Testo 316-3 Operating Manual
testo 316-3 · Leakage detector for refrigerants
Instruction manual
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1 Contents
1 Contents
1 Contents ................................................................................................... 3
2 Safety and the environment .................................................................... 4
2.1. About this document ........................................................................ 4
2.2. Ensure safety ................................................................................... 4
2.3. Protecting the environment .............................................................. 5
3 Specifications .......................................................................................... 5
3.1. Use .................................................................................................. 5
3.2. Technical data ................................................................................. 6
4 Product description ................................................................................. 7
4.1. Overview.......................................................................................... 7
5 First steps ................................................................................................ 8
5.1. Commissioning ................................................................................ 8
6 Using the product .................................................................................... 9
6.1. Performing settings .......................................................................... 9
6.2. Finding leaks ................................................................................. 10
7 Maintaining the product ........................................................................ 10
8 Tips and assistance ............................................................................... 13
8.1. Questions and answers ................................................................. 13
8.2. Accessories and spare parts ......................................................... 13
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2 Safety and the environment
2 Safety and the environment
2.1. About this document
Use
> Please read this documentation through carefully and
familiarize yourself with the product before putting it to use. Pay
particular attention to the safety instructions and warning advice
in order to prevent injuries and damage to the products.
> Keep this document to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
> Hand this documentation on to any subsequent users of the
product.
Warnings
Always pay attention to information that is marked by the following
warnings with warning pictograms. Implement the specified
precautionary measures.
Representation Explanation
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
2.2. Ensure safety
> Only operate the product properly, for its intended purpose and
within the parameters specified in the technical data. Do not
use any force.
> The objects to be measured or the measurement environment
may also pose risks: Note the safety regulations valid in your
area when performing the measurements.
> Do not perform contact measurements on non-insulated, live
parts.
> Do not store the product together with solvents. Do not use any
desiccants.
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Indicates potential serious injuries
indicates potential minor injuries
indicates circumstances that may lead to
damage to the products
> Carry out only the maintenance and repair work on this
instrument that is described in the documentation. Follow the
prescribed steps exactly. Use only original spare parts from
Testo.
> Temperatures given on probes/sensors relate only to the
measuring range of the sensors. Do not expose handles and
feed lines to any temperatures in excess of 70 °C unless they
2.3. Protecting the environment
are expressly permitted for higher temperatures.
> Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries/spent batteries in
accordance with the valid legal specifications.
> At the end of its useful life, send the product to the separate
collection for electric and electronic devices (observe local
regulations) or return the product to Testo for disposal.
> Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries/spent batteries in
3 Specifications
3.1. Use
accordance with the valid legal specifications.
The testo 316-3 is a leakage detector for fast and reliable leak
detection in refrigeration systems and heat pumps. Gas
concentrations are indicated both visually and audibly.
The testo 316-3 is not protective equipment! Do not use the
testo 316-3 as a monitoring instrument for personal safety.
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