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- Page 1 The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector The Informant ™ Refrigerant Leak Detector Instruction 0019-9210 Operation & Maintenance Rev. 6 – May 2010 Instruction 0019-9210 Quality Products • Nationwide Repair Service • Technical Training...
- Page 2 WARRANTY Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free from defects in mater ial and manufac ture and will conform substan tially to Bacharach Inc.’s ap plicable specifi cations. Bacharach’s liability and Buyer’s remedy under this warranty are limited to the repair or replacement, at Bacharach’s option, of this Product or parts thereof returned to Seller at the factory of manufac ture and shown to Bacharach Inc.’s...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ....................1 Features ......................2 Technical Characteristics .................3 Operation ......................5 Battery Installation .................. 5 Turning the Detector ON / OFF .............. 5 Low Battery Indication ................6 Audible Indicator Mute ................6 Normal / Low Sensitivity Mode ............... 6 Procedure for Locating a Refrigerant Leak ..........7 Sensor Failure Indication ................ - Page 4 The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Notes: Instruction 0019-9210...
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Page 5: Introduction
The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Introduction Introduction The Informant Leak Detector (Figure 1) is a portable, battery powered instrument designed to pinpoint the location of refrigerant leaks in air conditioning and refrigerant systems, chillers or cold storage units. The detector is designed to be quickly responsive to all refrigerants, even when high levels of background vapors or refrigerant are present. -
Page 6: Features
The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Features Features • Quickly pinpoints the location of refrigerant leaks • Patented sensor that represents the latest advancements in sensor tech- nology • Microprocessor-controlled circuitry • Dual bar-graph LED’s, located both on top and at the rear of the detec- tor, provide visual indication of the refrigerant level from a wide variety of viewing angles •... -
Page 7: Technical Characteristics
The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Technical Characteristics Technical Characteristics Power .......... Four ‘AA’ Alkaline Batteries Warm-Up Time ......10 seconds Refrigerants Detected ....All CFC, HCFC and HFC refrigerants including: R-12, R-22, R-123, R-134a and blends R-404A, R-408A, R-409A, and R-410A (i.e., any refrigerant containing Chlorine, Fluorine or Bromine gas) Sensor:... - Page 8 Technical Characteristics The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Switches: Power ........Toggles detector ON/OFF Mute......... Toggles audible indicator ON/OFF, and Toggles Low-Sensitivity Mode ON/OFF when switch is held down >¾ second Sampling System Flowrate ..40 to 50 cc/min with sensor installed Response Time ......
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Page 9: Operation
The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Operation Operation Battery Installation 1. See Figure 2. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, fi rst loosen the battery door screw located at the rear of the detector; then remove the door. 2. Install four ‘AA’ alkaline batteries into the detector, observing the polarity markings that are molded on the side of the case. -
Page 10: Low Battery Indication
Operation The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Low Battery Indication A low-battery condition is indicated when the LO BATT LED glows. There will be approximately 20 minutes of full operation time remaining from the time this LED fi rst turns on; after which, the intensity of all LED’s and audible output will gradually diminish. -
Page 11: Procedure For Locating A Refrigerant Leak
The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Operation sensitivity mode helps locate a refrigerant leak source when the leak is large, or where high winds may affect the instrument’s operation. Place the Informant into its low-sensitivity mode by pressing and holding down the LOW SENS / MUTE button until the LOW SENS LED turns on. Return the instrument to its normal-sensitivity mode by again pressing and holding down the LOW SENS / MUTE button until the LOW SENS LED turns off. -
Page 12: Sensor Failure Indication
Operation The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector which, if the probe is moved away from the leak source, the detector will respond with a lower refrigerant level indication. Caution: Exposing the sensor to a steady stream of highly concentrated refrigerant will severely reduce sensor life or damage the sensor. -
Page 13: Sensor Flooding Indication
The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Operation Sensor Flooding Indication When the sensor becomes fl ooded with a high concentration of refrigerant, observe that the gas-level LED’s quickly light full scale and then all turn off, leaving both the audible tick rate and probe tip blink rate at elevated levels. - Page 14 Operation The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector • At each area checked, the probe shall be moved around the location, at a rate no more than 25 to 50 mm/sec (1 to 2 in./sec), and no more than 5 mm (0.2 inch) from the surface completely around the position. Slower and closer movement of the probe greatly improves the likelihood of fi...
