Harbor Freight Tools Electronic Freon and Halogen Leak Detector Product manual
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1. 10 lg 4 lulu A 12 OperatlOri iei ese cierre u 7 PITTSBURGH WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided ACAUTION could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE CAUTION Addresses practices not related to personal injury Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 92514 AWARNING When using appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury including the following 1 Item 92514 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries Observe work area conditions Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations Don t expose to rain Keep work area well lit Do not use electrically powered tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle machines tools or extension cords Store idle equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location2. ESS SS WR gu PITTSBURGH Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 92514 Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product WARNING High concentrations of halogenated gas in an enclosed area can displace oxygen and create a RISK OF SUFFOCATION and DEATH Always work in a well ventilated area This unit is intended for detecting small nonhazardous leaks only Basic Operation 1 Turn the unit on by pressing the ON key The 4 Begin searching for leaks When a leak is found the display will show the reset indication left beep tone will change to a siren tone In addition LED green all others red for 3 seconds to the audible indicator you will see the LED display the alarm message as described on page 6 2 The battery level indicator will come on Ensure that the battery level is good 5 Sensitivity can be adjusted at any time during use See instructions on page 5 by pressing the arrow up or arrow down keys This will help you home in on the source of a leak 3 When turned ON the unit automatically goes to sensitivity level 5 A continuous beep tone will indicate 6 Ifa full alarm is indicated before you have found that the unit is functioning If you want to change the the source of the leak you can reset the detector sensitivity press the arrow up
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4. ASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Record Product s Serial Number Here Note lf product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts PITTSBURGH Item 92514 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or in
5. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference PITTSBURGH Ezz Electronic Freon amp Halogen Leak Detector ITEM 92514 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Email our technical support at tech harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken AWARNING please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible Copyright 2012 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included Table of Contents SI m Im 3 Maintenance oiii eee teenage 9 Specifications sseesse 4 Parts List and Diagram
6. ctor examine the WARNING Do not use solvents such as gasoline Detector s tip and Protector to ensure they turpentine or mineral spirits to clean the tip are clean and in good condition To clean Doing so will leave a residue which a Turn unito will reduce the tip s sensitivity b Remove Protector by grasping the tip and pulling it off c Clean Protector with a clean shop towel and compressed air Replacing the Sensor Tip Note Eventually the Sensor Tip will wear out and must be replaced Typical tip life is approximately fifty hours of use However tip life is affected by frequency of use amount of halogen detected and therefore will vary If the alarm sounds in clean air or behaves erratically you may need to replace the Sensor Tip 1 Be sure the Detector is turned off 3 Usethe supplied replacement tip which is l stored in the carrying case Replace it by 2 Remove the old tip by unscrewing screwing it on clockwise until secure it counterclockwise Item 92514 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 Parts List and Diagram Part Description Qty 1 Sensor Tip Protector Orange 1 2 Sensor J 1 3 Keyboard 1 6 Housing 1 7 Flexible Probe Shaft Note No replacement parts are available for this item except the replacement Sensor Tip Protector Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 92514 PLE
7. directly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state PITTSBURGH 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 9
8. he tester Then hold the probe tip as close as possible to the suspected leak site Move the tip around until the leak is confirmed 7 Onautomotive A C systems only Leak test the evaporator core by turning the A C blower on high for at least 15 seconds Then turn it off and wait for the refrigerant to accumulate in the case for at least 10 minutes before testing Then insert the probe tip into any opening in the system closest to the evaporator being sure no water is present If the tester alarms an apparent leak has been found 8 Always leak test after any repair or maintenance of an A C or refrigerant system Page 8 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 92514 Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK Turn unit off before performing removing Sensor Tip Do not use Detector without Sensor Tip Protector TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If abnormal noise or vibration occurs have the problem corrected before further use Maintenance 1 Keep the Sensor Tip Protector clean 3 If the tip itself is dirty clean it by immersing in a Prevent dust moisture or grease contamination mild solvent such as alcohol for a few seconds by using provided Tip Protector Use a clean shop towel or compressed air to dry 2 Before using dete
