Black and Decker TLD100 User Manual

TLD100

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector has been
designed to easily detect energy leaks in your home. This
product is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

General power tool safety warnings

Warning! When using battery-powered

appliances, basic safety precautions, including

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the following, should always be followed to

reduce the risk of re, leaking batteries, personal

injury and material damage.

u Read all of this manual carefully before using the

appliance.

u The intended use is described in this manual. The use of

any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.

u Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

Always take care when using the appliance.

u Do not immerse the appliance in water.
u Do not open body casing. There are no user-serviceable

parts inside.

u Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or

dust.

u Never look directly into the light or shine the light into

another persons eyes.

Safety of others

u This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

u Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

After use

u When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry,

well ventilated place out of the reach of children.

u Children should not have access to stored appliances.
u When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle it

should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed or
direction.

u The appliance should be protected from direct sunlight,

heat and moisture.

Inspection and repairs

u Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective

parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

u Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or

defective.

u Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced

by an authorised repair agent.

u Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than

those specied in this manual.

Additional safety warnings

u If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin: Wash

area off completely with plenty of water. Remove
contaminated clothing.

u If liquid crystal gets into your eye: Flush the affected

eye with clean water and then seek medical attention.

u If liquid crystal is swallowed: Flush your mouth

thoroughly with water then seek medical attention.

Additional safety instructions for non-rechargeable
batteries

Warning! Batteries can explode, or leak, and

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u Make sure that the on/off switch is in the off position

u Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from

u Carefully follow all instructions and warnings on the

u Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity (+

u Do not short battery terminals.
u Do not charge batteries.
u Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace all of them at

u Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
u Remove batteries if the device will not be used for several

u Never attempt to open for any reason.
u Do not store in locations where the temperature may

can cause injury or re, to reduce this risk:

before inserting the battery(s). Inserting batteries into
power tools and appliances that have the switch on invites
accidents.

the battery, avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs,

ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

irritation or burns.

battery label and package.

and -), marked on the battery and the equipment.

the same time with new batteries of the same brand and
type

months.

exceed 40 °C.

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u When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given

in the section “Protecting the environment”.

u Do not incinerate the batteries.
u Do not expose the batteries to water.

Warning Symbols

The following symbols are found on the tool:

Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the user
must read the instruction amnual.

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Features

This tool includes some or all of the following features.

1. LED spot projector

2. Infrared sensor

3. Battery Compartment

4. LCD screen

5. ON/OFF button

6. Threshold setting

Fig. A

LCD Display.

7. Reference temperature
Shows the temperature of the area where the instrument
was initially pointed when you turned on the power. To
reset the reference, turn the power off, aim at a new
reference spot, and turn the power back on.

8. Scan temperature
Shows the average temperature across the area you're
aiming at.

Note: The Thermal Leak Detector compares these two
temperatures. When the difference exceeds the threshold
you've set, the projected LED spot will change to red or blue.

Assembly

Warning! Use 9V size (6LR61) alkaline batteries only.

Installing the battery (g. B)

u Open the battery compartment cover (3) by pressing the

tabs of the cover in towards the center and pulling the
cover out.

u Insert one 9V (6LR61) alkaline battery.

Note: Always insert batteries correctly with regard to polarity

(+ and –), marked on the battery and the equipment.

Note: Remove dead batteries immediately.

Changing the temperature display (g. B)

u Open the battery compartment cover (3) by pressing the

tabs of the cover in towards the center and pulling the
cover out.

u Slide the temperature selection switch to the desired

position.

Note:

Fahrenheit scale.

Note:

Centigrade scale.

Will set your thermal leak detector to the

Will set your thermal leak detector to the

Use

Switching On and Off

u Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit on.
u Press the ON/OFF button to turn the unit off.

Note: The unit will automatically turn off after 10 minutes.

Setting the threshold for colour change (g. C)

u For detecting small temperature changes of 1º F (0.5º C),

move the slider to the 1º mark (9) on the back of the
detector.

u For detecting medium temperature changes of 5º F (3º C),

move the slider to the 5º mark (10) on the back of the
detector.

u For detecting large temperature changes of more than 10º

F (5.5º C), move the slider to the 10º (11) mark on the
back of the detector.

u If you do not want the LED spot to change color, move the

slider to the top position (12) where the color spots are

X-ed out.
Note: You can change the threshold setting while you are
scanning. If the color is changing erratically, try increasing the
threshold. If you see a temperature difference on the screen,
but the light is not changing color, try reducing the threshold.

