OIL-LESS REFRIGERANT

RECOVERY SYSTEM

MODEL
CR500
SERIES

TO BE OPERATED BY
QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY!

This equipment has been certified by Underwriter

Laboratories (UL) to meet or exceed EPA regulations per
ARI 740-95 for refrigerants 12, 134a, 22, 500 and 502.
See Specifications for a complete list of refrigerants

OPERATION MANUAL
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................... 2
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 3
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... 4
DIRECT LIQUID OR VAPOR RECOVERY ............................... 5
LIQUID PUSH-PULL RECOVERY ............................................ 5
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ....................................................... 6
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART ................................................ 7
HELPFUL HINTS ....................................................................... 7

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the CPS® PRO-SET® CR500 refrigerant recovery machine. Like
any CPS ® product, the CR500 series machines combine the latest in product tech-
nology with the practical “hands on” features that our customers actively request. Focusing
on product performance, recovery speed and reliability, we were able to develop the most
advanced oil-less recovery machines on the market today!
Designed to service commercial/residential refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, the
PRO-SET® CR500 is the lightest most compact refrigerant recovery machine in its class. A
convenient “QUICK START GUIDE” is permanently attached to the side of the unit and acts
as a quick and easy reference for the proper operation of the unit. Once the recovery is
complete, simply turn the center valve to the SELF-CLEARING position to automatically
remove any residual refrigerant left in the machine. The unit is now ready to recover the next
refrigerant type.
The PRO-SET® CR500 series utilizes a 1/3hp/0.75kW oil-less compressor,
non-restrictive manifold valves and a high efficiency rifle-fin condenser/evaporator
combination for quick and easy refrigerant recovery.
Additional features include:
• EXTREMELY LIGHTWEIGHT: unit weighs less than 20 lbs/9.1 kg
• HIGH PERFORMANCE integrated fan
• “ON THE RUN” SELF-CLEARING VALVE: No need to turn the unit off when
switching from recovery to self-clearing.
• BUILT-IN FILTER: located under intake port. No dangling filters to damage.
• FILTER CARTRIDGE can be easily cleaned or replaced
• R-410A COMPATIBLE: Special high-pressure unit design with extended pressure
gauge ranges.
• HIGH EFFICIENCY rifle-fin condenser/evaporator
• INTEGRATED MANIFOLD BLOCK BODY
• On Board suction and discharge gauges
• INDESTRUCTIBLE high density polyethylene case
• HEAVY DUTY powder coated aluminum chassis
• COMFORTABLE integrated carrying handle
• 550 psig High-pressure cutout
• MAINTENANCE FREE oil-less compressor
• OPTIONAL TANK OVERFILL SENSOR cord kit
To help you get a good start, please continue to read the balance of this manual. It
contains important information on the operation, maintenance and safety issues you
should thoroughly understand before attempting to operate the CR500 series machine.
We recommend that you pay close attention to the safety information, WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS located throughout this manual. Always remember, “Safety First.”

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 UNIT CONSIST OF:
•PRO-SET® model CR500 • Power Cord Set (110 volt version only) • Operation Manual •

Suction Gauge and Valve

Discharge Gauge and Valve

DISCHARGE Port

SELF-CLEARING Valve

SUCTION Port w/Filter

POWER Switch
Fan
Thermal Circuit Breaker
IEC 320 Electrical Inlet

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL SHOULD OPERATE THIS UNIT.
MOST STATES, COUNTRIES, ETC… MAY REQUIRE THE USER TO BE
LICENSED. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
DANGER - the recovery tank contains liquid CAUTION - avoid breathing refrigerant vapors
refrigerant. Overfilling of the recovery tank may and/or lubricant mist. Exposure may irritate eyes,
cause a violent explosion resulting in severe injury nose, throat, and skin. Please read the
or even death. As a minimum use a scale to manufacturers Material Safety Data Sheet for
continuously monitor the recovery tank weight. further safety information on refrigerants and
lubricants.
DANGER - Avoid breathing refrigerant vapors and
lubricant vapor or mist. Breathing high CAUTION - to reduce the risk of fire, avoid the use
concentration levels may cause heart arrhythmia, of extension cords thinner than NO. 14 awg.
loss of consciousness, or even cause suffocation. (1,5mm2) to prevent the overheating of this cord
please keep length to a minimum.
DANGER - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD -
Always disconnect power source when CAUTION - do not use this equipment in the
servicing this equipment. vicinity of spilled or open containers of gasoline or
other flammable substances. Make certain that all
DANGER - EXPLOSION RISK. Do not recover safety devices are functioning properly before
flammable refrigerants. operating the equipment.

CAUTION - all hoses may contain liquid refrigerant This equipment is intended for use of one refriger-
under pressure. Contact with refrigerant may ant at a time until the SELF-CLEARING feature is
cause frostbite or other related injuries. Wear used. Mixing of different refrigerants will cause your
proper personal protective equipment such as recovered supply of refrigerant to become
safety goggles and gloves. When disconnecting contaminated. NOTE: It is very expensive to
any hose, please use extreme caution. destroy mixed or damaged refrigerants.

