Tracer TP-8648 Manual M-L AM06054 - Manual (Page 19)

Tracerline ® TP-8648
LeakFinder™ Wind and Water Kit
THE LEAK DETECTION KIT CAN BE USED WITH OR WITHOUT THE AIR BOOST™
FEATURE.
• Use the TP-1131 TracerJet™ spray gun to spray the water/dye mixture on the vehicle’s
exterior where a leak is suspected.
• Scan the interior of the vehicle with the TP-8640 OPTIMAX Jr™ inspection lamp to find
leaks.
• Use the spray gun without the Air Boost feature whenever possible. Most leaks will show
without the additional overspray and splashing.
• NOTE: The green-dyed water running off the vehicle will not stain, is nontoxic and
environmentally friendly. Any green color remaining on the work area ground will
disappear as the water evaporates
USING WITHOUT THE AIR-BOOST FEATURE (See Figure 1)—
1. Detach the reservoir bottle from the TracerJet spray gun and fill half full with water.
Add 0.50 ounce (15 ml) Dye-Lite ® TP-3900 fluorescent dye, attach the bottle to the
gun and to the water supply and mix.
2. A medium rate of water flow will provide approximately 5 minutes of use before more
dye must be added. Additional dye can be used without harm if a brighter water
stream is desired.
3. Adjust the water flow with the valve on top of the gun.
4. Start the dye flow with the valve on the side of the gun.
5. Spray the water/dye mixture over the outside of the vehicle where a leak is suspected.
6. Depress the trigger to produce a stronger water/dye stream. This will slightly increase
the fluorescence of the water/dye stream if the flow was too slow.
7. Bring the vehicle inside to provide the darkest environment for leak inspection. The
fluorescence will show best under low light conditions.
8. Inspect the interior of the vehicle with the TP-8640 OPTIMAX Jr TM lamp. Wear the
TP-9940 fluorescence-enhancing glasses to protect your eyes and make leaks clearly
visible.
9. Turn OFF the dye flow and use the spray gun to clean the exterior of excess dye.
10. Always discard any dyed water remaining in the bottle and rinse the bottle well
between applications.
USING WITH THE AIR-BOOST FEATURE:
If the leaks continue to be elusive, use the Air Boost feature to simulate leaks that may
appear only when the vehicle is traveling at high speed or under harsh weather
conditions. Follow procedures above with these additions.
1. Attach the gun to the water supply and to the air compressor.
2. Use the lock lever on the gun trigger to produce a continuous high-pressure flow.
3. To limit overspray and splashing, reduce the water flow.
START-UP TIPS!
• Start with a strong water flow until a bright stream of dye shows. Control the water
flow with the water valve. The dye will not draw from the reservoir if the water flow
is too slow.
• The water/dye mixture will become more diluted as the gun is used and the
fluorescence will weaken. If fluorescence seems weak, add fresh dye, 0.25 ounce
(7.4 ml) at a time.
• Diluted dye cleans off with water and will not stain the interior or exterior surfaces of
the vehicle. Dye concentrate may stain. Do not detach or fill the dye reservoir over
materials that may stain.
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