeder
valves can restrict flow up to 90%.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 25175B

1. USE of a filter/dryer at the inlet is mandatory. A fil- cedure on Page 11. Liquid refrigerant left in the
ter/dryer must always be used between the recov- 25175Bs condenser may expand, causing dam-
ery machine and the inlet hose. age to components.
2. Special care should be taken when recovering
from a "burned-out" system. Use two high acid
4. c Warning! Whenever you perform any type of
maintenance work on your 25175B, insure that it
capacity filters, in series. (Alco type EK-162-F or
is disconnected from the power supply before
Sporlan type C-162-F are recommended )When
you begin.
you have finished recovering from the system,
5. If the unit is to be stored or not used for any
flush your 25175B with a small amount of clean
length of time, we recommend that it be com-
refrigerant and refrigerant oil to purge off any for-
pletely evacuated of any residual refrigerant and
eign substances left in the unit.
purged with dry nitrogen.
3. Always empty refrigerant from the 25175B into a
storage tank; see Self-Purge/Auto Evacuate pro-

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 ADDITIONAL RECOVERY TANK INFORMATION

m Warning: Also read the information pertain-

used for another refrigerant, completely empty the
tank, evacuate it and purge the tank using dry
ing to recovery tanks, previously listed under
nitrogen, and then re-evacuate it.
Safety Information and Operating Guidelines.
3. Always store refrigerant containers in a cool dry
1.CAUTION: NEVER use a standard disposable
place.
30lb. tank (the type of container in which virgin
refrigerant is sold) to recover refrigerant. Use 5. Do not mix refrigerants in a system, a tank or any
ONLY authorized refillable refrigerant tanks. where else. Each type of refrigerant must have its
Federal regulations require refrigerant to be trans own tank, filter, etc.
ported only in containers meeting DOT specs.
4BW or 4BA. 6. Storage cylinders sometimes have valves that are
not properly seated when manufactured. Keeping
2. m Warning: DO NOT: Exceed the working pres- caps on these valves will guard against refrigerant
sure of each cylinder. Recovery cylinders are leakage.
designed for different pressures. Your 25175B is
not supplied with a recovery tank, it requires the 7. Do not exceed 80% of tank capacity. ROBINAIR
use of tanks with a minimum of 350 psi working strongly recommends the use of the ADS-100
pressure and ROBINAIR strongly recommends Refrigerant Scale for monitoring tank capacity.
the use of 400 psi tanks. Safety codes recommend that closed tanks not be
NOTE: The use of a 400 psi tank is mandatory filled over 80% of volume with liquid. The remain-
when recovering R-410A. ing 20% is called head pressure room.
See ROBINAIR Recovery Tanks under Parts and
8. If you expect temperatures in excess of 135 F,
Accessories section on Page 15.
contact the refrigerant supplier.
3. Tanks and filters should be designated for one
refrigerant only. Before using a tank previously

m NEVER TRANSPORT AN OVERFILLED CYLINDER m

Refrigerant expands when it gets warm and may cause a tank to explode if overfilled .

CYLINDER TEMPERATURE 60F 70F 100F 130F 150F

STARTING WITH CYLINDER

80% BY VOLUME

SPACE OCCUPIED BY LIQUID 80% 81% 83% 90% 94%

STARTING WITH CYLINDER

90% BY VOLUME

SPACE OCCUPIED BY LIQUID 90% 92% 96% 100%

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 PURGING NON-CONDENSABLE GASES
FROM REFRIGERANT TANK
1. Allow the tank to sit undisturbed for 24 hours. This 5. If the pressure reading is higher than the pressure
allows the air to rise to the top. shown on the chart, very slowly (so as not to
cause turbulence inside the tank) crack open the
2. Connect a manifold to the tank and read the vapor port valve. Watch the pressure on the
amount of pressure in the tank by looking at the gauge decrease. To prevent venting, add 4-5 psi
output pressure gauge. to the pressure shown on the chart. when the
gauge corresponds to that pressure, close the
3.Determine the ambient temperature in the room. vapor port valve.

