TIF ZX Heated Pentode Refrigerant Detector - Manual (Page 6)

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WaRninG: to prevent personal injury, do not use this leak Detector in
an explosive or combustible atmosphere. ambient atmosphere is drawn
through the probe and sensor, which operate at a very high temperature.
the resulting hot mixture of air and combustible gas could explode.
unpacking
Unpack the unit from the carton and carrying pouch . Refer to the Parts and Controls
section for parts identification . Five (5) major components are in the carrying case:
Unit
Battery pack
Sensor
Probe
Battery charger
before using the leak detector for the first time, you will need to charge the
batteries, install the sensor, and install the probe.
installing and charging batteries
caution: to prevent equipment damage, charge batteries only in temperatures
between 50°f and 104°f (10°c and 40°c). charging batteries outside this
temperature range may cause permanent damage to the batteries.
A new unit comes shipped with the battery pack partially installed and taped in place .
Remove the tape holding the battery pack, and remove the battery pack . Then remove
the tape and packing material covering the battery socket inside the battery pack
compartment . Re-insert the battery pack, notinG the coRRect oRientation,
which is indicated by the “rib” on one side of the pack and the corresponding groove in
the instrument’s compartment (see Fig . 2) .
GettinG staRteD
Fig . 2
Groove
Rib
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