Proflex Smoke Monster Pro S 75, Smoke Monster Pro S 1000HD, Smoke Monster Pro S 25, Smoke Monster Pro S 500T User Manual

Smoke Leak Locator

User Manual

For Models: Pro S 25, Pro S 75, Pro S 500T, Pro S 1000HD

Ceramic Heating Technology

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All models come with a User Manual, Quick Start Guide, Flashlight
(batteries not included), Detachable Power Cables and Detachable

Smoke/Air Hoses

Packing List for Pro S 25 and Pro S 75

⚫ Main Unit x 1
⚫ Detachable Air Chuck x 1 (Pro S 25 only)
⚫ Cap Plugs (Varied sizes) x 17
⚫ Cone+ Adaptor x 1
⚫ EVAP Port Removal Tool x 1
⚫ EVAP Port Adaptor Hose x 1
⚫ Bottle Oiler x 3
⚫ Hook x 1

Packing List for Pro S 500T

⚫ Main Unit x 1
⚫ All-in-1 Bladder Blocker x 2
⚫ Cap Stopples (Varied size) x 17
⚫ Cone+ Adaptor x 1
⚫ EVAP Valve Removal Tool x 1
⚫ EVAP Port Adaptor Hose x 1
⚫ Bottle Oiler x 3

Packing List for Pro S 1000HD

⚫ Main Unit x 1
⚫ HD Bladder Blocker x 2
⚫ Smoke wand x 1
⚫ Stainless ring x 1
⚫ Safety chain and Halo x 1
⚫ Cooling system adaptors x 1 set
⚫ Bottle Oiler x 3

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Model # PRO S-25 “ELF” and Model # Pro S-75 “AIR”

• Fill the reservoir with mineral or baby oil provided. Use only 1 bottle

of oil provided. Check oil level monitor window. The oil level should
never exceed the maximum line. DO NOT OVERFILL.

• Attach the air chuck connecter (Pro S 25 only), Smoke Hose and

Detachable Power Cables found in the accessory case

• Attach shop air to the Pro S 25. The Pro S 75 has a built-in chuck

• Connect power cables to a fully charged 12V vehicle battery. Do not

attach to a battery charger or any other power source.

• Close the airflow dial on the airflow meter.

• Start the unit by pushing the red button on the front panel. A 5-

minute working cycle will begin.

• Open the airflow dial on the airflow meter. You can control the

amount of smoke by opening or closing the airflow dial on front.

• Within 1 minute smoke will appear. Unit is now ready to use for

diagnostic purposes.

Note: Pressing the red button again within a working cycle will stop the

smoke mode and revert to the air mode immediately. (There can be
some smoke residue in the hose).

DIAGNOSTIC OPTIONS

• EVAP SYSTEM:

• Inject system with air only to confirm there is a leak. (run air leak

decay test)

• Locate EVAP access port (Green cap in engine compartment)

• Remove EVAP valve (tool supplied and note thread is left hand)

• Attach EVAP hose provided.

• Pressure gauge should go up close to the black mark.

• Turn airflow to off position

• If the pressure needle does not fall, you have no leak.

• If the pressure needle does fall, you still have a leak. Repeat the

process.

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Model Pro S 500T “TURBO”

• Fill the reservoir to full level with baby oil provided. See back of unit

for fill level. Do not over fill.

• Attach power cables and Air/Smoke Hose to the Smoke Monster

• Attach shop air to the Smoke Monster

• Attach power cables to a fully charged vehicle battery. Do not attach

to a battery charger.

• Power up the unit using the RED power switch on the side.

• Start the unit operation by pushing the GREEN “on” button on the

front.

• Push the AIR button on front and open the airflow dial.

• Place your thumb over the airflow brass nozzle at the end of the

hose. The pressure gauge should move close to the black mark. (15”

of water column pressure).

• Turn the unit OFF using the RED button on the front

• Turn the unit ON again using the GREEN “on” button on the front.

• Press the SMOKE button on the front. Smoke should begin coming

out the nozzle in about 20 seconds.

• You can control the amount of smoke by opening or closing the

airflow dial on front.

