Buckleys Wet Roof Pro' User manual

MANUFACTURERS OF SPECIALIST TEST EQUIPMENT
Wet Roof Pro’
Operating Instructions
English Version
Please read carefully before use

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Contents Page
General Description 4
Technical Specification 5
Unpacking 6
Safety Precautions and Symbols 6
Controls and Connections 7
Generator 7
Detector 10
Battery charger 13
Operation Principle 19
Using the Wet Roof Pro’ 21
Preparation 21
Surveying 23
Maintenance 25
Disposal Information 25
EC Declaration of Conformity 26
Contact Details 27
Distributor Details 27

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General Description
The Wet Roof Pro’ leak detector compliments the existing range of
Buckleys Dry Roof Pro’ test instrument to provide a complete roof test
system for all occasions. The Wet Roof Pro’ has been designed as an
aid to identifying the source of leaks on roofing technologies that
incorporate dielectric membrane overlays. With large easy to read
graphics displays and user-friendly icons enabling fast accurate roof
surveys to be undertaken.
The Wet Roof Pro’ leak detector kit comprises two main elements:
A ‘generator unit’ which provides stabilised low frequency pulses. The
negative output is applied to a trace wire bordering the test area and
the positive output is connected to a suitable earthed point of the
building’s substrate. Within the test area - if moisture has penetrated
the roofing membrane - electrical current will flow from the trace wire
towards the source of the leak; via the moisture on the roof.
By conducting a systematic survey of the roof test area the operator is
guided by the detector unit toward the origin of the leak. The leak origin
is the fault or point of failure within the roof membrane where moisture
has penetrated.
The hand-held survey poles connect to the detector unit allowing for
precise location of the leak origin. Both generator and detector units
are powered by operator replaceable batteries, either standard
disposable alkaline batteries or rechargeable cells which can be
charged using the battery charger supplied. The battery charger also
has an in-car adaptor to allow charging of batteries whilst travelling
between sites.
Attention! The charger is only suitable for recharging nickel-
cadmium (NiCd) or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) cells. Non
rechargeable batteries or other types could cause an
explosion. Do not attempt to charge zinc/alkaline batteries
or other types of non-rechargeable, primary batteries.

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Technical Specification
Generator
Output pulse voltage: 32 V DC Output
pulse frequency: 0.25Hz or 0.5Hz
Output power: <10 Watts
Operating temperature: + 4˚ to + 40˚C
Dimensions (L x H x D): 169 x 80 x 235 mm
Weight: 2.1 kg –including batteries
Protection: Sealed to IP65 rating
Relative humidity: Maximum 80% non-condensing
Detector
Operating temperature: + 4˚ to + 40˚C
Dimensions (L x H x D): 189 x 37 x 138 mm
Weight: 580g –including batteries
Protection: Sealed to IP65 rating
Relative humidity: Maximum 80% non-condensing
Battery charger
Input voltage (In-car): 12V - 16V DC
Input voltage (Mains): 100V - 240V AC
Output voltage: 4 x 1.45V and 2 x 10.15V
Accessories
Survey pole length: 3 Section - 1000mm
Trace wire: 200m stainless steel
Transit case weight: 17.5Kg (full kit with accessories)
Interconnecting leads: 1 x 10m, red plug - substrate
1 x 10m, black plug - trace wire
1 x 1m, red plug - right survey pole
1 x 1m, black plug - left survey pole

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Unpacking
The Buckleys Wet Roof Pro’ leak detector kit and all associated items
necessary to conduct a roof survey are supplied in a robust transit case.
Retain all outer packaging to re-use in future should you need to store or
return the Wet Roof Pro’ for servicing. Please note any damage to the outer
packaging before checking the kit contents.
When first unpacking the Wet Roof Pro’ kit carefully check each item and
report any missing or damaged items. The full kit comprises the following
items;
● 1 x Generator unit
● 1 x Detector unit in protective neck pouch
● 1 x Battery charger with mains and in-car adaptors
● 1 x 200m trace wire on reel
● 1 x Substrate connection lead (red plug)
● 1 x Trace wire connection lead (black plug)
● 1 x Hooked seam tool
● 2 x Survey poles (3 sections to each pole)
● 2 x Yellow wax crayon (for marking defects)
● 4 x ‘D’ cell batteries (Generator)
● 4 x ‘AA’ cell batteries (Detector)
Safety precautions and symbols
This symbol denotes important information on potential
hazards. Please read these sections with particular care.
Attention! Misuse or failure to comply with the guidelines
outlined in this manual may impair the safety provided by
the equipment.

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Controls and Connections
Generator
The Wet Roof Pro’ generator unit is housed in a robust waterproof closure
with all connections and controls mounted on the front panel.
Fig. 1 details the Generator front panel controls and connections.
Fig.1 Generator front panel controls
The graphics display [B] displays two lines of information. The upper
line concerns the generators pulse functions and comprises pulse
icon, frequency/duration and alarm activity. The lower line shows
battery status, output voltage, the electrical current drawn by the roof
membrane and button indicator icons.
Both and buttons (items C & D –fig: 1) are dual function. A
single short press of the activates the generator unit, subsequent
short presses step through the various pulse and alarm options (see
fig. 3).
O/I
Select
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To switch the generator unit off press and hold the button for longer
than two seconds.
Fig. 2 (below), details the generator graphics display. The pulse
frequency and pulse duration can be stepped through three separate
settings, these are 0.25Hz at 30% duration, 0.50Hz at 30% duration and
0.50Hz at 50% duration. Each pulse function can either be with or without
the sounder active, giving six possible combinations.
NOTE: Hz is the international symbol for frequency. A 0.5Hz pulse
equals 2 seconds, while 30% refers to an ‘ON’ time (voltage present at
the output sockets). Therefore, 30% of 2 seconds gives an ‘ON’ time of
0.6 seconds and 1.4 seconds ‘OFF’. The sounder will alarm during the
‘ON’ period if it has been selected.
Fig.2 Generator display icons
The button (item D –fig.1) sets the output voltage pulsing at the
frequency and duration selected. Whenever the output voltage is
present (on) the pulse function icon (item B –fig. 2) is highlighted,
changing state from plan square to radiating square.

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Fig.3 Pulse sequence options
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Detector
The Wet Roof Pro’ detector, housed in a waterproof enclosure has been
designed to be worn around the operator’s neck thereby leaving both
hands free to complete the roof survey.
Detector controls and connections are shown fig. 4.
A –Left-hand survey pole B –Graphics display C –Right-hand survey pole
BUCKLEYS Wet Roof Pro’
MAG:
Detector
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D - Magnification button E - On/Off/Select button
Fig.4 Detector unit
The detector’s graphics display is similar to that of the generator unit.
The upper line displays left and right direction chevrons with the lower line
showing battery status, magnification setting and button indication icons.
Both detector buttons are also dual function. A single short press of the
button switches the detector unit on. The detector has three
magnification (sensitivity) levels. Short presses of the button step
through the available levels with the selected setting displayed on the
lower line (see fig. 5). The higher the magnification setting, the more
sensitive the detector’s response.