VACUTEC Smart Pressure Diagnostic Smoke WV711 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Smart Pressure®
Variable Pressure Diagnostic Smoke®Machine
with UltraTraceUV®Non-Contaminant Dye Solution
Model No. WV711
Leak Detection Systems for the Professional Technician
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Caution and Usage Tips
Specifications
Height
Length
Width
Weight
Shipping weight
Power supply
Solution Max. Volume
14.5 in. (36.8 cm)
13.75 in. (34.9 cm)
10 in. (25.4 cm)
20 lb. (9 kg)
25 lb. (11.3 kg)
12-24 volts DC (or 110-220V AC
with Optional WVA-080)
24 oz. (710 ml)
Inlet gas source
Inlet pressure
Output pressure
Output volume
Smoke output line
Power supply line
Power consumption
Compressed air or inert gas
50 to 175 PSIG (3.4 to 12 bar)
3 to 43.5 PSIG (0.21 to 3 bar)
0-15 liters per minute
15 feet (4.6 m)
15 feet (4.6 m)
5-15 amps.
Meets ASME Standards: for Division 1 Pressure Vessel Code and Pressure Relief Valve
DO NOT use this Tester in the fuel evaporative (EVAP) system, due to its high
pressure capabilities.
DO NOT connect the Tester in such a way where its high pressure will be introduced
into the engine’s crank case system, or oil seals may be damaged
ALWAYS use Tester with vehicle engine turned <OFF>.
Use this equipment in the manner specified by the manufacturer.
Follow common sense safety precautions.
Connect Tester’s black cable to chassis ground, when using Battery Cables WVA-40.
Use UltraTraceUV® Smoke Solution No. WV0712UV in Tester. Using a non-approved
solution can cause damage to vehicles being tested and may cause personal injury.
Do not leave Tester’s hose or power cables connected to the vehicle if tests are not
being performed.
Do not perform test near source of spark or ignition.
Wear appropriate eye protection.
Wear yellow glasses supplied when using ultraviolet light.
When using alternate source of UV light, use light that includes 405 nanometer (nm)
UV light range.
Air or gas pressure supplied to Tester can be between 3.4 to 12 bar (50 ~ 175 PSIG).
Tester can be used with workshop compressed air or any inert gas.
When testing an engine's boosted intake or exhaust system for leaks, it is best if the
engine is cold. Small leaks may be sealed due to thermal expansion.
If using a gas other than workshop air (such as nitrogen), disconnect the nitrogen from
the Tester after every use. An internal calibration ‘bleed’ system in the Tester will cause
the nitrogen to slowly bleed off when the Tester is not in use.
This product contains
STAR licensed technology, inside.
www.StarEnviroTech.com

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Contents
Caution & Usage Tips
Specifications
Included Accessories
Optional Accessories
Product Overview
Initial Setup
Quick Start Guide
Basic Test Procedure
Leak Samples
LED Display Codes
Programming Remote Control Fob
Programming PSI or BAR Pressure Setting
Warranty
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Thank You and Congratulations! Your Smart Pressure® leak detector, which incorporates STAR Diagnostic
Smoke® Technology inside, is the simplest and quickest way to find many vehicle system leaks. Smoke
vapor-generating leak detectors containing STAR Technology are the only leak detectors in the world
internationally-mandated by automakers (OEMs).
Unlike conventional high pressure smoke machines, Smart Pressure® technology produces the densest
visible smoke vapor over the Tester’s entire operating pressure range. Smart Pressure® technology
software prevents thinning of smoke density that occurs when conventional analog units are set at high
pressure. A denser smoke vapor means it's easier to see at leak points. And setting the test pressure is
fully automatic and could not be simpler.
At high pressure, the smoke vapor escaping a leak can be very difficult to see with a conventional smoke
machine. However, this Smart Pressure® leak detector contains UltraTraceUV® smoke-producing solution,
which is an essential feature for high pressure leak testing. The vaporized UltraTraceUV® solution
deposits a trace dye at the exact location of the leak(s). You simply cannot find all high pressure leaks
without it!
The patented technology inside your Tester, including the UltraTraceUV®, was designed in collaboration
with major OEMs, in order to establish a contaminant-free standard for leak detection. It is designed to
be safe for vehicle systems and will not void factory warranties.

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Included Accessories
UltraTraceUV®: (WV0712UV) this patented solution is the only
Automaker-Mandated smoke-producing solution in the world. The
solution’s chemistry will not damage vehicle components and contains
a special contaminant-free dye that deposits at the exact location of a
leak. Each bottle will perform approximately 150 test cycles. (12 oz. /
355 ml). (Part No. is for one bottle, two bottles included with Tester).
Combination Light: (WVA-065) white light, for easier smoke location
and ultraviolet (UV) light to highlight the fluorescent dye deposited at
the exact location of a leak. Also has laser pointer to view laser
reflections on exiting vapor.
Remote Control: (WVA-073)
Plug-in Battery Cables: (WVRP-40) connects to WV711 and 12VDC
battery.
Supply Hose Male Fitting: (sourced locally) it is the same fitting as is
attached to optional adapter kit WVA-091. It is the matching coupler
to the female connection at the end of the WV711 Tester’s smoke
supply hose. It can be used as a universal fitting to convert to any
adapter required to access a test system.
Air/Gas Fitting: (sourced locally) two are supplied. The automotive
style fitting is already installed on the air/gas inlet side of the WV711
Tester. The spare fitting is an industrial fitting.