• Unit is now ready to use for diagnostic purposes.

• Press the RED button on the front to enable Turbo Mode and Press

again anytime to disable it.

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DIAGNOSTIC OPTIONS
EVAP SYSTEM:

• Inject the system with air only to confirm there is a leak. (run air leak

decay test)

• Locate EVAP access port (Green cap in engine compartment)

• Remove the EVAP valve (tool supplied and note thread is left hand)

• Attach EVAP hose provided.

• Pressure gauge should go up close to the black mark.

• Turn airflow to off position

• If the pressure needle doses not fall, you have no leak.

• If the pressure needle does fall, you have a leak and need to find it

using the smoke.

TURBO SYSTEM:

• Inject the system with air only to confirm there is a leak. (run air leak

decay test)

• Locate vehicle turbo system.

• Seal the turbo system opening with the All-in-1 Bladder Blocker, use

one Bladder Blocker as a lead and another as a block-off.

• Press the RED button on front of the machine to enable Turbo Mode.

• Pressure gauge should drop to zero.

• If the flow meter fall to zero, you have NO leak.

• If the flow meter does not fall, you have a leak and need to find it

using the smoke.

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Model # PRO S-1000HD “HEAVY DUTY”

• Fill the reservoir with baby/mineral oil provided. See back of unit

for fill level, the oil level shall be between the minimum level and
the maximum level. Do not over fill.

• Attach the air chuck connecter found in the accessory case

• Attach power cables to the Smoke Monster

• Attach Air/Smoke hose to the Smoke Monster

• Attach shop air to the Smoke Monster.

• Attach power cables to a fully charged 12V or 24V vehicle

battery. Do not attach to a battery charger.

• Power up the HD unit using the red power switch on the side.

• Close the airflow dial on the airflow meter.

• Select working mode (air mode or smoke mode) on the front,

when selected, the LED next to it will be on.

• Start the unit operation by pushing the green “on” button on the

front, it will start for a 10-minute working cycle.

• Adjust the test pressure dial on front, the left side gauge will

indicate the pressure reading.

• You can control the amount of smoke by opening or closing the

airflow dial on front.

• Unit is now ready to use for diagnostic purposes.

Note:

• Turn the unit off using the red “off” button on the front.

• Turn the unit on using the green “on” button on the front.

• Air/Smoke mode could be switched during working cycle.

• Press the red “off” button during working cycle will turn the unit

OFF immediately.

Unit is not applicable for EVAP SYSTEMS !

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Customer Service

If you have any questions on the operation of the unit, please contact
PROFLEX+ by refer to its website http://www.proflex-plus.com

If your unit requires repair service, return it to the manufacturer with a copy of
the sales receipt and a note describing the problem. Or describe the problem
by calling 1-[phone], or [e-mail] if the unit is
determined to be in warranty, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. If the
unit is determined to be out of warranty, it will be repaired for a nominal service
charge plus return freight.

General Notice

Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may
be trademarks of their respective owners. PROFLEX+ disclaims any and all

rights in those marks.

There is a possibility that this unit is inapplicable to some of the vehicle models
or systems listed in the diagnosis section due to different countries, areas,
and/or years. Do not hesitate to contact PROFLEX+ if you come across such

questions. We are to help you solve the problem as soon as possible

Disclaimer

To take full advantage of the unit, you should be familiar with the engine.

All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual
are based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
The right is reserved to make change at any time without notice.

Please note that PROFLEX+ Distribution Inc. is NOT responsible for any
damages caused by the user’s neglect to switch the Smoke Monster
Turbo from “TURBO MODE” back to “CAR MODE” when diagnosing non-
turbo engines.

The “TURBO MODE” is ONLY to be used on testing turbocharged
engines. For all other engines the Smoke Monster Turbo must be set to
“CAR MODE”.

