Elliott RECON 1500 Manual
Tube &Pipe Cleaners Tube Testers Tube Plugs Tube Removal Tube Installation
Tube Leak Test Gun - Vacuum
Operating and Maintenance Instructi
1500
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4
Safety Guidelines ................................................................................................. 5
General Information.............................................................................................. 6
Operation Instructions.......................................................................................... 8
Seal Sets & Support Tubes .................................................................................. 9
Parts List & Diagrams......................................................................................... 10
Maintenance Instructions ................................................................................... 14
Warranty ............................................................................................................. 15
4 RECON 1500 Tube Leak Test Gun
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Elliott product. More than 100 years of experience have been employed
in the design and manufacture of this control, representing the highest standard of quality, value and
durability. Elliott tools have proven themselves in thousands of hours of trouble-free eld operation.
If this is your rst Elliott purchase, welcome to our company; our products are our ambassadors.
If this is a repeat purchase, you can rest assured that the same value you have received in the past
will continue with all of your purchases, now and in the future.
The RECON 1500 Tube Leak Test Gun has been designed for the following types of equipment:
Heat Exchangers
Condensers
Chillers
Evaporators
Air Conditioners
If you have any questions regarding this product, manual or operating instructions, please call Elliott at
+1 800 332 0447 toll free (USA only) or +1 937 253 6133, or fax us at +1 937 253 9189 for immediate
service.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Read and save all instructions. Before use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands this
manual, as well as any labels packaged with or attached to the machine.
• Operators should always wear safety glasses and a face shield when operating this tool.
• This device is capable of producing continuous noise levels reaching 105 dBa.
Operators should always wear hearing protection when operating this equipment.
• Operator responsible for supplying approved lubricated air for operation.
• Prior to testing, the tubes should be cleaned and any loose deposits or scale should
be removed. If the tubes have not been cleaned any foreign materials present may
be ejected during the testing operation and may damage the test guns or injure the
operators.
• Use Proper Accessories. Use Elliott accessories only. Be sure accessories are properly
installed and maintained.
• Maintain Labels and Nameplates. These carry important information and will assist you
in ordering spare and replacement parts. If unreadable or missing, contact an Elliott
service facility for a replacement.
Operators should always wear safety glasses,
hearing protection and a face shield when operating
this tool.
CAUTION
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6 RECON 1500 Tube Leak Test Gun
GENERAL INFORMATION
RECON Series 1500 (TTV1500) Kit Includes:
Tube Leak Test Gun – Vacuum
T-Handle Plugging Tool
Support Tube Assemblies (TTVST1, TTVST2*)
Toolbox
*Arrives pre-assembled with TTVST2
Start-Up
If the tubes have been chemically cleaned, please check with Elliott Tool regarding the compatibility of
the test gun seals with the cleaning agent.
Make sure the seal and support tube assembly are the correct size for the tubes being tested. For
tubes with IDs larger than 2.456” (62.4mm), please contact the factory. Using seals that are improperly
sized may cause inability to pull a vacuum on tube end.
Range
Support Tube
Assembly
Part Number
0.28” - 0.69” (7.1 mm - 17.5 mm) TTVST1
0.64” - 1.45” (16.3 mm - 36.8 mm) TTVST2
1.490” - 2.456” (37.8 mm - 62.4 mm) TTVST3*
*TTVST3 must be ordered separately.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Conguring Support Tube and Seal Assemblies:
1. Conrm that the correct assembly is chosen. Apply Teon Tape to the NPT threads of
both support tubes. Firmly thread one support tube into the open NPT port of the lter
on the RECON 1500 Test Gun. Tighten the lock nut onto the front end of support tube to
remove any slack in the assembly.
