UEi RLD15B User manual

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Refrigerant Leak Detector
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RLD15B
Limited Warranty
The RLD15B is warranted to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of two years
from the date of purchase. If within the warranty period
your instrument should become inoperative from such
defects, the unit will be repaired or replaced at UEi’s
option. This warranty covers normal use and does not
cover damage which occurs in shipment or failure
which results from alteration, tampering, accident,
misuse, abuse, neglect or improper maintenance.
Batteries and consequential damage resulting from
failed batteries are not covered by warranty.
Any implied warranties, including but not limited
to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular purpose, are limited to the express
warranty. UEi shall not be liable for loss of use of the
instrument or other incidental or consequential dam-
ages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim or
claims for such damage, expenses or economic loss.
A purchase receipt or other proof of original
purchase date will be required before warranty repairs
will be rendered. Instruments out of warranty will be
repaired (when repairable) for a service charge.
For more information on warranty and service:
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1-800-547-5740 • FAX: [phone]
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RLD15B
Refrigerant Leak Detector
INTRODUCTION
The RLD15B features a solid electrolyte semicon-
ductor sensor that is designed to detect the more
current and difficult HFC refrigerants such as
R134a, R1234yf, R410A, R404A, R407C, in addition to
all HCFC (R22) and CFC (R12) refrigerants includ-
ing SNAP approved hydrocarbon blends.
Getting Started
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1. TURN ON:
Press
Power Button
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2. WARM UP:
Allow 20 sec.
to warm up
(Indicator will blink
and alarm will beep)
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3. READY:
When the flashing
“0” stops and the
green sensitivity
indicator LED
turns on
4. The leak detector response to changes in
refrigerant concentration. When detection
occurs, move the probe away from the source
and back again to confirm the leak source. The
detector alarm will reset if the probe is held
fixed at the source.
Leak Size Indicator
The digital leak size indicator remains off
until a leak is detected. A number from 1 - 9 will
be displayed for all HFC and HCFC refrigerants,
regardless of the sensitivity settings.
The number will increase or decrease
depending on the amount of refrigerant sensed.
The maximum value will be displayed once the
leak source has been located.
Audio Mute Function
Maximum # Displayed
1-3
4-6
7-9
Leak Size (oz/yr)
< 0.1
0.1 - 0.5
> 0.5
FEATURES
Mute
Sens.
1. Press Mute
button to
Mute speaker.
Approximate Size Indications
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Work light
1. Press
button to
turn work light.
Sensitivity Level
Mute
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1. Press Sens.
button to
Change / Scroll
Sensitivity
Levels.
(Indicated
By LED)
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Low Battery Indicator
Replace batteries when flashing
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Battery replacement:
1. Remove battery cover on end of
instrument. (Fig1)
2. Replace 4 (AA) batteries with correct
polarity.
(Fig1)
AA AA
AA AA

Filter Replacement
1. Replace Filter: Unscrew sensor tip as
shown to replace filter. Replace filter
whenever it becomes visibly dirty or every
2 to 3 months depending on use.
Sensor Replacement
1) Remove sensor by unscrewing sensor tip
and pulling out the socket.
2) Install the new sensor by aligning the
mark on the sensor cover with that on the
probe and pressing together.
WARNING
DO NOT TWIST OR FORCE THE
SENSOR INTO THE SOCKET.
Misalignment can damage the sensor pins.
Replace w/
New Filter
Remove
Old (Dirty) Filter
Unscrew
Sensor Tip
Unscrew
Sensor Tip
Filter
Pull Straight Apart
DO NOT TWIST!
Screw On
Sensor Tip
Filter
Push Straight Together
DO NOT TWIST!
DO NOT TWIST!
Align New Sensor With Tip
And Push Straight On.
SPECIFICATIONS
Cross Sensitivity to Automotive Chemicals
Some Automotive solvents and chemicals
have similar hydrocarbon properties as R134a
and may elicit a positive response (< 30 seconds)
from the RLD15B. Before leak detecting, clean
up any chemicals in the list below that elicit a
response.
Rain-X®Windshield wash fluid
Ford®silicone lubricant
Ford®Gasket adhesive (when wet)
Ford®rust inhibitor (when wet)
Loctite®Natural Blue®Degreaser (undiluted)
Ford®brake parts cleaner (when wet)
Ford®silicone rubber (when uncured)
Motorcraft®antifreeze heated to 160˚F
Gunk®liquid wrench (when wet)
Ford®spot remover (when wet)
Ford®pumice lotion (with mineral solvent)
Ford®motorcraft brake fluid
Ford®carburetor cleaner (when wet)
Third party trademarks referenced are the property
of their respective owners.
Sensitivity .05 oz/yr R134a
.025 oz/yr R22, R1234yf
Sensor Life > 300 Hours
Response Time ≤ 1sec
Power Supply 4 (AA) Alkaline
Battery Life 4 - 6 Hrs. Continuous
Warm-Up Time <20 Seconds
Probe Length 17 inches
Numerical Display 7 Segment Digital (1-9)
Display Refresh Rate 3/sec.
Operating Temperature -24 to 125˚F (-31 to 52˚C)
Operating Humidity <95% non. condensing
Operating Altitude <10,000 ft.
Storage Temperature -4 to 122˚F (20 to 50˚C)
Pollution Degree 4
Weight, lbs 1.5 Lbs
Certifications
SAE J2791, SAE J2913
(A2L certified)
EN14624-2012
ASHRAE 173-2012
Warranty 2-Year limited warranty