4.Refer to a Refrigerant pressure/temperature chart. 6. Allow the tank to sit for 10 minutes and check the
Find the temperature on the chart and look across pressure again.
to the corresponding pressure for the type of
refrigerant in the tank. Determine how that relates 7. Repeat the process again if necessary.
to the reading on the gauge.

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 HELPFUL HINTS FOR
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY
Refrigerant recovery has come a long way in a few short years. On the surface it's simply the process of taking refriger-
ant out of a system and putting it into a tank. However, this simple process can quickly become problematic if a few
items are overlooked. The following are some tips and pointers we've accumulated over the last few years that can save
you time and make the process go smoother.

First you need to identify the refrigerant type and quantity in the system you are servicing. If you determine it"s a
burnout, you need a special tank (a tank that's identified as containing burnout or other unidentified gases), and you
need to use extra filtration prior to recovery. (See item # 2 on page 5)

If, on the other hand, you know the gas in the system is relatively clean or new, then a new tank should be used. If
you're planning on putting the refrigerant back into the same system after you have finished the service or if the refrig-
erant is going to be reclaimed, then use a tank that has the same refrigerant in it. A word of caution about the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): If you use a variety of refrigerant gasses in your service work - as evidenced by
your refrigerant purchases - and you only own one tank, you are asking for trouble. You would be well advised to own at
least one tank for every refrigerant type serviced, plus an extra for burnouts and other unknowns.

Results of Liquid Refrigerant

Trapped in a System
PLANNING AHEAD Pstart
Knowing the quantity of refrigerant is important for plan- Forever
ning storage requirements, as well as planning for the Pe
actual recovery. For instance, any system with more than
5lbs. of refrigerant is likely to have areas where the liquid
can get trapped.
0
10 Hg
The key to a quick recovery procedure is to get the liquid
Tstart Time Tfinish
out first, and then get the remaining vapor out. However
most systems are not " recovery friendly." That is they
don't have access ports at their lowest points. If some
HOSES AND VALVES
units you're servicing are on maintenance contracts, you
Hoses and Schraeder valves have a large impact on recov-
would save significant time by installing access ports at all
ery speed. In general, the larger the hose, the less friction
of the lowest points in the system, where liquid is likely to
on the flow of refrigerant, the quicker the recovery time.
accumulate.
Many contractors are now using 3/8' lines for the input to
the recovery machine, even those lines originating out of
Since most systems don't have these ports you need to be
1/4" fittings.
prepared to boil off the trapped liquid with a heat gun,
when ever it's found. An indicator of trapped liquid in a
Schraeder valves must be removed from the connection
system is frost or condensation forming on the plumbing
prior to an expedient recover y. Most wholesalers sell a tool
or components where the liquid is trapped. The trapped
for removing these cores, while keeping the connection
liquid may be in an area that is not visible. In all cases
sealed. The core depressor, in the end of the hose, should
trapped liquid in a system during recovery causes the
also be removed. These two items can turn a 20 minute
recovery process to slow down, regardless of the size or
job into one that goes on for hours. So, be sure to remove
type of machine (see diagram).
the Schraeder valves and core depressors before every
recovery job.
If you are unable to locate the trapped liquid, but you
know it'sthere, becausetherecovery jobistaking "forever".
Another hose consideration is the little rubber grommet at
Turn on the system compressor (if it's operable) for a few
the end of the hose that makes a seal with the flare fitting.
seconds, this will get the refrigerant moving to another
We've seen these seals so worn and deformed that when
part of the system and in the process pick up enough heat
the hose is connected to the flare fitting the grommet vir-
to boil off.
tually seals off the connection.

