Global Leak Detection GLD-40 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Diagnostic Smoke® Vapor Machine
with UltraTraceUV® Dye Solution
Leak Detection System
Model No. GLD-40
USA | Canada Patents ● 6,392,227 • 6,526,808 | 2,279,147 | Int'l Patents Pending

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Diagnostic Smoke® Vapor Machine with UltraTraceUV® Dye Solution Leak Detection System Model No. GLD-40 USA | Canada Patents ● 6,392,227 • 6,526,808 | 2,279,147 | Int’l Patents Pending...
  • Page 3: Usage Tips

    Caution TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND / OR DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT  ALWAYS use on vehicle with engine turned <OFF>.  Use this equipment in the manner specified by the manufacturer.  Understand operating procedures / Follow all safety precautions. ...
  • Page 4 (such as Nitrogen, Argon or CO2) when testing a vehicle’s EVAP system [SAE: 2007-01-1235 & 2008-01-0554]. Global Leak Detection Corp. and our Authorized Distributors, Smoke Wizard UK, thank you for the purchase of your new Smoke Wizard! ®...
  • Page 5 Included with the Smoke Wizard® UltraTraceUV®; (GLD0712UV) this patented solution is the only Automaker- approved smoke-producing solution in the world. The solution’s chemistry contains a special dye that deposits at the exact location of a leak. Will not harm automotive systems and will perform approximately 300 tests.
  • Page 6 Prior to Using Smoke Wizard® for the First Time NOTE: Your Smoke Wizard arrives with: a commonly used male quick-disconnect Air Fitting and two bottles (12 oz/355 ml) of UltraTraceUV® Smoke Producing Solution. . Be sure the Smoke Wizard’s Air Fitting is the correct fitting for your air hose connector or change it to match.
  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    Smoke Wizard® Overview Suspension Hanger – allows the Air Fitting – connect to shop air or option of hanging your Smoke inert gas. Note: There is a pressure Wizard from a convenient test regulator inside the Tester so no location on the vehicle or for external regulator is required as long storage when not in use.
  • Page 8: Control Panel Overview

    Control Panel Overview POWER Light (Green): Turns Pressure Gauge: ON when you connect Tester (-30 to +30 IWC) used to verify to 12-Volt DC power. leak(s) in a system, using either  Blinks if the battery power pressure-decay or vacuum-decay. source is insufficient.
  • Page 9 Basic Testing Procedure Black to 1. Connect Tester to shop air. See Optional Gas Source below. chassis ground 2. Connect Tester’s Red power cable to vehicle’s 12 Volt DC battery positive terminal. > Battery must be in good condition and fully charged! 3.
  • Page 10 Sample Leak Detection Applications: This leak Tester can be used in virtually any vehicle low pressure system suspected of having a leak, such as; intake / induction system, intercooler and turbocharger system, vacuum system, exhaust system, wind/water leaks and can also be used to verify air solenoid functions and test components prior to assembly.
  • Page 11 Wind and Water Leaks ’ ‘ ’ ’ ‘ ’ > > ’ ’ > No air distrurbance means ‘No Leak’ < Smoke distrubance pinpoints the leak...
  • Page 12 Sample Fluorescent Dye Deposits The patented smoke vapor contains a special ultraviolet-activated fluorescent dye that gets deposited at the exact location of a leak. Use the UV light provided to highlight the dye. > This technology is designed so that the dye will only deposit if there is pressure-differential. So for instance, the dye will deposit when exiting a leak but will not deposit during the wind and water test.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Your Smoke Wizard has two indicator lights on the control panel that double as diagnostic lights, indicating if the Tester is working correctly. The following table describes the indicator light function codes. Green Interval Cause Constant ON Sufficient battery power ...
  • Page 14: Limited One (1) Year Warranty

    LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY Global Leak Detection warrants the Smoke Wizard to the Original Purchaser that under normal use, care and service, the Equipment (except as otherwise provided herein) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for ONE YEAR from the date of original invoice.
  • Page 15: Material Safety Data Sheet

