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D-TEK

Refrigerant Leak Detector

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Page 1: ...D TEK Refrigerant Leak Detector O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ...ications for which it was made Equipment Description D TEK Refrigerant Leak Detector Applicable Directives 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC 89 336 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC Applicable Standards EN 61010 1 1993 EN50081 1 1992 EN50082 1 1992 CE Implementation Date January 3 1995 Authorized Representative Gary W Lewis Vice President Quality Assurance INFICON Inc ANY QUESTIONS RELATIVE TO THIS DECL...

Page 3: ...f CFCs HCFCs and HFCs Automatic adjustment zeroing to refrigerants in leak test area Rugged flexible probe Foam filter for sensor protection High Low leak sensitivity switch Convenient ON OFF switch with LED indicator Variable pitch audible leak source signal Progressive yellow LED leak magnitude indicators Rechargeable replaceable NiCd power cells AC mains power adapter 100 120 220 240 VAC models...

Page 4: ...rigerant Leak Detector is shipped with the heated diode sensor packed separately The sensor is located in the foil protective package along with a desiccant capsule to keep it dry Installation of the sensor in the tip of the leak detector is required before use The steps for installation are Locate the end of the leak detector probe and unscrew counter clockwise the tip protector The three sockets...

Page 5: ...lug the adapter into the appropriate mains outlet Allow 10 hours for the full charge Even while the power cells are being charged your D TEK Leak Detector s power cords allow it to operate see Using Your INFICON D TEK Note Power cells must be installed in the detector for proper operation Using Your INFICON D TEK WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS INSTRUMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF GASOLINE NATURAL GAS PROPAN...

Page 6: ...of the possible leak source Slowly approximately 1 2 inches per second move the probe past each possible leakage point Note It is important to move the tip of the probe past the leak to get a correct reading The INFICON D TEK only responds to changes in concentration of the refrigerant from the leak Moving the probe permits the instrument to respond properly to these changes Watch for the yellow l...

Page 7: ...onnection to the AC power adapter When the unit is plugged in using the AC power adapter the power cells will continue to be charged while the D TEK is operating although somewhat more slowly than if the instrument is OFF Two DC power cords are also available designed to charge and power the D TEK from your vehicle s battery One DC power cord plugs into your cigarette lighter the other has battery...

Page 8: ...ow 10 hours for a full charge You can operate the leak detector on any of its power cords while the power cells are charging Using the instrument while the power cells are charging however will lengthen the time required for a complete charge The leak detector will not overcharge the power cells but for maximum power cell life disconnect the power adapter when the power cells are fully charged Mai...

Page 9: ...int you should replace the sensor Turn OFF the leak detector Locate the end of the leak detector probe and unscrew counter clockwise the tip protector Pull the sensor the sensor is the small can with the hole in the top straight out which unplugs it Remove the replacement sensor from the foil protective package Carefully align the 3 leads small wires coming out the bottom of the can on the sensor ...

Page 10: ... 3 or more yellow LED s light then zero out your sensor has either lost its ability to pick up the specified refrigerant leak or your D TEK has a malfunction see Trouble shooting Removing Replacing the Power Cells If you have a set of three fully charged power cells you may exchange the complete set with the three used cells in the leak detector then recharge the originals later Note Power cells m...

Page 11: ...ce gasoline and other solvents may damage the plastic protect your INFICON D TEK from contact with these substances Troubleshooting Note The internal parts of the D TEK Leak Detector are not serviceable Opening the plastic housing for any reason will void the warranty Problem Low sensitivity the leak detector is slow to respond to a leak or the leak detector will not pick up refrigerant Diagnostic...

Page 12: ...e above failures require you to take your leak detector to your wholesaler for handling Problem Your D TEK will not power up even after charging the proper time or all the lights illuminate with no audio sound Diagnostics Remedy This problem can be caused by power cells that need to be recharged improperly installed power cells power cells that have shorted or a faulty AC power adapter Note A new ...

Page 13: ...nsure the electronic board is operating This test is performed to verify proper operation of the AC adapter With the battery door open the detector will not operate to published specifications If your leak detector operates on the AC power adapter test each individual power cell for voltage output Do this by using a voltmeter DC voltage putting a probe on each end of the cell You should read from ...

Page 14: ...EK on with the sensitivity switch in the HIGH position Allow the D TEK to run for a minimum of 20 minutes or until spiking alarms stop Note The absorption of moisture in no way affects the life or sensitivity of the sensor With the protective cap installed try pushing down on tip of the probe Also try bending the probe at the base of the tip from one side to another Be cautious not to block the ai...

Page 15: ...efrigerant Leak Detector are available through the same dealer from whom you bought the instrument Molded plastic case 703 059 P1 Headphones 032 404 12 volt cord with battery clips 12 ft 703 056 P1 12 volt cord with cigarette lighter plug 12 ft 703 055 P1 120 volt adapter and cord 6 ft 054 513 220 volt mains adapter and cord 6ft 054 515 Power cells set of three 703 057 G1 Replacement sensor 703 02...

Page 16: ...r UL 94HB Specifications Usage Indoor or Outdoor Minimum sensitivity to R12 and R134a 0 25 oz yr 7 g yr Input voltage range 12 to 16 volts DC Input current 500 mA Max Operating and charging temperature range 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C Storage temperature range 14 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C Humidity 95 RH NC Max Altitude 6500 2000m Pollution degree 2 Overvoltage category 2 Weight with power cells 1 28 ...

Page 17: ...is limited to at its option repairing or replacing the defective instrument or part This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied whether of MERCHANTABILITY or of FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or otherwise All such other warranties are expressly disclaimed INFICON shall have no liability in excess of the price paid to INFICON for the instrument plus return transportation c...

Page 18: ...0 PSI when not in operation At temperatures below 15 C 59 F leaks may not be measurable since this pressure may not be reached 4 Take care not to contaminate the detector probe tip if the part being tested is contaminated If the part is particularly dirty it should be wiped off with a dry shop towel or blown off with shop air No cleaners or solvents shall be used since many elec tronic detectors a...

Page 19: ...often helps locate the exact position of the leak 9 Leak testing of the evaporator core while in the air conditioning module shall be accomplished by turning the air conditioning blower on high for a period of 15 seconds minimum shutting it off then waiting for the refrigerant to accumulate in the case for time specified by section 9 1 below then inserting the leak detector probe into the blower r...

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