9. ill cause the detector to measure the current level of halogen concentration as zero In a contaminated environment you may not be able to find the source of a leak By resetting the detector in that environment you can then seek a higher concentration of halogen thus homing in on the source of a leak You can also use this function to reset the unit to true zero in fresh air after using it in a contaminated environment Note Whenever resetting the unit all the LED s except the left most power indicator LED will turn red for 2 seconds This confirms the reset action Sensitivity p Se ey Page 5 Alarm Indications Your Halogen Leak Detector features 18 alarm levels from low to high to help you home in on a leak The alarm level will increase as the leak is being approached Alarm levels are indicated by the last 6 LED s lighting and changing in color from Red Green and Orange The LED s will light and change color from left to right one at a time See alarm level chart below EN Battery charger indicator LED Red LED Level 1 EMEN Level 2 EN Level 3 MEN Level 4 EMEN Level 5 EMEN Level 6 EMEN Level 7 MEN Level 8 EMEN 2m Level 9 MEN 224 ne zx Z2 Green LED E Orange LED Level 10 EE 157 m A XE see Level 11 EE zx xm see Gee Uum Level 12 MEI Be c imm SE Eur Wem Level 13 MEM SS c cm im Gee Um Level 14 MEME c vu eee oum Level 15 EE Sem xu mm ouem Level 16 EB
10. l of halogen in the atmosphere This allows the unit to identify leaks by the higher concentration of halogen present at the leak location Note If the unit is powered on at a leak location it will assume the current concentration of halogen is the normal level Always power the unit on in a known clean or neutral environment Sensitivity Adjustment 1 When the unit is turned on it is set at sensitivity level 5 2 To adjust press the Arrow Up key to increase sensitivity or Arrow Down key to decrease sensitivity Note The sensitivity is doubled or halved at each increment up or down To go from level 5 to level 4 the sensitivity is reduced by 1 2 To go from level 5 to level 6 the sensitivity is doubled Thus the difference from level 1 to level 7 is a multiple of 64 times the sensitivity of level 1 Therefore the lower levels would be used to find very small concentrations of halogen while the higher levels would be used to identify significant leaks in an environment which may be contaminated with a high general level of halogen Item 92514 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Note Halogenated refrigerants are those which contain Chlorine or Fluorine 2 Detect SF 6 in high voltage circuit breakers Detect most gases which contain Chlorine Fluorine or Bromine the halogen gases 4 Detect cleaning agents used in dry cleaning such as perchloroethyl 2 Reset Feature Pressing the RESET key w
11. o not use cleaners or solvents as the detector might be sensitive to ingredients in the cleaner 3 Visually examine the entire refrigerant system looking for signs of air conditioning lubricant leaks damage or corrosion on any line hose or connector Each questionable area should be checked with the probe Also check all fittings couplings controls service ports brazed or welded areas and areas around hold down or attachment points 4 Always do a thorough check of the system following the refrigerant flow in a continuous path so you do not miss an area that might be leaking Remember that there may be more than one leak in a system Even after a leak is found continue to test the entire system 5 Ateach area being checked the probe should be moved around the location at a rate of no more than 1 2 inches per second and at a distance of no more than 1 4 IN from the surface Slower and closer movement of the probe greatly improves your chance of finding a small leak Note Be careful not to allow the probe tip to come in contact with the site being checked as this might contaminate the tip or cause a false reading 6 An apparent leak should be verified at least once by one of the following methods a Blow compressed air around the suspected leak to clear the area of contaminants Recheck with the tester to see if new refrigerant has been leaked into the area b Move the probe tip to fresh air and reset t
12. or arrow down key to zero by pressing the reset key This will allow you to find progressively greater concentrations and eventually find the source of the leak Operating Tips 1 Adjust the sensitivity up only when a leak can be 3 In windy areas it may be difficult to find even a found Adjust the sensitivity down only when resetting large leak Shield potential leak sites from wind to the unit does not allow you to home in on the leak make finding concentrations of leaked gas easier 2 n areas contaminated with leaked gas 4 The detector may alarm if the probe tip reset the unit to zero it out and allow you to find comes in contact with moisture or solvents heavier concentrations of gas Do not move Do not allow the tip to contact these materials the probe while the unit is being reset PITTSBURGH Item 92514 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 Leak Detection Procedure Note On automotive systems turn the engine off before beginning the leak detection procedure 1 The air conditioning or refrigeration system should be pressurized to at least 50 PSI At lower pressures you may not be able to detect the leak Note At temperatures below 60 Fahrenheit you may not be able to maintain 50 PSI 2 Be careful not to contaminate the probe tip by touching it to the parts being checked If the suspected area is dirty or moist dry it off with a clean shop towel or blow it off with compressed air D
