Fieldpiece SVG3 Operator's Manual

Fieldpiece
Quick Start
1. Power on your SVG3 by holding the
Easy View
2. Connect to system directly to an
unused service port, a Schrader core
Vacuum Gauge
removal tool (SCRT), or via hoses.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
3. View vacuum in microns of mercury
on the top line and rate of change
Model SVG3 (±microns per minute) on the bot-
tom line.
Certifications
MIN
MICRONS OF MERCURY
VACUUM
GAUGE
ALARM
ENTER
SVG3
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How to Use
Normal Mode
Recommended
M e a s u r e d e e p v a c u u m s t o
m o n i t o r yo u r s y s t e m e v a c u a -
tions. Deep vacuums help remove
non-condensable gases that can
cause problems in a system.
There are many ways to connect to
the system, Fieldpiece recommends
using a SCRT and the shortest vacuum
rated hoses possible. Fewer connec-
tions reduce the potential for leaks.
ALARM
1. Connect to system. Techs typically prefer connect-
ENTER
ing to the Schrader Core Removal Tool (SCRT) or an
unused service port.
2. Hold for 1 second to power ON the SVG3.
3. The top display shows the vacuum in microns of
mercury.
4. The bottom display shows how fast the measure-
ment is increasing or decreasing (± microns of
mercury per minute).
Hose
Schrader Core
To
Removal Tool
Pump
(tool not included)
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Description
Proper evacuation of any system
button for 1 second. exposed to atmosphere is critical to
ensure efficient operation and the
SVG3 is the right tool to help HVACR
professionals verify they reach proper
vacuum levels. See your vacuum
measurement clearly and easily with
the newly designed easy-view hook
and backlight. SVG3 is built for field
use with its ruggedized rubber case.
Reducing connec tions mini-
m i ze s l e a k s, s o t h e S V G 3 h a s
a female 1/4" flare fitting with
schrader depressor so you can
connect it directly to a service port or
your valve core removal tool.
Be alerted when you've reached
C-Tick (N22675)
your desired vacuum levels with built
in Hi and Lo Alarm functions. Check for
CE
leaks with rate indication in microns
per minute. The HVACR professional
WEEE
can do more with confidence that he
is doing the job right the first time.
RoHS Compliant
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Setup
MIN
MIN
MICRONS OF MERCURY
MICRONS OF MERCURY
VACUUM
GAUGE
VACUUM
GAUGE
ALARM
ENTER
SVG3
SVG3
Other Common
To
Service
Pump
Directly to
Service Port
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Display
MICRONS OF MERCURY
Top Line: Live Vacuum Measurement
in Microns of Mercury (Hg)
VACUUM
Bottom Line: Rate of Micron Change
GAUGE
or Alarm Stopwatch
MIN ALARM
MIN
Auto Power Off Enabled
Battery Life
MICRONS OF MERCURY Alarm Set Mode
MICRONS OF MERCURY
Low Alarm Mode
ENTER
VACUUM
High Alarm Mode
VACUUM
GAUGE
GAUGE Rate of Micron Change
MIN SVG3
(±Microns Per Minute)
ALARM MIN MIN
ALARM
MIN
MIN MIN
MICRONS OF MERCURY MICRONS OF MERCURY MICRONS OF MERCURY
MICRONS OF MERCURY
VACUUM VACUUM
MICRONS OF MERCURY
04
VACUUM
ENTER
GAUGE GAUGE
MICRONS OF MERCURY MICRONS OF MERCURY
ENTER VACUUM
GAUGE
ALARM ALARM VACUUM
GAUGE
VACUUM VACUUM
SVG3
GAUGE
SVG3
ALARM GAUGE GAUGE Low and High Alarms
ALARM
ALARM ALARM ALARM
ENTER ENTER
Be alerted when you've reached your
ENTER SVG3 SVG3
desired vacuum levels. Work on other
ENTER ENTER
SVG3
tasks at the jobsite and let SVG3 alert
ENTER
ENTER
SVG3 SVG3
you when the system is ready.
MIN SVG3
SVG3
Activate the low alarm (default 500
MICRONS OF MERCURY
VACUUM
microns) to alert when the vacuum has
GAUGE
ALARM
dropped to your desired micron level.
ENTER
Activate the high alarm (default 1000
SVG3
microns) to see how long it takes the
system to stabilize after the vacuum
pump has been isolated. If the system
does not stabilize over time, you may
have a leak in the system or your con-
nections.
The stopwatch will start when an
alarm is activated. It will restart when
Setups the low alarm has been reached to show
Hose to
how long you've pulled a vacuum after
Removal
Tool
reaching your desired micron level. The
To
stopwatch will stop when the high alarm
Port
has been reached to show how long it
took to rise to your high alarm value.