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 CR500 SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
CR500 CR500J CR500S
Compressor Type 1/3 HP Oil-less Reciprocating Compressor
Dimensions 20cm (8”) wide x 37cm (14.5”) long x 30.5cm (12”) high
Weight 9.1 kg (20 lbs.)
Operating Temperature Range 0°C (32°F) to 49°C (120°F )
Power Source 115 VAC 50/60Hz 1Ph 100 VAC 50/60Hz 1Ph 220-240 VAC 50/60Hz 1Ph
Power Consumption 500 W
Suction Pressure Gauge -30”hg vac to 500 psig -0.1 -3.5 mPa -30”hg vac to 500psig
Discharge Pressure Gauge 0 to 800 psig 0 -5.5 mPa 0 to 800 psig
Filtration Cleanable 100-mesh screen integrated into Suction Port
Shut-off Valves Both Suction and Discharge manifold ball valves
Construction Heavy gauge aluminum chassis with High Density Polyethylene Case
Overload Protection 10A thermal circuit breaker 5A thermal circuit breaker
High Pressure Shut-off 550 psig
Refrigerants R-12, R-134a, R-401C, R-406A, R-500, R-401A
R-409A, R-401B, R-412A, R-411A, R-407D, R-22
R-411B, R-502, R-407C, R-402B, R408A, R-509
R-407A, R-404A, R-402A, R-507, R-407B, R-410A
Flow Rate
Direct Vapor Up to 1.00 lb./min
Direct Liquid Up to 2.50 lb./min
Push-Pull Liquid Up to 11.00 lb./min
 DIRECT VAPOR OR LIQUID RECOVERY OPERATION

1. Connect the unit as shown in

Diagram 1. Diagram 1
2. Open the vapor valve on the
Recovery Tank.
3. Open DISCHARGE valve on CR
unit.
4. Rotate the center valve to the
“RECOVERY” position.
5. Turn power switch to “ON” position.
6. Once unit has started, open the
SUCTION valve on the CR unit to start the refrigerant flow.
NOTE: If liquid refrigerant is present, a hammering sound will come from
the compressor. Use the SUCTION valve to meter or regulate the incoming
refrigerant until the hammering sound goes away. The SUCTION gauge
will read the regulated pressure to the compressor.
7. Monitor the suction gauge until it falls below the required vacuum level.
8. Rotate the center valve to the SELF-CLEARING position. Again monitor
suction gauge. Once the gauge reads a vacuum, Close SUCTION valve,
turn unit OFF.
RECOVERY AND SELF-CLEARING ARE COMPLETE.

PUSH-PULL LIQUID RECOVERY OPERATION

1. Connect the unit as shown in
Diagram2.
2. Open both valves on the Recovery
Tank.
3. Open DISCHARGE valve on CR
unit.
4. Rotate the center valve to the
“SELF-CLEARING” position.
5. Turn power switch “ON” position. Diagram 2
6. Once unit has started, open the
SUCTION valve on the CR unit to
start the refrigerant flow.
7. Monitor the optional inline sight glass for liquid refrigerant movement.
8. Once liquid refrigerant is no longer present, close recovery tank vapor
valve. When the SUCTION gauge falls into a vacuum close SUCTION
valve and turn unit OFF.
PROCEED TO DIRECT VAPOR RECOVERY OPERATION.

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 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

FILTER MAINTENANCE - the CR SERIES is equipped with a 100 mesh screen

filter. This filter should be checked periodically. A partially clogged filter will
slow down the recovery rate of this unit.
Replace the filter cartridge as follows:
1. Use a 7/8” socket or boxed end wrench to loosen the suction port as shown
in Figure 1.
2. Once loose, remove the suction port- filter cartridge assembly is shown in
Figure 2.
3. Either clean the current cartridge or replace with new cartridge.
(Item NO. CRXF3)
4. Inspect O-RING. RE-LUBRICATE with compressor oil or equivalent.
5. Place filter back into suction port fitting.
6. Hand tighten this assembly back onto the CR unit.
7. Use a 7/8” socket or boxed end wrench to tighten 1/8 of a turn. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN, damage to the O-RING may occur.
8. Check the connection for leaks.

Figure 1 Figure 2

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM: The unit will only pull down to 0 pressure or a slight vacuum.
SOLUTION: Remove refrigerant hose from Suction port. Place a cap on this port:
1. If the unit pulls a vacuum, then the low side leak is somewhere between the
refrigerant hose and the equipment being recovered.
2. If the unit does not pull a vacuum, then suspect an internal low side leak on
the CR unit.

PROBLEM: The unit starts for a few minutes, then shuts-off.

SOLUTION: The high pressure switch has activated. Make sure the discharge
valve is open. Make sure the recovery tank valve(s) are open. Check for any
other restrictions on the discharge port of the unit. Correct restriction. Restart
the unit.

PROBLEM: The unit does not start and the thermal circuit breaker activates.
SOLUTION: If the unit fails to start, open the suction valve and rotate the center
valve to the “SELF-CLEARING” position for 5-10 seconds. Then rotate back to
the “RECOVERY” position. Reset circuit breaker. Push the START switch.

PROBLEM: The unit recovers at a very slow pace.

SOLUTION: Check the suction port filter. Replace or clean.

HELPFUL HINTS

• If the refrigerant to be recovered is from equipment with high contamination

levels of acid, moisture, etc.… it is recommended to utilize an in-line filter
drier placed before the suction port of the CR600 unit. An Alco EKO52 or
equivalent filter drier would provide adequate protection.
• If large amount of liquid refrigerant (greater than 70lbs.) are present, it would
be recommended that Liquid Push-Pull method be performed first, then
follow by Direct liquid or vapor recovery.
• A ball valve or an anti-blow fitting should be used on the end of the discharge
hose. This will prevent unnecessary loss of recovered refrigerant. It will also
protect the user from liquid refrigerant contact. Read General Safety instruc
tions on refrigerant contact.
• When recovering refrigerant under low ambient temperature conditions, add
heat o devices such as receivers, accumulators, etc.... to help vaporize the
refrigerant. This will greatly speed up the recovery process.

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