MRH/ASME

Refrigerant Recovery System

With Integrated ASME Storage Tank

OPERATION MANUAL
Version 2.0 (rev date 5/05/08)
For MRH/ASME Models: MRH-115-A-250, MRH-115-A-500,
MRH-240-A-250, MRH-240-A-500 , MRH-240-A-850
MRH-115-A-850

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Table of Contents

Page item
2. Specifications / Included items
3. Product Description / Safe operation tips
4. Complete refrigerant recovery procedure
5. Liquid Push/Pull hose diagram
6. Vapor recovery hose diagram
7. Switching refrigerant types / Changing filter / Changing oil
8. Process and identification drawing
9. Electrical parts breakdown
10. Electrical block wiring diagram
11. Replacement parts list and drawing
12. Troubleshooting guide

Specifications Included with Order:

Push/Pull (R22) 55-lb/min • 230V model: 50-ft power cord with hubble
Direct Liquid (R22) N/A • 115V model: 100-ft power cord
Vapor (R22) 1.56-lb/min • 6-ft float cable
Weight: • Two each 10-ft x ½” hoses
250 gallon unit 950-lbs • Two each 20-ft x ½” hoses
500 gallon unit 1400-lbs • Two 48 cubic inch filter drier cores
Motor 2.0 Hp • Four 1/2 inch isolation valves
Connections ½-in. Flare
Dims. Inches: l x w x h
250 gallon unit 94” x 37” x 62”
500 gallon unit 113” x 44” x
69””
Low Pressure Switch 15” Hg
High Pressure Cut-out 235 Psi
Certified by ETL to UL-1963 standards
Rated in accordance with ARI Standard 740-1998

Part number Capacity / cooling Power options

MRH-115-A-250 250-gal, air 115/60/1, 110/50/1, 2.0Hp, 20A
MRH-240-A-250 250-gal, air 230/60/1, 220/50/1, 2.0Hp, 15A
MRH-115-A-500 500-gal, air 115/60/1, 110/50/1, 2.0Hp, 20A
MRH-240-A-500 500-gal, air 230/60/1, 220/50/1, 2.0Hp, 15A

Refrigerant Capacity at 80% Full (lbs)

Tank model Gallons Dry wgt R12 R22 R500 R502 R134a
ASME-250 250 650 lb 2195 2000 2034 2039 2015
ASME-500 500 1000 lb 4390 4000 4068 4078 4030

Notice RefTec International, Inc. urges that all HVAC technicians utilizing RefTec or any manufacturer’s product
make every effort to eliminate or vigorously reduce the emission of CFC, HCFC and HFC refrigerants to the
atmosphere during installation, operation or maintenance of cooling equipment. Always act in a responsible
manner to conserve refrigerants for continued use even when acceptable alternatives are available.
Conservation and emission reduction can be accomplished by following recommended service and safety
procedures.

Warning To avoid injury or death due to inhalation of, or skin exposure to, refrigerant closely follow all safety
procedures described in the Material safety Data Sheet for the refrigerant and to all labels on refrigerant
containers. Certain procedures common to refrigeration system service may expose personnel to liquid or
vaporous refrigerant.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION SAFE OPERATIONS & TIPS

RefTec’s MRH/ASME system provides efficient and To ensure your safety as well as that of others,
safe recovery of high-pressure refrigerants. proper preparation must take place.

The unit consists of the following components: Make sure you utilize MRH/ASME’s float cable to
• 235-psi high pressure shut off and 15-in. Hg vacuum ensure that the vessel does not exceed 80%
low pressure shut off. capacity. 250 and 500 gallon ASME tank
• 80% tank full float switch with cable capacities for various refrigerants are listed on the
• Bottom drain previous page.
• Mounted on casters
• Dual 250-psi relief valves on diverting valve. Recovery tanks must be evacuated to 29-inch Hg
• Pressure gauge vacuum prior to commencing recovery.
• (3) Sight glass windows
• 80% tank full float switch PEAK PERFORMANCE
• Bottom drain connection
• Liquid & Vapor ports: Threaded connections with Connect to 1/2-inch chiller evaporator and
isolation ball valves
condenser ports when possible.
• 2.0-hp open drive compressor
• 700-cfm air cooled condenser
• Tank & system pressure gauges
• Valve system: 3-way valves
• Male ½-in flare inlet and outlet ports with isolation
ball valves

To perform a complete recovery procedure:

Connect hoses to perform push/pull recovery.
Performs self-evacuation procedures.
Open ports on chiller and recovery tank – liquid
refrigerant will migrate to the evacuated
recovery tank from the chiller evaporator
Turn system ON. Unit begins drawing vapor
out of the tank and injecting hot compressed
vapor back into the chiller condenser. This
vapor injection creates a pressure differential,
which forces remaining liquid refrigerant into
the recovery tank. Two onboard gauges
display chiller pressure and recovery tank
pressure during operation.
When liquid transfer is complete, as indicated
by viewing an in-line sight glass, user turns
three, 3-way valves to extract refrigerant vapor
from the chiller.
System draws vapor through a 48-cubic inch
filter drier. Discharged hot compressed
refrigerant vapor passes through an oil
separator, which returns oil to the compressor.
Refrigerant vapor is condensed in the air
cooled condenser and sent on to the recovery
tank.
Recovery stops when an internal pressure
switch indicates that the chiller reaches a 15-
inch Hg vacuum. If pressure should again rise
above 0-psi, system restarts to again achieve a
15-inch Hg vacuum in the chiller.