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 HELPFUL HINTS FOR
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY - cont.
This is probably never noticed in charging, because the KEEPING THE DIRT OUT
pressure opens the grommet, but during recovery (or with
suction) the deformed grommet severely restricts the flow During the recovery process your recovery machine can
of refrigerant. be exposed to debris that can, potentially, damage it. This
includes brazing spatter and copper/ brass slithers. Further
REFRIGERANT RECYCLING contamination can be introduced from the refrigerant stor-
age tanks. To prolong the life of your recovery machine,
Current regulations state that used refrigerant shall not be always use an inline filter at the inlet Port.
sold, or used in a different owner's equipment, unless the
refrigerant has been laboratory analyzed and found to Whenever you are charging a system from a recovery
meet the requirements of ARI 700 (latest edition). As a cylinder it is a good idea to use an in-line filter to protect
result, recycling and verifying ARI 700 conformance isn't the system from contamination. Again, change your in-line
economically justified in most cases. It's still a great idea filters often.
to do as much cleaning of refrigerant going back into the
same system (or owners system) as possible. We recom- GETTING THE LIQUID OUT
mend using the largest, high-acid capacity filter, that are
economically feasible. Put these filters on the suction or See diagram on page 12 of this manual
inlet side of the recovery unit. Change filters often.
Push/pull is a method of removing bulk liquid from a sys-
The recovery of large amounts of liquid refrigerant can tem using the pressure differential created by the recovery
sometimes carry with it large quantities of oil, if the sys- machine. Push-pull will generally not work on smaller sys-
tem being serviced doesn't have an adequate oil separator tems because there is no bulk liquid reservoir to create a
installed. If this recovered refrigerant isn't going to be liq- siphon from.
uid charged back into the same system, you might want to
separate the refrigerant from the oil in order to measure Push-pull is mostly used on systems with a receiver tank
the oil (to know how much oil to charge back into the sys- or those with greater than 20 lbs. of refrigerant, or when
tem). Refrigerant sent back for reclaim does not need to transferring from one tank to another. The rate of liquid
have the oil removed. One of the simplest and most cost transfer is very much dependent on hose size, with larger
effective ways to achieve this is to use a 30 or 50 lb. tank hoses providing much better throughput.
in line with your recovery machine. Connect the system to
the liquid port of the tank, then from the vapor port of the Another trick is to cool the tank, if it's partially filled, prior
tank connect to the input of your recovery machine. A sec- to or during recovery. This operation will lower the pres-
ond tank, for storing refrigerant, should then be connected sure in the storage tank and therefore speed up recovery.
to the output of the recovery machine. If you encounter There must be a minimum of 5 lbs of liquid refrigerant in
large amounts of liquid you will need to put a band heater the tank you wish to chill. This operation can be performed
around the first tank. When the recovery job is complete prior to or during the recovery. See the two set up dia-
the oil can be removed, from the first tank, by applying a grams and procedures on page 12-13 of this manual.
small amount of pressure, using nitrogen, to one of the
ports and extracting the oil from the other. If you are going There is nothing magic here, you are simply using your
to remove the oil from the vapor port you will need to turn recovery machine to make a refrigerator where the tank is
the tank upside down. Always wear safety glasses when the evaporator. By throttling the output valve, you're effec-
performing this operation as the oil may be acidic and tively creating a capillary tube or an expansion device, but
could cause severe burning. you need to adjust the back pressure to suit the conditions
and the refrigerant. Five to ten minutes of chilling can pro-
duce some very dramatic tank cooling, depending on the
conditions. If there are any non condensables in the tank
this process will not work. The greater the quantity of
refrigerant in the tank the longer the process will take.

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 OPERATING YOUR 25175B
PROCEDURE FOR NORMAL SYSTEM RECOVERY
1. Inspect the 25175B thoroughly to insure that it is It may be necessary, under certain circumstances,
in good operating condition. to press this switch more than once to start the
compressor.
2. Make sure all connections are correct and tight
(see set-up diagram below). 8. Slowly open the input port on the 25175B.

