Refco TRITECTOR User manual

TRITECTOR
Instruction Manual
Electronic leak detector

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION 1
3.0 SPECIFICATION 5
4.0 PRODUCT AND PART DESCRIPTION 8
4.1 PRODUCT 8
4.2 BUTTONS AND NAVIGATION 9
5.0 TRANSPORT, PACKAGING AND STORAGE 10
5.1 TRANSPORT 10
5.2 PACKAGING 10
5.3 STORAGE 10
6.0 COMMISSIONING AND FUNCTIONS 10
6.1 COMMISSIONING 10
6.2 FUNCTIONS 11
6.3 SENSOR EXCHANGE 12
6.4 TEST LEAK 14
7.0 MAINTENANCE 15
8.0 TROUBLESHOOT 15
9.0 GUARANTEE 16
10.0 RETURN DISPOSAL 17
11.0 SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 17

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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
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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.
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

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Ford Brake Parts Cleaner
Yes
Ford Silicone Rubber (uncured)
Yes
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