actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 2100-9001 Rev. 2 – October 2011 Bacharach 2100-8003 Pur-Chek Refrigerant Analyzer Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability actoolsupply.
actoolsupply.com Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual WARRANTY Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform substantially to Bacharach Inc.’s applicable specifications.
actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. How To Use This Manual ....................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Conventions Used In This Manual ........................................................................................
actoolsupply.com Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual List of Figures Figure 3-1. Figure 3-2. Figure 3-3. Figure 3-4. Figure 3-5. Figure 3-6. Base Unit Showing Key Components ....................................................................................... 5 Low Side Vapor Sample Hose................................................................................................... 5 High Side Sample Hose ........................................................................
actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 1. Pur•Chek™ Pro Introduction 1.1. How to Use This Manual This manual provides important information on how to operate and maintain Bacharach’s Pur•Chek™ Pro HVAC Diagnostic Refrigerant Analyzer. To assure operator safety and proper use of the Pur•Chek™ Pro, please read, understand, and follow the contents of this manual. 1.2.
actoolsupply.com Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 1.4. General Warnings and Cautions ALWAYS inspect the sample hose before each use. Replace the hose if it appears cracked, frayed, obstructed or fouled with oil. ALWAYS turn the compressor off before connecting the instrument to an air conditioning system. ALWAYS wear eye and skin protection when working with refrigerants. Escaping refrigerant vapors will present a freezing danger.
actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro 1.6. Kit Contents and Reorder Part Numbers The Pur•Chek Pro kit contains the individual parts listed below. • • • • • • • • Pur•Chek™ Pro (available only through kit 2100-8003) Hard shell storage/carrying case 1/4” flare vapor sampling hose 1/4” flare liquid sampling assembly AC adapter Printer paper (1 roll) Instruction manual Spare sample hose filter The Pur•Chek Pro kit is contained in a hard shell storage/carrying case.
actoolsupply.com Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Sample gas is admitted into the instrument through one of the two supplied sampling hose configurations and presented to the sensing device. The instrument provides the user with direct percent-by-weight concentrations. NOTE: The instrument does not consider air to be a contaminant.
actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 3. Pur•Chek™ Pro Components 3.1. Base Unit The Pur•Chek™ Pro base unit (shown in Figure 3-1) houses the graphic display, infrared bench, electrical connections, and printer module. These components require no maintenance. IMPORTANT: There are no serviceable components internal to the instrument, and disassembly will void the warranty. Figure 3-1. Base Unit Showing Key Components 3.2. Low Side Vapor Sample Hose The 8.5 foot (2.
actoolsupply.com Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Analyzer End Service End (1/4 SAE Flare Nut) Figure 3-3. High Side Sample Hose Configuration 3.4. Control Panel The control panel serves as the main user interface. The control panel features three soft key buttons that change their function as the instrument changes modes. The current function for each button is displayed by the soft key label at the bottom of the graphic display.
actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro 3.6. Back Panel Connections The connections located on the back panel are illustrated below in Figure 3-6. CAUTION: The sample outlet port should never be obstructed. Keep the sample outlet port free and clear at all times. Do not operate near open flame. Sample Inlet Sample Outlet Battery Charge Port 12 VDC Power Input (AC Adapter) Figure 3-6. Back Panel Connectors 3.7.
actoolsupply.com Pur•Chek™ Pro 4. Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Operation 4.1. Battery Installation The Pur•Chek™ Pro has an optional internal rechargeable battery. If your Pur•Chek™ Pro is equipped with the optional rechargeable battery, you must first install and charge the battery prior to use. NOTE: The Pur•Chek™ Pro can be operated with or without the battery using the supplied AC adapter.
actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro Press the left soft key (the power on/off button) and the splash screen shown in Figure 4-2A will appear for approximately three seconds, followed immediately by the screen in Figure 4-2B and then by the warm up screen (Figure 4-2C) for approximately 110 seconds. After the warm up, the calibration screen may be shown if it is required (see Figure 4-2D, and Figure 4-2E).
actoolsupply.com Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 4.4. Vapor Sampling Vapor sampling is the most common process used for identifying refrigerants using the Pur•Chek™ Pro. It is a simple process requiring the operator to take these 4 steps: 1. Connect the vapor sampling hose to the instrument and then to the low side vapor port of the system or cylinder. 2. Open the low side valve of the cylinder and press TEST. 3. When the test is complete, disconnect the hose from the cylinder.
actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro 4.7. Contaminated Blend Refrigerants The Pur•Chek™ Pro includes the ability to detect and analyze the composition of many common R400 Series refrigerants in addition to R134a, R22 and hydrocarbons. In the event that the Pur•Chek™ Pro determines that the primary refrigerant in the system or cylinder is one of the recognized measurable refrigerants, a results screen similar to Figure 4-5A will be displayed.
actoolsupply.com Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual (A) (B) Figure 4-7. Test Results for Blends with Incorrect Component Ratios 4.10. Printing the Test Results The test results can be printed by selecting the PRINT button. After the print is complete, carefully tear off the printout and the unit will return to the previous screen. Additional printouts may be made following the same procedure. To exit the test, press the EXIT button.
actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual 5. Pur•Chek™ Pro Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5.1. Setting the LCD Contrast The Pur•Chek™ Pro features an adjustable LCD contrast for use in varying light conditions. To adjust the contrast, press the HELP button when prompted by the start-up screen shown in Figure 4-2B on page 9 (the screen will display several options as shown in Figure 5-1A). Pressing the SET button will display the options in Figure 5-1B.
actoolsupply.com Pur•Chek™ Pro Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual the brass oil restrictor. If oil is visible in the low pressure vapor hose, replace the hose and brass restrictor with P/N 2100-0010 (refer to Table 1-2 on page 3). For the High Side Liquid Sampling Hose, inspect the inside diameter of the tube for signs of oil build up, dirt, obstructions, kinks, cuts, fraying, or any other signs of wear.
actoolsupply.com Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual Pur•Chek™ Pro Press the FEED button (shown in Figure 5-2C) to automatically advance the paper through the printer. Allow at least 3 in (7cm) of paper to exit the top of the printer. Press DONE to stop the printer from advancing the paper and exit. Slide the paper through the slot in the printer door and close the door. (A) (B) Figure 5-3. How to Change Printer Paper 5.5.
