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- Page 1 RLD-1 Refrigerant Leak Detector Users Manual For detailed specifications and ordering info go to www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...
- Page 2 RLD-1 Refrigerant Leak Detector Users Manual July 2009, Rev.1 ©2009 Amprobe Test Tools. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan...
- Page 3 To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair Section for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY.
- Page 4 Non-Warranty Repairs and Replacement – US and Canada Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and...
- Page 5 RLD-1 Refrigerant Leak Detector...
- Page 6 Sensor Sensor Protector LED Leak Indicators Sensitivity Lo Button Power On/Off Reset Button Sensitivity Hi Button Low Battery Indicator Battery Cover Battery Cover Screw DC IN Jack...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
RLD-1 Refrigerant Leak Detector CONTENTS SYMBOLS ................2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ........2 INTRODUCTION ..............3 OPERATION ............... 4 LED Leak Indicator Definition ........4 Automatic Ambient Reset Feature ......5 Feature Sensitivity Adjustment ........6 How To Find Leaks? ............. 7 SPECIFICATION .............. -
Page 8: Symbols
SYMBOLS � Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual � Conforms to relevant Australian standards � Complies with European Directives Do not dispose of this instrument as unsorted municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler for disposal. WARNING! � Do not operate this instrument in the presence of gasoline, natural gas, propane, or in other combustible atmospheres. -
Page 9: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Refrigerant Leakage Detector is the perfect tool for maintaining the air-condition or a cooling system with compressor and Refrigerant. This unit uses a newly developed semi-conductor sensor which is extremely sensitive to variety of general used Refrigerant • Microprocessor Control with advanced digital signal processing. -
Page 10: Operation
OPERATION 1. The refrigerant leak detector unit is not equipped with anti-explosive designs and measures. Do not use this unit in the environment with the burnable gases. 2. There are some environmental conditions that might cause error reading: • Pollutant places. •... -
Page 11: Automatic Ambient Reset Feature
Automatic Ambient Reset Feature This Refrigerant leak detector features an Automatic Ambient Reset function that sets the unit to ignore ambient concentrations of refrigerant. • Automatic Ambient Setup - Upon initial power on, the unit automatically sets itself to ignore the level of refrigerant present at the tip. -
Page 12: Feature Sensitivity Adjustment
Feature Sensitivity Adjustment The Instrument provides three levels of sensitivity. When the unit is switched on, it is set to the Medium sensitivity level. • To change the sensitivity, press the “Lo” key. When the key is pressed, the visual display will momentarily show the two bottoms LED’s (green) indicating Low Sensitivity level is selected. -
Page 13: How To Find Leaks
How To Find Leaks? NOTE: A sudden whipping of the leak detector probe or “blowing” into the sensor tip will affect the air flow over the sensor and cause the instrument to alarm. (1) Power-Up key The + key turns the Refrigerant leak detector instrument ON or OFF function. - Page 14 (4) Enter the measuring mode • Place the tip of the leak-detector probe as close as possible to the site of the suspected leak. Try to position the probe within 1/4 inch (6 mm) of the possible leak source. • Slowly move the probe past each possible leakage point.
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Page 15: Specification
SPECIFICATION Detectable Gases : R-134a, R-404A, R-407C, R-410A, R-22 Sensitivity : R-22,134a 3g/year 15g/year 30g/year R-404A, 407C, 410A 4g/year 20g/year 40g/year Alarm Method : Buzzer, Tricolor LED bar Indicator Power Usage : 2 C size (3V DC) Alkaline Batteries Snake Tube length : 40cm ( 15.5” ) Dimension / Weight : 222 x 66 x 51 mm ( approximately 418g ) Accessories : Alkaline batteries (C size) X 2 pcs User... -
Page 16: Maintenance And Repair
� - EMC: Conforms to EN61326-1. This product complies with requirements of the following European Community Directives: 89/ 336/ EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 73/ 23/ EEC (Low Voltage) as amended by 93/ 68/ EEC (CE Marking). However, electrical noise or intense electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of the equipment may disturb the measurement circuit. -
Page 17: Battery Replacement
BATTERY REPLACEMENT • Loose the screw and remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the instrument as show below (Fig.1). • Install 2 “C” size alkaline batteries. • Reinstall the battery cover by aligning it with the handle. -
Page 18: New Sensor Replacement
New Sensor Replacement The sensor has a limited operative period. Under normal operation, the sensor should work more than one year. Expose the sensor under high density of coolant (>30000ppm) will shorten its life cycle rapidly. It is important to ensure that sensor surface is free from water droplets, vapor, oil, grease, dust and any or all other forms of contaminant.
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