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- Page 1 Pressure Gauge Operation Manual For Model Solo...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Retrotec makes no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability, quality, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Retrotec reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to notify any person or entity of any such changes. - Page 3 Check if wind is causing fluctuating pressure ................. 12 4.5.1. Use Time Averaging feature to reduce the effects of wind ........... 12 4.5.2. Let Time Averaging take effect before making readings ............12 Glossary ....................... 13 Page 3 of 14 © Retrotec 2024...
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Page 4: Important Equipment-Related Safeguards
Important equipment-related safeguards Read and save these instructions When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed. If Retrotec equipment is used in a manner that does not follow the information provided in this manual, safety to the operator and equipment performance may be impaired. -
Page 5: Introducing The Retrotec Solo Digital Gauge
This keeps the cost down and makes it the perfect tool to introduce HVAC contractors to home performance. For Energy Auditors, Solo pairs effortlessly with a running blower door. Connect the gauge to a Mini Probe or Pressure Pan & efficiently detect / pinpoint external air leaks, enhancing your energy audit capabilities. -
Page 6: Gauge Overview
Pressure tube ports on the bottom of the gauge are color-coded to distinguish where pressure tubes are connected. Retrotec has a specially designed pressure tube port that grips pressure tubes well, but releases them without tearing after long-term use. This exclusive connector is designed by Retrotec to make contact with both the tube internally and externally with a shallow taper. -
Page 7: Charge The Battery In The Gauge
The reading will be negative if there is a higher pressure on the “-“ (red) pressure port • The reading will be positive if there is a higher pressure on the “+“ (blue) pressure port Use keys to control gauge operation 2.5.1 Pressure Units Page 7 of 14 © Retrotec 2024... -
Page 8: Settings Menu
Reset gauge Press and hold the [Power] button until the gauge powers off. If the gauge will not restart, try connecting it to power to ensure the batteries are not depleted. Page 8 of 14 © Retrotec 2024... -
Page 9: Verify Your Gauge Accuracy Between Factory Calibrations
3. Verify your gauge accuracy between factory calibrations Recommended calibration interval for the Solo is 5 years. The question is when did the gauge go out of calibration? Last week or last year? What is needed is a quick field check to check your gauge regularly and before any important test. -
Page 10: What To Do If You Have Trouble With The Gauge
To see the effect of a moving tube 1. Connect a pressure tube (10 feet or longer) to the blue port of the gauge. Page 10 of 14 © Retrotec 2024... -
Page 11: Check If Large, Fixed Errors Are Caused By Pinched Tubes
If a drop of water is facing downward, it pulls out of the tube, creating a negative pressure. Point the tube upward, and the water drop falls back into the tube, creating a positive pressure. To fix this problem: • Whip the end of the tube around to remove excess water. Page 11 of 14 © Retrotec 2024... -
Page 12: Check If Large Fixed Errors Are Caused By Sun Heating The Tubes
Whenever Time Averaging is on, it is important to wait at least twice the time averaging period before taking a reading. If a reading is taken from the gauge before the full time averaging period has passed, then the displayed pressure may not be accurate. Page 12 of 14 © Retrotec 2024... -
Page 13: Glossary
Envelope. Cubic feet per minute, the units of volumetric flow Control port Control port on a Retrotec fan, labeled “Control” The process of creating a negative pressure in the enclosure by blowing air out of it. Air is Depressurization drawn in from outside to replace it, showing up as “geysers”... - Page 14 Averaging can be block averages that will update for the length of the average or rolling (moving) averages that will update continuously by displaying the average over the past time period. Page 14 of 14 © Retrotec 2024...
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