TIF ZX User Manual

AN SPX BRAND

TIFZX

Heated Pentode™

Refrigerant Leak Detector

Owner’s Manual

Manual del propietario

Manuel de l’utilisateur

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Description .................................. 2

Features............................................ 2

Parts & Controls..................................... 3

Getting Started

Unpacking........................................... 4

Installing and Charging Batteries ......................... 4

Sensor and Probe Installation ........................... 5

Operating Features

Constant Power Indication .............................. 6

True Battery Voltage Indicator ........................... 6

Automatic Circuit / Reset Feature ........................ 7

Sensitivity Adjustment ................................. 7

Sensor Status Indicator ................................ 8

Audible / Visual Alarms – Mute Feature.................... 8

Operation........................................... 9

Operating Tips ..................................... 10

Maintenance

Battery ............................................ 12

Sensor ............................................ 13

Probe Tip and Filter .................................. 15

General Care ....................................... 16

Specifications ...................................... 17

Replacement Parts .................................. 18

Warranty .......................................... 19

Troubleshooting .................................... 20

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Thank you for purchasing the TIFZX Heated Pentode™ Refrigerant Leak Detector. We are proud to offer what we believe is the very best portable electronic leak detector available today.

TIFZX offers the greatest sensitivity and fastest response of any portable refrigerant detector available. This is achieved through the employment of a Heated Pentode™ sensor combined with a sophisticated microprocessor-controlled circuit.

In addition to the supreme performance and functional advantages, TIFZX offers a leading edge, unique, and ergonomically designed shape to provide greater ease of use, comfort, and of course, appearance.

In order to gain the fullest benefits of your purchase, please carefully read and review the information in the following pages. If you have further questions, or need additional assistance, please contact your distributor.

FEATURES

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Heated Pentode™ sensor technology

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Detects ALL halogenated refrigerants at levels below 0.1 oz/yr

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Tri-color, visual, leak size indicator

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Tactile keypad controls with one-touch reset and adjustable sensitivity

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True mechanical pump provides instant response and clearing

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Battery test function

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Sensor failure indication

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NiMH rechargeable batteries

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Revolutionary design

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Meets SAE J1627

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Flexible stainless probe

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Carrying pouch and recharger included

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CE approved

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3-year warranty

PARTS AND CONTROLS

1. ON/OFF key

2. Sensitivity high/low key

3. Reset key

4. Alarm key

5. Constant power indicator (1st LED)

6. Visual leak size indicators (2nd-6th LEDs)

Fig. 1

7. Sensor (not pictured)

8. Flexible probe

9. Probe tip

10. Filter cartridge

11. Charger input jack (underside)

12. NiMH battery pack

GETTING STARTED

WARNING: To prevent personal injury, do not use this Leak Detector in an explosive or combustible atmosphere. Ambient atmosphere is drawn through the probe and sensor, which operate at a very high temperature. The resulting hot mixture of air and combustible gas could explode.

Unpacking

Unpack the unit from the carton and carrying pouch. Refer to the Parts and Controls section for parts identification. Five (5) major components are in the carrying case:

Unit

Battery pack

Sensor

Probe

Battery charger

Before using the leak detector for the first time, you will need to charge the batteries, install the sensor, and install the probe.

Installing and Charging Batteries

CAUTION: To prevent equipment damage, charge batteries only in temperatures between 50°F and 104°F (10°C and 40°C). Charging batteries outside this temperature range may cause permanent damage to the batteries.

A new unit comes shipped with the battery pack partially installed and taped in place. Remove the tape holding the battery pack, and remove the battery pack. Then remove the tape and packing material covering the battery socket inside the battery pack compartment. Re-insert the battery pack, NOTING THE CORRECT ORIENTATION, which is indicated by the “rib” on one side of the pack and the corresponding groove in the instrument’s compartment (see Fig. 2).

Rib

Groove

Fig. 2

Once the battery pack has been installed, plug the battery charger into a wall outlet and connect the charger jack to the unit (see Fig. 3). When correctly connected, the first LED will indicate charging status:

Quickly flashing orange = battery charging Slowly flashing green = battery fully charged Slowly flashing red = failed batteries; cannot be recharged

Fig. 3

New or completely discharged batteries will take approximately two (2) hours to fully recharge. When the LED indicates the batteries are fully charged, the unit is ready for operation.

Sensor and Probe Installation

A new unit comes shipped with the probe not installed on the unit, and the sensor packaged in a sealed foil bag.

1. Open the bag and remove the sensor.

2. Hold the unit with the front end facing you and note the sensor connection inside the threaded bushing on the end of the unit. There are five (5) holes corresponding to the five (5) pins on the sensor – three (3) on the left and two (2) on the right (refer to Fig. 4).

Threaded Bushing

Pins

Sensor

Fig. 4

3. Align the pins in the sensor with the corresponding holes in the threaded bushing. When correctly aligned, firmly push the sensor into the bushing until it stops.

4. Install the flexible probe by threading it clockwise onto the threaded brass bushing around the sensor until it is finger tight.

CAUTION: To prevent personal injury and equipment damage, NEVER operate the unit without the flexible probe correctly installed. Sensor contamination, erratic performance, and other problems may occur. Additionally, the sensor will become quite hot during operation, which could cause personal injury.

OPERATING FEATURES

This unit includes operating features designed to increase usability and simplify user interface. Please refer to the Parts and Controls diagram on page 3 to familiarize yourself with the indi

Constant Power Indication

The Constant Power indicator allows the user to see the battery level at all times.

The first LED in the display (leftmost) is an “intelligent” battery status indicator and remains on whenever the unit is powered on. The LED will illuminate in one of three colors to indicate the battery voltage level.

If the LED is green, the batteries are fully charged or have sufficient voltage for normal operation.

If the LED is orange, the batteries have enough voltage to operate, but should be recharged when the current usage of the unit is complete.

If the LED is red, the batteries should be immediately recharged to prevent erratic performance and / or failure of the unit during operation.

True Battery Voltage Indicator

The unit also includes a feature that allows you to display and see the actual battery voltage at any time.

To activate the True Battery Voltage test,

1. Press and release the ON/OFF key to turn the unit ON.

2. Then press and hold the ON/OFF key.

3. The display will show 1 to 6 LEDs in red, orange, and green to indicate the actual battery voltage as follows:

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1 red = less than 4.4 volts—RECHARGE THE UNIT IMMEDIATELY

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1 red, 1 orange = 4.4 to 4.6 volts

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1 red, 1 orange, 1 green = 4.6 to 4.8 volts

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1 red, 1 orange, 2 green = 4.8 to 5.0 volts

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1 red, 1 orange, 3 green = 5.0 to 5.2 volts

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1 red, 1 orange, 4 green = greater than 5.2 volts; fully charged

cators and keypad controls as you proceed through this section.

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