SPX LeakMaster - Quick Reference; Quick Reference: Tester Hookup and Operation

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Quick Reference
Tester Hookup
1. Connect red power cable to 12V DC power.
2. Connect black ground cable to chassis ground.
3. Connect nitrogen to tester.
Phase One
1. Set control valve to correct calibration.
2. Press remote button, and align ow meter’s ag with
ball.
3. Remove vehicle’s Schrader valve.
IMPORTANT: Remember that the Schrader
valve is installed with a left-hand thread.
4. Install service port adapter onto vehicle.
5. Connect tester’s supply line to service port.
6. Close EVAP vent solenoid.
7. Set control valve to TEST.
8. Press remote button to ll system.
9. Compare ow meter ball to ag.
A. ABOVE ag means FAIL. Go to Phase Two.
B. BELOW ag means PASS.
Phase Two
1. Remove vehicle’s fuel cap.
2. Set control valve to SMOKE.
3. Press remote button to ll system.
4. Install fuel cap once smoke is seen exiting fuel tank
neck.
5. Introduce smoke for 60 seconds more. Press remote
button to turn tester OFF.
6. Look for leak. Continue introducing smoke in 30
second intervals.
7. Use light to follow EVAP system path.
8. Repair leak(s) and perform Phase One again to verify
problem has been resolved.
9. Reinstall Schrader valve in vehicle.