Stanley Black and Decker 1950217 Wireless Vacuum Gauge User Manual hilmor WirelessVacuumGauge indd

Stanley Black & Decker Wireless Vacuum Gauge hilmor WirelessVacuumGauge indd

Manual

Model 1950217WirelessVacuum GaugeOperation and Maintenance Instructions
Introduction ........................................................................................................2Safety & Limited Warranty ............................................................................3Certifications ......................................................................................................4Quick Start Guide ..............................................................................................5Wireless Vacuum Gauge Components .....................................................6Screen & Button Layouts ...............................................................................7Technical Specifications ................................................................................8Operating Instructions ............................................................................. 9-10Advanced Setting ............................................................................................ 11Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 12Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 13TABLE OF CONTENTS11-800-628-8810
hilmor.com2INTRODUCTIONIt is important to read the entire instruction manual carefully for a complete understanding of the hilmor® Wireless Vacuum Gauge features, limitations, and specifications before use. hilmor® products are designed and manufactured to be used by trained and licensed HVAC/R technicians. Incorrect use may result in accidents, injuries or death. Refer to page 3 for safety precautions.The hilmor® Wireless Vacuum Gauge come with a two-year limited warranty. Visit hilmor.com/registration to register the gauge and activate the warranty.The hilmor® Wireless Vacuum Gauge offers the ability to replace the remote sensor if the original one gets contaminated. This manual should also be referred to when changing out the remote vacuum sensor. The serial number can be found on the product label located on the backside of both the Handheld Display and Remote Sensor unit. hilmor® Wireless Vacuum Gauge Replacement Sensor part number: 1950219
1-800-628-8810 3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: • To prevent personal injury, please read the operating manual carefully and operate only as instructed. • Wear safety glasses, gloves and all other recommended safety gear when working with refrigerants. Contact with refrigerants may cause injury. Please see any warnings associated with refrigerants.LIMITED WARRANTY:• The hilmor® Wireless Vacuum Gauge has a 2-year limited warranty from the purchase date.• Product must be registered at hilmor.com/registration to activate the warranty.• Warranty service claims are subject to authorized inspection for product defects. If found defective, hilmor will repair or replace registered products within warranty period.• Often, a returned hilmor® Wireless Vacuum Gauge can be serviced with field maintenance, such as cleaning or replacing the remote sensor or making minor adjustments found in the Troubleshooting section of this manual. If the problem persists, contact hilmor Technical Support at 1-800-642-0010 or visit the hilmor website, hilmor.com.SAFETY/LIMITED WARRANTY
hilmor.com4CERTIFICATIONSThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillageradioelectrique subi, meme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
1-800-628-8810 5 Install batteries into Handheld Display and Remote Sensor. Power On Handheld Display and Remote Sensor. Handheld Display and Remote Sensor will sync automatically: observe reading on Handheld Display. Connect Remote Sensor to Valve Core Removal Tool or Refrigerant Hose using Female-Female Adaptor if needed. Pull vacuum to desired vacuum reading.Quick Change-Out Guide for Replacement Sensor: Purchase the hilmor® Wireless Vacuum Gauge Replacement Sensor. Unscrew the 2 flathead screws on the back of the Remote Sensor. Disconnect the 2 white plugs that connect the Remote Sensor to the Replacement Sensor. Plug in the new Replacement Sensor and gently tuck the wires into the Remote Sensor body. Screw the door back on to the Remote Sensor to secure the Replacement Sensor. Turn on the Handheld Display to automatically sync.QUICK START GUIDE
hilmor.com6WIRELESS VACUUMGAUGE COMPONENTSSYNC Indicator LightRemote SensorPower/Backlight ButtonFunction ButtonLCD ScreenHandheld DisplayPower/SYNC ButtonRemote Sensor TransmitterReplacement VacuumSensor1/4" Male Fitting1/4" Female-to-Female AdapterUp/Down Arrows
1-800-628-8810 71/4" Female-to-Female Adaptercheck sensorPa kPa mTorr Torr mmHG micronalarm moisturelow point high pointunits/min.8.8.8.8.8.8.0.0.0.8.8.8.8. 8.8.8.8check sensorunits/min.0.0.0.8alarmmoistureSync / Signal StrengthCheck Sensor – Connection LostBattery LevelPressure ReadingUnits of VacuumRate of ChangeAlarm ONMoisture DetectedAlarm Set Value - LowAlarm Set Value - HighVacuum Progress BarSCREEN & BUTTONLAYOUTSSCREEN ICONSScroll UpScroll DownBUTTONSPower/Backlight ButtonFunction Button
hilmor.com8TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSPart Number 1950217Replacement Sensor Part Number 1950219Batteries Handheld Display AA Alkaline (3) Remote Sensor AAA Alkaline (3)Wireless Range 33 Feet unobstructedRemote Sensor Connection Fitting 1/4" male flareAdapter Accessory 1/4" 45˚ Flare Female x 1/4" 45˚Flare FemaleAcuracy +/- 5% of reading +/- 10 micronsResolution5 to 2,000 microns - 1 micron2,000 to 5,000 microns - 100 microns5,000 to 10,000 microns - 250 microns10,000 to ATM - 1,000 micronsUnits micron, mTorr, Torr, mmHg, mBar, kPa and PaOperating Temperature -20˚C to 50˚C, -4˚F to 122˚F Operating Humidity Up to 75% relative humidityTemperature Compensation Range 0˚C to 50˚C , 32˚F to 122˚FMax Momentary Overpressure 300 PSIRefresh Rate Every 0.5 secondsSet Point Alarm User Programmable - See Advanced SettingsPower Management Sleep Mode and configurable backlight - See Advanced SettingsBattery Life 80 hours without backlightDimensions Handheld Display 2.95" x 4.62" .90" Remote Sensor 2.20" x 5.7" 1.5"Weight Hand Held Display 9 oz. Remote Sensor Unit 4.8 oz.
