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  • Page 1 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Field Manual Field Manual Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Models: HG1 & HG2 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Do it right the fi rst time, do it faster, do it easier, do it more completely and avoid call-backs in the process. © Copyright Fieldpiece Instruments 2007 WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 3: Hvac Guide Tm Tester Controls

    PC Cable Interface PC cable plugs into the bottom to transfer data. Bottom View WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...

  • Page 4: Select The Test (Switch Positions)

    Th e CheckMe!® test will give you a diagnosis of the system in plain English and a list of potential problems in the system. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 5: Fill In The Input Form

    If you haven’t taken data to enter. all the necessary measurements, the fi rst line will tell you what you need to do for a complete diagnosis. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 6: What Accessory Heads Do I Need

    AOX2 ASX14 ACM3 ADMN2 ATH4 on HVAC Guide tester Recommended accessory head. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...

  • Page 7: Tests

    Figure 3. Setting up the ATH4 and HVAC Guide tester to measure dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures between fi lter and coil. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO . COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO WWW.FI...
  • Page 8 For example, increasing airfl ow increases the superheat, which may require adding refrigerant. Aft er modifi cations, allow 15 minutes to stabilize and then retest. 1 2005 Residential ACM Manual, Page RD-5, (#5-7) WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 9: Superheat

    Figure 6. Using the ASX14 Superheat/Subcooling Head to gather suction line temperature and pressure for the HVAC Guide tester Superheat Test. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
  • Page 10 Figure 9. ATC1 pipe clamp thermocouple attached to a pipe correctly. 9 ATC1 i l tt h d t WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 11: Superheat And Subcooling Faq Part 1

    For example, increasing airfl ow increases the superheat, which may require adding refrigerant. Aft er modifi ca- tions, allow 15 minutes to stabilize and then retest. Continued on page 27 WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 12: Subcooling

    Figure 11. Using the ASX14 Superheat/Subcooling Head to gather liquid line temperature and pressure for the HVAC Guide tester Subcooling Test. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
  • Page 13 Figure 15. ATC1 pipe clamp thermocouple attached to a pipe correctly. Refrigerant: Default: R-22. Other selections: R410A, R-134A, R-404A, R-407C, R-409A, R-408A, R-507A, R-414B (Hotshot ), R-422C (Oneshot ), R-422B (NU222B ) or R-12. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 14: Superheat And Subcooling Faq Part 2

    Aft er modifi cations, allow Q: Where can I fi nd more info on Superheat 15 minutes for the system to stabilize and then retest. and Subcooling? Visit www.fi eldpiece.com WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 15: Combustion

    ACM3 Carbon Monoxide Head and the pump that’s included with the AOX2 Combustion Check Head. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176...
  • Page 16 Measure the temperature of the air being introduced to the combustion process. Measure the air temperature as close as possible to the entry point of the appliance. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...
  • Page 17 From Carbon Monoxide a Clear and Present Danger Third Edition, Dwyer, his own service organization. Leatherman, Manclark, Kimball, Rasmussen, ESCO Press 2003. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 18: Checkme

    3 CheckMe!® is the registered trademark of Proctor Engineering Group, Ltd. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
  • Page 19 (within 6 inches). Use the ATC1, ATC2 leaving the jobsite. or ATC3 to get a good pipe temperature. Th e clamp should be perpendicular to the pipe and should be WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...
  • Page 20 (or other location that has all the indoor unit airfl ow through it). 4 TrueFlow® is the registered trademark of The Energy Conservatory. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...
  • Page 21 Dry climates are limited by the rapidly increasing watt draw of the fan motor at higher airfl ows. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176...
  • Page 22 Because the superheat is greater than cator of correct refrigerant charge. 6°F the unit is undercharged. Add refrigerant until the superheat is 6°F. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...
  • Page 23 Target and Actual subcooling. EXV bulb is adjusted to the proper superheat, and is in good contact with the suction line and insulated from the environment. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...
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  • Page 25 Full diagnosis of this situation requires a complete set of data including compressor amps, high and low side pressures, and liquid and suction line temperatures. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 26: Advanced Operations

    “Com with PC” option. See page 56 for more details. Figure 23. Selecting a previously saved Customer ID. Figure 22. Screenshot of Memory (MEM) switch. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 27: Clearing A Single Input Or Input Form

    BACKLIGHT button until the Contrast Adjustment Screen shows. Press UP and DOWN arrows to adjust, and ENTER to set. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...

  • Page 28: Pc Software

    Close window when transfer is complete. To open the fi les, go to My Documents/HVAC Guide/Jobsite Files. Th e fi les will be listed by their Customer IDs. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...
  • Page 29 PC and press the "Transfer to PC" button to transfer. Click on headers to sort. Files currently in the destination folder on PC. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...
  • Page 30 "Transfer" to send. Files applicable for transfer from the destination folder on PC. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...

  • Page 31: Looking At Downloaded Data

    Saves changes to a Technician information jobsite. Deletes a jobsite Customer ID Figure 29. New jobsite entered. Measurements and results of test Technician information Figure 28. Test Data on PC. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...
  • Page 32 About screen. Th e latest fi rmware and soft ware will be available at www.Fieldpiece.com . Number of tests saved on the HVAC Guide tester. Figure 31. About. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 33: Air Conditioning Basics

    TXV/ Figure 33. The Refrigeration Diamond. EXV systems are charged to subcooling since superheat WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...

  • Page 34: Combustion Basics

    5 Content adapted from Erik Rasmussen's book Combustion Analysis and Fuel Effi ciency WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 35: Product Specifications

    Storage temperature: -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F) to 80% R.H. with battery removed from meter. Dimensions: 210mm (8.27in) (H) x 80mm (3.15in) (W) x 30mm (1.18in) (D) Weight: approx. 400g (0.88lb)including battery. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO...

  • Page 36: Obtaining Service

    CheckMe!® certifi ed techni- cians from coast to coast. WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FI I ELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.COM WWW.FIELDPIECE.CO Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...
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