O P E R A T I N G TEK-Mate® M A N U A L Refrigerant Leak Detector
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To get the best performance from your TEK-Mate Leak Detector, please read this manual carefully before you start using it. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please call 800-344-3304. We'll be happy to help you.
Getting Started 1. Install the batteries. See How to Install the Alkaline Batteries. 2. Install the sensor. See How to Install or Change the Sensor. NOTE: Installation of the batteries and sensor is required before use. 3. Long press the power button to turn TEK-Mate On or Off. 4. Wait for TEK-Mate to warm up. All three indicators will illuminate and TEK-Mate will alarm during warm up. When the HIGH indicator starts flashing and TEK-Mate beeps about one beep per second, warm-up is complete. 5.
How to Install the Alkaline Batteries 1. Remove the battery cover by releasing the latch and sliding the cover down and off the handle. You may need a screwdriver or similar tool to do this. 2. Install two “D” size alkaline batteries as shown in Figure 1. 3. Reinstall the battery cover by aligning it with the handle and sliding it up until the latch engages. NOTES: Low battery is indicated by the green POWER indicator flashing. TEK-Mate may continue to operate for up to one hour.
How to Install or Change the Sensor A new TEK-Mate is shipped with its sensor packed separately. The sensor must be installed before use. This specialized sensor will operate for about 100 hours before it will need to be replaced. 1. Remove the rubber sensor cover by lifting at the outer edge. 2. If you are replacing a worn out sensor, remove the worn out sensor by pulling it straight out of the socket and discard it. WARNING The worn out sensor may be hot. 3.
Using your INFICON TEK-Mate WARNING Do not operate TEK-Mate in the presence of gasoline, natural gas, propane, or in other combustible atmospheres. How to Find Leaks NOTE: A sudden whipping of the leak detector probe or blowing into the probe tip will affect the air flow over the sensor and cause TEK-Mate to alarm. 1. Turn TEK-Mate On and wait for warm-up to complete. 2. Place the tip of the probe as close as possible to the site of the suspected leak. Try to position the probe within 1/4 in.
Cleaning and Storage TEK-Mate's plastic housing can be cleaned with standard household detergent or isopropyl alcohol. Care should be taken to prevent the cleaner from entering the instrument. Since gasoline and other solvents may damage the plastic, protect your INFICON TEK-Mate from contact with these substances. Troubleshooting Except for the batteries and the sensor, the internal parts of the TEK-Mate Leak Detector are not user serviceable.
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY 4. False alarms TEK-Mate alarms when the probe is moved or bumped. 4a. Sensor leads are bent. 4a. Remove the sensor and inspect the leads. Straighten the leads with needle nose pliers, if necessary, and reinstall the sensor. 4b. Moisture was absorbed by the sensor during a long period without use. 4b. Run TEK-Mate for at least 20 minutes. The absorption of moisture does not affect the life or sensitivity of the sensor.
Specifications Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indoor or Outdoor Minimum sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . High Sensitivity 0.25 oz./yr. (7 g/a) Operating temperature range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20 to +50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) 1 Storage temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement Parts and Accessories Replacement parts and accessories for your INFICON TEK-Mate Refrigerant Leak Detector are available through the same dealer from whom you bought the instrument. Plastic storage case . . . . . . . . . . . 705-700-G1 Replacement sensor . . . . . . . . . . 703-020-G1 Tip filters, package of 20 . . . . . . .
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