TIF RX-1A Refrigerant Leak Detector - Manual (Page 9)

Both of the Leak Detectors covered by this manual may be used to:
• Detect refrigerant gas leaks in Air Conditioning or Refrigeration systems and
storage/recover containers. These detectors will respond to ALL halogenated
(contains Chlorine or Fluorine) refrigerants. This includes, but is not limited to:
CFCs e.g. R12,R11,R500,R503 etc...
HCFCs e.g. R22,R123,R124,R502 etc...
HFCs e.g. R134a, R404a, R125 etc...
Blends such as AZ-50, HP62, MP39, R410a etc...
• Detect Ethylene Oxide gas leaks in hospital sterilizing equipment (detects halo-
genated propellant)
• Detect SF-6 in high voltage circuit breakers
• Detect most gases that contain Chlorine, Fluorine and Bromine (halogen gases)
• Detect cleaning agents used in dry cleaning applications such as
perchloroethylene.
• Detect Halon gases in fire extinguishing systems
Proper maintenance of your Leak Detector is very important. Carefully following the
instructions, outlined below, will reduce performance problems and increase the life
expectancy of the unit.
WARNING: TURN UNIT OFF BEFORE REPLACING THE SENSING TIP. FAILURE
TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN A MILD ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
Keep the sensing tip clean: Prevent dust, moisture and grease build-up by utilizing
the provided tip protector. Never use the unit without the protector in place.
Before using the unit always inspect the tip and protector to see that they are free of
dirt and/or grease. To clean:
1. Remove protector by grasping and pulling off tip.
2. Clean protector with shop towel and/or compressed air.
3. If the tip itself is dirty it can be cleaned by immersing in a mild solvent, such as
alcohol, for a few seconds, and then using compressed air and/or a shop towel
to clean.
NOTE: Never use solvents such as gasoline, turpentine, mineral spirits, etc... as
these will leave a detectable residue and desensitize your unit.
Sensing tip replacement: The tip will eventually wear out and require replace-
ment. It is difficult to predict exactly when this will occur since tip longevity is directly
related to the conditions and frequency of use. The tip should be replaced whenever
the alarm sounds or becomes erratic, in a clean, pure, air environment.
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APPLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE