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(3015-0864).

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem Erratic response in all leak

positions.

Cause

Filter is clogged.

Dirt in sensor.

Short circuit in sensor.

Atmosphere contaminated

with excessive refrigerant
gas.

Solution

Replace filter (3015-0784).

Remove sensor and blow it

out with clean air (not over
10 psi). If unsuccessful,
replace sensor (3015-0486).
Replace filter (3015-0784).

Replace sensor (3015-0486).

Ventilate Area.

Problem Responds continuously only

in small leak position.

Cause Excessive

sensitivity.

Solution Readjust heater (see Sensor

Heater Adjustment).

Summary of Contents for H-10PA

Page 1: ...PA is powered by an external mobile 12 VDC battery using the included battery clamp and or cigarette lighter power cable This provides for ongoing testing with out the need for frequent overnight recharge as is required with the H10PM It will detect refrigerants with a sensitivity to effectively pinpoint both small and large leaks quickly and efficiently We encourage your review of this manual to ...

Page 2: ...d illuminates a neon light in the probe Sensitivity to pinpoint both large and small leaks can be controlled by adjusting a three posi tion switch Panel Operating Controls Before you use the unit for the first time Remove the sticky label disc from the cap of the CALIBRATION REFERENCE bottle This disc can be reused to help seal the vial when the leak detector is not in use or it can be discarded D...

Page 3: ...of the CALIBRATION REFER ENCE bottle make sure sticky label is removed The unit should respond with a rapid flash rate and sound ver ifying correct operation and optimum sensitivity for detecting all refrigerant leaks During product life if unit does not respond correctly see Section Sensor Heater Adjustment Setting the Sensitivity Small SM switch position is the highest sensitivity The unit will ...

Page 4: ...b counterclockwise as necessary to maintain 2 3 ticks per second As you approach the vehicle or equipment the gas concentration will increase causing an alarm condition Each time an alarm occurs re adjust the BALANCE control Continue this process until the leak is located Blowing out the test site with shop air may enable you to locate the leak more quickly Note After a large leak is located and r...

Page 5: ...ond condition Briefly moving the probe away from the leak for 1 2 seconds permits the fast auto recovery to re establish sensitivity Returning to the leak site the unit will alarm again The unit will reliably and repeatedly pinpoint the leak with each pass over the leak site If a large gross leak is present the auto zero circuit may reduce sensitivity to an unacceptable level to find small and med...

Page 6: ...le is a unique system for setting the correct sensor heat sen sitivity for optimum calibrated perfor mance and long sensor life The unit is preset for optimum initial operation To check the setting slide the LEAK SIZE switch to its SM small position turn ON the unit and allow it to stabilize approximately 2 minutes When stabilized at 2 3 clicks per sec ond briefly touch the CALIBRATION REFER ENCE ...

Page 7: ...st time the unit is turned on and repeat on a daily basis This assures the product is calibrated for the correct sen sitivity in all leak size switch positions for your daily test activity C Frequency of sensor heat adjustment is a function of how much exposure the sensor has to refrigerant Adjustment may be required every 2 weeks for heavy duty service and once every few months for light duty ser...

Page 8: ...gerants only such as R134a you also must verify the system is leak free using the SMALL setting For CFC and HCFC systems such as R11 R12 R22 R123 the MEDIUM setting is sufficient to verify that the system is free of leaks that require repairing Maintenance To protect the air pump from damage due to foreign particles and moisture replace the filter as it becomes dirty With moderate use 15 to 30 min...

Page 9: ...l Probe Tip Caution Equipment Damage Hazard Submerging the probe in liquid will damage the vacuum pump Exposing the probe to a stream of refrigerant coming out of a tank will severely reduce the life or destroy the sensor The life of this unique rare earth sensor is directly proportional to the amount of refrigerant that passes through it With normal intermittent service the sensor can last for on...

Page 10: ... Unplug the power cord if the unit is plugged in and open the sensor cover 3 Allow the sensor to cool before handling 4 Unplug and discard the sensor 5 Insert a new sensor and close the sensor cover 6 Turn the sensor HEATER ADJUSTMENT to its full counterclockwise position 7 Apply power to the unit and reset the HEATER ADJUSTMENT see Section Sensor Heater Adjustment Warning Personal Injury Hazard S...

Page 11: ...amounts of halogen gas 4Water in probe Solution 1Readjust heater see Sensor Heater Adjustment or replace bottle 3015 0864 2Replace filter in probe tip 3015 0784 Check pump operation 3Move probe to clean atmo sphere for several minutes while sensor purges itself Test reference bottle for cor rect operation 4Turn unit OFF and discon nect probe from the chassis Remove screws and take out chassis Look...

Page 12: ...d with excessive refrigerant gas Solution 1Replace filter 3015 0784 2Remove sensor and blow it out with clean air not over 10 psi If unsuccessful replace sensor 3015 0486 Replace filter 3015 0784 3Replace sensor 3015 0486 4Ventilate Area Problem Responds continuously only in small leak position Cause Excessive sensitivity Solution Readjust heater see Sensor Heater Adjustment ...

Page 13: ... Adapter Cable 3015 0641 Replacement Probe Tip 3015 0680 Replacement Rubber Probe Tip 3015 0781 Tune up kit Sensor 100 Filters 3 Airflow Indicator Balls 3 Rubber Probe Tips and Leak Calibration Bottle 3015 0486 Replacement Sensor 3015 0784 Maintenance kit 100 filters 3 Airflow Indicator Balls 3 Rubber Probe Tips and Leak Calibration Bottle 3015 0864 Replacement Calibration Reference Bottle contain...

Page 14: ...ns for a nominal fee The unit will be returned to you with the same priority of shipment that it was received Please include your company name telephone number including area code and a con tact name Limited Warranty The purchaser is warranted that this leak detector will be free of defects in mate rial and workmanship for 5 years from date of purchase This warranty does not cover sensors referenc...

Page 15: ...nc 621 Hunt Valley Circle New Kensington PA 15068 Phone 724 334 5000 Fax 724 334 5001 E mail help mybacharach com Canada Bacharach of Canada Inc 20 Amber St Unit 7 Markham Ontario L3R SP4 Canada Phone 905 470 8985 Fax 905 470 8963 E mail bachcan idirect com ...

Page 16: ...3015 0952 REV 3 11 2009 621 Hunt Valley Cirlce New Kensington PA 15068 WEBSITE http www mybacharach com PH 724 334 5000 FAX 724 334 5001 SAE J1627 ...

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