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TIF IR-1A Owner's Manual

Infrared refrigerant leak detector
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  • Page 1 TIF IR-1A Owners Manual Infrared refrigerant leak Detector...
  • Page 2 Summary Performance Report for TIF IR-1A Refrigerant Leak Detector in Accordance to EN 14624:2012. Performance of Portable Leak Detectors for Halogenated Refrigerants. Detector under test: TIF IR-1A Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector Type of detector: Locating leak detector (type C) Gas Type:...

  • Page 3: Product Description

    Product Description The TIF IR-1A uses infrared optics to create a refrigerant leak detector that combines sensitivity, speed, battery life, portability and ease of use. This unit will detect leaks as small as 3 g/yr, and exceeds EN 14624. The TIF IR-1A comes with a wall charger for its compact lithium-ion battery - which can power the leak detector for up to eight hours of continuous operation before needing to recharge.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • DO NOT draw moisture in through the probe. Lithium Battery Care The TIF IR-1A operates on a lithium-ion type battery. For long battery life and safe operation, observe all warnings. WARNING! To prevent personal injury and/or equipment damage: • Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the battery or...

  • Page 5: Charging The Lithium Battery

    To detect a very small leak in a high refrigerant background, use the Contaminate Mode. Mute Button Press the MUTE button to toggle the audio portion of the TIF IR-1A ON or OFF. Peak Button The PEAK function stores the highest change in refrigerant concentration achieved while continuing to detect leaks.

  • Page 6: Leak Detection Procedure

    2. The most likely place for a refrigerant leak is at soldered joints in refrigerant lines and changes in cross section or direction of these lines. The TIF IR-1A detects changes in concentration of refrigerant, not the absolute concentration of refrigerant. This allows the detection of leaks in locations that may have refrigerant in the air.

  • Page 7: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    (9.5 mm or 3/8 in) to confirm that the leak is of repairable size. G. The TIF IR-1A is sensitive and can take up to 30 seconds to clear after detecting a small amount of contaminant. It will typically clear in 2 to 15 seconds.

  • Page 8: Filter Replacement

    Filter Replacement A filter, located in the tip of the wand, blocks moisture and other contami- nants from the sensor. When this filter becomes wet, it restricts the flow of air and must be replaced. To replace the filter: 1. Unscrew and remove the tip of the sensor to expose the white filter. 2.

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