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SP01501467 | REV A | 4.2021

Bosch Automotive Service Solutions Inc

SMT500 Leak Detector 

| Operating Instructions | 

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Specifications

L x W x H

8 in. x 10 in.x 12.5 in. (20 cm x 25 cm x 33 cm)

Weight

10.3 lb (4.5 kg)

Shipping weight

18 lb (8 kg)

Power supply

12 volts DC; input power supply 11.5–14 VDC

Power consumption

8 amps

Output pressure

0.47 PSI / 13.0 in. H20 / 0.032 BAR

Operating temperature

30°F to 115°F (-1°C to 46°C)

Operating humidity

No restrictions

Operating altitude

No restrictions

Vapor output hose

10 ft (3 m)

Power supply cables

10 ft (3 m)

Operating modes

Vapor test cycle/Air only test cycle

Pressure Supply

Onboard micro air compressor

Micro-compressor duty cycle

100%

Housing material

High-impact PC/ABS polycarbonate

Vapor chamber material

Billet aluminum

Vapor chamber assembly

Bolted

Vapor chamber warranty

Lifetime

Summary of Contents for SMT500

Page 1: ...boschdiagnostics com SMT500 Leak Detector Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...onents and belts can catch loose clothing body parts or test equipment and cause serious personal injury or tool damage Automotive batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce explosive gases that can result in serious injury due to ignition of gases Keep lit cigarettes sparks flames and other ignition sources away from the battery at all times Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being ser ...

Page 3: ...amps Output pressure 0 47 PSI 13 0 in H20 0 032 BAR Operating temperature 30 F to 115 F 1 C to 46 C Operating humidity No restrictions Operating altitude No restrictions Vapor output hose 10 ft 3 m Power supply cables 10 ft 3 m Operating modes Vapor test cycle Air only test cycle Pressure Supply Onboard micro air compressor Micro compressor duty cycle 100 Housing material High impact PC ABS polyca...

Page 4: ...ressure decay testing 4 Reset button Used for service functions only 5 Air only test button Begins 5 minute air only cycle to test without vapor Blue light indicates onboard microcompressor is generating air only 6 Vapor test button Begins 5 minute vapor cycle Red light indicates vapor cycle Push again to stop testing 7 Power indicator light Green light indicates adequate power 8 9 10 11 8 Fluid f...

Page 5: ...nts Schrader Valve Removal Tool 6522 5 EVAP Service Port Adapter 6522 4 Daylight Spectrum LED Cordless Light SMT 01 Bright white beam finds even the tiniest wisps of vapor under the hood or chassis Cap Plug Kit 6522 6 Seals a variety of openings to pressurize system for testing Easy INTAKE SMT 02 Award winning Easy INTAKE is an inflatable block off bladder with a pressurized vapor pass through tha...

Page 6: ...ine has adequate power Flashing green light Improper power supplied voltage is too high or too low No light No power See Troubleshooting Testing for Leaks TESTING WITH SMOKE 1 Connect vapor output hose to system that is to be tested See Diagnostics section for more detail 2 Push vapor test button to begin a 5 minute vapor cycle Vapor indicator light Solid red light Vapor is being generated Flashin...

Page 7: ...ht spectrum LED cordless light to locate leaks Alternative method 1 Select an appropriate vacuum line to access the vacuum system i e a brake booster supply line before the check valve 2 Seal all system openings Air Intake must be sealed to prevent vapor from leaking back through the intake To seal the intake use cap plugs a latex glove or plastic wrap around the filter 3 Put vapor output hose int...

Page 8: ...e procedures until all repairs are complete Exhaust Leaks This test is most effective when exhaust system is cold thermal expansion may cause small leaks to seal 1 Insert Easy INTAKE into the end of the tailpipe If the vehicle has dual exhaust with cross over system plug the other tailpipe to seal the system 2 Put vapor output hose into Easy INTAKE to introduce vapor into the system Note A hot cat...

Page 9: ...ct air supply and power from the machine 2 Remove the flow meter s top plug 3 Invert the machine to remove flow meter ball 4 Apply isopropyl rubbing alcohol to a long cotton swab to clean flow meter tube 5 Use a dry cotton swab to dry flow meter tube 6 Wipe flow meter ball clean with dry cloth Do not use alcohol cleaners on flow meter ball 7 Reinstall the flow meter ball and the top plug Drain Vap...

Page 10: ... Never use battery charger as power source Amber or red light flashing Open circuit internal component Contact technical support No air flow Open the flow control valve Ensure hoses are not kinked or pushed into machine Insufficient vapor Check fluid level Open the flow control valve Ensure hoses are not kinked or pushed into machine Flow meter ball sticking Tap face of flow meter If problem persi...

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