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• COMPLETE REFRIGERANT RECOVERY PROCEDURE

Hose 1. Turn off the chiller and make sure it cannot restart
Clearing 2. Connect the supplied power cord from MityVac to a suitable power supply rated for proper
voltage and amperage.
3. Connect the four supplied hoses as shown in Figure 1 between MRH/ASME and the chiller.
Technician is urged to place an in-line sight glass on the liquid hose to monitor liquid flow.
4. Connect supplied safety float cable from MityVac to the ASME tank.
5. Turn all three 3-way valves on Mityvac to LIQUID MODE.
6. Open vapor and liquid access valves on the chiller as well as on the recovery hoses.
7. Open MRH/ASME system liquid and vapor ports and recovery hose ball valves.
8. Turn upper left 3-way valve to PURGE MODE
9. Purge both refrigerant lines at the MRH/ASME ports. Turn upper left hand valve to LIQUID MODE.

Liquid 10. Open liquid and vapor hand valves on Recovery Tank.

Push 11. Turn MityVac power switch ON – unit draws vapor off recovery tank and forces it into chiller

Pull condenser to initiate push/pull transfer.

12. Monitor sight glass on liquid line. Proceed to next step only when you are absolutely sure that all

refrigerant liquid has been transferred -- Failure to transfer all liquid from the chiller

could result in compressor slugging and damage during vapor recovery and

void the equipment warranty.

Vapor 13. Turn three 3-way valves to VAPOR MODE (Figure 2). MityVac recovers vapor until the chiller is

Recovery under a 15-inch vacuum, then it automatically shuts off. Recovery Complete lamp illuminates.
Should pressure in the chiller rise about 0-psig, MRH/ASME restarts to once again pull the chiller
to a 15-inch vacuum.
14. Close condenser and evaporator isolation valves on the chiller

Hose 15. Turn upper left hand 3-way valve to HOSE CLEARING position. MityVac automatically restarts.

Clearing 16. Close vapor valve on recovery tank. Mityvac’s system pressure gauge should move towards 15-
inches Hg and then unit will shut down. Hose clearing procedure complete.
17. Close liquid valve on the recovery tank then disconnect hoses.

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 Liquid

Vapor

Liquid

Vapor

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Liquid

Vapor

Liquid

Vapor

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SWITCHING BETWEEN REFRIGERANT TYPES

1. After vapor recovery is complete, there may be residual refrigerant in the Mityvac unit, which must be removed if
you plan to recover a different refrigerant type. Connect ¼-inch hoses from an evacuated 30-lb recovery tank to
both the suction and discharge service valves on the compressor. Allow refrigerant to be drawn into the tank.
2. Replace the 48-cubic inch filter drier per the below procedure
3. Change compressor fluid per the below procedure

REPLACING FILTER CORE

The filter core should be replaced after every recovery job to protect the compressor. Access the core by removing
filter housing cover bolts. Remove the used core and install a fresh 48-cubic inch core. Replace the gasket and torque
the bolts to 14 to 16 ft-lbs.

CHANGING COMPRESSOR OIL

Compressor oil should be changed…

… after 10-hours of run time
… when recovering a different type of refrigerant
… after recovering a system with a burned out compressor

Charge the compressor with the same type of oil used with the refrigerant being recovered.

1. Ensure that residual refrigerant has been removed from Mityvac.

2. Connect a manifold set to dry nitrogen and to the suction and discharge access valves on top of the compressor
3. Connect a ¼” hose from the access fitting on the bottom of the oil separator to a suitable disposal container
4. Gradually feed nitrogen into the discharge port of the compressor until all oil is forced out of the oil separator (10-
15 psi should be adequate)
5. Connect a ¼” hose from the access fitting on the bottom of the compressor to a suitable disposal container
6. Gradually feed nitrogen to the suction port until all oil is forced out of the compressor.
7. To add new oil, connect a vacuum pump to the ¼” suction port of the compressor and pull a 29-inch vacuum
8. Connect a ¼” hose from the compressor’s bottom access port to a fresh container of oil. Fill compressor with
exactly 14-oz of oil
9. Connect a ¼” hose from the oil separator’s bottom access port to a fresh container of oil. Fill oil separator with
exactly 15-oz of oil
10. Remove hoses and pull entire Mityvac unit under a 29-inch vacuum. Dispose of used oil appropriately.

