Summary of Contents for Motorvac Cool Smoke
- Page 1 Cool Smoke EVAP Leak Detection System Part No. 500-0100 USER MANUAL Canada & USA Patents: 6,907,771 2,438,448. International Patents Pending 1324 Blundell Rd. Mississauga ON Tel. 905.615.8620 Fax. 905.615.9745 www.motorvac.com...
- Page 2 The MotorVac Cool Smoke was specifically developed to OEM specifications for diagnosing vehicle EVAP system leaks. Additionally, the MotorVac Cool Smoke will also find intake manifold system leaks, exhaust system leaks and under-dash vacuum system leaks. It will also diagnose many other closed systems where you may suspect a leak, as well as pinpointing wind and water leaks entering the vehicle’s passenger and...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Page Dual Mode Overview .………….…………………………………………............ Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Getting to Know the Cool Smoke ….………………………………….……………….………………..Cautions & Usage Tips ...……………………………………………............Initial Setup …..………………………………………………………………...……………………………..Accessories …………………………………………………………………..………………………………..EVAP System Overview ………………………………………………………………………..…....EVAP Test Procedure …………………………………………………………………………..……………..Leak Verification ............................. Finding the Leak ............................ -
Page 4: Dual Mode Overview
SMOKE MODE: Quickly finds the leak utilizing both visual-vapour (smoke) and UV dye deposits. The Cool Smoke fluid is a unique solution that allows for highly visible vapour (smoke) to carry UV dye to leak points. The UV dye will be deposited at small leak locations where the smoke is forced out a leak. -
Page 5: Getting To Know The Cool Smoke
8. COMPRESSED GAS INLET: Connect appropriate male quick coupler to supply the Cool Smoke with compressed inert gas if testing an EVAP system or compressed air for general smoke purposes. 9. SMOKE HOSE: Used to connect the Cool Smoke to the system being tested in either smoke or leak mode. -
Page 6: Cautions & Usage Tips
Many automotive manufacturers require the use of nitrogen to be used while testing the EVAP system. This is because a high heat source or spark could ignite fuel vapours mixed with air. The Cool Smoke does not use potentially hazardous high temperature glow plugs or resistance coils to create smoke. -
Page 7: Initial Setup
Initial Setup The Cool Smoke comes supplied with a 200ml (6.8 oz.) bottle of Cool Smoke FLUID. (PN: 400-1054) 1. The unit needs to be filled with fluid before being used for the first time. 2. Remove the dipstick. 3. Install the bottle fill nozzle and pour fluid into the machine through the dipstick tube. -
Page 8: Accessories
400-1054 – COOL SMOKE FLUID: Every new unit arrives with a 200ml (6.8 oz.) bottle full charge of fluid. We recommend replacing the tester’s solution once a year in order to keep the solution’s fluorescence fresh. -
Page 9: Evap System Overview
(-) battery clip to a solid ground point as far from the battery as possible. 4. Connect shop air to the MotorVac Cool Smoke’s inlet located at the back of the machine. Be sure sup- ply pressure to the machine is between 80-150 psi (5.5-10.3 bar). -
Page 10: Leak Verification
The longer smoke is allowed to exit a leak more UV dye is deposited at the leak location. 7. Repair the leaks and perform the leak test again to verify repair and that there are not more leaks present in the system. info@motorvac.com www.motorvac.com... -
Page 11: Other Leak Detection Applications
7. Use the halogen light supplied to identify the origin of the smoke or use the optional UV Phazer NEO ™ light to look for residual traces of the fluorescent dye that was left behind by the smoke. (PN: 413025) info@motorvac.com www.motorvac.com... - Page 12 On dual exhaust systems ensure that each tail pipe is plugged. 2. Look for the smoke exiting wherever there is a leak. 3. Even though exhaust leaks are very easy to find with MotorVac Cool Smoke, here are three helpful tips to make finding exhaust leaks even easier: •...
- Page 13 Supplied with every MotorVac Cool Smoke is an exhaust cone adapter that can be used to access any opening from 1” to 3 ½”. Simply introduce smoke into the system being tested, seal any inter-connecting ports or passages and look for the smoke or dye to exit a leak.
- Page 14 Other Leak Detection Applications (Cont.) Under Dash Leaks Under dashboard leaks can be very difficult to locate. The MotorVac Cool Smoke can confirm or eliminate the possibility of an under dash leak in minutes. Most vehicles have a common vacuum supply line that originates at the engine intake.
- Page 15 MotorVac Cool Smoke. 1. Park the vehicle in an area that is shielded from the wind (preferably inside a closed facility).
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Page 16: Troubleshooting Chart
Dirt or moisture from Ensure that the shop air being used is hangs up or sticks contaminated supply air has properly filtered and dried. Allow clean entered the gauge. air to run through the machine until the contamination has cleared. info@motorvac.com www.motorvac.com... - Page 17 www.motorvac.com...
- Page 18 ZIM11-00330 1324 Blundell Rd. Mississauga ON Tel. 905.615.8620 Fax. 905.615.9745 www.motorvac.com...
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