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STARTEK

10084 Rev. C

REFCO Manufacturing Ltd.

Industriestrasse 11
CH-6285 Hitzkirch (Switzerland)
Telefon [phone]
Telefax [phone]

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Congratulations on the purchase of the REFCO STARTEK Refrigeration
Leak Detector, the most technologically advanced of its kind. The
STARTEK’s low power requirements, small size and high sensitivity
combine to create a tool which is easy to handle and ultra effective at
locating even the most difficult-to-find leaks.

Fully SAE J1627 compliant, STARTEK will detect leaks as small as 0.1
oz/yr (3g/year) in R12, R22, R134a and other halogen refrigerant
systems.

STARTEK should not be used on systems that contain flammable
refrigerants such as Propane, Isobutane, etc.

TECHNICAL DATA

Ÿ Dimensions 150 x 34 x 55 mm
Ÿ Weight 190 g
Ÿ Batteries 2 x AA batteries
Ÿ Battery Life 40 hours
Ÿ Sensitivity < 3g/year (0.1 oz/yr)
Ÿ Sensor lifetime approx. 30 hours
Ÿ Operating temperature 0 – 50°C
Ÿ Warm up time < 2 sec.
Ÿ Response time instantaneous
Ÿ Reset time instantaneous
Ÿ Probe length 30 cm
Ÿ Warranty 2 years

ES-02 (pack of 2) Part-No. 4507577
Replacement sensor

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Press the button to turn the unit on.

2. The LED will flash orange for a short moment to indicate auto-reset,
afterwards the unit will begin beeping and flashing green.

3. To reset the unit to the existing level of ambient refrigerant, press
and release the button. The LED will flash orange briefly to indicate
the reset. All levels of refrigerant less than the reset level will be
ignored.

4. Unit turns on in the low sensitivity level, which is adequate for most
leaks. Press the button twice (double-click like a computer mouse).
The LED will fade from red to green and a sweeping sound effect of
low to high pitch will be heard. The sensitivity is now set for 3g/year
(0.1oz/yr). This mode should only be used for looking for leaks of
less than 14g/year (0.5 oz/yr).

5. Double click again to change back to low sensitivity.

6. Move the probe towards a suspected refrigerant leak at a rate of
less than 2 inches (50 mm) per second, no more than ¼ inch (5 mm)
away from the suspected source.

7. If a leak exists, the sound will increase in rate and pitch and the
LED will start flashing rapidly.

8. To turn the STARTEK off, press and hold the button for 3 seconds.

FEATURES

Ÿ If the sensor is damaged, a sweeping alarm and a red-green flash

will indicate the problem.

Ÿ A flashing LED during normal operation also reflects the battery

level:

Green: batteries are fresh

Orange: batteries should be changed
If the batteries are nearly empty, the LED will turn solid red and a
two-tone alarm will be noted for 5 seconds, before STARTEK will
power itself off.

Ÿ If the unit is left on unattended, it will automatically turn off after

about 5 minutes to conserve batteries.

SAE J1628 RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES

For the purpose of Automotive A/C Testing with respect to the SAE
J1627 standard, the following leak testing procedure applies:

1. Operate the Startek in high sensitivity mode.

2. Leak test with the engine not in operation.

3. The air conditioning system shall be charged with sufficient
refrigerant to have a gauge pressure of at least 340 kPa when not
in operation. At temperatures below 15°C, leaks may not be
measurable, since this pressure may not be reached.

4. Take care not to contaminate the detector probe tip. If the part is
particularly dirty, it should be wiped off with a dry shop towel or
blown off with shop air. No cleaners or solvents shall be used, since
many electronic detectors are sensitive to their ingredients.

5. Visually trace the entire refrigerant system, and look for signs of
air-conditioning lubricant leakage, damage, and corrosion on all
lines, hoses, and components. Each questionable area shall be
carefully checked with the detector probe, as well as all fittings,
hose to line couplings, refrigerant controls, service ports with caps
in place, brazed or welded areas, and areas around attachment
points and hold-downs on lines and components.

6. Always follow the refrigerant system around in a continuous path so
that no areas of potential leaks are missed. If a leak is found,
always continue to test the remainder of the system.

7. At each area checked, the probe shall be moved around the
location, at a rate no more than 25-50 mm/s and no more than 5
mm from the surface completely around the position. Slower and
closer movement of the probe often helps locate the exact position
of the leak.

8. An apparent leak shall be verified at least once by blowing shop air
into the area of the suspected leak, if necessary, and repeating the
check of the area. In cases of very large leaks, blowing out the area
with shop air often helps locate the exact position of the leak.

9. Leak testing of the evaporator core while in the air conditioning
module shall be accomplished by turning the air conditioning blower
on high for a period of 15 sec. minimum, shutting it off, then waiting
for the refrigerant to accumulate in the case for time specified by

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paragraph 10, then inserting the leak detector probe into the blower
resistor block or condensate drain hold if no water is present, or into
the closest opening in the heating/ventilation/air conditioning case
to the evaporator, such as the heater duct or a vent duct. If the
detector alarms, a leak apparently has been found.