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PROCESS AND IDENTIFICATION

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 ELECTRICAL PARTS BREAKDOWN

Item Description Item Description

1 COMPRESSOR MOTOR: 7 YELLOW INDICATING LAMP 120VAC
2.0HP, 120VAC, 50/60 HZ, 1PH, 3450 RPM
2.0HP, 230VAC, 50/60 HZ, 1PH, 3450 RPM
2 CONDENSER FAN MOTOR 8 RED INDICATING LAMP 120 VAC OR
25W, 115V, 50/60HZ 220VAC
25W, 230V, 50/60HZ
3 HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH – 235 PSIG 9 POWER SWITCH 250VAC
4 LOW PRESSURE SWITCH – 15 INCHES HG 10 CIRCUIT BREAKERS – 20AMP,
250VAC, 28 VDC
5 MALE INLET 11 120 VAC CONTACTOR
15A, 125V, 2P, 3W GRD 240 VAC CONTACTOR
15A, 250V, 2P, 3W GRD
6 TERMINAL BLOCK 12 TANK SAFETY FLOAT CONNECTOR

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MITYVAC ELECTROMECHANICAL MRH-500 ELECTRICAL BLOCK WIRING DIAGRAM
MODELS MRH-A-115-E, MRH-A-240-E,
HIGH PRESSURE
SWITCH

L1 L2
A1 A2

T1 T2

YELLOW VAPOR RED 80%

LIGHT TANK FULL LIGHT

CIRCUIT
BREAKER

ON OFF
SWITCH

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

BY PASS
80% SWITCH LOW PRESSURE
SWITCH

TANK FLOAT
SWITCH

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REF. PART NR. DESCRIPTION

1 RCP001 VAPOR RECOVERY COMPRESSOR
2 EMO315 COMPRESSOR DRIVE MOTOR 120/240VAC
3 HPY027 COMPRESSOR DRIVE MOTOR PULLEY
4 NONE COMPRESSOR PULLEY
5 HBT127 COMPRESSOR BELT
6 RPR004 CONSTANT PRESSURE REGULATOR
7 RV304 3-WAY VALVES
8 XSW235 HIGH PRESSURE SWITCH
9 XSW015 LOW PRESSURE SWITCH
10 EMO037 COND FAN MOTOR
10 EMO035 COND FAN MOTOR
11 RCC011 CONDENSER COIL
12 HFB009 COND FAN BLADE
13 SAMFR002 UNIT FRAME
14 ROS001 VAPOR COMPRESSOR OIL SEPARATOR
16 RVC004 CHECK VALVE
17 XTS008 TERMINAL BLOCK
18 EMS002 CONTACTOR
18 EMS003 CONTACTOR
19 RGA300 SYSTEM GAUGE 120V MODEL
19 RGAMPAL MPa LOW SIDE GAUGE 240V MODEL
20 RGA600 TANK GAUGE
20 RGAMPAL MPa HIGH SIDE GAUGE 240V MODEL
21 ELT001 RED LAMP 120 V
21 ELT003 RED LAMP 240 V
21a ELT002 AMBER LAMP 115V
22 ESW002 POWER SWITCH
23 EMI115 MALE INLET 120 V
23 EMI461 MALE INLET 240 V
24 RVC003 CHECK VALVE
25 RVH004 HAND BALL VALVES TANK & SYSTEM
26 ETC005 FLOAT CABLE CONNECTOR
27 EBR120 BREAKER

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING!!
To avoid injury or death due to inhalation of, or skin exposure to, refrigerant closely follow all safety procedures
described in the Material safety Data Sheet for the refrigerant and to all labels on refrigerant containers. Certain
procedures common to refrigeration system service may expose personnel to liquid or vaporous refrigerant.

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Pressure differential between system Restrictions in recovery line Remove restriction in recovery lines
and recovery tank becomes too high or tank. Use ½” hoses and access
– greater than 15-psig ½” chiller ports.

Slow liquid transfer Restriction in flow Remove restriction in recovery lines

or tank.

Head pressure to recovery tank is Hose to tank is restricted Install appropriately sized fittings on
high tank.

Capacity of recovery tank is too low Use larger tanks that can easily
or tank is overfilled accept the complete charge at 80%
of their capacity

Noncondensible gases are present Purge noncondensibles using legal

and environmentally sound means
such as RefTec’s Minipurge unit

Compressor will not restart Compressor motor thermal overload Let unit cool down before attempting
is open to restart

High head pressure Open bypass valve and close after

restart

Mityvac slugging with liquid during Recovery hose incorrectly installed – See hose connection diagrams and
push/pull procedure liquid is being injected into the verify connections
compressor

Mityvac is drawing off recovery tank See hose connection diagram and
liquid valve instead of the vapor verify connections
valve

Liquid was not fully extracted from Use a sight glass on the liquid line
the chiller before switching to vapor and verify that liquid transfer has
mode been completed before initiating
vapor recovery

For Technical Service from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)

please dial 800-214-4883

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