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Page 15: Maintenance
The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Maintenance Maintenance By following the procedures outlined below, The Informant Leak Detector will provide many years of trouble-free and dependable operation. Routine Maintenance • Replace the batteries per Section Battery Installation when the LO BATT LED glows. -
Page 16: Probe Filter Replacement
Maintenance The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Probe Filter Replacement The probe fi lter is designed to keep dust, dirt, and water from entering into the sensor area. Replace this fi lter whenever it becomes clogged as evidenced by the detec- tor not responding in a positive manner to a source of refrigerant gas. - Page 17 The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Maintenance Procedure: 1. Turn OFF detector. 2. Unscrew probe tip. 3. Remove fi lter from top of sensor; then pull out sensor from its socket and discard. 4. Plug in new sensor, making sure that its tab lines up with notch in sensor housing.
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Page 18: Probe Assembly Or Fan Replacement
Maintenance The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Probe Assembly or Fan Replacement Replace the probe assembly or fan as follows (see Figures 5 thru 8): Material Required: • Probe Assembly or Fan (refer to Section Replacement Parts) • #1 Phillips screwdriver •... - Page 19 The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Maintenance 8. Position the probe assembly between the two case halves, routing the fan wires through the notches in the case as shown in Figure 8. Then reassemble the case, push on the front retaining collar, screw on the probe tip, and reinstall the batteries.
- Page 20 Maintenance The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Pry off front retaining When replacing collar, collar by inserting a flat ensure that rib inside blade screwdriver here collar (shown here in and twisting. dotted lines) fits into slot in bottom of case. BOTTOM OF CASE Figure 6.
- Page 21 The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Maintenance IMPORTANT IMPORTANT: When installing connectors, be sure to position their wires as illustrated. Route wires from fan through notches in case. PROBE BATTERY Figure 8. Connector Locations on Printed Circuit Board Instruction 0019-9210...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
If the information in Table 1 does not solve the problem, or for help with any problem that is not listed, please contact one of the Bacharach Sales/ Service Centers listed in Section Parts & Service. - Page 23 The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Troubleshooting Guide TABLE 1. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont.) Symptom Probable Cause & Remedy b. Sensor has often been exposed to b. Sensor has often been exposed to Short sensor life (Cont.). high levels of refrigerant. Avoid high levels of refrigerant.
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Page 24: Parts & Service
Parts & Service The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Parts & Service Complete Kits Refrigerant Leak Detector Kit: including detector, instruction manual, 4 'AA' batteries, and soft carrying case ..0019-8031 Deluxe Refrigerant Leak Detector Kit: including detector, instruction manual, 6 'AA' batteries, soft carrying case, protective rubber boot, and MagLite, all packaged in a hard carrying case ..........0019-8034 Optional Accessories... -
Page 25: Sales/Service Centers
The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Parts & Service Sales/Service Centers Replacement parts and service can be obtained by contacting one of the following Bacharach Sales/Service Centers: United States Bacharach, Inc. 621 Hunt Valley Circle New Kensington, PA 15068 Phone: 724-334-5051 Fax: 724-334-5723 Email: help@bacharach-inc.com... - Page 26 The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Notes: Instruction 0019-9210...
- Page 27 The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Instruction 0019-9210...
- Page 28 The Informant Refrigerant Leak Detector Headquarters: 621 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA 15068 Ph: 724-334-5000 • Fax: 724-334-5001 • Toll Free: 800-736-4666 Website: www.mybacharach.com • E-mail: help@mybacharach.com Printed in U.S.A. Instruction 0019-9210...
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