Refco TRITECTOR User manual

TRITECTOR
4688375
4688374
Instruction Manual
Electronic leak detector
Bedienungsanleitung
Elektronisches Lecksuchgerät
Manuel d’utilisation
Détecteur de fuites électronique
Istruzioni d’uso
Cercafughe elettronico
Manual de instrucciones
Detectores electrónicos de fugas

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1
3.0 SPECIFICATION 3
4.0 PRODUCT AND PART DESCRIPTION 5
4.1 PRODUCT 5
4.2 BUTTONS AND NAVIGATION 6
5.0 TRANSPORT, PACKAGING AND STORAGE 7
5.1 TRANSPORT 7
5.2 PACKAGING 7
5.3 STORAGE 7
6.0 COMMISSIONING AND FUNCTIONS 7
6.1 COMMISSIONING 7
6.2 FUNCTIONS 8
6.3 SENSOR EXCHANGE 9
6.4 TEST LEAK 10
7.0 MAINTENANCE 11
8.0 TROUBLESHOOT 11
9.0 GUARANTEE 12
10.0 RETURN DISPOSAL 13
11.0 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 13

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this device. The REFCO TRITECTOR is
equipped with interchangeable sensors for three different applications:
refrigerant (CFC, HCFC, HFC, HFO), combustible gases and tracer gases.
The latest manual can be downloaded from www.refco.ch.
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Before you start working with the TRITECTOR, please read the operating
instructions carefully. They contain important information for the
successful operation, maintenance and disposal of the leak detector.
Conformity
This device complies with the relevant
European directives. The Declaration of
Conformity is available from the specified
contact details or on the REFCO website.
RCM: Regulatory Compliance Mark
This device complies with the requirements of
the RCM regulations.
RoHS
RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances
This device meets the requirements of the
RoHS EU directive.
RoHs 2011/65/EU including 2015/863/EU
The device does not contain any prohibited
substances above the maximum permissible
values.
REACH
In accordance with Article 33 of REACH
Regulation 1907/2006, we confirm that this
device and its packaging complies with Article
57 of REACH Regulation 1907/2006.
This device and its packaging do not contain
any of the SVHC specified in the current
candidate list (Article 59) at concentrations
above 0.1%.

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Important safety instructions
Please read and follow all safety instructions carefully.
Explanation of symbols:
Warning!
…indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in serious injury.
Danger!
Safety instructions:
The leak detector may not be used for purposes outside the
air-conditioning and refrigeration sector.
The leak detector must not be exposed to rain or used in
damp or wet environments.
Do not expose to very high gas concentration and dust
contaminated environment.
Always wear protective goggles and gloves when working
with the leak detector.
REFCO products have been specially designed and
manufactured for use by trained refrigeration technicians.
Due to the high pressures and chemical and physical gases
used in refrigeration systems, REFCO disclaims all
responsibility and liability for accidents, injuries or death.
REFCO expressly states that the products should only be
used by professionally-trained specialists.
The leak detector must not be used in EX zones.
... indicates potential hot surfaces, which may cause burns.

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Intended use
The leak detector has been developed for finding leaks conditions in
mobile and stationary refrigeration systems and in heat pumps. Only
trained refrigeration technicians are permitted to use this REFCO product.
3.0 SPECIFICATION
Property
Value
Sensor
technology
Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (heated diode)
Minimum
sensitivity
Refrigerant [R]: 1 g/a / 0.04 oz/a R134a
Combustibles[C] : 1 g/a / 0.04 oz/a R290;
< 5 ppm methane
Tracer [T]: 3 g/a / 0.1 oz/a
Sensor life:
Approx. 10 years with proper filter changes.
Exposing the sensor to a high density of
refrigerant (>30,000ppm) will shorten its lifetime
rapidly.
Warm up time
45 seconds
Sensitivity
level
R
T
C
Low (L)
14 g/a
14 g/a
N/A
Mid (M)
7 g/a
7 g/a
N/A
High (H)
1 g/a
R134a
3 g/a
95/5
1 g/a
R290
Display
4 coloured LCD Display
Operating
temperature
-10 °C to +50 °C / +14 °F to +122 °F
Storage
temperature
-20 °C to + 60 °C / -4 °F to 140 °F

