Cautions & Usage Tips - Champion LeakMaster NE240 Operation Manual

Cautions and Usage Tips:
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AND / OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
 Use this equipment in the manner specified by the manufacturer.
 Understand operating procedures / Follow all safety precautions.
 Because of the EVAP System's volatile fumes, we always recommend
you use an inert gas such as Nitrogen when testing the EVAP System.
 Correctly connect power supply to battery and chassis ground.
 Change the smoke-producing solution in the LeakMaster NE240 once a
year.
 Use only UltraTraceUV™ Smoke Solution No. P0716UV. Altering the
solution, hoses, cables or any other replacement parts will void the
warranty; may cause tester malfunction; may cause damage to property
or may cause personal injury.
 Do not use with running vehicle engine.
 Do not perform test near source of spark or ignition.
 The 12V DC battery source you use to power the LeakMaster NE240
must be in good condition and fully charged.
 Wear eye protection that meets OSHA standards.
 Follow safety precautions when using ultraviolet light source.
 Operating pressure must be 50-125 PSI (3.4-8.5 bar)
 Store and operate the LeakMaster NE240 in upright position.
 Never introduce anything into the .040 or .020 measurement standards,
on the LeakMaster NE240 control panel, other than the LeakMaster
NE240 transparent nitrogen/air supply line tip. Inserting anything else
into the standards (including the black smoke supply hose tip) can
contaminate the standards rendering them inaccurate and ineffective.
 Smoke exiting a very small leak is even easier to see if after filling the
system with smoke you cycle the remote starter button on/off at about
15 second intervals.
system pressure to decrease making the leak even more visible.
 A bright halogen spotlight is an excellent way to highlight the smoke
exiting a leak.
 Use a good quality UV lamp to look for the UV deposited.
 When operating the LeakMaster NE240 in near freezing temperatures,
cycle the operation of the LeakMaster NE240 15 seconds ON and 15
seconds OFF for approximately the first minute or two of operation.
This will allow the tester to reach its optimum temperature.
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY
This will introduce the smoke and allow the
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