5.11
Radio Leak Test
This section discusses radio immersibility concerns, tests, and disassembly and reassembly of the radios.
5.11.1
Vacuum Leak Test
The vacuum leak test is performed to ensure that the radio is IPx8 compliant. Perform this test after servicing
the radio and before returning the radio to the customer.
The following parts are required to perform a vacuum leak test:
Vacuum Leak Tester
The Vacuum Leak Tester comes with a gauge and a vacuum hose. A connector with an O-ring, which must
be ordered separately, connects the vacuum hose to the radio leak test fixture. Purchase the Vacuum Leak
Tester from the following supplier:
Supplier:
Horizon Land Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Website:
www.horizon-land.com
Contact:
+604-6463636
Model Description:
Horizon Land Delta Version TC-2000
Other items required for the test include:
Table 37: Other Vacuum Leak Test Parts
Part Number Description
66007071001 Vacuum Leak Tester Connector
32007073001 Vacuum Leak Tester Connector O-ring
5.11.1.1
Performing Vacuum Leak Test
The vacuum leak test uses tester that creates a vacuum inside the radio and monitors the radio for a stable
vacuum reading. This reading shows if the radio is properly sealed.
Prerequisites:
● Remove the battery from the radio.
● Replace the main O-ring with a new one.
Procedure:
1. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum leak tester.
2. To verify that the leak tester is functioning, check the leak tester and the hose for leaks by blocking off
the open end of the hose and operating the leak tester a few times.
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