Retrotec DucTester DU200 Quick Manual

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Flex Duct
Flange
DucTester
Mid-Range Ring
Low-Range Ring
Unpack, connect DM-2 gauge
QG130
QuickGuide
DU200 DucTester
Check boxes for each step.
Remove everything from the case.
Install 4 NiMH AA batteries.*
Plug in the battery charger.
Press [On], then [Exit], to display
the battery indicator.
Charge for 18 hrs.
Connect yellow, green and blue tube
to gauge.
Slide gauge into the clear sleeve and
velcro Umbilical to case.
*
If changing to non-rechargeable batteries, disable
charging in [Setup] menu. For steps see:
Quick Guide DM-2 mark II Digital Gauge, page 1
www.retrotec.com
Sales & Support: (855)738-7683 International: (604)732-0142
Page 1 of 8
Umbilical
DM-2 gauge
(Batteries included)
Grill Mask
Tubing
Accessory Kit
QuickGuides
Battery Charger
Gauge remains connected
like this for all tests.
Made in Everson, WA USA
rev-2014-08-05

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  • Page 1 [Setup] menu. For steps see: Gauge remains connected Quick Guide DM-2 mark II Digital Gauge, page 1 like this for all tests. www.retrotec.com Sales & Support: (855)738-7683 International: (604)732-0142 Made in Everson, WA USA QG130 Page 1 of 8...
  • Page 2 □ masking tape. Press [Time Avg] until “4s” appears. □ Press [Device] until “Retrotec DU200” appears. □ Attach Flex Duct to Flange. If desired Device does not appear, see: QuickGuide DM-2 mark II Digital Gauge, Add/Remove Devices section □...
  • Page 3: Conduct Test

    Step 2: Connect to ducts cont’d Total Duct Leakage Test: Depressurize □ Ready to conduct the test by depressurizing the ducts: Connect Flex Duct to fan inlet for depressurization. Exhaust depressurize airflow Inlet with Range Rings inside Flex Duct Depressurization is easiest and permitted in all States except CA &...
  • Page 4 Get the results you need Step 5: Desired results not achieved? □ Press [Mode] until required results appear Flow reads “TOO LOW” or “----” at test pressure? If the test pressure has been reached, but “TOO LOW” or “----” appears, the fan is running too Mode = “Flow”...
  • Page 5: We're Here To Help

    ● Our tech support is always ready to field phone-in troubleshoot and testing questions. Give us a call! 1-855-738-7683 ● Access all Retrotec training videos here: youtube.com/RetrotecTraining Free Training Videos Check out Retrotec’s YouTube page, with all the videos you’ll need to help...
  • Page 6: Optional Test

    Optional Test Duct Leakage to Outdoors: Depressurize To measure the air leakage from the duct system to outdoors requires both a DucTester and a Blower Door system. The Blower Door depressurizes the house and the DucTester depressurizes the ducts so leakage from the duct system back into the conditioned space of the home is neutralized.
  • Page 7 Options Total Duct Leakage: Pressurize Using the optional Flow Hood □ Connect it quickly to ceiling level returns to measure Connect Flex Duct to fan exhaust. duct leakage or use it with your DucTester as a Pow- ered Flow Hood to accurately measure HVAC system Inlet flow rates.
  • Page 8: Optional Accessories

    Field check system monthly Field check gauge weekly Check gauge operation and check for blocked, leaking or Check the DucTester system monthly with a pinched tubes weekly, and anytime results are in question. known setup―if flow is outside the acceptable range then system needs full calibration.

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