Sealey TL95 Timing Light Diesel Converter Box User Manual

TIMING LIGHT DIESEL CONVERTER BOX

MODEL NO: TL95

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. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1. SAFETY

▲ DANGER BE AWARE, LEAD-ACID BATTERIES CAN GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING CHARGING. CARE SHOULD BE

EXERCISED DURING CONNECTION/DISCONNECTION OF THE CONVERTER BOX AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT TO AVOID/

PREVENT SPARKS.

1.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

9 Wear safety eye protection and protective clothing and avoid touching eyes while working near a battery.

9 Follow good workshop practice by ensuring jewellery is removed, long hair is tied back and there is no loose clothing.

9  Ensurethereisanotherpersonwithincloserangetocometoyouraidshouldaproblemariseandfollowroutinerstaidrequirements

in the event of any accident or injury.

8 Note: Whenusedinconjunctionwithatiminglight,theashingfromthelightcanmakerotatingcomponentsappearstationary.

8 DO NOT be tempted to touch an apparently stationary component, which is in fact, rotating.

 WARNING! Ignition components may contain very high voltages; always refer to manufacturers data for advice.

1.2. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 WARNING!Ensureadequateventilationoranexhaustgasextractionsystemisused.Alwaysadheretoalllegalrequirements,and

 workshopgoodpracticerequirementsinyourworkingenvironment.

9 Ensuretheignitionisswitchedo󰀨beforeattachingthepowerclampstothebattery.Ifthebatteryterminalsarecorrodedordirty,clean

them before attaching any clamps.

8 DO NOTcross-connectleadsfromtheconverterboxtothebattery.Ensurepositive(+)(RED)istopositiveandnegative(-)BLACKis

to negative.

8 DO NOTallowinductivepick-up,orleads,tocontactexhaustorotherenginepartsastheheatwillcausedamage.

8 DO NOT pull the cable or clamps from the battery terminals.

8 DO NOTusetheconverterboxindamp,orwetlocations.

2. INTRODUCTION

Usedtodetectthepulsefromthefuelpipesofdieselfuelinjectors.Worksonmostdirectinjectiondieselenginesfittedwith6mm(1/4”)to10mm(3/8”)

externalfuelpipes.Suitableforusewithmosttiminglights, engine analysers and multi-meters that have an inductive pick-up.

3. SPECIFICATION

Model no: ....................................................................... TL95

Input power: ........................................................... 6-30VDC

Trigger point: .............................. 15%ofthehighestpressure

Clamp size: .................................. 6mm(1/4”)to10mm(3/8”)

4. CONTENTS

System Component Identification:

1 Blackbatteryclamp(NEG-) 6 PowerLead

2 Redbatteryclamp(POS+) 7 BlackClip(Sensorlead)

3 Pick-uploop  8 YellowClip(Sensorlead)

4 IndicatorLight  9 Sensorlead

5 Piezoclamp(dieselsensor)

5. SET UP & OPERATIONt

5.1.  Youmustuseamonitoringdevicesuchasatiminglight,engineanalyser

 ormultimeterinconjunctionwiththedieselconverterboxinordertobeable

to read RPM on the device’s display. The most common use for this

information will be for setting a constant engine speed for diesel engine

smoke testing. Remember to set up your monitoring device for the correct

number of cylinders.

5.2. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is off. Locate the fuel pipes connecting the

pump to the fuel injectors. For engine timing purposes the Piezo Clamp

 shouldbeattachedtothepipegoingtotheNo.1cylinder.

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5.3.  FixthePiezoClamp(5)ontoastraightsectionoftheInjectorfuelpipefortheNo.1cylinderasclosetothepumpaspossibleinorderto

get the strongest reading. The Piezo Clamp and fuel pipe should be clean and dry.

Make sure that the Piezo Clamp is in full contact with the fuel pipe but DO NOT overtighten as this could cause damage to the sensor

within the clamp.

5.4.  TaketheSensorLeadandconnecttheYELLOWclip(8)tooneoftheadjustablefixingsontheclampandtheBLACKclip(7)tothesame

Injector fuel pipe to which the clamp is connected.

 WARNING! Ensure that the Black Sensor clip DOES NOT touch any of the Glow Plugs and associated mountings or wiring as this may

cause a short circuit which could disable engine operation and may damage any connected monitoring device.

5.5.  TakethePowerLeadandconnecttheREDclamp(2)tothepositivesideofthevehiclebatteryandtheBLACKclamp(1)tothenegative

of the battery.

Note: The monitoring device used i.e. A Timing Light, Engine Analyzer or Digital Multimeter may also be powered from the vehicle’s

battery.

5.6.  Attachtheinductivepickupfromyourchosenmonitoringdevicee.g.atiminglight,ontothePickupLoop(3)ontheconverterbox.Ifthe

timing light inductive pickup has an arrow mark, ensure that the mark is face up when attached to the Pickup Loop.

5.7. Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature, then read the results from the timing light. The Indicator Light on the

 converterbox(4)shouldflashconsistently.Iftheindicatorlightdoesnotflash,checkalltheconnectionsorrelocatethePiezo 

Clamp to another section of the fuel pipe. Note: Low vehicle battery, defective Injector Pump, or lack of fuel may prevent the Indicator

Light from flashing.

OPERATION DIAGRAM

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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