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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2. INTRODUCTION
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WARNING! Ensure all Health & Safety, local authority, and general
workshop practice regulations are strictly adhered to when using product.
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WARNING! Ensure the radiator is cool before opening the cap.
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Maintain tester in good and clean condition for best and safest performance.
DO NOT use tester if damaged.
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Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging when working under the bonnet with
the engine running.
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Do not wear jewellery and tie back long hair.
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Use proper ventilation and avoid breathing in exhaust fumes.
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Keep a fire extinguisher to hand.
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Account for all tools and parts being used and do not leave them in or near
the engine.
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Keep tester parts clean and dry and store each component part in its
appropriate location in the carry case.
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Thick gloves must be worn when working with this tester to protect the
operator from discharges of steam from radiator or header tank.
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Arms and wrists should also be covered.
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Wear eye protection when using this product.
IMPORTANT: Always refer to the vehicle manufacturers service instructions,
or proprietary manual, to establish the current procedure for draining off
coolant.
The VS0061 combustion leakage test kit is designed to diagnose blown gaskets
and cracked cylinder heads quickly and easily by checking for the presence of CO
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in the cooling system. If combustion gasses are present the colour of the test fluid
changes from blue to yellow. The tester comes with a cone adaptor or may be
used in conjunction with radiator caps from the VS006 set. For a refill of test fluid
order Part No.VS0061F.3
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
COMBUSTION LEAKAGE TESTER
MODEL:
VS0061
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and
properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT
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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS, AND
CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY, AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 PREPARATION
3.1.1 Remove approximately 1/10 of the volume of coolant from the radiator.
Consult an appropriate vehicle repair manual on the best method of doing
this.
3.1.2 The various components of the tester are a push fit with the exception of the
brass Rad Cap Adaptor which has a ring at the top which allows it to be
tightened onto the tube which protrudes from the lower chamber. The two
chambers are a close fit and may require a twisting action to assemble them
or get them apart.
3.1.3. The tester component parts, as shown in fig.1, can be configured in two
main ways. See over page.
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