TecMate VacuumMate Allweather Service Manual Download Page 12

Replacement spare parts 

Some components may need replacing after some time in case of damage, wear and tear or loss.  
Do not use the VacuumMate in case of worn or damaged pneumatic connections, hoses or adapters. 
Never use a damaged or worn battery cord-set, as this may cause anomalous electrical spikes which 
may badly damage the VacuumMate.   
Please quote the article order reference as stated below when re-ordering parts or accessories from 
your VacuumMate distributor. 
 
ORDER REFERENCE DESCRIPTION 
VMHOSESET 

 

Rubber hoses, set of 4. 

IMBATCORD 

 

External battery connection cord-set with clamps. 

VMCALKIT 

 

 

Miniature screwdriver, replacement calibration hatch sealing cover. 

VMR6MHOLSTER 

 

Rubber holster, yellow, VacuumMate Allweather.          

VMR6MBAT 

 

 

NiMH battery pack for VMR6ME model. 

VMM5ADPFRSET 

 

Set  of 4 “flexi-rigid” connection adapters with M5 thread. 

VMM6ADPFRSET 

 

Set  of 4 “flexi-rigid” connection adapters with M6 thread. 

VMR6MECASE   

Travel case with decal , rechargeable model VMR6ME. 

VMR6WSCASE   

Travel case with decal , non-rechargeable model VMR6WS. 

VMTEESET     Tee-connector 

and 

10 

cm length of connection hose. 

VMR6POSTER   

Wall poster “3-in-1”. 

VMR6MANGB   

User manual, English text. 

 

Accessory Items 
IMSTAND  

 

StandMate in easily assembled complete kit. 

IMSTATANK 

 

 

Suspendable auxiliary fuel reservoir for use with StandMate. 

MV4000   

 

MityVac #4000 hand vacuum pump kit with adapters & storage case. 

VM1TO4DIV 

 

 

One into four divider connection special accessory for calibrating. 

VMLFIXADP5    

Permanent “E-Z-fix” connection adapter with 40 cm hose, M5 thread. 

VMLFIXADP6    

Permanent “E-Z-fix” connection adapter with 40 cm hose, M6 thread. 

VMSFIXADP5    

Permanent “E-Z-fix” connection adapter without hose, M5 thread. 

VMSFIXADP6    

Permanent “E-Z-fix” connection adapter without hose, M6 thread. 

 

Limited Warranty 
VacuumMate is guaranteed against defects in manufacture and component parts for 12 months from 
date of sale to the user.  The manufacturer reserves the right to require presentation of the original 
invoice or bill of sale to the user as proof of a valid warranty. Failure to observe the instructions 
contained in this user manual invalidates the warranty.  Physical or chemical damage or damage 
resulting from corrosion or immersion, to cord-sets, hoses, connection adapters, or to the instrument 
itself, are not covered by this limited warranty. The travel case is excluded from the warranty. 
In the event of a claim the owner must return the VacuumMate carriage paid to the distributor after 
first contacting the distributor to advise him/her. Repairs to or replacement of defective VacuumMates 
will be effected at the sole discretion of the manufacturer or his duly authorised distributor. 
All consequential damages or liabilities arising from or claimed to arise from the use or misuse of the 
VacuumMate or any accessory are expressly excluded from this limited warranty which is the sole 
warranty recognised by the manufacturer TecMate (International) S.A. or his authorised distributors. 
 
Service: 

www.tecmate-int.com

 , click on  “Contact Us” and go to “Repairs”. 

 

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Summary of Contents for VacuumMate Allweather

Page 1: ... a stable engine idle speed and a good engine response VacuumMate has four highly visible LED bar graph displays for monitoring up to 4 channels or 4 cylinders These fast precise frictionless columnar displays replace outdated toxic mercury columns VacuumMate s compact size weight allows use anywhere whether in the workshop or at the track the ideal tool for the professional mechanic for power spo...