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Optional Accessories
Turbo Adapter Set, with through hole: (WVA-091): sizes 35mm to
105mm, in 5mm increments.
Adapter plug: (WVA-095): used to convert a WVA-091 through hole
adapter into a plug. It is included in the WVA-091 set.
VW Turbo Adapter: (WVA-092)
Power Converter (WVA-080) connects to smoke tester and grounded
wall power outlet, to avoid using the vehicle battery as a power
source.
AC input: 100-240V AC/5A 50/60Hz | DC output:12V 25A
Nitrogen Tank Pressure Regulator: (WVA-051) preset 100 PSIG (6.9
bar) regulator connects directly onto nitrogen cylinder and coiled hose
WVA-041, in the event test specifications requires nitrogen instead of
compressed air.
¼” x 25’ Coiled Nitrogen Hose:(WVA-041) connects directly onto
nitrogen tank pressure regulator WVA-051 and WV711 Tester.

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Product Overview
Scratch-Resistant Housing
Air/Gas Inlet
Power Cables
Smoke Solution Dipstick
Control Panel
(See panel on next page)
Basic Instructions
Remote Control Fob
(Red button controls ON/OFF.
Gray button control MODE)
Water Separator / Filter (inside tester) with filter drain port on underside of Tester; keeps tester and vehicle
clean by automatically draining water and contaminants from workshop air compressor. It is normal to
occasionally see drainage of fluid from this port. But excessive drainage indicates your air compressor
requires draining and/or a filter system.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In order for the moisture and contaminants that collect in the filter bowl of the Tester to
drain, the air supply to the Tester must be disconnected and re-connected at the Tester’s Air Fitting. So do
not leave air supply to the Tester connected for days at a time, or the filter will never drain. It is sufficient to
occasionally disconnect/ connect air supply to tester. This procedure is not necessary if using dry nitrogen.
Filter Drain Port
Underside of Tester
Power Plug
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Product Overview, continued
Control Panel Overview
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A. Test Mode Lights: indicate if Tester is set to measure pressure in PSI, pressure in bar, or flow in liters
per minute, all of which are controlled by MODE Button (B) and displayed in the Digital Display (F).
B. Mode Button: selects test modes, turning on appropriate Test Mode Light (A).
C. UP Arrow Button: selects desired test pressure and/or increases test pressure.
D. DOWN Arrow Button: selects desired test pressure and/or decreases test pressure.
E. ON/OFF Button: ‘ON’ starts a 10 minute test cycle and illuminates the green light (G). Test cycle
automatically turns ‘OFF’ after 10 minutes (or if manually turned off) and goes into OFF/DECAY setting,
turning on yellow OFF/DECAY light (G).
F. Digital Display: shows selected setting: pressure in PSI, pressure in bar, or flow in L/M. Also verifies if
system being tested has decay (leak), indicated by if either pressure setting on display stays stable or
decreases.
G. Function Lights: green ‘ON’ light turns on when ‘ON’ button (E) is pressed. Yellow OFF/DECAY light
turns on when ‘OFF’ button (E) is pressed, turning Tester off and starting a decay test. Red POLARITY
light turns on if battery power cables are reversed on the battery power supply.

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Initial Setup
Prior to Using for the First Time
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NOTE: Your Tester is now ready for operation.
Read instruction in its entirety prior to using this Tester.
Pour entire contents of two 12 oz. UltraTraceUV® solution bottles into the smoke chamber.
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NOTE: Check solution level regularly and maintain at or near FULL mark.
If not supplied; install correct air/gas fitting
onto the Tester.
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Quick Start Guide
1.Connect Tester to either compressed air or any inert gas, such as nitrogen.
NOTE: When using inert gas; you must regulate the pressure exiting the
gas tank, prior to connecting to the WV711 Tester!
Compressed air or nitrogen tank pressure to the Tester can be between
50-175 PSI (3.4 to 12 bar). The internal pressure regulator in the WV711 Tester
sets the test pressure 3-43.5 PSIG (0.21 to 3 bar), according to your settings.
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a) Connect power cord onto back of Tester. c) To remove: pull white tab.
b) Push white tab forward to locked position. d) Push inner section downward,
while at the same time pulling
plug away from Tester.
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b
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Or
Regulator
(WVA-051)
Pressure line
from
Regulator to
Tester
Compressed air Inert gas tank
Regulator not
required if air supply
is between 50-175 PSI.