13. ply 1 Sensitivity Levels Operating Temperature 30 to 125 This tester will detect most gases which contain Chlorine Fluorine or Bromine the halogen gases Microprocessor driven this leak detector will identify halogenated refrigerants in concentrations as small as 3 Gr per Yr The microprocessor samples the halogen concentration and battery voltage level continuously resulting in a very stable and reliable real time readout Seven levels of sensitivity which increase 64 times from level 1 to level 7 allow you to focus on the concentration appropriate to your location 3 color LED indicators identify leak size sensitivity level and battery voltage Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product WARNING High concentrations of halogenated gas in an enclosed area can displace oxygen and create a RISK OF SUFFOCATION and DEATH Always work in a well ventilated area This unit is intended for detecting small nonhazardous leaks only QP Battery Installation 1 To install batteries remove the battery 2 Install two C batteries with both positive compartment door which is at the polarity toward the battery compartment bottom of the case by sliding it up door WARNING Position batteries in proper polarity and do not install batteries of different types charge levels or capacities together Note The
14. positive end has the button on top Battery Level Indicator Whenever the unit is powered on the battery power level is constantly shown by the LED on the left See alarm level chart next page If the left hand LED light is Green the batteries are in good condition if the left hand LED is Orange the batteries are low and if the left hand LED is Red the batteries are below minimum operating power and must be replaced If the batteries are dead or not installed the LED will not light at all If the batteries are not fully charged or properly installed performance may be affected and readings might not be accurate Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Item 92514 Applications This tester may be used to 1 Detect leaks in all A C or refrigerant systems or storage recovery containers It will respond to all halogenated refrigerants including but not limited to CFC s such as R12 R11 R500 R503 etc HCFC s such as R22 R123 R124 R5022 etc HFC s such as R134a R404a R125 etc Blends such as AZ 50 HP62 MP38 etc Automatic Circuit Reset Features This tool features a reset function that will set the tester to ignore the ambient or baseline level of ha logenated refrigerants in the atmosphere This al lows you to identify leaks without the false posi tives of the background concentration 1 Automatic Circuit When the unit is first powered on it will set itself to ignore the current leve
15. to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children Use the right tool for the job Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool There are certain applications for which this tool was designed It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not reach Over or across running machines Maintain tools with care Keep tools maintained and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for maintenance and changing accessories The handles must be kept clean dry and free from oil and grease at all times Stay alert Watch what you are doing use common sense Do not operate any tool when you are tired Check for damaged parts Before using any tool any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician Do not use the tool if any switch does not turn On and Off properly 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Important Safety Instructions PLEASE READ Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerator enclos
16. ures Replacement parts and accessories When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts will void the warranty Only use accessories intended for use with this tool Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not operate the tool Maintenance For your safety service and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician Do not use the detector without using the tip protector Keep the sensing tip clean Prevent dust moisture or grease contamination by using the provided tip protector High concentrations of halogenated gas in an enclosed area can displace oxygen and create a RISK OF SUFFOCATION and DEATH Always work in a well ventilated area This unit is intended for detecting small nonhazardous leaks only The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator A SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 Specifications Two C Batteries Included Power Sup
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