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testo 316-3 · Leakage detector for refrigerants 
 
 

Instruction manual 

1.800.561.8187 

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Testo-Direct

.ca

Summary of Contents for 316-3

Page 1: ...testo 316 3 Leakage detector for refrigerants Instruction manual 1 800 561 8187 info Testo Direct ca www Testo Direct ca ...

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Page 3: ...ations 6 3 1 Use 6 3 2 Technical data 6 4 Product description 8 4 1 Overview 8 5 First steps 9 5 1 Commissioning 9 6 Using the product 11 6 1 Performing settings 11 6 2 Finding leaks 11 7 Maintaining the product 12 8 Tips and assistance 14 8 1 Questions and answers 14 8 2 Accessories and spare parts 14 1 800 561 8187 info Testo Direct ca www Testo Direct ca ...

Page 4: ...s Implement the specified precautionary measures Representation Explanation WARNING Indicates potential serious injuries CAUTION indicates potential minor injuries NOTICE indicates circumstances that may lead to damage to the products 2 2 Ensure safety Only operate the product properly for its intended purpose and within the parameters specified in the technical data Do not use any force The testo...

Page 5: ...in excess of 70 C unless they are expressly permitted for higher temperatures 2 3 Protecting the environment Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries spent batteries in accordance with the valid legal specifications At the end of its useful life send the product to the separate collection for electric and electronic devices observe local regulations or return the product to Testo for disposal Disp...

Page 6: ...personal safety 3 2 Technical data Feature Values Sensor Electrochemical sensor with heated diode Detectable refrigerants All HFCs HCFCs and CFCs e g R134a R410a R438A R22 etc Response threshold 4 g a 0 15 oz a Sensor service life 80 100 hours equates to approx 1 year of normal usage Warm up period switching instrument on ready to measure Approx 20 s Power supply Alkaline Batteries 2xD Battery lif...

Page 7: ... Dimensions L x W x H Housing approx 270 x 65 x 65 mm Length of flexible sensor shaft including sensor head approx 285 mm Warranty Measuring instrument 2 years sensor excluded For warranty terms see www testo com warranty EC Directives 2004 108 EC Standards SAE J1627 EN14624 2012 1 800 561 8187 info Testo Direct ca www Testo Direct ca ...

Page 8: ...xible probe shaft with probe head 2 Handle with battery compartment 3 Battery indicator PWR green LED 4 On off button sensitivity 5 Sensitivity indicator HI high LO low 6 Gas concentration indicator yellow LEDs 1 800 561 8187 info Testo Direct ca www Testo Direct ca ...

Page 9: ...s in the sensor head until they are no longer visible NOTICE Malfunction due to damaged sensor wires Do not damage sensor wires 4 Put the protective cap on the sensor and tighten by turning in a clockwise direction Insert batteries 1 Using a screwdriver push down the locking clip on top of the handle 2 Slide the top part of the handle down 3 Insert two mono D type batteries Observe the polarity 1 ...

Page 10: ...ases are present Press briefly PWR LED lights up and all yellow gas concentration indicator LEDs start to flash one after another The sensor is heated up The instrument is ready to use once the gas concentration indicator LEDs have gone off and one beep per second can be heard Switch off Press and hold down 1 800 561 8187 info Testo Direct ca www Testo Direct ca ...

Page 11: ...ected Leak detection can only be carried out correctly if the probe is guided directly over the leak 2 Guide the probe head over the surface to be tested at a maximum distance of 6 mm and a rate of 2 5 to 5 cm per second If the instrument detects a leak the yellow gas concentration indicator LEDs light up and the instrument starts to beep rapidly The larger the leak the more segments light up 3 Mo...

Page 12: ...t sensor head Before removing the protective cap switch instrument off and let the sensor head cool down 1 Unscrew the protective cap 1 from the sensor head anti clockwise 2 Remove defective sensor 3 Take the new sensor 2 out of its protective film packaging 4 Carefully push the three sensor wires into the sockets in the sensor head until they are no longer visible NOTICE Malfunction due to damage...

Page 13: ... filter into the protective cap 4 Put the protective cap on the sensor head and tighten by turning in a clockwise direction Changing batteries Once PWR starts to flash this indicates that the battery has enough power left for approximately one hour 1 Using a screwdriver push down the locking clip on top of the handle 2 Slide the top part of the handle down 3 Remove the spent batteries 4 Insert two...

Page 14: ...ation up to 20 minutes Instrument is not very sensitive seems to ignore leaks or does not detect some types of refrigerant Sensor has reached the end of its service life Change sensor Instrument cannot be switched on Batteries are depleted Change batteries If we have not been able to answer your question please contact your local dealer or the Testo Customer Service Contact details can be found on...

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