Using the thermal leak detector (g. D)

u Hold the unit as shown. Aim near the location you want to

scan for a draft or thermal leak. This initial aim point will

be your reference target.

u Turn on the power.
u Keep the unit aimed at the reference target until the green

light shines on the target and a Reference Temperature

appears on the screen.

u Slowly scan the Thermal Leak Detector across the area of

interest. If the scanned temperature is hotter than the

reference temperature by more than the threshold, the

light will turn from green to red. If the scanned temperature

is colder than the reference temperature by more than the

threshold, the light will turn from green to blue.

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Examples of Use:

u Scan around a light xture to determine if ceiling insulation

was removed during installation.

u Scan along window and door sills to see where to add

weather-stripping.

u Scan where a wall and the oor meet to nd drafts that

should be caulked.

u Scan an attic door to see if you need to add insulation.

Note: Shiny or polished surfaces can give inaccurate
readings. To compensate for this, cover the surface with

masking tape or at colored paint. When the tape or paint

reaches the same temperature as the target underneath,
measure the temperature of the item.
Note: The thermometer cannot measure through transparent
surfaces such as glass or plastic. It will measure the surface
temperature instead.
Note: Steam, dust, smoke, and other optical obstructions can
prevent accurate measurement. Hold the thermometer back
and at an angle for an accurate measurement.

Field of View (g. E)

The Thermal Leak Detector measures temperature over an
area that may be larger than the LED spot, especially if you
are far away from the surface you are measuring. The
diameter of the measured area is 1/6 the distance from the
Detector. In other words, if you are 6 inches (152 mm) from
the target, the Detector will measure the average temperature
over a circle 1 inch (25mm) in diameter. As shown in the table
below, the farther the distance from the target, the larger the
measured area.

Position (g. E) 13 14 15 16
Distance to target (mm)
Diameter of measurement

area (mm)

152 305 457 610

25 51 76 102

If you are just looking for hot and cold areas, it's OK if the
scanned area is larger than your target. However, if you want
to accurately measure the temperature of an object, move the
Detector close so that the scanned area is about half the size
of the object you want to measure.

Maintenance

Your Black & Decker corded/cordless appliance/tool has been
designed to operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper appliance/tool care and regular cleaning.

Warning! Before performing any maintenance on corded/

cordless appliance/tool:

u Switch off and remove the battery from the appliance.
u Regularly clean the appliance using a soft cloth. For

stubborn marks the cloth may be made damp using mild

soapy water.

u Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.

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Should you nd one day that your Black & Decker product

needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.

Separate collection of used products and
packaging allows materials to be recycled and

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used again.
Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.

Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.

Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who
will collect them on our behalf.

You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair

agent by contacting your local Black & Decker ofce at the

address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet

at: www.2helpU.com

Batteries

At the end of their useful life, discard batteries

with due care for our environment:

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u Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.

u Do not dispose of the battery(s) in re, as this may result

in a risk of personal injury or an explosion.

u Run the battery down completely, then remove it from the

appliance/tool.

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u Batteries are recyclable. Place the battery in suitable

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packaging to ensure that the terminals cannot be
short-circuited. Take them to any authorised repair agent
or a local recycling station.

Technical data

TLD100 (H1)

Voltage V

Battery required

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DC

1 x 9V (6LR61)
Alkaline

Guarantee

Black & Decker is condent of the quality of its products and

offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade
Area.

If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24
months from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees
to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair
wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum

inconvenience to the customer unless:

u The product has been used for trade, professional or hire

purposes;

u The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
u The product has sustained damage through foreign

objects, substances or accidents;

u Repairs have been attempted by persons other than

authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by

contacting your local Black & Decker ofce at the address

indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales

service and contacts are available on the Internet at:

www.2helpU.com

Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to
register your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up to
date on new products and special offers. Further information
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