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Trademark Information

PROFLEX+ / Smoke Monster is a registered trademark of PROFLEX+
Distribution Inc. (referred as PROFLEX+) in Canada and other countries. All

other PROFLEX+ trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos, and
company names referred to in this manual are either trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos, company names of or are
otherwise the property of PROFLEX+ or its affiliates. In countries where any of
the PROFLEX+ trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos and
company names are not registered, PROFLEX+ claims other rights associated
with unregistered trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos, and
company names. Other products or company names referred to in this manual
may be trademarks of their respective owners. You may not use any trademark,
service mark, domain name, logo, or company name of PROFLEX+ or any third
party without permission from the owner of the applicable trademark, service
mark, domain name, logo, or company name.

Copyright Information

Copyright © 2012 by PROFLEX+ Distribution Inc. (referred as PROFLEX+)
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of PROFLEX+. The information contained herein is designed only
for the use of this unit. PROFLEX+ is not responsible for any use of this
information as applied to other units. Neither PROFLEX+ nor its affiliates shall
be liable to the purchaser of this unit or third parties for damages, losses, costs,
or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident,
misuse, or abuse of this unit, or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or
alterations to this unit, or failure to strictly comply with PROFLEX+ operating
and maintenance instructions.

PROFLEX+ shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the
use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as
Original PROFLEX+ Products or PROFLEX+ Approved Products.

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Warranty

General Warranty for PROFLEX+ Products: THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED
TO PERSONS WHO PURCHASE NEW PROFLEX+ PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF
RESALE OR USE AS PER ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS AND IN THE ORDINARY COURSE
OF THE BUYER’S BUSINESS. ONLY GENUINE PRODUCTS ARE COVERED.

PROFLEX+ electronic products are warranted against defects in materials and
workmanship for 1 year from date of delivery to the user. This limited warranty is based
on normal and reasonable use of the product and does not cover any part that has been
abused, altered, used for a purpose other than for which it was intended, or used in a
manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use. It also does not cover damage
caused by transporting, dropping, negligence or improper care. The exclusive remedy for
any product found to be defective is repair or replacement, at PROFLEX+ option, and
PROFLEX+ shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental damages. Final
determination of defects shall be made by PROFLEX+ in accordance with procedures
established by PROFLEX+. If the product is no longer available, PROFLEX+ may
substitute a comparable PROFLEX+ product. No agent, employee, or representative of
PROFLEX+ has any authority to bind PROFLEX+ to any affirmation, representation, or
warranty concerning PROFLEX+ products, except as stated herein.

Lifetime Warranty for CERAMIHEAT® heater: In addition to above, PROFLEX+ offers a
Limited Lifetime Warranty for material and workmanship of the CERAMIHEAT® heater to
the original purchaser of any PROFLEX+ product that is built with the CERAMIHEAT®
technology. This warranty is valid to the original purchaser who has purchased the
product from an authorized dealer and for as long as the original purchaser owns the
product, but does not cover any part that has been abused or altered by the purchaser.
The exclusive remedy for a defective CERAMIHEAT® heater is repair or replacement, at
PROFLEX+ option, and PROFLEX+ shall not be liable for any consequential or incidental
damages. Final determination of defects shall be made by PROFLEX+ in accordance
with procedures established by PROFLEX+.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, any implied warranties are hereby excluded.
The warranties provided above are limited to the value of the product. If the product is no
longer available, PROFLEX+ may substitute a comparable PROFLEX+ product.

The above warranties are intended to give you specific legal rights. In addition to the
rights described herein, you may also have other rights that vary from province/state to
province/state or country to country with respect to the exclusion or application of implied
warranties, incidental and consequential damages and repair and replacement.
Consequently, the limitations or exclusions specifically contained in this warranty may not
be applicable to you.

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WARRANTY RECORD

Brand Name:

Model #

Serial #

Date of Purchase:

Dealer of Purchase:

Company Name:

Address:

Contact Name:

E-Mail, Phone:

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PROFLEX+ PRODUCT

SMOKE MONSTER

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For warranty repair or return in U.S.A

Ballin International

c/o Proflex+ Distribution Inc.

63 Lawrence Paquette Drive

Champlain, New York

12919

For warranty repair or return in CANADA

Proflex+ Distribution Inc

65 Brunswick

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H9B 2N4

A return authorization number (RMA#) must be obtained before

returning any merchandise under warranty