3. Open the liquid port of the recovery cylinder a. If the compressor starts to knock, slowly throttle
(always open valves slowly to check hoses and back the input valve until the knocking stops.
connections for leaks). b. If the input valve was throttled back, it should be
fully opened once the liquid has been removed
4. Make sure the Recover/Purge valve is set on from the system (the manifold gauge set vapor
Recover. port should also be opened at this time).

5. Open the output port of the 25175B 9. Run until desired vacuum is achieved.

6. Open the liquid port on your manifold gauge set; a. Close the manifold gauge sets vapor and liquid
opening the liquid port will remove the liquid from ports.
the system first, greatly reducing the recovery b. Close the 25175B input port.
time. (after the liquid has been removed, open the c. Shut off and proceed with the Self Purge
manifold vapor port to finish evacuating the procedure on the next page.
system).
Note: Always purge the 25175B after each use (see
7. Connect your 25175B to a 115V outlet. Self Purge procedure on page 11). Failure to purge
the remaining refrigerant from the 25175B could
a. Switch the main power switch to the ON position. result in the acidic degradation of internal compo-
You should hear the fan running. nents, ultimately causing premature failure of the unit.
b. Press the compressor start switch. This momen-
tary switch will start the compressor.

DIAGRAM FOR REFRIGERATION RECOVERY

THIS IS THE FASTEST METHOD FOR RECOVERING VAPOR REFRIGERANT

OPTIONALMOISTURE
SIGHTGLASS

MANIFOLD First turn knob to liquid

GAUGE port. When liquid is
SET
INPUT removed, move to full
open for vapor
SYSTEM BEING
SERVICED
OUTPUT

LIQUID VAPOR LIQUID

m A SCALE MUST BE USED TO AVOID

OVER FILLING THE STORAGE TANK

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 SELF PURGING YOUR 25175B
PROCEDURE FOR PURGING REMAINING REFRIGERANT FROM THE 25175B

1. Close the ports of the system being serviced that 7. Close the ports on the recovery tank and the
are connected to the input port of the 25175B. 25175B.

2. Close the input port on the 25175B. 8. Turn the 25175B off.

3. Turn off the 25175B. 9. Return the Recover/Purge valve to the Recover
position.
4. Turn the Recover/Purge valve to the Purge posi-
tion. 10.Disconnect and store all hoses.

5. Restart the 25175B. 11.Replace the in-line filter on your 25175B after
every job.
6. Run until desired vacuum is achieved.

SELF PURGE/ AUTO EVACUATE

To change from Recovery mode to Purge follow the steps below:

1. Close the Input port

2. Turn the unit off (to prevent high pressure shutoff).

3. Switch to Purge position.

4. Restart the unit.

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 DIAGRAM FOR PUSH/PULL METHOD
Push/pull method only works with large systems where the liquid is readily accessible. Do not use this
method on systems that contain less than 15 lbs. as it may not work.

The sight glass is used to provide a method of determining the moisture content and quality of a systems
refrigerant.

m CAUTION: When using the Push/Pull method, once the siphon is started, it can continue and overfill
the storage tank even if the tank is equipped with a float level sensor. The siphon can continue even when
the machine is turned off. You must manually close the valves on the tank and the unit to prevent overfill-
ing of the recovery tank.

1. Put RECOVER/PURGE knob on RECOVER. INPUT

2. Open OUTPUT valve. VAPOR
3. Open INPUT valve
SYSTEM BEING
4. When the scale stops rising close all ports. SERVICED
5. Switch off the machine OUTPUT

LIQUID

LIQUID
OPTIONAL MOISTURE
SIGHT GLASS

m A scale must be used to avoid over filling

the storage tank.

SET-UP DIAGRAM FOR TANK

PRE OR SUB COOLING PROCEDURE
See page 9 of this manual for more information.