1-800-628-8810 9BATTERIES: 1. Use a flat head screwdriver to open the battery compartment on the backside of both the Handheld Display and Remote Sensor. 2. Install (3) AA Alkaline batteries into the Handheld Display according to polarity. 3. Install (3) AAA Alkaline batteries into Remote Sensor according to polarity. 4. Re-secure Handheld Display and Remote Sensor battery doors.POWER ON: 1. Press power button on Handheld Display and Remote Sensor. 2. Confirm sync has been established by observing a pressure reading on Handheld Display and by viewing signal strength icon.VACUUM GAUGE SYSTEM CONNECT: Connect Remote Sensor to Valve Core Removal Tool side flare or Refrigerant Hose using Female-Female Adaptor if needed (included). Best Practices: • Minimize the number of hoses and fitting connections (including manifold) to reduce leaks. • Use hilmor® Valve Core Removal Tool accessory port as close as possible to the system for more accurate readings.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSTO CHANGE THE UNIT OF MEASURE ON THE HANDHELD DISPLAY: 1. Hold down the Function button to open menu. 2. Press Function button to navigate to unIt submenu. 3. Press arrow button to change unit of measure: micron, mTorr, Torr, mmHg, mBar, kPa and Pa. 4. Hold down Function button to save and exit.
hilmor.com10Moisture FunctionOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS CONT.To change out the Replacement Sensor:1. Remove the batteries from the Remote Sensor.2. Purchase the hilmor® Wireless Vacuum Gauge Replacement Sensor (1950219).3. Unscrew the 2 flathead screws on the back of the Remote Sensor to remove the door. Note - these are captive screws, designed so that they cannot fall out and be lost.4. Gently remove the replaceable sensor from the Remote Sensor housing and disconnect the wires.5. Plug the new Replacement Sensor in by carefully connecting the male ends of the white plugs to the female white plugs on the Remote Sensor Transmitter. Gently tuck the colored wires inside of the Remote Sensor body.6. Re-attach the 2 flathead screws to secure the Replacement Sensor.7. The Replacement Sensor has been pre-calibrated by hilmor, so it does not need any calibration.8. Make sure the Handheld Display is powered on and the new Remote Sensor should auto-sync. When the vacuum pump is blanked o to observe vacuum level and the pressure is below 1,000 microns, moisture detection feature will activate automatically. If the feature detects moisture the handheld unit will display the moisture icon and beep 3 times. If the pressure rises above 2,000 microns the feature is deactivated.REPLACEMENT SENSOR
1-800-628-8810 11High And Low Pressure Point AlarmsADVANCEDSETTINGS1. Hold down Function button to open menu.2. Press Function button to navigate to H Po or L Po submenu.3. Press arrow button to scroll through desired alarm.4. Hold down Function button to save and exit.To set high and low alarm values:Backlight1. Hold down Function button to open menu.2. Press Function button to scroll to the BL submenu.3. Use arrow buttons to select backlight condition: ON, 1 minute, 5 minute, 10 minute, or OFF.4. Hold down Function button to save and exit.5. Note – while the backlight is ON, press the SYNC button to toggle on or off from the home screen.To adjust backlight settings:Sound1. Hold down Function button to open menu.2. Press Function button to scroll to the BEEP submenu.3. Use arrow buttons to select ON or OFF.4. Hold down Function button to save and exit.To turn sound on/o:
hilmor.com12MAINTENANCE1. Remove batteries from the Remote Sensor unit.2. Use tweezers to carefully remove the fabric filter element. 3. Fill the opening halfway with denatured alcohol.4. Cover the opening and shake Remote Sensor unit for about 15 to 30 seconds, allowing the alcohol to clean the sensor.5. Dry the sensor cavity by draining onto clean cloth.6. Repeat process at least three times for best results.7. Re-install batteries.Notes: Do not attempt to clean with cotton swab or other similar products. Afer contamination, cleaning the vacuum gauge sensor using the above procedure may improve sensor accuracy but, for most accurate reading, replace suspect sensors. Cleaning the Sensor area: Battery Replacement: Replace batteries as needed. Battery indicator will show when level is low. Connection between Handheld Display and Remote Sensor may also be lost when battery level is low.
1-800-628-8810 13TROUBLESHOOTINGOne of the unused inlet fitting caps is looseTighten all caps securelyO-Rings on Hoses, Vacuum Pump or Adapter is damagedReplace O-RingsInsucient or Contaminated OilAdd new hilmor vacuum pump oil to proper levelSystem Leak Pressure check the system for leaksVacuum Pump performance issueChoose the correct CFM and vacuum pump for the systemContaminated or Damaged SensorClean or replace remote sensorPower issue Restart Handheld and Remote SensorSYNC Lost - Remote Sensor will flash quickly & handheld "No SYNC" icon is displayedEnsure remote sensor & handheld are within 33ft. Range unobstructed. If this does not solve the problem, replace batteriesLow Battery - LED indicator will flashReplace BatteriesContaminated or Damaged SensorCheck sensor filter for discoloration. Clean or replace if necessarySensor damaged from over-pressurizationReplace remote sensorIf these procedures do not correct the issue, contact your nearest hilmor distributor or call hilmor® Technical Support at 1-800-642-0010Failure to Achieve Proper VacuumNo Measurements displaying on HandheldErratic ReadingsIssue Potential Cause Solution
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