User Manual - English
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1. OFF button for one second to turn the IR 1 ON or OFF This one second delay protects against accidental ON or OFF LED Bar Graph Display The eight segment LED display indicates the degree of change in refrigerant concentration As the concentration of refrigerant in the air increases the number of illuminated bars on the display increases also L M H Button Sensitivity Levels Set the unit s sensitivity level by pressing the L M H button Low L medium M or high H sensitivity level is indicated by its respective LED The higher the background concentration of refrigerant in the air the lower the sensitivity level should be set 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 IR 1 ON or OFF Peak Button The PEAK function stores the highest change in refrigerant concentration achieved while continuing to detect leaks Press the PEAK button to toggle this function ON and OFF The PEAK LED illuminates when this function is turned on Turning the PEAK function off clears the peak information Contaminate Mode To detect even the smallest leak in refrigerant contaminated environments press the PEAK button rapidly four times The green LED will flash rapidly to show contamination mode is on Press the PEAK button rapidly four times again to turn contamination mode off Leak Detection Procedure 1 Press and ho2. Si celui ci devenait inop rant apr s que l utilisateur aie effectu l entretien recommand une r paration ou un remplacement sans frais sera fait au b n fice de l acheteur original Ceci s applique a toutes les unit s r parables qui n ont pas t endommag es ou trafiqu es La r clamation doit tre effectu e en dedans d UNE ANNEE de la date de l achat 655 EISENHOWER DRIVE OWATONNA MN 55060 0995 USA TOLL FREE 1 800 327 5060 FAX 1 866 287 7222 WEB SITE WWW TIF COM AN SPX BRAND Form No 549962 March 10 2011 Rev C O 2008 SPX
3. TI AN SPX BRAND No IR 1 Infrared Refrigerant Leak Detector SENSITIVITY peak em em owa a Operator s Manual Manual del operador Manuel de l op rateur Product Description The TIF No IR 1 uses infrared optics to create a refrigerant leak detector that combines sensitivity speed battery life portability and ease of use This unit detects leaks as small as 0 15 oz year and meets both SAE J1627 and J2791 standards The IR 1 comes with a wall charger and a car 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 A choice of three sensitivity settings keep false alarms to a minimum while allowing detection of even the smallest leak in a refrigerant contaminated environment A 30 second self calibration test occurs whenever the unit is powered on to ensure optimal performance A built in replaceable filter blocks moisture and particulates preventing damage to the sensor Specifications Sensing element enhanced infrared photo optics Refrigerants HFC CFC HCFC and blends Sensitivity level per SAE J2791 HIGH 0 15 oz year and higher MED 0 25 oz year and higher LOW 0 5 oz year and higher Response time less than one second Battery life up to 8 hours continuous use before recharge Auto OFF 10 minutes of inactivity Battery 3 7V 1800 mAH rechargeable lithium ion No TIFIR 9 Low battery LED illuminates whe
4. clear in 2 to 15 seconds SAE J2791 False Trigger Test Results Time to Chemical Detection Clear seconds Windshield washer solvent Yes 6 Ford spot and stain remover No Ford rust penetrant and inhibitor Yes 5 Ford gasket and trim adhesive Yes 6 Permatex Natural Blue cleaner and degreaser No Ford brake parts cleaner Yes 6 Ford clear silicone rubber No Motorcraft G 05 antifreeze coolant No Gunk Liquid Wrench No Ford pumice lotion hand cleaner No Ford Motorcraft DOT 3 brake fluid No Ford spray carburetor tune up cleaner Yes 5 Ford silicone lubricant No Dexron automatic transmission fluid No Mineral engine oil No Accessories and Replacement Parts Optional Accessories Order No Extension Probe 9 inch TIFIR 4 Rigid Extension Probe TIFIR 5 Replacement Parts Order No 100 240 VAC Charger TIFIR 6 12 VDC Charger TIFIR 7 Filters 5 and O rings 3 TIFIR 8 Lithium ion Battery TIFIR 9 Filter Replacement A filter located in the tip of the wand blocks moisture and other contaminants 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 Remove and discard the filter 3 Position a new filter in the tip so the round end of the filter is clos