1. To start you must have a minimum of

5 lbs.of liquid refrigerant in the tank.
INPUT 2. Put RECOVER/PURGE knob on RECOVER.
3. Start machine.
4. Open INPUT valve to liquid.
5. Throttle the output valve so that the output pres-
sure is 100 psi greater than the input pres-
sure, but never more than 300psi.
OUTPUT 6. Run until tank is cold.
VAPOR

LIQUID

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OPTIONAL RECOVERY/TANK PRE OR SUB
COOLING FOR FIXED HOSE SET-UP

INPUT

m A scale must be used to avoid

over filling the storage tank.

NORMAL RECOVERY:
Tank Vapor valve is closed

TANK PRE OR SUB COOLING:

Tank Vapor valve is open and both manifold gauge set valves are closed.

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REFRIGERANT FLOW DIAGRAM

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 25175B PARTS DIAGRAM
1

3 4
2 13 14

23 15
27 28 12 25

9
24
8 7 22
11
10
29
16
17 26
5 30
6 18,19, 20
21

25175B PARTS LIST

ITEM DESCRIPTION PART# 11 FRONT PANEL (100383) 22 GRILLE INLET (SH5022)
1 REAR COVER (R121839) 12 MANIFOLD (700150) 23 *RELAY (EL1500)
2 FAN GRILL, OUTLET (R122276) 13 INPUT GAUGE (GA1500) 24 *SENSOR CORD (EL1420)
3 FAN (EL1817) 14 OUTPUT GAUGE (GA0800) 25 CAPACITOR (EL1412)
4 CONDENSER (100478) 15 GAUGE LENS (GA1000) 26 FRONT COVER (R121838)
5 COMPRESSOR (CP1320) 16 ON/OFF SWITCH (EL1310) 27 CORD SET (R111443)
6 COMPRESSOR BRACKET (100207) 17 START SWITCH (EL1309) 28 PRESSURE SWITCH (100535)
7 COUPLER (CP1315) 18 RED KNOB (100124) 29 HOSEASSY (100345)
8 BELL HOUSING (CP1001) 19 BLACK KNOB (100122) 30 FILTER (100343)
9 MOTOR BRACKET (100528) 20 BLUE KNOB (100123)
10 MOTOR (EL1821) 21 FLARE CAP (2) (NB6501)

*OPTIONAL COMPONENTS FOR 80% CAPACITY TANK SENSING KIT

REPLACEMENT KITS & ACCESSORIES

PART# DESCRIPTION
KT3302 PISTON SEAL REPLACEMENT (middle section of compressor)
KT3303 VALVE REPLACEMENT KIT (top section of compressor)
KT3307 COMPRESSOR REPAIR KIT (all three sections of compressor )
KT3308 SHAFT REPLACEMENT KIT (bottom section of compressor)
KT5001 80% CAPACITY TANK SENSING KIT
RGT30 30 LB RECOVERY TANK (350 psi working pressure) with capacity sensor
RGT30NS SAME AS RGT30, WITHOUT SENSOR
RGT50 50 LB RECOVERY TANK (350 psi working pressure) with capacity sensor
RGT50NS SAME AS RGT50, WITHOUT SENSOR
RGT50HP 50 LB RECOVERY TANK, HIGH PRESSURE(400 psi working pressure) with capacity sensor
ADS-100 REFRIGERANT SCALE, 200LB CAPACITY, WITH REMOVABLE PLATFORM

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 25175B WIRING DIAGRAM

25175B-KT WIRING DIAGRAM

INCLUDING OPTIONAL TANK CAPACITY SENSING CIRCUITRY (KIT:KT5001)

