VACUTEC Leakfinder WV622N-VWKIT, Instruction & Operation Manual

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Caution and Usage Tips

ALWAYS USE
Leak
finder
®
WITH VEHICLE ENGINE TURNED OFF.

DISCONNECT
Leak
finder
®
from the vehicle prior to starting the engine or prior
to running any on-board monitor, including the DMTL or LDP. Damage caused by not
following proper operating procedures will not be covered by the vehicle warranty or
the
Leak
finder
®
warranty.

Use this equipment in the manner specified by the manufacturer.

Follow common sense safety precautions.

Use UltraTraceUV® Smoke Solution Part No. WV0712UV in
Leak
finder
®.
Using a
non-approved solution; may cause damage to vehicles being tested; may cause
personal injury and may void vehicle and equipment warranties.

Do not leave
Leak
finder
®
hose connected to the vehicle’s EVAP system if tests are
not being performed. Natural vacuum or pressure created by the fuel in the fuel
tank can damage the
Leak
finder
®
pressure gauge if it exceeds the pressure
limitations of the gauge.

Do not perform test near source of spark or ignition.

Wear appropriate eye protection.

Wear yellow glasses supplied when using ultraviolet light.

Air pressure supplied to
Leak
finder
®
can be between 3.4 to 17 bar (50 ~ 250 PSIG).

When using alternate source of UV light, use light that includes 405 nanometer (nm)
UV light range and wear yellow glasses.

When operating
Leak
finder
®
in near freezing temperatures, cycle the operation of
Leak
finder
®
20 seconds <ON> and 20 seconds <OFF> for approximately the first
minute of operation. This will allow
Leak
finder
®
to reach optimum operating
temperature.

When testing an engine's intake or exhaust system for leaks, it is best if the engine is
cold. Small leaks may be sealed due to thermal expansion.

Be sure supply hose is completely unwound when using
Leak
finder
®
or excessive
amounts of smoke vapor will condense inside the hose.
Please note: It is essential that you maintain a proper filtration system for
the compressed air being supplied to the
Leak finder
® . Excessive moisture
or oil in the air supplied to the
Leak finder
® can contaminate its
integrated nitrogen generator and voiding its warranty. Proper filtration
will insure many years of trouble-free operation.
NOTE: If your compressed air system operates using an automatic air line
oiler; it must be removed from the air supply feeding the
Leak finder
®, or
it will damage the nitrogen generator.