SEALEY VS869 Smoke Diagnostic Tool Leak Detector Evap Instructions

SEALEY VS869 Smoke Diagnostic Tool Leak Detector Evap

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.

SAFETY

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

•  Wear safety eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
• Wash immediately with soap and water if battery acid contacts skin or clothing. If acid enters eye, flush eye immediately with cool, clean running water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
• 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.
• DO NOT smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
• 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.
• DO NOT cross-connect unit to battery. Ensure positive (RED) clamp is to positive terminal and negative (BLACK) clamp is to negative terminal.

GENERAL SAFETY

• WARNING! Ensure Health and Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this unit.
•  Use in conjunction with manufactures workshop manuals/information.
• Maintain this product in good working order and condition, take immediate action to repair or replace damaged parts.
• Use approved parts only. Unapproved parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
• DO NOT use to perform a task for which it is not designed.
• DO NOT allow untrained persons to use the unit.
• DO NOT use when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or intoxicating medication.
• AVOID direct inhalation of smoke.
• WARNING! DO NOT pollute the environment by allowing uncontrolled discharge of fluids.
• Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
• Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials.
• Ensure the work area has adequate lighting.
• 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!
• Power Supply: 12V dc.
• Maximum input pressure: 15psi (1bar).
• Use mineral oil (baby oil) ONLY.
• DO NOT remove filler cap when unit is ON.
• Keep unit upright at all times to avoid oil leaking out.
• When not in use, clean unit and store in a safe, dry, childproof location.
• 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.

INTRODUCTION

Allows the technician to pinpoint all manner of system leaks including the air intake, cooling, evaporation, fuel, exhaust and vacuum systems. Fast and simple-to-use, maximising earning potential. System is clean and quick to use and connects to a 12V vehicle battery. Features EVAP and smoke mode with flow control valve/air flow meter, oil level meter and pressure gauge. Supplied with cone adapter, power cord clamp, valve core wrench, test oil refill bottle, smoke hose, EVAP connector, universal airbag adapter, 8 x rubber blanking cones. Mineral oil not included.

SPECIFICATION

• Model No: VS869
• Hose Length:1600mm
• Maximum Input Pressure: 15psi
• Oil Reservoir Capacity: 10ml
• Output Pressure: 15psi (1 bar)
• Output Smoke: 1.6L/min
• Rubber Cone Sizes: Ø5-10, 9-15, 14-19, 18-26, 25-35, 32-45, 45-60, 60-75mm.

ASSEMBLY

After unpacking, turn the machine so the back is facing (fig.2).

• Connect the 12v power cables to the positive(+) and negative(-) sockets.
• Connect the smoke hose to the smoke output by removing the locking nut, slip the nut over the hose, push fit the hose to the output and then tighten the nut to hold the hose in place.
• Connect the 12v power cables to the positive(+) and negative(-) terminals of a 12V car battery using the crocodile clips.

OPERATION

OPERATIONAL STEPS FOR AIR INTAKE SYSTEM TEST

• Open the vehicles air filter cover and take out the air filter.
• Take out the inflatable bladder from the accessory box and continue to squeeze it until the inflated diameter of the rubber bladder matches the diameter of the air inlet.
• Remove the oil filler cap (fig.1), add 10ml of test oil into it, and tighten the cap.
• Turn on the power switch (fig.2). Then press the smoke mode button (fig.1).
• Block the smoke/air nozzle and check that the gauge dial increases and is working correctly. Once pressure reaches 0.8kg/cm2 the check is complete. Just press the Smoke Mode button for this test.
• Connect smoke/air nozzle to the inflatable bladder.
• The leak point of the air intake system can then be diagnosed by the escape of smoke/air. Reference the gauge/air flow meter to help diagnose the level of leak.

WARNING! It is not recommended to add more than 10ml of the test oil into the detector, otherwise it will cause the smoke generator to stop working, smoke will not be generated and there is potential for an oil spill. If the product is used for an excessive period of time, the internal temperature of the machine will rise and the overheat alarm light will illuminate (fig.1). Please disconnect the power supply immediately to stop device working and allow it to cool down. It is not recommended to operate this product for more than 15 minutes at any one time.
OPERATIONAL STEPS FOR EVAP SYSTEM TEST
In EVAP mode the vehicle’s EVAP system will receive a low pressure (0.8kg/cm2), the pump will cut out at that point but the pressure will hold. If the pump continues to run this would suggest a leak, and the smoke will help pin point the location.

• Find the carbon canister on the car, and disconnect the fuel inlet/outlet tubing.
• Take out the special adapter for EVAP system from the accessory box and connect it to the tubing you want to test.
• Remove the oil filler cap (fig.1), add 10ml of test oil into it, and tighten the cap.
• Turn on the power switch (fig.2). Then press the EVAP mode button and the smoke mode button respectively (fig.1).
• When the pressure reaches 0.8kg / cm2, connect the smoke nozzle with the special adapter for EVAP system.
• WARNING! Please make sure there are no open flames in the process of EVAP system test.

AIR FLOW METER

• If there is no leak in the system, the meter sinks at the bottom and the pressure gauge pointer will rise (fig.1). If the system leaks, the meter will float and pressure gauge pointer will drop. Using the air flow adjustment knob, you can adjust the flow of the smoke.

AIR PRESSURE GAUGE
By observing the pressure gauge pointer (fig.1), quickly find out whether the vehicle pipeline system leaks or not.
OIL LEVEL METER
The remaining oil level inside the machine can be checked using this meter (fig.1). If the oil is very yellow, replace the oil.

MAINTENANCE.

• After the test, remove and clean the accessories. Then put them back into the box.
• Remove the oil drain cap (fig.1), drain the test oil out and pour it back into the oil bottle.
• Clean the main unit and check if there is any fault, loose connection or damage.
• After use of the main unit and the accessories, please keep them in a cool, dry and dust-free place.
• Smoke and oil will oxidise and deteriorate after being in high temperature for a long time, which will affect the service life of the smoke generator. Please change the test oil regularly.

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.

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.
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.

Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR 01284 757500 01284 703534 sales@sealey.co.uk www.sealey.co.uk

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