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Refrigerant / combustibles leak detector instruction 0019-9211 operation and maintenance rev. 9 – november 2012 pat. 6,362,741, d447,071 product leadership • training • service • reliability.
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The informant™ 2 ii 0019-9211 rev 9.
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 iii combustible refrigerant gas warning: for your safety, do not use the informant 2 with the refrigerant sensor to detect refrigerants which are rated as combustible/flammable gases (e.G. Ashrae - a2 or a3 rated refrigerants). Use with combustible/flammable refriger...
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The informant™ 2 iv 0019-9211 rev 9 table of contents 1. Overview ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 1 1. Overview 1.1. Introduction the informant 2 dual refrigerant / combustibles leak detector (figure 1) is a portable, battery powered instrument designed to pinpoint the location of either refrigerant or combustible-gas leaks using separate, interchangeable sensors...
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The informant™ 2 2 0019-9211 rev 9 1.2. Features • detects the presence of either refrigerants or combustible gases (with appropriate sensor installed) • sensors that represent the latest advancements in sensor technology • microprocessor-controlled circuitry that guarantees accuracy and reliability...
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 3 1.3. Technical characteristics specification description power four ‘aa’ alkaline batteries warm-up time 10 seconds gases detected refrigerants: all cfc, hcfc and hfc refrigerants including: r-12, r-22, r-123, r-134a and blends r-404a, r-408a, r-409a, and r-410a (i...
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The informant™ 2 4 0019-9211 rev 9 specification description switches power ............................ Toggles detector on/off mute.................. Toggles audible indicator on/off size w×l×h (excludes probe) 1.75 x 9.62 x 2.25 inches 44.50 x 244.30 x 57.20 mm operating environment position .......
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 5 2. Operation 2.1. Battery installation warning: explosion hazard. To reduce the risk of igniting a flammable atmosphere, batteries must only be changed in an area known to be non-flammable. Note: to maintain agency approval, use only the following types of ‘aa’ bat...
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The informant™ 2 6 0019-9211 rev 9 note: for dual detectors, the red probe tip will not screw onto a probe that has a refrigerant sensor installed. This feature safeguards against the possibility of an operator mistakenly thinking that a detector with a refrigerant sensor is configured to detect com...
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 7 2.4. Combustibles sensor installation install the combustibles sensor, filter, and “red” probe tip onto the end of the detector’s flexible probe as shown in figure 3b. Observe the red color coding on both the sensor and probe tip. Note: the informant 2 is intrinsic...
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The informant™ 2 8 0019-9211 rev 9 note: during the warm-up period, the detector has zeroed out any background concentration of vapors or gases that were present in the area. After the detector is turned on and allowed to warm up, it is ready to perform leak testing as described in section procedure...
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 9 2.8. Locating a gas leak after the detector is turned on and allowed to warm up, observe that none of the gas-level leds should be glowing. Also note that both the probe tip should be blinking and the audible indicator ticking once per second. All of these indicato...
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The informant™ 2 10 0019-9211 rev 9 caution: when using the refrigerant sensor, note that exposing this sensor to a steady stream of highly concentrated refrigerant will severely reduce sensor life or damage the sensor. Sensor life is directly proportional to the amount of refrigerant that passes th...
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 11 • use the detector in windy areas, • move the probe tip back and forth faster than 2" per second, • allow the probe tip to contact a hot surface. 2.11. Refrigerant sensor flooding indication when the refrigerant sensor becomes flooded with a high concentration of ...
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The informant™ 2 12 0019-9211 rev 9 • always follow the refrigerant system around in a continuous path so that no areas of potential leaks are missed. If a leak is found, always continue to test the remainder of the system. • at each area checked, the probe shall be moved around the location, at a r...
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 13 3. Maintenance 3.1. Introduction by following the procedures outlined below, the informant 2 leak detector will provide many years of trouble-free and dependable operation. 3.2. Routine maintenance • replace the batteries per section battery installation when the ...
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The informant™ 2 14 0019-9211 rev 9 material required: • probe filter (refer to section replacement parts) procedure: 1. Turn off detector. 2. Unscrew probe tip. 3. Remove filter following the appropriate procedure below: a. Refrigerant sensor — remove filter from top of sensor. B. Combustibles sens...
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 15 3.5. Probe assembly or fan replacement replace the probe assembly or fan as follows (see figures 5 thru 8): material required: • probe assembly or fan (refer to section replacement parts) • #1 phillips screwdriver • medium flat blade screwdriver procedure: 1. Turn...
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The informant™ 2 16 0019-9211 rev 9 9. Turn on the detector and check that it responds in a positive manner to a source of its corresponding gas. Figure 5. Assembly of the informant 2 see figure 6 for instructions on how to remove the front retaining collar. See figure 7 for instructions on how to r...
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 17 figure 6. Front retaining collar installation figure 7. Fan installation.
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The informant™ 2 18 0019-9211 rev 9 figure 8. Connector locations on printed circuit board.
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 19 4. Troubleshooting the following table lists the causes and remedies for the most common problems that may occur with the detector. If the information in table 1 does not solve the problem, or for help with any problem that is not listed, please contact one of the...
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The informant™ 2 20 0019-9211 rev 9 symptom probably cause and remedy short refrigerant sensor life. A. Probe filter dirty, thus not allowing enough air to flow over the sensor to keep it cool. Replace filter often per section probe filter replacement. B. Sensor has often been exposed to high concen...
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 21 5. Parts and service 5.1. Complete kits p/n informant 2 kit contents 0019-8042 dual refrigerant/ combustibles detector, refrigerant and combustible gas sensors, color- coded probe tips, 5 probe filters, instruction manual, 4 ‘aa’ batteries, and a soft carrying cas...
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The informant™ 2 22 0019-9211 rev 9 5.2. Optional accessories p/n informant 2 kit contents 0019-8037 deluxe upgrade kit protective rubber boot, maglite ® , 2 ‘aa’ batteries, and a hard carrying case 0019-8047 combustible gas upgrade kit upgrades a refrigerant-only informant 2 to a dual sensing instr...
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The informant™ 2 0019-9211 rev 9 23 p/n contents 0019-0499 sensor: combustibles 0019-0491 soft carrying case 0019-0591 battery door assembly 5.4. Sales/service centers replacement parts and service can be obtained by contacting one of the following bacharach sales/service centers: united states bach...
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The informant™ 2 24 0019-9211 rev 9 6. Declaration of conformity.
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The informant™ 2 28 0019-9211 rev 9 world headquarters 621 hunt valley circle, new kensington, pennsylvania 15068 phone: 724-334-5000 • toll free: 1-800-736-4666 • fax: 724-334-5001 website: www.Mybacharach.Com • e-mail: help@mybacharach.Com.