Bacharach Tru Pointe Operation & Maintenance Manual
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- Page 1 Tru Pointe ™ Refrigerant Leak Detector Instruction 0019-9328 Operation & Maintenance Rev. 3 – May 2010 Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability...
- Page 2 WARRANTY Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free from defects in mater ial and manufac ture and will conform substan tially to Bach arach Inc.’s ap plicable spec i fi ca tions. Bacharach’s li a bil i ty and Buyer’s remedy under this warranty are lim it ed to the repair or replacement, at Ba charach’s option,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Tru Pointe Contents Contents Introduction ....................2 Features ......................3 Technical Characteristics .................4 Operation ......................6 Battery Installation ................6 Turning the Instrument ON / OFF ............ 7 Low Battery Indication ............... 8 Selecting High / Low Sensitivity Mode ..........8 Procedure for Locating a Refrigerant Leak ........8 Sensor Failure Indication .............. -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Introduction The Tru Pointe Refrigerant Leak Detector (Figure 1) is a portable, battery powered instrument designed to pinpoint the location of refrigerant leaks in air con di tion ing and re frig er ant sys tems, chillers, or cold storage units. -
Page 5: Features
Tru Pointe Introduction Features • Quickly pinpoints the location of refrigerant leaks • Patented heated-diode sensor that represents the latest advancements in sensor technology • Patented microprocessor-controlled circuitry • High and low-sensitivity modes, push button selectable • Automatic zero and background compensation that allows a... -
Page 6: Technical Characteristics
Tru Pointe Technical Characteristics Technical Characteristics Power .......... Two ‘D’ Alkaline Batteries Warm-Up Time ......10 seconds Refrigerants Detected ....All CFC, HCFC and HFC refrigerants including: R-12, R-22, R-123, R-134a and blends R-404A, R-408A, R-409A, and R-410A Sensor: Type ......... Heated Diode, Dispersive Electron, Plug-In Life Expectancy* ..... - Page 7 Tru Pointe Technical Characteristics Operating Environment: Position ........Any Temperature ......32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C) Humidity ......... 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing Approvals ........UL certifi ed to SAE J1627 CE Mark Instruction 0019-9328...
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Page 8: Operation
Tru Pointe Operation Operation Battery Installation 1. Remove battery cover by pressing down on the battery cover tab, and then sliding the cover off the instrument. See Figure 2. 2. Install two ‘D’ alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, observ- ing the polarity markings that are molded inside of the case. -
Page 9: Turning The Instrument On / Off
Tru Pointe Operation Turning the Instrument ON / OFF See Figure 3. The instrument is toggled ON and OFF by pressing the button. When the instrument is fi rst turned ON, observe that the green POWER ON LED will glow, and that the red LED fl... -
Page 10: Low Battery Indication
When a low-battery indication occurs, replace the batteries as described under the previous Section Battery Installation. Selecting High / Low Sensitivity Mode When the Tru Pointe is fi rst turned ON it defaults to its low-sensitivity mode. Place the instrument into its high-sensitivity mode by pressing the... -
Page 11: Sensor Failure Indication
Tru Pointe Operation When the instrument fi rst detects an increase in the refrigerant level, the LED begins fl ashing and the audible indicator begins ticking LEAK RATE at a faster rate. If movement of the probe is stopped for more than 10 sec- onds, the instrument will self-zero and return to its idle state even though refrigerant is still present. -
Page 12: False Refrigerant Indication
Tru Pointe Operation False Refrigerant Indication False refrigerant indications are usually caused by abnormal changes in sensor temperature. These temperature changes are typically due to a sud- den change in air fl ow past the sensor, or the sensor being heated or cooled by an outside source. - Page 13 Tru Pointe Operation • 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. • At each area checked, the probe shall be moved around the location, at a rate no more than 25 to 50 mm/sec (1 to 2 in./sec), and no more than...
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Page 14: Maintenance
Tru Pointe Maintenance Maintenance By following the procedures outlined below, The Tru Pointe will provide many years of trouble-free and dependable operation. Routine Maintenance • Replace the batteries per Section Battery Installation when the green LED begins to fl ash. -
Page 15: Sensor Replacement
Tru Pointe Maintenance Sensor Replacement Over time the sensor will become less responsive to refrigerant gas as it nears the end of its useful life. A sensor’s average life expectancy is ap- proximately 150 hours or 1 year of normal use, but will vary depending on the amount of refrigerant that passes through the sensor. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
If the information in Table 1 does not solve the problem, or for help with any prob lem that is not listed, please contact one of the Bacharach Sales/ Service Cen ters listed in Section Parts & Service. - Page 17 Tru Pointe Troubleshooting TABLE 1. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Cont.) Symptom Probable Cause & Remedy Short sensor life. Senor has often been exposed to high levels of refrigerant. Avoid exposing sensor to pure refrigerant for long periods of time. Erratic refrigerant leak a.
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Page 18: Parts & Service
United States Pennsylvania 621 Hunt Valley Circle New Kensington, PA 15068 Phone: 1-800-736-4666 Fax: 724-334-5723 Email: 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 Email: bachcan@idirect.com Instruction 0019-9328... -
Page 19: Warranty Registration
Warranty Registration Please fi ll out the following information and FAX to Bacharach's Warranty Department at 724-334-5001. Or register online at www. mybacharach.com/warranty-registration.htm Name Title Company # of Employees Address City State Phone E-mail Product Purchased Part No. Serial No. - Page 20 World Headquarters 621 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA 15068-7074 Ph: 724-334-5000 • Fax: 724-334-5001 • Toll Free: 1-800-736-4666 Web site: www.mybacharach.com • E-mail: help@mybacharach.com Printed in U.S.A.