Page 2: ...lack the speed precision needed to follow DYNAMICALLY the very fast fluctuations of the vacuum waveforms themselves so as to monitor the heights and relative positions of the crests and troughs of the waveforms of each cylinder And it is only by monitoring and displaying these DYNAMIC characteristics that one can reveal the existence and nature of engine seal defects which will distort thwart atte...

Page 3: ...pletion of the synchronising task The RPM mode displays engine speeds from 500 to 2500 rpm with 50 rpm resolution The 2 stroke 4 stroke selector switch 11 illustration inside front cover allows correctly displayed values for both types of engine Incorrect selection will display either double the true RPM 4 stroke selected for 2 stroke or half of it 2 stroke selected for 4 stroke 5 POWERING THE VAC...

Page 4: ...e fitted to external nipples protruding from the enclosure The VacuumMate hoses are oil fuel resistant and any replacement hoses should be of a similar specification You are advised to replace hoses only with original VacuumMate replacement hoses available individually order reference VMHOSE see 9 SERVICE The SERVICE MANUAL of the engine manufacturer should indicate where to make the necessary hos...

Page 5: ...to keep fuel flowing illustrated above the MityVac 4000 available from VacuumMate distributors The advantage in this case is that there is no influence of the fuel valve on the vacuum readings 7 HOW TO PROCEED To start Make the necessary pneumatic connections It is best to connect the channel 1 hose first Start the engine and let it warm up Connect the VMR6WS to a suitable battery or dc electrical...

Page 6: ...lly you should start adjusting the carburettor next to the fixed one The object is to achieve the same reading on each of the channels during idling unless the values specified for a particular engine are slightly different for specific cylinder manifolds Some examples of such engines 4 stroke Mercury and Yamaha outboard motors Honda s VFR800 motorcycle engine Start with the scale range switch in ...

Page 7: ... air entering the intake system Compression loss Background information The diagrams below show some more realistic examples of pressure waveforms which can occur in the intake manifold of a 4 stroke engine Compare with the drawings on page 2 The pressure scale orientation has been deliberately inverted so as to rather show vacuum scale so as to correlate with the LED displays of the VacuumMate Th...

Page 8: ...re are no scale markings for the DYN mode as the purpose is not to measure but rather to compare the connected channels A light column extending downwards into the P zone below the Pa level means POSITIVE pressure higher than atmospheric upwards into the P zone means vacuum Some abnormal display patterns are shown above centre and right The nature of the waveform anomaly reveals the nature of the ...

Page 9: ...ontinuously connected with the intake system During the combustion cycle a high pressure wave will blow back to the carburettor creating positive pressure in the intake manifold The trough of the vacuum wave form the low point of the displayed dynamic band of that cylinder will move under the Pa line towards the P side reflecting this positive pressure EXAMPLE 2 LEAKING INTAKE VALVE The normal wav...

Page 10: ...absolutely sure there is no water inside the unit or in or around the DC power inlet In case of malfunction following immersion please return to your distributor for checking and repair Calibration This instrument has been carefully checked and calibrated at the factory and in normal use calibrates itself automatically against day to day changes in barometric pressure However after a time gradual ...

Page 11: ...otentiometers Adjust ONLY the 8 trimmers grouped in 4 pairs on the right Do NOT adjust the other trimmers The calibration trimmer positions are marked on the lower edge of the control panel HOW TO CALIBRATE PROCEDURE Select VAC 35 55 cm Hg and AVE with the switches on the control panel Create a vacuum of 70kPa 700mBar 52 5cmHg with the hand operated vacuum pump Adjust the SPAN trimmers until 52 5c...

Page 12: ...tion special accessory for calibrating VMLFIXADP5 Permanent E Z fix connection adapter with 40 cm hose M5 thread VMLFIXADP6 Permanent E Z fix connection adapter with 40 cm hose M6 thread VMSFIXADP5 Permanent E Z fix connection adapter without hose M5 thread VMSFIXADP6 Permanent E Z fix connection adapter without hose M6 thread Limited Warranty VacuumMate is guaranteed against defects in manufactur...

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