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Colorless to Very Pale Amber. Mineral Oil Type Odor. June 25, 2011 MANUFACTURER DATE PREPARED: Global Leak Detection Corp. February 4, 2009 SUPERSEDES: ADDRESS (NUMBER, STREET, P.O. BOX) TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION / Customer Service 17852 Gothard Street...
  • Page 16 Page 2 of 4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT NAME: UltraTraceUV® (Fluorescent Diagnostic Smoke® Solution) PRODUCT PART NUMBERS: GLD0712UV | GLD0708UV DATE: June 25, 2011 SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION: Inhalation at ambient temperatures is not commonly a problem. If overcome by excessive exposure to vapors, you should remove from exposure to well ventilated area.
  • Page 17 Page 3 of 4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT NAME: UltraTraceUV® (Fluorescent Diagnostic Smoke® Solution) PRODUCT PART NUMBERS: GLD0712UV | GLD0708UV DATE: June 25, 2011 SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE AND ODOR VAPOR PRESSURE Colorless to Very Pale Amber. Mineral Oil Type Odor. <1.0 mm Hg @68°F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1) 0.87-0.89...
  • Page 18 Page 4 of 4 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT NAME: UltraTraceUV® (Fluorescent Diagnostic Smoke® Solution) PRODUCT PART NUMBERS: GLD0712UV | GLD0708UV DATE: June 25, 2011 SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA (USA - Toxic Substance Control Act): Listed SARA TITLE III (USA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act): Acute Health: Chronic Health: Fire:...
  • Page 19 949-448-4111 EMC VERIFICATION No. 3179331LAX-001g EQUIPMENT Type of equipment Evaporate Emissions System Tester Model GLD-40 Company Global Leak Detection Corp. Test Report No. 3059793.011 (Intertek – Minnesota) Test Standard Emissions EN 61326:1997, Class B Immunity EN 61326:1997, Minimum Immunity Requirements Summary The original EMC Verification No.
  • Page 21: Section 2 - Hazardous Ingredients

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: Colorless to Very Pale Amber. Mineral Oil Type Odor. June 25, 2011 MANUFACTURER DATE PREPARED: Global Leak Detection Corp. February 4, 2009 SUPERSEDES: ADDRESS (NUMBER, STREET, P.O. BOX) TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR INFORMATION / Customer Service 17852 Gothard Street...
  • Page 22: Section 4 - First Aid Measures

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 2 of 4 PRODUCT NAME: UltraTraceUV® (Fluorescent Diagnostic Smoke® Solution) GLD0712UV | GLD0708UV PRODUCT PART NUMBERS: DATE: June 25, 2011 SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES INHALATION: Inhalation at ambient temperatures is not commonly a problem. If overcome by excessive exposure to vapors, you should remove from exposure to well ventilated area.
  • Page 23 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 3 of 4 PRODUCT NAME: UltraTraceUV® (Fluorescent Diagnostic Smoke® Solution) GLD0712UV | GLD0708UV PRODUCT PART NUMBERS: DATE: June 25, 2011 SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE AND ODOR VAPOR PRESSURE Colorless to Very Pale Amber. Mineral Oil Type Odor. <1.0 mm Hg @68°F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1) 0.87-0.89...
  • Page 24: Section 15 - Regulatory Information

    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Page 4 of 4 PRODUCT NAME: UltraTraceUV® (Fluorescent Diagnostic Smoke® Solution) GLD0712UV | GLD0708UV PRODUCT PART NUMBERS: DATE: June 25, 2011 SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA (USA - Toxic Substance Control Act): Listed SARA TITLE III (USA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act): Acute Health: Chronic Health: Fire:...
  • Page 25 949-448-4111 EMC VERIFICATION No. 3179331LAX-001g EQUIPMENT Type of equipment Evaporate Emissions System Tester Model GLD-40 Company Global Leak Detection Corp. Test Report No. 3059793.011 (Intertek – Minnesota) Test Standard Emissions EN 61326:1997, Class B Immunity EN 61326:1997, Minimum Immunity Requirements Summary The original EMC Verification No.

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