When an alarm is activated the UP or
DOWN ARROW toggles the stopwatch
and rate of change (± microns per min-
ute) display.
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MICRONS OF MERCURY
Controls
VACUUM
GAUGE
ALARM
MIN
Hold 1 second to power SVG3 on/ off. Press
MIN
<1 second to toggle backlight.
MICRONS OF MERCURY
ENTER
MICRONS OF MERCURY
VACUUM
SVG3
Press to activate Alarm Lo, Alarm Hi, and
GAUGE
VACUUM
return to real time mode. Hold 1 second to
GAUGE
ALARM
enter or exit Alarm Set mode.
ALARM
MIN
MIN
ENTER
Lock in selected digit and move to next in
ENTER
SVG3
MICRONS OF MERCURY
Alarm Set Mode.
SVG3
VACUUM
S V G 3
GAUGE
E N T E R
Increase or decrease blinking digit in
ALARM
Alarm Set Mode. Toggle to display
stopwatch or rate of change when an
alarm is activated in real time mode.
A L A R M
ENTER
G A U G E
SVG3
V A C U U M
M I C R O N S O F M E R C U R Y
BACKLIGHT NOTE: The backlight timer is automatically M I N
extended for 1 min when any button is pressed. A short
press of toggles backlight on and off.
MIN
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How to Activate the Alarms
1. Press ALARM to activate low alarm.
2. Press ALARM again to deactivate low alarm and
activate high alarm.
3. Press ALARM again to deactivate high alarm and
return to real time mode.
How to Set the Alarms
The default low (500 microns) and
high (1000 microns) alarm values can
easily be set to whatever you want.
1. Hold ALARM for 1 second to enter Alarm Set Mode.
The first digit of LO alarm will blink.
2. Use ARROWS to change the blinking number. Press
ENTER to lock in a digit and move to the next digit.
Repeat for all LO alarm digits.
3. When LO alarm is complete, the first digit of HI alarm
will blink. Use ARROWS to change the blinking
number. Press ENTER to lock in a digit and move to
the next digit. Repeat for all HI alarm digits.
4. When all digits of HI alarm are locked in you will
automatically exit Alarm Set Mode and your
customized alarm values will be saved.
Note: Anytime while in Alarm Set Mode, you can press
ALARM to toggle between alarm HI set and alarm
LO set. Hold ALARM to exit Alarm Set Mode and
save at any time.
Note: "Err" will show if you try to set the HI alarm
lower than the LO alarm, or the LO alarm higher
than the HI alarm.
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Specifications

General
Operating temperature: 32°F (0°C) to 122°F (50°C) at
<75%RH
Storage temperature: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C), 0
to 80% RH (with battery removed)
Temperature coefficient: 0.1 x (specified accuracy)/°C
(<18°C or >28°C)
Over range: "OL" is displayed
Power: 4 x AAA batteries, NEDA 24A, JIS UM4, IEC R03
Auto power off: after 15 minutes of readings more
than 10,000 microns if APO is active.
Battery life: 40 hours standard use (alkaline) without
backlight use.
Low battery indication: is displayed when the
battery voltage drops below the operating level.
Vacuum Pressure
Units of measure: microns (µm) of mercury
Connector type: Standard 1/4" female flare fitting. "T"
fitting included ( 3 male flare ports)
Range: 0 to 9999 microns of mercury
Accuracy: ±(5% of reading + 5 microns), 50 to 1000
microns
Resolution: 1 micron (50 to 2000 microns), 250
microns (2001 to 5000 microns), 500 microns (5001
to 8000 microns), 1000 microns (8001 to 9999
microns)
Rate: Microns per minute
Refresh rate: 0.5 seconds
Atmospheric pressure: "OL" will be displayed
Maximum overload pressure: 500 psig
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Vacuum Tips
Follow all manufacturer's evacu-
ation procedures over those in this
manual in regards to specifications on
how to evacuate systems. To achieve
a deep vacuum efficiently Fieldpiece
recommends the following practices.
1. Remove Schrader cores and core depressors from
the service ports using a valve core removal tool
(purchased separately).
2. Use the shortest vacuum rated hoses with the
largest diameter available.
3. Inspect rubber seals at both ends of your hoses for
damage that may result in leakage.
4. Avoid using hoses with low loss fittings when
evacuating a system.
5. Avoid over-tightening the female flare fitting of
the SVG3. Over-tightening may cause the rubber
gasket to wear more quickly and create leaks. It is
not necessary to over tighten SVG3 to the extreme
to create a good seal.
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