Greenlee 5715 Instruction Manual

Rapid Start and Circleline 1-Tube:
Most ballasts of this type should have continuity
(sound and light indication on meter) from each wire to
every other wire.
High Intensity Discharge Ballasts
A caution:
Under no circumstances should this tester be used to
test the high voltage output side of an High Intensity
Discharge Ballast! Disconnect from power before
testing.
1. Touch either probe to the center contact in the
empty bulb socket.
2. Touch the other probe to the socket threads.
3. Listen for a rapidly decreasing sound, dwindling
to nothing. A constant sound or no sound
indicates a defective fixture.
Note: If the fixture being tested contains a
photocell, it must be disconnected before testing
fixtures, or test results will be invalid. This test
procedure should be monitored for each brand
of fixture in use to be certain of test validity.
HID Fixture - Component Testing
Capacitor
Use the leads across the capacitor and listen for the
sound of the capacitor being charged. The sound
should start at a high pitch and rapidly drop off to
nothing as the capacitor is charged. To repeat this test
you must reverse the leads and test again. If charging
is indicated in both directions, the capacitor should be
considered good. If the sound is continuous, the
capacitor is shorted and is defective. If no sound is
heard, the capacitor is open and is defective.
Igniter
Connect the leads across the red and white leads of
the igniter. A very quick capacitor charge or click
should be heard, and the light on the tester should
flash. Any other sound across any other combination
of wires should be an indication of a defective igniter.
Note: Certain types of specialized electronic starter
boards cannot be tested in this manner. Some of the
components on the circuit board can be individually
tested however, following the already described
procedures. If necessary, determine
component by process of elimination. Since there are
various manufacturers of HPS igniters, wires do not
always have the same color coding. If the igniter being
tested has a different color coding, you should first test
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a new igniter of the same type to determine the
appropriate wires for testing.
Ballast
Ballasts are sensitive to heat. Check for signs of
overheating. Test the ballast for continuity between
each terminal and every other terminal. There should
be no open circuits. Verify the level of continuity by
comparing the pitch of continuity indication to the pitch
from testing the same winding on a known good
ballast.
If the fixture still does not work after all components
have been tested good, further testing may be
required.
Photocell
For accurate test results disconnect the photocell from
the fixture for these tests.
1. Connect the test leads between the line-in and
the line-out terminals and listen for continuous
sound. No sound indicates a defective photocell.
2. Connect one lead to the neutral terminal with the
other lead connected to the line-in. With light
shining on the photocell you should hear a
continuous sound (not as loud as the sound
heard when connected to the line-in and
line-out).
3. Using your hand, cover the eye of the photocell
and listen as the sound diminishes to nothing.
This verifies that the photoeye is responding to
light properly.
MAINTENANCE
General
Keep tester clean and dry.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Let dry completely
before using.
Battery Condition
Plug test leads into meter. With no test clips
attached, touch plugs together. The meter should
produce a loud continuous tone and LED should
light brightly. Also test a known good bulb and
verify brightness of test. Replace battery if either
test produces questionable results.
Battery Replacement (Fig. 2)
1. Remove back cover by prying with small
the faulty
screwdriver.
2.
Remove batteries from holder.
3. Install new batteries and replace back cover.
For best results, use alkaline batteries only.
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WARRANTY
The Model 5715 Gas Lamp Tester is warranted
against defective materials and workmanship for one
year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not
cover damages due to tampering, misuse, loss,
unauthorized alterations or repairs. To avoid service
charges, always check batteries before sending
testers in for warranty repairs.
Should the Model 5715 Gas Lamp Tester fail due to
defective materials and/or workmanship during the one
year warranty period, return it to the place of purchase
with the dated bill of sale that identifies the instrument
by model number. Any additional questions and
concerns may be addressed to:
The above limited warranty covers repair and
replacement of the instrument only. No other obligation
is stated or implied.
For additional copies of this manual at no extra cost,
call or to the above address.
write
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SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage stable: To 500 V AC/DC
Continuity test range: To 300 KOhms
Indicators: Audible and Visible
Antenna length: 3 feet (replaceable)
Battery: Two 9Volt
© 1988 Greenlee Textron Inc.