SMOKE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL- LEAK DETECTOR
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VS870.V3
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.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
1. SAFETY
1.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
9 Wear safety eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
9 Washimmediatelywithsoapandwaterifbatteryacidcontactsskinorclothing.Ifacidenterseye,usheyeimmediatelywithcool,
clean running water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
9 Remove personal metallic items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches.
A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current which is high enough to weld such items to the vehicle and cause severe burns.
8 DO NOTsmokeorallowasparkorameinthevicinityofthebatteryorengine.
WARNING! To prevent the risk of sparking, short circuit and possible explosion. DO NOT drop metal tools in the battery area, or allow
them to touch the battery terminals.
8 DO NOT cross-connect unit to battery. Ensure positive (RED) clamp is to positive terminal and negative (BLACK) clamp is to negative
terminal.
1.2. GENERAL SAFETY.
WARNING! Ensure Health and Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this unit.
9 Maintain this product in good working order and condition, take immediate action to repair or replace damaged parts.
9 Use approved parts only. Unapproved parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
8 DO NOT use to perform a task for which it is not designed.
8 DO NOT allow untrained persons to use the unit.
8 DO NOT use when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or intoxicating medication.
8 AVOID direct inhalation of smoke.
WARNING! DO NOT pollutetheenvironmentbyallowinguncontrolleddischargeofuids.
9 Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
9 Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials.
9 Ensure the work area has adequate lighting.
9 Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. DO NOT wear jewellery, and tie back long hair. A full range of personal safety equipment is
available from your Sealey stockist.
WARNING! Unit may get HOT!
9 Power Supply: 12V dc.
9 Maximum input pressure: 14psi (1bar).
9 Use mineral oil (baby oil) ONLY.
DO NOT removellercapwhenunitisON.
9 Keep unit upright at all times to avoid oil leaking out.
9 When not in use, clean unit and store in a safe, dry, childproof location.
9 Ensure that mineral oil (baby oil) safety data sheet has been read, and that user understands the health risks involved and uses
appropriate personal protective equipment.
2. INTRODUCTION
Allows the technician to pinpoint all manner of system leaks including the air intake, cooling, evaporation, fuel, exhaust and vacuum systems.
Fastandsimple-to-use,maximisingearningpotential.Featuressinglebuttonoperation,owcontrolvalveandauto-power-o.Usesmineral
oil and workshop air to generate smoke at low pressure while connected to a vehicle. System is clean and quick to use and connects to a 12V
vehiclebattery.Suppliedwithfourdierentsizesofblankingcones.Mineraloilnotincluded.
3. SPECIFICATION
Hose Length:............................................................2600mm
Maximum Input pressure: ...................................14psi (1 bar)
Oil Reservoir Capacity: .................................................. 75ml
RubberConeSizes: ..........Ø10-45, 30-65, 50-85, 70-100mm
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4. OPERATION
WARNING: Wearglovestohandlethebreglasselement/wicktoguardagainstglassbrespenetratingtheskin.
4.1 Beforeinitialuse,soakthebreglasselement/wickinmineral(baby)oil.Failuretocarrythisoutwillleadtothebreglasselementburning
out immediately.
The breglass element is considered to be a consumable item and is not covered by warranty.
4.2 Taketopooilller(g.1)andllwithmineralbasedbabyoil(maximum:75ml).Thesightglassontheright-handsideoftheunitshows
the oil level.
4.3 Connecttoworkshopairsupplyusingthequickconnectorontheleft-handsideoftheunit(seeg.1).Theinletairpressureneedstobe
regulated to no more than 14psi (1bar).
4.4 Connect to 12V battery; green indicator light will show.
4.5 Press Heater Button on front of unit; red light will show indicating that the heater element is active. The heater element is timed to operate
for 4¾ minutes,afterwhichtimeitwillswitchoautomatically.
DO NOT removetheoilllercapwhilsttheunitisoperatingorisconnectedtoanairsupplyasthiswillcauseoil(whichcouldbehot)tobe
forcedfromthellerneck.
4.6 From cold, the heater may need to be activated more than once to achieve the required temperature necessary for vaporisation.
4.7 Oncesmokeisstartingtoissuefromthehoseitmaybenecessarytotemporarilyincreasetheairowusingairowcontrol(g.1).Thiswill
clear any excess oil.
4.8 Therequiredvolumeofsmokecanbeachievedbyadjustingtheairowrate,usingtheairowcontrolandgaugeforreference.
4.9 The smoke produced can be used in many ways to indicate the presence of leaks in either pressure or vacuum systems. When smoke is
introducedintothelocalityofthesuspectedleak,itwillbecarriedbytheowofaireithertoorfromtheaperture,dependingonthesystem.
Observing the behaviour of the smoke will pinpoint the problem.
4.10 Alternatively, smoke can be introduced into ducting by unfastening one end of the duct and plugging with a suitable rubber cone from
thoseincludedinthekit(seeg.2).Thehosefromthemachinecanthenbecoupledtothebushintheconeandtheductlledwithsmoke.
Any leak will be displayed by a jet of smoke coming from it.
4.11 The amount of smoke needed will vary with the capacity of the system being investigated.
4.12 If the smoke starts to dwindle, the heater element will need to be switched on for a further time.
5. MAINTENANCE
5.1.
5.2.
5.1. Iftheamountofsmokegeneratedreducesovertime,itmayindicatethatthebreglasselement/wickneeds
replacement.
5.2. Thebreglasselementisconsideredtobeaconsumableitem.Thepartnumberforthereplacementis:VS870.01.
5.3. FIBREGLASS ELEMENT/WICK REPLACEMENT.
5.3.1. Soakreplacementbreglasselement/wickinmineral(baby)oilbeforestartingprocedure.
5.3.2. Remove the top cover by loosening the 5 retaining screws.
5.3.3. Removethe3screwssecuringtheheaterchambercover(arroweding.3)andremovethecover.
5.3.4. Removethetwo8mmnuts(arroweding.4),releasingtheheatingwirewhichenclosestheelement/wick.
5.3.5. Lift out the element/wick and carefully remove from the heating wire.
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5.3.6. Carefullypushtheelementthroughtheheatingwireasing.5.
5.3.7. Replace the wick/heating wire assembly, placing the heater wire terminals over the terminal posts and
replacingthenuts(g.4).
5.3.8. Replace the heater chamber cover and top cover.
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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to
a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely
unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids
according to local regulations.
Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior
notice. Please note that other versions of this product are available. If you require documentation for alternative versions, please email or call
our technical team on technical@sealey.co.uk or 01284 757505.
Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.
WEEE REGULATIONS
Dispose of this product at the end of its working life in compliance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). When the product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an environmentally protective way. Contact your local solid
waste authority for recycling information.
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