2. Firmly thread the second support tube into the NPT port of the T-Handle Plugging Tool.
3. Assembly order is shown below.
Small Washer
TTVS1 Assembly: BW250
TTVS2 Assembly: BW570
TTVS3 Assembly: BW1440
3/4” Long Sleeve
TTV1500-115
Support Tube
TTVST1 Assembly: TTVST1-030
TTVST2 Assembly: TTVST2-030
TTVST3 Assembly: TTVST3-030
Seal
TTVS1 Assembly: SBR1
TTVS2 Assembly: SBR2
TTVS3 Assembly: SBR3
Small Washer
TTVST1 Assembly: BW250
TTVST2 Assembly: BW570
TTVST3 Assembly: BW1440
2-7/8” Long Sleeve
TTV1500-201
Locknut
TTVS1 Assembly: 546GG
TTVS2 Assembly: 546L
TTVS3 Assembly: 546L
Stem
TTV1500-202
Large Washer
TTVS1 Assembly: BW790
TTVS2 Assembly: BW1550
TTVS3 Assembly: BW2600
Tube Leak
Test Gun
T-Handle
Plugging Tool
Seal
TTVS1 Assembly: SBR1
TTVS2 Assembly: SBR2
TTVS3 Assembly: SBR3
Locknut
TTVS1 Assembly: 546GG
TTVS2 Assembly: 546L
TTVS3 Assembly: 546L
Large Washer
TTVS1 Assembly: BW790
TTVS2 Assembly: BW1550
TTVS3 Assembly: BW2600
Support Tube (not visible)
TTVST1-030
8 RECON 1500 Tube Leak Test Gun
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach air supply to the 1/4 quick disconnect nipple of the RECON 1500 Test Gun. The
RECON 1500 Test Gun will be operational on plant air supplies ranging from 40 to 130 psi
(2.7 to 8.9 Bar) at a minimum of 5 cfm (2.4 Ips).
2. Insert the tapered seal of the gun into one end of the tube for a snug t to create a leak
tight seal. The support tube of the RECON 1500 should be in-line with the tube being
tested at all times. Insert the tapered seal of the T-Handle Plugging Tool into the other end
of tube for a snug t to create a leak tight seal.
3. Begin testing: Depress the lever on the RECON 1500 Test Gun to begin evacuating air
from the tube until the vacuum gauge needle stops moving. Release the lever while
maintaining a leak tight seal on the tube end. Gun operators should observe the vacuum
gauge on the gun. Any tube leaks will be identied by a reduction in vacuum reading on
the gauge.
4. If no leaks are detected, remove the RECON 1500 Test Gun & T
-Handle Plugging Tool
from the tube ends by pulling the RECON 1500 Test Gun & T
-Handle Plugging Tool
straight out of the tube. Reinsert them into the next respective tube ends to be tested.
NOTE: The total operation should be completed in 15 to 30 seconds. Your actual testing
time will depend on the amount of time you choose to hold the vacuum test and the
length of the tubes.
5. Repeat steps 5 through 6 until testing is complete.
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SEAL SETS & SUPPORT TUBES
6 Test
RECON Series Tube Leak Test Guns
RECON 1500 - Vacuum
How To Order:
1. Specify tube size(s) to be tested.
2. Order the RECON 1500.
3. Choose spares & accessories.
The RECON 1500 Kit includes:
Tube Leak Test Gun
T-Handle Plugging Tool
(2) Seal & Washer Sets (TTVS1, TTVS2)
Tool Case
Spares & Accessories:
• Seal & Washer Sets: TTVST3 and TTVS3 are
available to accomodate larger tube sizes. Seals are
backwards-compatible.
See table to the left.
• Support Tube Extensions: Make fi nding leaks
easier on channel head and water box applications.
Available in lengths of 12”, 24”, 36” and 48”. Support
Tubes are backwards-compatible.
See table to the left.
• Filter Element (TTV1500FE)
Tube ID Range Tube Leak Test Gun Kit
0.500”-1.450”
(12.7-36.8 mm) TTV1500
Tube ID Range Seal & Washer Set Part Number
0.280”-0.690”
(7.1-17.5mm) TTVS1
0.640”-1.450”
(16.2-36.8mm) TTVS2
1.490”-2.456”
(37.8-62.4mm) TTVS3
Support Tube Extensions
Tube ID Range
12”
(305mm)
Part #
24”
(610mm)
Part #
36”
(914mm)
Part #
48”
(1,219mm)
Part #
0.280”-0.690”
(7.1-17.5mm) TTVST1-12 TTVST1-24 TTVST1-36 TTVST1-48
0.640”-1.450”
(16.2-36.8mm) TTVST2-12 TTVST2-24 TTVST2-36 TTVST2-48
Enclosed brass fi lter body.