10. The accumulation time shall be 10 minutes.

11. Following any service to the refrigerant system of the vehicle, and
any other service which disturbs the refrigerant system, a leak test
of the repair and of the service ports of the refrigerant system shall
be done.

BATTERY INSTALLATION AND
REPLACEMENT

Ÿ Turn the power off.
Ÿ Remove the battery cover from the back of the instrument by

pressing down while simultaneously sliding the cover back. Be
careful not to lose the extra sensor stored in the battery
compartment.

Ÿ Insert 2 size ‘AA’ alkaline batteries.
Ÿ Slide battery cover back into place.

SENSOR

A STARTEK sensor will last between 25 and 30 hours of continuous use.
A failed or failing sensor will be indicated in one of the following ways:

1. Unstable or erratic operation of the unit and many false alarms,
even in pure air.

2. A continuous “siren” sound.

SENSOR REPLACEMENT

In either case, replacement of the sensor is necessary:

Ÿ Turn the power off.
Ÿ Locate the replacement sensor in the battery compartment.
Ÿ Unscrew (turn counter clockwise) the old sensor from the end of the

probe.

Ÿ Screw (turn clockwise) the new sensor into place.

MAINTENANCE

The STARTEK should provide years of service with little maintenance
aside from changing batteries and sensors. The case may be cleaned
with a shop towel moistened with water and a mild detergent. Do not
use solvent of any kind.

FOR USA CONTACT

REFCO Manufacturing (US) Inc.

109 Independence Dr.
Lockport NY 14094

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.refcoswiss.com

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Wir gratulieren Ihnen zum Kauf des neuen REFCO STARTEK
Lecksuchgerätes, der neuesten Technologie.

Das handliche Format, die Bedienerfreundlichkeit und die hohe
Sensibilität ermöglicht Ihnen eine optimale Lecksuche. Das Gerät
entspricht der SAE J1627 Norm, für Lecks von bis zu 0.1 oz/yr (3g/Jahr),
für die Kältemittel R12, R22, R134a sowie sämtliche andere halogene
Kältesysteme.

Der STARTEK ist nicht geeignet für entflammbare Mittel wie z.B. Propan,
Isobutan etc.

TECHNISCHE DATEN

Ÿ Abmessung 150 x 34 x 55 mm
Ÿ Gewicht 190 g
Ÿ Batterien 2 x AA Batterien
Ÿ Einsatzdauer 40 Std.
Ÿ Empfindlichkeit < 3g/Jahr (0,1 oz/yr)
Ÿ Einsatzdauer Sensor ca. 30 Std.
Ÿ Einsatztemperatur 0 – 50°C
Ÿ Aufwärmzeit < 2 Sek.
Ÿ Reaktionszeit sofort
Ÿ Resetzeit sofort
Ÿ Sensorverlängerung 30 cm
Ÿ Garantie 2 Jahre

ES-02 (2er Pack) Best.-Nr. 4507577
Ersatzsensoren

GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG

1. Drücken Sie den gelben Knopf, um das Gerät einzuschalten.

2. Die Anzeige blinkt orange bis der Auto-Reset gesetzt ist, danach

wechselt die Farbe auf grün und ein Piepssignal erklingt, der
STARTEK ist jetzt bereit.

3. Um die Sensitivität auf die Kältemittelkontaminierung der
Umgebung einzustellen, drücken Sie den Knopf einmal. Die
Anzeige blinkt kurzerhand orange, um die notwendige Resetstufe
zu bestätigen. Jede Leckage in darunterliegender Stärke wird nun
ignoriert.

4. Für die gängige Lecksuche reicht die Standard-Reseteinstellung
des STARTEK’s aus, welche einer Stärke von 14g/Jahr (0,5 oz/yr)
entspricht. Um ein kleineres Leck aufzuspüren, drücken Sie den
Knopf zwei Mal, (Doppelklick wie beim Computer) sodass das
Lichtsignal von rot auf grün wechselt und sich der Klang auf eine
höhere Tonlage verändert. Die Empfindlichkeit ist dann auf 3g/Jahr
(0,1oz/yr) gesetzt.

5. Mit einem erneuten Doppeldruck wechseln Sie auf die
Standardstufe zurück.

6. Bewegen Sie nun die Sonde mit einem Abstand von weniger als
50mm (2in.) pro Sekunde der vermuteten Leckage zu.

7. Findet das Gerät die Schwachstelle, erklingt ein Signalton in
erhöhter Frequenz und die LED Anzeige beginnt stark zu blinken.

8. Um das Gerät auszuschalten, halten Sie den Knopf für ca. 3
Sekunden gedrückt.

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