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 INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL 80% TANK
CAPACITY SENSING COMPONENTS (KIT:KT5001)
Note: ROBINAIR also offers the model, 25175B-KT, 10. Connect the white wire from the male side of the
with the 80% Capacity Shut Off Kit installed at the 3 pin connector (p/n EL1215) to terminal #1 of
factory. the relay.
Note: Ensure that the green wire from the sensor
c Warning: Prior to performing any type of mainte- cord is connected to the center of the 3-pin connec-
nance work on your 25175B, insure that it is discon- tor. (Note: only two wires are used in this connector).
nected from the power supply before you begin.
11. Connect the 3-pin connector to its female coun-
NOTE: Refer to the wiring diagram at the bottom of terpart, already pre wired on your 25175B.
page 16 during installation of your kit.
Note: make sure the two wires, (1) green and (1)
white, are in the proper position (directly across)
1. Disconnect your 25175B from the power source
from their mating wires.
2. Remove the fasteners from each side of the
12. Connect one end of the red wire (p/n WR1403),
25175B and separate both halves of the plastic
supplied with your kit, to terminal #2 of the relay
case.
and the other end to the high pressure switch.
Note: You may find it more convenient to disconnect
the two wires to the fan, if so remember to reconnect 13. Secure the relay onto the two studs mentioned in
them prior to re-installing the case. Step 5, using the hardware already installed on
the studs.
3. Place the metal frame of the 25175B in the
upright position 14. Secure the tank sensor into the hole in the front
panel with the strain relief grommet provided.
4. Remove the "pry out plug" from the hole located
at the lower right of the front panel, and pass the 15. Replace the fan wires, if removed in step # 2.
tank sensor cord (p/n EL1420) through it. 16. Secure any loose wiring with the wire ties pro-
5. Visually identify the two studs located on the vided.
left side of the front panel. (this will be the location 17. Replace the plastic case halves and fasteners.
for the relay, p/n EL1500, after all your electrical
connections are made.) 18. Test the installation by momentarily attempting
to start the 25175B without the sensor cord con-
6. Disconnect a red wire from the high-pressure nected to a tank sensor. The units compressor
switch (located under the start switch) Note: should not start up. Turn the 25175B off and
There are two red wires on the high-pressure re-attempt to start the unit with the sensor cord
switch, disconnect the one that originates from the connected to a tank with a tank capacity sensor.
Power Switch. The unit should function normally. Disconnecting
7. Ensure that the terminal multiplier (p/n EL1221) is the sensor cord while the unit is running should
placed on terminal #4 of the relay and then place cause the unit to shut down.
the red wire removed from the high pressure 19. If your unit does not function per above, DIS-
switch on that terminal. CONNECT the 25175B from the Power Supply,
8. Place the black wire from the sensor cord on the and re-check your connections per the above
other side of the terminal multiplier, on the same steps and the wiring diagram at the bottom of
terminal #4 of the relay. page 16.
9. Place the white wire from the sensor cord on
terminal #0 of the relay.

25175B-KT MODEL
ROBINAIR offers the model, 25175B-KT, with the 80% Capacity Shut Off Kit (p/n KT-5001) installed
at the factory. On this model, when used with a recovery tank that has an internal float switch, the
recovery unit will automatically shut off when the recovery tank is 80% full.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR 25175B
SAFETY FIRST
Read and understand all safety information contained
in this manual before servicing the unit.

CONNECT UNIT TO
115V OUTLET

FAN IS RUNNING NO NO
CHECK POWER DO YOU HAVE
WHEN POWER SWITCH
SUPPLY 115V SUPPLY?
IS IN ON POSITION

YES YES YES

COMPRESSOR STARTS NO IS UNIT IN HIGH NO IS THE TANK

WHEN START SWITCH PRESSURE CORD ATTACHED
IS PRESSED SHUT OFF? TO THE TANK

YES YES YES

ARE VALVES OPEN?

UNIT PUMPS INTO NO NO DOES TANK FLOAT NO
CHECK
HIGH PRESSURE SHUT SWITCH WORK
FOR SCHRADER
OFF PROPERLY?
VALVES

YES YES YES

NO ARE YOUR HOSES NO DOES UNIT PULL A NO

UNIT PULLS
TIGHT? DO YOU VACUUM WHEN INPUT
INTO A VACUUM
HAVE LEAKS? VALVE IS CLOSED?

YES

TROUBLESHOOTING ENDS

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 FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
MFG #
Robinair products are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one
year from date of purchase.

THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY:

1. The warranty applies to products in normal use only, as described in the operating manual. The product
must also be serviced and maintained as described therein.

2. If the product fails, it will be replaced at the option of Advanced Test Products, Inc. (ATP)

3. Warranty service claims are subject to factory inspection for product defect(s). If during the warranty eval-
uation it is determined that a filter has not been used or that the filter was not properly maintained or that
the machine has been used in any way other than the purpose for which it was designed, ATP, reserves
the right to void the warranty.

4. All warranty claims must be made within the warranty period. Proof of purchase must be supplied .
This warranty is non-transferable.

5. Please note that the warranty does not apply if the product or product part is damaged by accident, mis-
use, tampered with or modified in any way.

6. Normal wear items (seals, filters, etc.) are specifically excluded from warranty, unless found by Robinair
to be defective.

WARRANTY SERVICE

This warranty is given by ADVANCED TEST PRODUCTS, INC.

Service under this warranty must be obtained by the following steps:

1. Outside the U.S.A. contact your local Robinair Distributor.

2. Inside the U.S.A. call 1.800.327.5060 or 954-499-5400
for a return material authorization (RMA) number.

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 THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY (EPA) REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECYCLING DEVICE
ACQUISITION CERTIFICATION FORM
EPA regulations have required establishments that service or dispose of refrigerant or air conditioning
equipment to certify that they have acquired recovery and recycling devices that meet the EPA standards
for such devices since August 12. 1993. To certify that you have acquired equipment, please complete this
form according to the instructions and mail it to the appropriate EPA Regional Office. BOTH THE
INSTRUCTIONS AND MAILING ADDRESS CAN BE FOUND ON THE NEXT PAGE OF THIS MANUAL.

Part 1: ESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION UNIT STORAGE ADDRESS

Name of Establishment Name of Establishment

Street Street

City State County City State County

Zip Code (Area Code) Telephone Number Zip Code (Area Code) Telephone Number

NUMBER OF SERVICE VEHICLES BASED AT ESTABLISHMENT

Part 2: REGULATORY CLASSIFICATION

Identify the type of work performed at your establishment. Check all boxes that apply.
Type A - Service small appliances.
Type B - Service refrigeration or air conditioning equipment other than small appliances.
Type C - Dispose of small appliances
Type D - Dispose of refrigeration or air conditioning equipment other than small appliances.

Part 3: DEVICE IDENTIFICATION

Name of Device Manufacturer Model # Month/Year Mfg# (if any) Self Contained

Part 4: SIGNATURE
I certify that the establishment named in part 1. has acquired the refrigerant recovery or recycling devices
listed in part 3. and that this equipment will be properly used in service (and/or) disposing of appliances. I
also certify that the information supplied herein is correct and true.
Signature of owner / Responsible Officer Date Name (please print) Title

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to vary from 20-60 minutes per response with an average of 40
minutes per response including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data
needed and completing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collec-
tion of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden to: Chief information Policy Branch EPA, 401 M St. S.W. (PM223Y),
Washington, DC 20460 and to the Office of information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC
20503 marked Attention, Desk Officer for EPA.

