Bacharach CFCs, HFCs, HCFC Blends, HFO-1234YF Operating Manual

Infrared Refrigerant

Leak Detector

CFCs, HFCs, HCFC Blends,

and HFO-1234YF

Operator’s Manual

Patents 6,791,088

and 7,022,993

Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability

January 3, 2014

P/N: 0019-9372

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Tru Pointe

IR Refrigerant Leak Detector

Warranty

Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free
from defects in material and manufacture and will conform substantially to Bacharach
Inc.’s applicable specifications. Bacharach’s liability and Buyer’s remedy under this
warranty are limited to the repair or replacement, at Bacharach’s option, of this Product
or parts thereof returned to Seller at the factory of manufacture and shown to
Bacharach Inc.’s reasonable satisfaction to have been defective; provided that written
notice of the defect shall have been given by Buyer to Bacharach Inc. within one (1) year
after the date of delivery of this Product by Bacharach, Inc.

Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that it will convey good title to this Product.
Bacharach’s liability and Buyer’s remedy under this warranty of title are limited to the
removal of any title defects or, at the election of Bacharach, to the replacement of this
Product or parts thereof that are defective in title.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE GIVEN AND ACCEPTED IN LIEU
OF (I) ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE: AND (II) ANY OBLIGATION, LIABILITY, RIGHT, CLAIM OR REMEDY
IN CONTRACT OR TORT, WHETHER OR NOT ARISING FROM BACHARACH’S NEGLIGENCE,
ACTUAL OR IMPLIED. The remedies of the Buyer shall be limited to those provided
herein to the exclusion of any and all other remedies including, without limitation
incidental or consequential damages. No agreement varying or extending the foregoing
warranties, remedies or this limitation will be binding upon Bacharach, Inc. unless in
writing, signed by a duly authorized officer of Bacharach.

ALL GOODS MUST BE SHIPPED TO BACHARACH BY PREPAID FREIGHT. ALL RETURNED
GOODS MUST BE PRE-AUTHORIZED BY OBTAINING A RETURN MERCHANDISE
AUTHORIZATION (RMA) NUMBER. CONTACT BACHARACH FOR A NUMBER AND
PROCEDURES REQUIRED FOR PRODUCT TRANSPORT.

Register Your Warranty by Visiting

www.mybacharach.com

Product improvements and enhancements are on-going, therefore the specifications
and information contained in this document may change without notice. Bacharach,
Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. No
part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another
language without the prior written consent of Bacharach, Inc.

Copyright © 2014, Bacharach, Inc.

All rights reserved.

BACHARACH is a registered trademark of Bacharach, Inc. All other trademarks, trade
names, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 4

1.1. Product Overview......................................................................................... 4

1.2. General Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 5

1.3. Lithium Battery Care and Safety .................................................................. 5

1.4. Components ................................................................................................. 6

1.5. Specifications ............................................................................................... 7

SECTION 2. OPERATION ................................................................. 8

2.1. Charging the Lithium-Ion Battery ................................................................. 8

2.2. Buttons 9

2.3. LED Indicators ............................................................................................ 10

2.4. Sensitivity Settings ..................................................................................... 11

2.5. Probe Selection .......................................................................................... 12

2.6. Leak Detection ........................................................................................... 12

SECTION 3. MAINTENANCE .......................................................... 15

3.1. Filter Replacement ..................................................................................... 15

3.2. Replacement Parts and Accessories ........................................................... 15

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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Product Overview

Tru Pointe IR is a hand-held refrigerant gas detector that uses infrared
technology and combines sensitivity, portability, and ease of use to detect
CFCs, HFCs, HCFC blends, and HFO-1234YF in HVAC/R applications. Features
include the following:

• Sensitivity <0.1 oz/yr (3 g/yr) (exceeds SAE J2791 standard)

• Adjustable squelch feature (low, medium, and high sensitivity)

• Additional Background Mode for maximum sensitivity to pick up low-level

leaks in areas heavily contaminated with refrigerant

• Never needs to be calibrated (automatically adjusts to ambient conditions
of an area that may have background refrigerant gases present)

• LED bar graph display with audible feedback and mute option

• Peak reading display

• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with low battery alert

• Dual charging capabilities (AC adapter and DC cigarette lighter)

• Rugged housing with rubber boot and magnetic clip

• 15” flexible probe with a 9” flexible extension and 9” rigid extension

• Replaceable filter (limits moisture and contaminants)

• 30-second self-test and calibration at start-up

• Molded plastic carrying case.

Figure 1. Tru Pointe IR

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manual in its entirety. It is important that you have a thorough
understanding of the procedures outlined in this manual. Failure to

read and understand the labels affixed to the unit. Learn the
Inhalation of high concentrations is harmful and may cause heart

1.2. General Safety Precautions

KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT! Before operating this unit, please read this

follow these procedures could void all manufacturer warranties. Also,

application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards of
your equipment.

CAUTION! Avoid breathing high concentrations of refrigerant vapors.

irregularities, unconsciousness, or death.

WARNING! To prevent personal injury and/or equipment damage:

• Read, understand, and follow all warnings stated in the Lithium
Battery Care section of this manual.

• DO NOT charge the battery with any charger other than the
chargers supplied with the unit.

• DO NOT use the instrument without a clean filter correctly
installed in the tip.

• DO NOT draw moisture in through the probe.

1.3. Lithium Battery Care and Safety

The Tru Pointe IR instrument operates on a lithium-ion type NP-120 battery.
To promote the longest possible battery life and safe operation, and to prevent
personal injury and/or equipment damage, observe all warnings.

WARNING! Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the battery or
protective circuit.

WARNING! Do not expose the battery to temperatures above 140° F
(60° C).

WARNING! Do not charge the battery near a fire or in a hot vehicle or
in direct sunlight.

WARNING! Do not solder directly on the battery.

WARNING! Do not subject the battery to impact.

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