
9836
VACUUM LEAK DETECTOR
SM-158
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
&
SERVICE MANUAL
Rev: A, 2/22/2007
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
Thomas C. Wilson, Inc.
21-11 44th Avenue, Long Island City, New York 11101
Tel: (718)729-3360 Fax: (718)361-2872 http://www.tcwilson.com
E-mail: tcwilson@tcwilson.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SM-158
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
!
in accident, fire and/or personal injury.
WARNING!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not allow corrosive gases or foreign material to enter the unit. Moisture,
oil-based contaminants, or other liquids must be filtered out.
2. Eye protection is always required when running motor.
3. Hearing protection is recommended when in close proximity to all operating
air motors.
4. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, gloves and other personal safety
equipment must be used.
5. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating
a power tool.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
7. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
8. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
9. Disconnect the tool from the air supply before installing, making any adjustment, changing accessories, servicing or storing tool.
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OPERATION
RECOMMENDED OPERATING AIR PRESSURE 90 PSI
SM-158
MAY BE OPERATED AT 80 TO 125 PSI
1. Compressed Air Supply
or oil-laden air, Connect the Vacuum Leak Detector (VLD) (#42823) to the
air supply by means of the operating hose assembly (#24360-0012).
2. Tube Nozzle
specifications above.) Thread the selected tube nozzle into the nozzle extension nipple (Key 4).
3. Tube Condition
residues. If necessary, blow the tube inner diameter clean using clean, dry
compressed air.
4. Tube Plugs
or T-handle tube plug (#42834-100X).
— Select the correct tube nozzle for the tube to be tested. (See
- Tubes to be tested should be free of visible liquids or other
— Plug far end of each tube to be tested with snap type tube plugs
— Use 90 PSI clean, dry shop air. Do not use moist
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