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Power supply
4 x 1.5 V AA batteries
Operating time of approx. 12 hours when used
continuously.
Alternative
Power supply
Micro USB
Tube length
40 cm / 16”
Auto reset
Every 30 sec.
Automatic
power save
mode
10 min. without pressing any button
Humidity
0 to 90 % relative humidity (no condensation)
Certifications
CE
Refrigerant: EN-14624:2012, SAE J1627, SAE
J2791, SAE J2913
Combustibles: BS 7348
Hydrogen: SAE J2970, EN 35422

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4.0 PRODUCT AND PART DESCRIPTION
4.1 PRODUCT
Snake tube
Sensor head
Refrigerant:
Green
Tracer gas: Yellow
Combustible gas: Red
LCD display
Buttons
Battery compartment

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4.2 BUTTONS AND NAVIGATION
On/Off
Mute
Peak Reset
Sensitivity
Low Medium High
Refrigerant sensor is plugged in
Combustible gas sensor is plugged in
Tracer gas sensor is plugged in
If no sensor is plugged in, all icons will flash and an alarm
will sound.
Leak indicator

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5.0 TRANSPORT, PACKAGING AND STORAGE
5.1 TRANSPORT
The TRITECTOR comes with a sturdy plastic case. The plastic case protects
against vibrations during transport and handling. Always use the plastic
case to protect the TRITECTOR and accessories and secure it to the cargo
area during transport. The storage conditions must also be maintained
during transport.
5.2 PACKAGING
The plastic case is made of polyethylene (LDPE) and protects the leak
detector from drop damage.
5.3 STORAGE
The storage temperatures (Section 3.0) must be maintained and the
plastic case must be closed.
6.0 COMMISSIONING AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 COMMISSIONING
Insert four batteries into the battery compartment on the bottom. Observe
the correct polarity of the batteries. If you will not be using the TRITECTOR
for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the battery
compartment.

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6.2 FUNCTIONS
Ambient concentration reset
When entering a contaminated area, it is important to have a function
which allows you to reset the leak detector. Upon initial power on, the
TRITECTOR automatically resets itself to ambient concentration, to ignore
the level of refrigerant present at the tip. Only a level or concentration
greater than the ambient concentration will cause an alarm.
Automatic reset
After 30 seconds, the leak detector resets itself. This function takes into
account the changes in the environment and resets itself just if there are
no significant changes. By default, this function activated, but you have
the possibility to turn this function off. By pressing &
simultaneously for three seconds this function is disabled.
By disabling this function, the symbol appears in the display. When
starting the TRITECTOR, it will reset itself for the first time (Ambient
concentration reset).
Manual reset
The manual reset allows you to reset the TRITECTOR whenever you want
and you feel that it is necessary.
To manually reset the TRITECTOR, press briefly . A double tone
sounds and all rings on the display light up briefly, to indicate that the
manual reset has been performed.
Peak
The Peak function facilitates searching for a leak in a hard to reach area
without being able to see the LCD display.
The Peak function shows the highest concentration detected by the
TRITECTOR. To enable the peak function, press and hold the peak button
for 3 seconds. As long as the function is enabled, the icon
appears in the display.
To disable the function press and hold the peak button again.

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Battery Management
To increase the battery life time, the TRITECTOR has two functions:
Auto shut off:
After 10 minutes without pressing any button, the device will turn off.
Auto Backlight:
After three minutes, the display reduces its brightness to approximately
20%. If a leak is detected, the brightness will increase to 100%.
Sensitivity Adjustment
Set the sensitivity level by pressing .
L M H indicates the sensitivity level: L=low, M=medium, H= high.
Mute
If desired, the audible sounds can be disabled. By momentarily pressing
, the sound switches off or on.
By turning off the sound, you only have the visual indicator of a
leak. No audible indication will occur.
6.3 SENSOR EXCHANGE
Make sure the device is turned off before you change the sensor.
To change the sensor, the sensor holder must be turned to the left to
release it. Then the sensor can be carefully unplugged and pulled out.
The sensor must not be turned, as this can damage the sensor.
When replacing the sensor, the current sensor may be hot.
Sensor Head
Sensor holder

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6.4 TEST LEAK
The TRITECTOR comes with a leak test vial that allows the user to ensure
that the detector is performing properly.
The Tracer gas sensor does not respond to the test leak vial, but it
can be tested with tracer gas (N2 95% and H25%).
The sensor must not be held directly at the outlet of the gas cylinder!

