Wireless Vacuum Gauge Operation and Maintenance Instructions Model 1950217
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.........................................................................................................2 Safety & Limited Warranty.............................................................................3 Certifications.......................................................................................................4 Quick Start Guide...............................................................................................5 Wireless Vacuum Gauge Components......
INTRODUCTION It 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.
SAFETY/LIMITED WARRANTY SAFETY 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.
CERTIFICATIONS This 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.
QUICK START GUIDE 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.
WIRELESS VACUUM GAUGE COMPONENTS Remote Sensor SYNC Indicator Light Power/SYNC Button Remote Sensor Transmitter Replacement Vacuum Sensor 1/4" Female-to-Female Adapter 1/4" Male Fitting Handheld Display LCD Screen Power/Backlight Button Function Button 6 hilmor.
SCREEN & BUTTON LAYOUTS SCREEN ICONS Sync / Signal Strength check sensor Check Sensor – Connection Lost check sensor Battery Level .8.8.8.8.8.8 .0.0.0.8 Pressure Reading Pa kPa mTorr Torr mmHG micron Units of Vacuum units/min alarm moisture .8.8.8. 8.8.8.8 low point .0.0.0.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Part Number 1950217 Replacement Sensor Part Number 1950219 Batteries Handheld Display AA Alkaline (3) Remote Sensor AAA Alkaline (3) Wireless Range 33 Feet unobstructed Remote Sensor Connection Fitting 1/4" male flare Adapter Accessory 1/4" 45˚ Flare Female x 1/4" 45˚Flare Female Acuracy +/- 5% of reading +/- 10 microns 5 to 2,000 microns - 1 micron 2,000 to 5,000 microns - 100 microns Resolution 5,000 to 10,000 microns - 250 microns 10,000 to ATM - 1,000 microns
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BATTERIES: 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT. Moisture Function When the vacuum pump is blanked off 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 To change out the Replacement Sensor: 1. Remove the batteries from the Remote Sensor. 2.
ADVANCED SETTINGS High And Low Pressure Point Alarms To set high and low alarm values: 1. 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. Backlight To adjust backlight settings: 1. Hold down Function button to open menu. 2. Press Function button to scroll to the BL submenu. 3.
MAINTENANCE 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. Cleaning the Sensor area: 1. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Issue Failure to Achieve Proper Vacuum No Measurements displaying on Handheld Erratic Potential Cause Solution One of the unused inlet fitting caps is loose Tighten all caps securely O-Rings on Hoses, Vacuum Pump or Adapter is damaged Replace O-Rings Insufficient or Contaminated Oil Add new hilmor vacuum pump oil to proper level System Leak Pressure check the system for leaks Vacuum Pump performance issue Choose the correct CFM and vacuum pump for the system Contaminated or D
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