DO NOT SEND THIS FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESSES. ONLY SEND COMMENTS TO THESE ADDRESSES

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 INSTRUCTIONS EPA REGIONAL OFFICES
Part 1. Please provide the name, address and telephone CONNECTICUT, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW
number of the establishment where the refrigerant recov- HAMPSHIRE, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT
ery or recycling device(s) is (are) located. Please com- CAA608 Enforcement Contact: EPA Region 1.
plete one form for each location. State the number of Mail Code APC, One Congress Street, John F. Kennedy
vehicles based at this location that are used to transport Federal Building, Boston, MA02203-0001
technicians and equipment to and from service sites. Phone: (617) 565-3420
Part 2. Check the appropriate box for the type of work NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PUERTO RICO, VIRGIN
performed by technicians who are employees of the ISLANDS CAA 608 Enforcement Contact: EPA Region 2.
establishment. The term "small appliance" refers to any of 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007-1866
the following products that are fully manufactured, Phone: (212) 637-3000
charged and hermetically sealed in a factory with five or
less pounds of refrigerant: DELAWARE, DISTRICT OF COLOMBIA, MARYLAND,
PENNSYLVANIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA
Refrigerators or freezers designed for home use, room air CAA608Enforcement Contact: EPA Region 3. Mail Code
conditioners (including window air conditioners and pack- 3AT21, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029
aged thermal air conditioners), packaged thermal heat Phone: (215) 566-5000
pumps, dehumidifiers, under-the-counter ice makers,
vending machines and drinking water coolers. ALABAMA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, KENTUCKY, MISSIS-
SIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEN-
Part 3. For each recovery or recycling device acquired,
NESSEE
please list the name of the manufacturer of the device
CAA608 Enforcement Contact: EPA Region 4. Mail Code
and (if applicable) its model number and manufacturer
APT-AE, 100 Alabama Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
number. If more than 8 devices have been acquired
Phone: (404) 562-8357
please fill out an additional form and attach it to the first
one. ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, OHIO,
Recovery devices that are self-contained should be listed WISCONSIN
first and should be identified by checking the box in the CAA608 Enforcement Contact: EPA Region 5. Mail Code
last column on the right. A self-contained device is one AT18J, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604-3507
that uses it's own pump or compressor to remove refriger- Phone: (312) 353-2000
ant from refrigeration or air conditioning equipment. On ARKANSAS, LOUISIANA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA,
the other hand, system dependent recovery devices rely TEXAS
solely upon the compressor in the refrigeration or air con- CAA608 Enforcement Contact: EPA Region 6. Mail Code
ditioning equipment and/or upon the pressure of the 6T-EC, Fountain Place, 12th Floor, Suite 1200
refrigerant inside the equipment to remove the refrigerant. 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202-2733
If the establishment has been listed as Type B and/or Phone: (214) 665-6444
Type D in Part 2, then the first device listed in Part 3 must
IOWA, KANSAS, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA
be a self-contained device and identified as such by
CAA608 Enforcement Contact: EPA Region 7. Mail Code
checking the box in the last column on the right.
ARTX/ARBR, 901 N. 5th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101
If any of the devices are homemade, they should be iden- Phone: (800) 223-0425
tified by writing "homemade" in the column provided for
listing the name of the device manufacturer. Homemade COLORADO, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH
devices can be certified for establishments that are listed DAKOTA, UTAH, WYOMING
as Type A or Type B in Part 2 until (six months after prom- CAA608Enforcement Contact: EPA Region 8. Mail Code
ulgation of the rule). If a Type C or Type D establishment 8AT-AP, 999 18th Street, Suite 500
is certifying equipment after (six months after promulga- Denver, CO 80202-2466
tion of the rule), then it must not use these devices for Phone: (303) 312-6312
service jobs classified as Type A or Type B. AMERICA SAMOA, ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, GUAM,
HAWAII, NEVADA
Part 4. This form must be signed by either the owner of CAA608 Enforcement Contact: EPA Region 9. Mail Code
the establishment or another responsible officer. The per- A-3, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA94105
son who signs is certifying that the establishment has Phone: (415) 744-1305
acquired the equipment, that the establishment is comply-
ing with Section 608 regulations and that the information ALASKA, IDAHO, OREGON, WASHINGTON
provided is true and correct. CAA608Enforcement contact: EPA Region 10.
Mail Code AT-082, 1200 Sixth Ave.
Send your form to the EPA office listed under the state or territo - Seattle, WA 98101
ry in which your establishment is located. Phone: (206) 553-1200

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 Miramar, FL
Phone: 954-499-5454
Toll Free; 1-800-327-5060
Fax: 954-499-5454
www.RobinairHVAC.com

MADEin the USA PN/ 100399 Rev.B