® The Measurable Difference Tru Pointe® Ultra Ultrasonic Leak Detector Instruction 0028-9000 Operation and Maintenance Rev.
WARRANTY The Bacharach Tru Pointe® Ultra is warranted for one year to be free of manufacturing defects adversely affecting performance. Should an instrument fail within the one year warranty period, the unit will be repaired or replaced provided in the opinion of the factory, the instrument has not been tampered with or abused. If defective, return to the factory for repair and re-calibration. Maximum liability of Bacharach shall be limited to replacement of unsatisfactory product.
Contents 1 About This Manual ................................................................................................1 Warning Statements .........................................................................1 Caution Statements..........................................................................1 2 Introduction ...........................................................................................................2 General Description .....................................................
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Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 1 About This Manual Thank you for investing in a Bacharach Tru Pointe® Ultra Ultrasonic Leak Detector. To assure operator safety and the proper use of the Tru Pointe® Ultra, please read the contents of this manual, which provides important information on the operation and maintenance of the detector. Warning Statements The use of the word WARNING (and the warning symbol at left) in this manual denotes a potential hazard associated with the use of this equipment.
Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 2 Introduction General Description The Tru Pointe® Ultra Ultrasonic Leak Detector is an electronic instrument that detects the inaudible high frequency sound (ultrasound) of high pressure leaks and converts it to sound a human can hear. Using patented technology, the Tru Pointe® Ultra guides the user to a leak by quantifying the intensity of the ultrasound and converting it to sound the user can easily hear.
Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 3 Specifications Physical Dimensions 4.15”L X 2.4”W X .875”D (105 mm X 61 mm X 22.22 mm) Overall Length 5.5” (140 mm) Body Material ABS Body Finish Blue ABS Connector 3.5 mm Stereo Weight 0.3 lb.
Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 4 Operation Physical To begin using the Tru Pointe® Ultra, first take a moment to become familiar with the unit’s controls in Figure 1 and 2. Figure 1. Figure 2. Taking Readings General 1. Put on the Headphones and plug them into the Headphone Jack on the right side of the detector. 2. Slide the Sensitivity Adjust toward the top of the instrument until it stops. The Tru Pointe® Ultra is now at full sensitivity.
Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 Airborne Leak Detection The Tru Pointe® Ultra is capable of detecting airborne leaks from up to 40 feet away. When an ultrasonic signal generated from a leak is detected, it will be indicated by an increase in the LED meter and a rushing sound will be heard in the headset. This sound will become more intense, and the meter reading will increase as the instrument is drawn closer to the leak point. The Tru Pointe® Ultra detects the ultrasound a gas makes as it leaks.
Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 Operating Tips 1. If the test area is large, remove the nose cone. Without the nose cone the detection area of the Tru Pointe® Ultra increases from 15° to 90°. 2. If the leak is in a tight, or inaccessible area, use the supplied Wave Guide to determine the leak location. Longer sections of 1/4” tubing can be used at the expense of sensitivity. 3.
Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 Using the Touch Probe The patented Touch Probe accessory is a device that converts solid-borne sounds into airborne sound the Tru Pointe® Ultra can detect. For example, the sound of an internal leak in a water valve will travel to its surface. Touching the surface of the valve with the Touch Probe transfers the ultrasound into the probe and converts it to airborne ultrasound. To install the Touch Probe: 1. Unscrew the nose cone from the Tru Pointe® Ultra. 2.
Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 Using the SoundBlaster® Some Tru Pointe® Ultra kits include Bacharach’s ultrasonic sound generator, the SoundBlaster®. The SoundBlaster® is used to artificially pressurize items and detect potential leaks using a 115dB ultrasonic tone. The Tru Pointe® Ultra can detect the tone as it escapes in areas that are not under pressure. To use the SoundBlaster®: 1. Press the On/Off Button once on the SoundBlaster®. 2. Place the SoundBlaster® inside the item to be tested.
Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 SoundBlaster® Applications The SoundBlaster® is an excellent tool for weatherizing buildings by detecting leaks in windows, doors and roofs. To effectively use the SoundBlaster® and Tru Pointe® Ultra to check for building leaks: 1. Place the SoundBlaster® in the room to be leak tested and turn it ON 2. From outside the room begin scanning for leaks with the Tru Pointe® Ultra around the perimeters of the doors and windows. 3.
Tru Pointe® Ultra Instruction 0028-9000 5 Care and Service Cleaning Both the Tru Pointe® Ultra and SoundBlaster® can be cleaned using dish soap and a damp cloth. Remove the batteries and close the Battery Door before cleaning. Do not allow water to enter the unit, especially near the sensor. After cleaning, the units can be dried with a paper towel. Any automotive vinyl cleaner will restore the units luster. If you plan to store the units for an extended period, remove the batteries.
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