Whirlpool R600A - Leak Detection Methods

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R600A Sealed System 2017
GENERAL INFORMATION
Note: The Gas detector needs to be activated before any repairs are attempted and is to remain on
during the complete repair.
Locate the Gas detector at the lowest point and close to the work is being done.
Leak detection
Most electronic leak detectors used for HFC and HCFC leak detecon are not safe and sensive for use with ammable
refrigerants, so electronic detectors specically designed for ammable gases (or leak detecon spray) must be used.
The TIF TIF8900 is the perfect tool to be used in a situaon where a combusble gas, vapor or residue needs to be found. It is a
highly-sensive, cordless, combusble gas detector that idenes a broad range of natural gases including propane, methanol,
butane, and gasoline. Its uses include: Gas lines and Pipes, Exhaust and Fuel leaks, Propane lling staons, Fuel in marine bilges,
Heat Exchanger leaks, Check manholes for safety, Detect arson residue, IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) tests, and Liquid or gas red
heang systems.
Use a combusble gas leak detector to perform a background check around the appliance. Technicians must be trained in the
use, and the device must be cered for use with the specic refrigerant class being serviced.
Operang Instrucons
Once the baeries are fully charged, the instrument is ready to use (before use, carefully read and understand the warnings and
Cauons).
1. Turn the Instrument on in a non-contaminated atmosphere by moving the slide switch to the ON posion. The light should be
lit. No sound should be heard.
2. The lemost LED will illuminate to show that the unit is switched on.
3. Aer the automac warm up period is completed (about 30 seconds), a cking sound should be heard.
4. Adjust the sensivity control upwards unl a rapid signal is heard (Hi sensivity).