Summary of Prowler LD 5000
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Ld 5000 referigerant leak detector jb industries inc..
Page 2: Product Overview
Jb industries is proud to unveil the new, revolutionary ld 5000 prowler refrigerant gas leak detector. Using our new proprietary jbi electrochemi- cal sensor technology for unparalleled accuracy coupled with the unique user features, there simply is no better hand held probe type service leak detect...
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Important please read before operating your prowler ld 5000 leak detector the prowler employs an ultra sensitive sensor and ad- vanced software that is capable of finding tiny leaks in ac systems. The prowler software automatically detects changes in concentration of gas. Once the detector alarms, i...
Page 4: How To Operate
How to operate 1) turn on: press the on/off button once to turn on and again to turn off. Note: hold button down for approximately 1 second to turn unit off. 2) warm up: the detector automatically energizes the sensor condi- tioning it for use. During the sensor conditioning cycle, the digital graph...
Page 5: Leak Size Indicator
The digital leak size indicating lcd graph display remains off normally but once a leak is detected, a number of indicating bars (up to 10 bars with increasing height) will be displayed for all hfc and hcfc refrigerants regardless of the sensitivity setting. Note: the lcd display angle can be adjust...
Page 6: Backlight
Backlight leak test vial the leak detector comes with a leak test vial that allows the user to make sure the detector is performing properly. To test: 1. Remove the plastic seal cap on the top of the leak test vial by pulling it off (see fi g. Below). Also, remove and discard the circular leak test ...
Page 7: Sensor:
Sensor: replace filter: unscrew sensor tip as shown to replace fi lter. Replace fi lter whenever it becomes visibly dirty or every 2 to 3 months depending on use. Replace sensor: remove sensor by pulling out of socket. Install the new sensor by aligning the notch in sensor cover with the raised keyw...
Page 8: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: how does the prowler sensor compare to heated sensor leak detec- tors? A: besides having superior sensitivity especially to the newer hfc re- frigerants, the prowler sensor also operates at a lower temperature than heated sensors. This is an advantage because it draws less current so it does not ...
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Q: will the prowler alarm when entering a work area contaminated with refrigerant? A: yes. Nevertheless, you must always turn on the prowler outside of the work area (in clean air) and allow it to complete the warm up cycle before entering an area where a large leak is suspected. The prowler will al...
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Small hole in the top of the vile. The beep rate should increase and the leak size bar graph should display a minimum of three bars. The detector will calibrate itself to the leak test vial if the sensor is held static close to the small hole in the cap and will not alarm again until it is moved awa...
Page 11: Prowler Specifications
Prowler specifications model #: ld 5000 name: prowler leak detector, refrigerant gas sensitivity: 0.025 oz/yr r-22, 0.05 oz/yr r-134a, 0.0125 oz/yr r-1234yf, 0.05 oz/yr r-410a, 0.05 oz/yr r-404a, 0.05 oz/yr r-407a, 0.05 oz/yr r-427a sensor life: > 10 years (normal use) response time: instantaneous p...
Page 12: Warranty
The prowler ld 5000 refrigerant gas leak detector is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. This warranty applies to all repairable instru- ments that have not been tampered with or damaged through improper use including unau...