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7.0 MAINTENANCE
The leak detector requires maintenance when used regularly:
Replace Filter:
Unscrew the sensor tip, as shown below. Replace the filter whenever it
becomes visibly dirty or every 3 to 4 months, depending on use.
Cleaning:
Clean the screen and the housing surface with a cloth and cleaning agent.
Do not use corrosive cleaning agents or solvents to clean the unit. Weak
household cleaners and soap suds may be used.
8.0 TROUBLESHOOT
Cross Sensitivity to Automotive Chemicals
Some automotive solvents and chemicals have similar hydrocarbon
properties as R134a and may elicit a positive response. Before leak
checking, remove any chemicals in the list below that elicit a positive
response.
Chemical Name/Brand
Response
Rain-X Windshield Wash Fluid
Yes
Ford Sport Remover (Wet)
Yes
Ford Rust Inhibitor
Yes
Ford Gasket Adhesive (Wet)
Yes
Loctite Natural Blue degreaser (diluted)
Yes
Ford Brake Parts Cleaner
Yes
Ford Silicone Rubber (uncured)
Yes

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Motorcraft Antifreeze heated to 70°C / 160°F
Yes (partial)
Gunk liquid wrench
Yes
Ford Silicone lubricant
No
Ford Pumice lotion (with solvent)
Yes
Ford Motorcraft brake fluid
Yes
Ford Carburetor Cleaner
Yes
Dextron Transmission fluid heated to 70°C / 160°F
No
Quaker State Motor Oil heated to 70°C / 160°F
No
9.0 GUARANTEE
Your new, state-of-the-art leak detector has been developed in accordance
with the latest findings in occupational physiology and ergonomics. REFCO
Manufacturing Ltd has been certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
Regular quality control checks as well as an accurate manufacturing
process guarantee reliable functionality and are the basis for the REFCO
guarantee, in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions of Sale
and Delivery applicable on the day of delivery. Excluded from the
guarantee are damage caused by obvious maltreatment and wear and
tear.

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10.0 RETURN DISPOSAL
The leak detector has been developed for long-term
use. Attention was paid to energy saving and
environmental compatibility at the material
procurement and production stages. REFCO embraces
its responsibility towards the environment, and has
therefore been certified in accordance with
DIN EN ISO 14001:2015. When decommissioning the
device, the user must follow local disposal regulations.
The housing is made of ABS, PC and TPE. The plastic carry case is made of
LDPE.
11.0 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Spare parts / Accessories
Designation
Part no.
Refrigerant sensor
R-SENSOR
4688370
Combustible gas sensor
C-SENSOR
4688371
Tracer gas sensor
T-SENSOR
4688372
Sensor Filter
TRITECTOR-FILTER
4688367
Test leak Refrigerant
TRITECTOR-TEST-
LEAK-REFRIGERANT
4688368
Teat Leak Combustible Gas
TRITECTOR-TEST-
LEAK-COMBUSTIBLE
4688369
Case
TRITECTOR-CASE
4688364

Bedienungsanleitung
1.0 EINLEITUNG 15
2.0 ALLGEMEINES 15
3.0 TECHNISCHE DATEN 17
4.0 PRODUKT UND TEILBESCHREIBUNG 19
4.1 TEILBESCHREIBUNG 19
4.2 KNÖPFE UND NAVIGATION 20
5.0 TRANSPORT, VERPACKUNG UND LAGERUNG 21
5.1 TRANSPORT 21
5.2 VERPACKUNG 21
5.3 LAGERUNG 21
6.0 INBETRIEBNAHME UND FUNKTIONEN 21
6.1 INBETRIEBNAHME 21
6.2 FUNKTIONEN 22
6.3 Sensorwechsel 24
6.4 TEST LECK 25
7.0 WARTUNG 26
8.0 PROBLEMBEHANDLUNG 26
9.0 GARANTIE 27
10.0 RÜCKSENDUNG UND ENTSORGUNG 28
11.0 ERSATZTEILE UND ZUBEHÖR 28

