Greenlee TR13 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TR13 Voltage Detector
52087542 REV2 © 2019 Greenlee Tools, Inc. 10/19
Description
The Greenlee TR13 Voltage Detector is intended to check for the
presence of AC voltage, signaling the user with an intermittent
tone and flashing LED. The TR13 has a Self Test feature that
continuously tests the integrity of the entire unit including the
antenna. The TR13 also features low battery indication, an auto
power off feature and a flashlight.
This tool is protected by U.S. Patent No. 7,733,078, U.S. Patent
No. 9,146,262 and Canadian Patent No. 2,607,922. Other
patents pending.
Safety
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Greenlee tools
and equipment. This instruction manual and any markings on the
tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices
related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information
provided.
Purpose of This Manual
This instruction manual is intended to familiarize all personnel
with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the
Greenlee TR13 Voltage Detector.
Keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement manuals
are available upon request at no charge at www.greenlee.com.
Do not discard this product or throw away!
For recycling information, go to www.greenlee.com.
All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur.
Greenlee Tools, Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication
or misuse of its products.
® Registered: The color green for electrical test instruments is a registered
trademark of Greenlee Tools, Inc.
ROMEX is a registered trademark of Southwire Company.
Symbols on the Unit
Warning—Read the instruction manual
Double insulation
Antenna tip
HHot side tip
NNeutral side tip
Important Safety Information
Read and understand this material before
operating or servicing this equipment. Failure
to understand how to safely operate this tool
could result in an accident causing serious
injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment, including eye protection and other
PPE as required by your employer.
Contact with live circuits could result in severe
injury or death.
Electric shock hazard:
•Do not assume that no voltage indication means that the
circuit is de-energized.
•Follow the 3-point safety method as described in the
“Operation” section (steps 3, 4, and 5).
• Do not use the unit if it is wet or damaged.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage between the tip
and earth ground.
• Do not operate with the case open.
• This tester will not detect voltage through metal conduit, on
armored or shielded cable, on sheathed nonmetallic cable
that is saturated with water, or at a distance such as through
walls.
• Using this unit near equipment that generates
electromagnetic interference can result in unstable or
inaccurate readings.
• Grip unit with hand toward the center of the main body
during normal operation; otherwise, the sensitivity of the
tester can be affected leading to inaccurate readings.
Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury
or death.
Electric shock hazard:
• Do not attempt to repair this unit. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.
• Do not attempt to repair or reshape the antenna if it becomes
bent or deformed. The unit must be replaced.
• Do not expose the unit to extremes in temperature or high
humidity. Refer to “Specifications.”
Failure to observe these precautions may result in injury and
can damage the unit.
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Greenlee Tools, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser of these goods for use that
these products will be free from defects in workmanship and material for their
useful life, excepting normal wear and abuse.This warranty is subject to the same
terms and conditions contained in Greenlee Tools, Inc.’s standard one-year limited
warranty.
For all Test Instrument repairs, contact Customer Service at
800-435-0786 and request a Return Authorization.
For items not covered under warranty (such as items dropped, abused, etc.), a
repair cost quote is available upon request.
Note: Prior to returning any test instrument, please check replaceable batteries or
make sure the battery is at full charge.
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Operation
The Greenlee TR13 is useful for identifying hot and neutral
conductors, finding a break in a wire, and detecting the presence
of AC voltage at outlets, switches, circuit breakers, fuses, and
wires and cables, including ROMEX®nonmetallic building
electrical wire.
Note: Round cords may have twisted conductors. Check for
hot conductors by sliding the antenna tip along the cord.
Note: The TR13 can be used to find a break in a wire:
• To find a break in a hot conductor, trace the wire until the signal
stops.
• To find a break in a neutral conductor, connect a load between
the hot and neutral. Trace the wire until the signal stops.
1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye
protection and other PPE as required by your employer.
2. Turn the unit on by pressing the ON/OFF button. The flashlight
can be turned on by pressing the flashlight button. Note: The
flashlight can only be turned on after the unit is powered on.
3. The TR13 performs a self-test and a battery check every
2 seconds. Before using the unit, verify that the LED is flashing
periodically. Thisindicates that both tests were successful.
• The unit will turn off automatically if the self-test fails.
Donot use the unit.
• The LED will remain on continuously if the batteries are low.
Replacethe batteries as soon as possible.
4. Test the unit on a known live circuit before each use.
• The LED will flash to indicate the presence of voltage
(50 to 1000VAC). The beeper will also sound.
• If the unit does not function as expected on a known live
circuit, replace the batteries.
• If the unit still does not function as expected, call Greenlee
for technical assistance at 800-435-0786.
5. Place the antenna tip on or near the circuit or unit to be tested.
The LED will flash to indicate the presence of voltage
(50 to 1000 VAC). The beeper will also sound.
6. When checking a tamper-resistant receptacle:
• Insert the tips as shown in Fig. 1, such that the tips are
completely engaged in the receptacle, to detect the presence
of an AC voltage on the Hot side of the outlet.
• Insert the tips as shown in Fig. 2, such that the tips are
completely engaged in the receptacle, to ensure the absence
of an AC voltage on the Neutral side of the outlet.
7. Test again on a known live circuit after use to verify proper
operation.
Specifications
Indicators: LED and Tone
Voltage Range: 50 VAC to 1000 VAC
Frequency Range: 50/60 Hz
Measurement Category: Category IV, 1000 V per UL 61010-1
Operating Conditions:
Temperature: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Less than 80% relative humidity (noncondensing)
Altitude: 2000 m (6500’) maximum
Indoor use only.
Pollution Degree: 2
Battery: Two 1.5 volt batteries (AAA, IEC R30P)
Measurement Categories
This definition was derived from the international safety standard
for insulation coordination as it applies to measurement, control,
and laboratory equipment. These measurement categories are
explained in more detail by the International Electrotechnical
Commission; refer to either of their publications: IEC 61010-1 or
IEC 60664.
Measurement Category IV: Primary supply level. Overhead
lines and other cable systems. Some examples include cables,
meters, transformers, and other exterior equipment owned by
the power utility.
Maintenance
Battery Replacement
1. Pull back on the battery door to slide it open and reveal the
batteries (Fig. 3).
2. Replace the batteries (observe polarity).
3. Line up the rails on the body and battery door. Slide the door
forward until it latches.
Cleaning
Periodically wipe the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent;
do not use abrasives or solvents.
Statement of Conformity
Greenlee Tools, Inc. is certified in accordance with ISO 9001: 2008
for our Quality Management Systems.
The instrument enclosed has been checked and/or calibrated
using equipment that is traceable to the National Institute for
Standards and Technology (NIST).
Fig. 3Fig. 1 Fig. 2