5. est to the tip of the wand NOTE Use only TIF supplied replacement filters Storage The battery should have a 40 50 charge during prolonged storage of a month or longer The correct storage environment is critical to battery life Storage environment lt 80 RH for detector and battery For 80 battery recovery 4 F 20 C to 140 F 60 C less than 1 month 4 F 20 C to 113 F 45 C less than 3 months 4 F 20 C to 68 F 20 C less than 1 year NOTE Battery life will be reduced significantly if the battery is stored with a full charge and or at high temperatures Warranty This product has been produced to provide unlimited service Should it become inoperable after the user has performed the recommended maintenance a no charge repair or replacement will be made to the original purchaser This applies to all repairable units that have not been damaged or tampered with The claim must be made within ONE YEAR of the date of purchase Garant a Este producto se produjo para proporcionar servicio ilimitado Si llegara a dejar de funcionar despu s de que el usuario ha llevado a cabo el mantenimiento adecuado se har un cambio o reparaci n sin cargo al comprador original Esto aplica a todas las unidades reparables que no se han da ado ni alterado El reclamo debe realizarse en el per odo de UN ANO a partir de la fecha de la compra Garantie Ce produit a t con u pour offrir un service illimit
6. in fluid e Do not deform pierce or damage the battery Do not touch a battery that is leaking electrolytes If battery fluid should get in your eyes flush with fresh water do not rub eyes and see a physician immediately Do not use a battery if it is deformed smells bad changes color or appears abnormal Send the unit in for a replacement battery immediately e protective circuit e Never attempt to charge the battery if it has been Charging the Lithium Battery Two types of chargers are supplied with the IR 1 leak detector The AC charger plugs into a wall outlet 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz the car charger plugs into a vehicle cigarette lighter DC plug 1 BEFORE USING THE UNIT THE FIRST TIME Fully charge the battery The unit was packaged and shipped from the factory with the battery only partially charged 2 WHEN THE BATTERY IS LOW The LOW BATT LED will illuminate in red 3 TO RECHARGE THE IR 1 Plug one end of the charger into the top of the unit and the other end of the charger into the power source The LOW BATT LED will blink while charging until the battery is fully charged NOTE Charge within the charging environment specifications of 32 F 0 C to 122 F 50 C at lt 75 RH 4 AVOID DISCHARGING THE BATTERY COMPLETELY Recharging a partially discharged battery more frequently is better for the life of a lithium ion battery Functions and Settings ON OFF Protection Press and hold the ON
7. ld the ON OFF button for one second The warm up and calibration sequence takes approximately 30 seconds The sensitivity level defaults to High at startup 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 IR 1 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 Use the following double pass method to find leaks from the detection of change in refrigerant concentration A Hold the IR 1 in one hand and with your other hand guide the tip of the wand to within 3 8 in of the refrigerant lines B Move the tip along the refrigerant lines at a rate of no greater than three inches per second C When the IR 1 indicates a change in concentration note that spot on the line but keep the tip moving past the potential leak to refresh the air space within the IR 1 with clean air D Move the tip back to and past the first leak spot noted When the IR 1 indicates a second change note that spot on the line The leak will be near the midpoint of the two noted change spots NOTE If the tip is held at a detected leak for more than five seconds the IR 1 will not detect a change E The IR 1 is sensitive and can take up to 30 seconds to clear after detecting a small amount of contaminate Typically it will
8. n 1 hour of battery life remains Charge time less than 4 hours 300 mA Operating environment 32 F 0 C to 122 F 50 C at lt 75 RH Storage environment lt 80 RH for detector and battery For 80 battery recovery 4 F 20 C to 140 F 60 C less than 1 month 4 F 20 C to 113 F 45 C less than 3 months 4 F 20 C to 68 F 20 C less than 1 year Accessories included wall charger car charger storage case battery installed and operator s manual Safety Precautions Warning To prevent personal injury and or equipment damage e Read understand and follow all warnings stated in the Lithium Battery Care section of this manual e DO NOT charge the battery with any charger other than the chargers supplied with the unit e DO NOT use the IR 1 without a clean filter correctly installed in the tip e DO NOT draw moisture in through the probe Lithium Battery Care The IR 1 operates on a lithium ion type NP 120 battery For long battery life and safe operation observe all warnings A Warning To prevent personal injury and or equipment damage Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the battery or removed from the unit Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 140 F 60 C e Do not charge the battery near a fire or in a hot vehicle or direct sunlight Do not solder directly on the battery e Do not subject the battery to impact e Do not expose the battery to moisture or immerse it
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