Bedienungsanleitung
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1.0 EINLEITUNG
Wir gratulieren Ihnen recht herzlich zum Kauf dieses Geräts. Mit dem
TRITECTOR ist es möglich, den Sensoren für 3 verschiedene Anwendungen
auszutauschen: Kältemittel (FCKW, HFCKW, HFKW, HFO), brennbare Gase
und Tracer Gase.
Die aktuelle Bedienungsanleitung ist auf www.refco.ch downloadbar.
2.0 ALLGEMEINES
Bevor Sie die Arbeit mit dem TRITECTOR aufnehmen, lesen Sie
aufmerksam die Bedienungsanleitung. Die Bedienungsanleitung gibt
wichtige Hinweise für den reibungslosen Betrieb, den Unterhalt und die
Entsorgung des Lecksuchgerät.
Konformität
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Konformität zu den
relevanten europäischen Richtlinien. Die
Konformitätserklärung ist im genannten
Kontakt oder der REFCO –Website abrufbar.
RCM: Regulatory Compliance Mark
Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen
der RCM-Bestimmungen.
RoHS
RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Bestimmungen der
EU-Richtlinie RoHS.
RoHs 2011/65/EU beinhaltet 2015/863/EU
Das Gerät enthält keine verbotenen
Substanzen oberhalb der Grenzwerte.
REACH
Gemäss Artikel 33 der REACH-Verordnung
1907/2006 bestätigen wir, dass dieses Gerät
und die Verpackung, in Übereinstimmung mit
Artikel 57 der REACH-Verordnung 1907/2006
ist.
Dieses Gerät und die Verpackung enthalten
keinerlei SVHC, spezifiziert in der aktuellen
Kandidatenliste (Artikel 59), mit einer
Konzentration von über 0,1%.

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Lesen Sie alle Sicherheitshinweise gründlich durch und halten Sie sie ein:
Symbolerklärung:
Warnung!
… weist auf eine mögliche gefährliche Situation hin, die zu
schweren Verletzungen führen kann, wenn sie nicht
gemieden wird.
Gefahr!
Sicherheitshinweise:
Das Lecksuchgerät darf nicht für andere Zwecke ausserhalb
des Klima-Kältebereichs eingesetzt werden.
Das Lecksuchgerät darf nicht dem Regen ausgesetzt, sowie
nicht in feuchter oder nasser Umgebung benutzt werden.
Beim Arbeiten mit dem Lecksuchgerät sind das tragen einer
Schutzbrille und Handschuhe obligatorisch.
REFCO- Produkte wurden speziell entwickelt und hergestellt
für die Handhabung durch ausgebildete Kälte-Techniker.
Aufgrund der hohen Drücke sowie der chemischen und
physikalischen Gase, die in Kältesystemen verwendet
werden, lehnt REFCO jede Verantwortung und Haftung bei
Unfällen, Verletzungen und Tod ab.
REFCO weist ausdrücklich darauf hin, die Produkte
ausschliesslich durch professionell ausgebildete Fachleute
einzusetzen ist. Kein Gebrauch für Kinder und nicht
befähigte Personen.
Der Lecksuchgerät darf nicht in EX-Zonen eingesetzt
werden.
… weist auf mögliche heisse Oberflächen hin, die zu
Verbrennungen führen kann.

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Bestimmungsgemässer Gebrauch
Das Lecksuchgerät ist zum Detektieren von Lecks in mobilen und
stationären Kälte-Erzeugnis Anlagen sowie Wärmepumpen entwickelt. Der
Einsatz dieses REFCO Produktes ist einzig durch ausgebildete
Kältetechniker zugelassen.
3.0 TECHNISCHE DATEN
Eigenschaft
Wert
Sensortechnologie
Metall-Oxid-Halbleiter (beheizte Diode)
Minimale
Sensitivität
Kältemittel [R]: 1 g/a / 0.04 oz/a R134a
Brennbare Gase [C]: 1 g/a / 0.04 oz/a R290;
< 5 ppm Methan
Formiergas [T]: 3 g/a / 0.1 oz/a
Lebensdauer der
Sensoren
Ca. 10 Jahre bei fachgerechter Nutzung und
regelmässigem Filter wechseln.
Wenn der Sensor einer hohen Kältemitteldichte
(>30000ppm) ausgesetzt wird, verkürzt sich seine
Lebensdauer signifikant.
Aufwärmzeit
45 Sekunden
Sensitivitätslevel
R
T
C
Low
(L)
14 g/a
14 g/a
N/A
Mid
(M)
7 g/a
7 g/a
N/A
High
(H)
1 g/a
R134a
3 g/a
95/5
1 g/a
R290
R=Kältemittel T=Formier Gas C=Brennbare Gase
Display
4 farbiger LCD Display
Betriebstemperatur
-10 °C bis +50 °C / +14 °F bis +122 °F
Lagertemperatur
- 10 °C bis + 60 °C / +14 °F bis 140 °F