Field replaceable Venturi System.
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10 RECON 1500 Tube Leak Test Gun
ITEM
NO. PART NAME NO.
REQ
PART
NUMBER
1 LOCK NUT 5 TTP1250-172
2 LABEL 1 ETTLBL1800A
3 VACUUM GAUGE 1 TTV1500-190
4 PIPE FITTING 1 41-50785K219
5 SLEEVE 1 TTV1500-115
6 FILTER 1 TTV1500-177
7 LEVER 1 TTP1250-160
8 SPRING PIN, 3/32 X 7/8 1 P8381-14
9 HANDLE HALF 1 TTV1500-152
10 1/4 NIPPLE 1 41-6534K18
11 CHECK VALVE 1 TTP1250-175
12 ELBOW 2 41-50785K81
13 BUTTON VALVE 1 TTP1250-176
14 HANDLE HALF 1 TTV1500-153
15 VENTURI FUNNEL 1 TTV1500-128
16 CUP POINT SET SCREW, #10-
32 X 1/4
1 128P
17 VENTURI NOZZLE 1 TTV1500-125
18 LONG NIPPLE 1 TTP1250-181
19 LONG NIPPLE 1 TTP1250-182
20 BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW 5 TTP1250-173
21 LABEL (NOT SHOWN) 1 TTV1500LBL-1
22 SUPPORT TUBE ASSEMBLY 1 TTVST2
TUBE LEAK TEST GUN - VACUUM
TTV1500-100
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TUBE LEAK TEST GUN - VACUUM
TTV1500-100
12 RECON 1500 Tube Leak Test Gun
ITEM
#PART NAME NO.
REQ
PART
NUMBER
1 HANDLE GRIP 1 TTV1500-203
2 SLEEVE 1 TTV1500-201
3 BACKUP WASHER 1 BW1550
4 VACUUM SEAL 1 SBR2
5 BACKUP WASHER 1 BW570
6 ELASTIC LOCKNUT, 3/8-24 1 546L
7 STEM 1 TTV1500-202
TUBE LEAK TEST GUN - VACUUM
TTV1500-200
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TUBE LEAK TEST GUN - VACUUM
TTV1500-200
14 RECON 1500 Tube Leak Test Gun
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
The proper performance and service life of every machine depends on how well it is maintained.
The following should become a regular routine of operations.
1. Replacing the Air Filter Element:
a.) Remove the snap ring and unscrew the hex nut at the bottom of the lter body.
b.) Pull out the lter strainer element from lter body with needle nose pliers.
c.) Insert new element open end rst, until snug.
d.) Screw hex nut back onto the lter body and replace snap ring.
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WARRANTY
Should any part, of Seller’s own manufacture, prove to have been defective in material or workmanship
when shipped (as determined by Seller), Seller warrants that it will, at its sole option, repair or replace
said part f.o.b., point of manufacture, provided that Buyer noties, in writing, of such defect within
twenty-four (24) months from date of shipment from the manufacturing plant.
On request of Seller, the part claimed to be defective will be returned, transportation, insurance, taxes
and duties prepaid, to the factory where made, for inspection. Any item, which has been purchased by
Seller, is warranted only to the extent of the original manufacturer’s warranty to Seller.
Seller shall not be liable for any damages or delays caused by defective material or workmanship.
No allowance will be made for repairs or alterations made by others without Seller’s written consent or
approval. If repairs or alterations are attempted without Seller’s consent, Seller’s warranty is void.
THE WARRANTIES PROVIDED IN THE OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES OF SELLER HEREUNDER,
AND THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OF BUYER HEREUNDER ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN
SUBSTITUTION FOR, AND BUYER HEREBY WAIVES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES,
OBLIGATIONS, CLAIMS FOR LIABILITIES, RIGHTS AND REMEDIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
ARISING BY LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
FOR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE.
Seller’s total liability is limited to the lower of the cost of repair or replacement.
Elliott Tool Technologies, Ltd.
1760 Tuttle Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45403-3428
Phone: +1 937 253 6133 • +1 800 332 0447
Fax: +1 937 253 9189
www.elliott-tool.com
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