Sealey Professional AUTO SERVICE TA100 User manual

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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT
CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, AND WILL INVALIDATE THE
WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
MODEL: TA100
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. GENERAL SAFETY
!When using TA100, please observe all normal
safety rules concerning:
Protection against the dangers of electric shock.
Protection of TA100 against misuse.
!Familiarise yourself with the applications,
limitations and hazards of the TA100.
IF IN ANY DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED
AUTO ELECTRICIAN.
!When not in use, store carefully in a safe, dry,
childproof location.
Storage temperature range -10OC to 50OC.
" WARNING! Potential Shock Hazard:
HT leads produce high voltages. If the leads appear worn
or cracked; replace them. Avoid inadvertently touching the
leads. Turn engine off before connecting or removing the
inductive pickup.
" WARNING!
The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in
this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product, but
must be applied by the operator.
Declaration of Conformity We, the sole UK importer, declare that the product listed below is in
conformity with the following standards and directives.
DIGITAL CLAMP-ON TACHOMETER
Model: TA100
2002/96/EC WEEE Directive
93/68/EEC CE Marking Directive
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole UK importer of Sealey Professional Tools.
The construction file for this product is held
by the Manufacturer and may be inspect-
ed, by a national authority, upon request
to Jack Sealey Ltd.
Signed by Tim Thompson 1st June 2007
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to
these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
Environmental Protection.
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools,
accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycle centre and
disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment.
When the product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an
environmentally protective way.
DIGITAL CLAMP-ON TACHOMETER
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2. SPECIFICATION
No wires, no cables and no fragile antennae - simply clamps around HT lead. Ideal for setting
engine idle speed. Shows engine speed on large LCD display. Includes hold function. Reads
RPM on DIS/2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. Powered by 9V cell (not included).
4-Stroke: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600–12000rpm.
DIS/2-Stroke: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .300–6000rpm.
Jaw Opening: . . . . . . . . . . . . .16mm.
Battery: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 x 9V.
Ranges (RPM4): . . . . . . . . . . .600-2000, 2000-12000(x10RPM).
Ranges (RPM2/DIS): . . . . . . . .300-2000, 2000-6000(x10RPM).
Resolution: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1RPM.
Effect Reading: . . . . . . . . . . . .>600RPM for RPM4, >300RPM for RPM2/DIS.
Accuracy: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .± 2.0% + 5.
Display: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999 counts LCD with battery indication.
Overange Indication: . . . . . . . .‘1’shown on display.
Low Battery Indication: . . . . . .‘ ‘ shown on display.
Measurement Rare: . . . . . . . . .2.5 times per second nominal.
Storage Temperature: . . . . . . .-10°C - 50°C at <80%RH.
Power: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single 9V battery.
SWITCH POSITIONS (FIG.1).
1. ‘OFF’
2. x10 (Stroke (4) RPM): For RPM of 4-stroke engines which have 1 ignition on every 2
revolutions.
3. x1 (Stroke (4) RPM): For RPM of 4-stroke engines which have 1 ignition on every 2
revolutions.
4. x10 (Stroke (2) RPM): For RPM of DIS (Distributor-less Ignition System) and 2 -stroke
engines which have 1 ignition on every 1 revolution.
5. x1 (Stroke (2) RPM): For RPM of DIS (Distributor-less Ignition System) and 2 -stroke
engines which have 1 ignition on every 1 revolution.
6. ‘HOLD’ button.
FIG.1
4.1. Select a suitable RPM range with the function switch (see
switch positions above).
"WARNING! Potential Shock Hazard:
HT leads produce high voltages. If the leads appear worn or
cracked; replace them. Avoid inadvertently touching the
leads. Turn engine off before connecting or removing the
inductive pickup.
4.2. Clamp the inductive pickup over a spark plug HT lead and
start the vehicle, If no reading is observed, stop the vehicle,
unhook the clamp, turn it over and connect again. Re-start
the vehicle and check reading.
Note: Position the pickup to within six inches of the spark plug or
move it to another plug HT lead if no reading or an erratic reading
is obtained.
4.3. If the ‘ ‘ symbol appears, the battery should be replaced.
Remove the screw on the battery cover. Replace the battery
and reinstall the battery cover and screw.
4. OPERATION
3. DESCRIPTION
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1. Inductive pickup. RPM measurement for automotive engines up to 8 cylinders.
2. LCD display.
3. Data hold.
a. Press data hold once to hold the current reading.
b. Press the data hold again to exit and resume reading.
4. Power/function/range switch. Turns power on or off and selects measurement
function and range.
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