RADIATOR PRESSURE TEST KIT
STOCK No.59312 PART No.RPTK1
11/99
• INSTRUCTIONS •
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE
THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS TOOL.
IMPORTANT: For detailed and concise
instructions on the correct use of this kit,
refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s or Haynes
workshop manual.
1. Carefully undo and remove the radiator
cap (use a damp cloth or gloves and arm
protection if the radiator cap is known to
be hot).
2. Select the correct adaptor and
configuration of the stationary seat
accessories and ensure it is securely
fitted to the filler neck of the radiator or
expansion tank.
3. Attach the ‘push-fit’ connector onto the
male tailpeice of the adaptor fitted to
the radiator.
4. Depress the hand pump handle and
check the reading indicated on the
guage. Ideal readings should range
between 12-15 PSI (check relevant
manufacturer’s or Haynes workshop
manual), if the pressure level is below
this range, a leak in the radiator or hose
is the source of the problem.
5. Once the test is complete, release the
air pressure by depressing the quick
release valve. Disconnect the ‘push-fit’
connector and adaptor assembly and
replace the radiator filler cap securely.
MANUAL PRESSURE TESTING
INSTRUCTIONS
AUTOMATIC INLET AIR PRESSURE
TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Carefully undo and remove the
radiator cap (use a damp cloth or
gloves and arm protection if the
radiator cap is hot).
2. Select the correct adaptor and
configuration of the stationary seat
accessories and ensure it is securely
fitted to the filler neck of the radiator
or expansion tank.
EXAMPLE OF CONFIGURATION
PUSH-FIT
CONNECTOR
PRESSURE
GUAGE
QUICK RELEASE
VALVE
HAND PUMP
HANDLE
AIR
INLET
KNOB
AIRLINE HOSE
CONNECTOR
PUSH FIT
CONNECTOR
RING
SAFETY
RELEASE
VALVE
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
PRESSURE
GUAGE
3. Connect the automatic inlet air pressure
tester direclty onto the male tailpiece of
the adaptor fitted to the radiator, by using
the ‘push-fit’ connector.
4. Attach an airline hose to the nylon
connector fitted to the automatic inlet air
pressure tester.
5. Slowly open the air inlet knob, allowing air
to flow from the airline hose and check the
reading indicated on the gauge. Standard
readings should range between 12-15 PSI
(check relevant manufacturer’s or Haynes
workshop manual), if the pressure level is
below this range, a leak in the radiator or
hose is the source of the problem. Once
the needle settles on the correct pressure,
i.e. between 12-15 PSI, close the air inlet
knob tightly. If the needle starts to fall from this point, a leak in the radiator or hose is
indicated.
6. Once the test is complete, release the air pressure by pulling the ring attached to the end
of the safety release valve. Disconnect the ‘push-fit’ connection and adaptor assembly
and replace the radiator filler cap securely.
AUTOMATIC INLET AIR PRESSURE
TESTING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont’d.)
ADAPTORS AND ACCESSORIES
No.2 Blue,
Audi A4, A5,
A6 adaptor.
No.3 Yellow,
Ford, Opel,
Volkswagen
adaptor.
No.4 Red,
BMW adaptor.
No.5 Orange,
BMW adaptor.
No.7 Black,
Audi,
Volkswagen
adaptor.
No.6 Black,
Citroën, Fiat,
Peugeot,
Renault, Volvo
adaptor.
No.8
Adjustable
stationary seat
housing.
No.9 50mmØ
Universal
adjustable
stationary
seat.
No.10 35mmØ
Universal
adjustable
stationary
seat.
No.11 27mmØ
Universal
adjustable
stationary
seat.
No.12
Radiator
conversion
cap.
No.13
Radiator test
cap.
Combine with
No’s.8, 9, 10
or 11 where
necessary.
Combine with
No’s.8 and 12
where
necessary.
Combine with
No’s.8 and 12
where
necessary.
Combine with
No’s.8 and 12
where
necessary.
Configuration of
universal
adjustable seats
for European cars.
Configuration of
universal
adjustable seats
for Japanese cars.
EXAMPLE OF CONFIGURATION
DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED,
Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford,
Eastleigh, Hants. SO53 1YF. England.
Tel: (023) 8026 6355.
Fax: (023) 8026 0784.
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