LeakTamer Plus Evap - The Smoke Machine

1 LeakTamer plus Evapwith UltraTraceUV dye technologyOperator s ManualSAFETY PRECAUTIONSIf the operator cannot read these instructions, operating instructions and safetyprecautions must be read and discussed in the operator s native language. Si el operador no puede leer las instrucciones, las instrucciones de operaci ny las precauciones de seguridad deber n leerse y comentarse en el idiomanativo del operador. Si l'utilisateur ne peut lire les instructions, les instructions et les consignes des curit doivent lui tre expliqu es dans sa langue : To prevent personal injury and / or damage to equipment : Read, understand, and follow all safety precautions and operatingprocedures. Do not use this equipment in a manner not specified by themanufacturer. Wear eye protection that meets OSHA standards.

2 If using an optionalultraviolet light to search for leaks, wear yellow UV goggles thatmeet OSHA standards. Never stare directly into a UV light or shineUV light on skin. Because of an evaporative system s volatile fumes, use an inertgas, such as nitrogen, when testing an evap system. Do not perform tests near a source of spark or ignition. Correctly connect the power supply to the battery and chassisground. The spotlight is designed for intermittent use only, not constantuse. If the spotlight is hot, do not touch the top part of the lamp or lens,do not place it near flammable items, and do not put it away forstorage until it cools. Do not use the spotlight if it is of ContentsSafety Precautions .. inside front 2 Introduction.

3 3 Technical Specifications .. 3 Tester 4 Setup .. 5 Leak Testing the evap System .. 6 Understanding Test Results .. 8 Parts List .. 9 Troubleshooting .. 10 Diagnostic 10 Fluid Change Record .. 112 The fuel vapor recovery system is the mostneglected part of a vehicle s emission system,according to the Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA).The vehicle s evap system is used to collect fuelvapors from the fuel tank. These vapors are stored ina canister filled with activated charcoal. The evap system allows the fuel vapors to be drawn from thecanister and combust during certain operatingconditions. This process is called canister purging,since the fuel vapors are purged from the requires Powertrain Control Module (PCM)monitoring for correct operation of the evap systemand for possible leaks to the faulty evap system will allow hydrocarbons (HC)to escape into the atmosphere.

4 Factory emissiontests have determined that an evap systemwith a leak as small as .020 can yield anaverage of grams of HC per vehicle-driven mile. This is over 30 times the currentallowable exhaust emissions addition to causing HC emissions, failure of theEVAP system wastes fuel and many times createscustomer-complaints of gasoline odors. With theintroduction of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD),the automotive industry is capable ofdetermining if a vehicle s evaporative systemhas a leak. Prior to the LeakTamer plus , determiningthe location of an evap leak was a difficult andtime-consuming plus uses an inert gas, such as nitrogen,to test the integrity of the vehicle s fuel vapor recoverysystem and determine if a leak it is possible to find the leak using both visualvapor ( Smoke ) and UltraTraceUV is a unique chemical bonded to thesmoke that deposits an ultraviolet fingerprint at theexact location of the operation is accomplished plus sets the critical pressure that must bemaintained during evap testing.

5 You don t need toset flow rates, and you don t need to be concernedwith ambient temperatures or barometric plus will not spill its solution regardlessof the position it s placed in, and is refillable by theend user when the Smoke -producing solution isdepleted. The Smoke it produces, as well as theUltraTraceUV dye, is non-toxic and plus needs no assembly, is self-calibrating,and requires no maintenance other than an annualsmoke solution this manual in its entirety beforeperforming any actual tests on a vehicle. TheLeakTamer plus should be operated only bytrained and qualified Tips When the vehicle s engine is turned off, theOBD-II evap system is generally ventingin one form or another. Use a scanner toclose the evap system in order to performany leak tests.

6 Remember, ALL testswith the LeakTamer plus areperformed with the engine OFF. Perform all testing in calm air, so the smokeexiting the leak will not be blown away,impairing your view of the leak. Because of the evap system s volatilefumes, use an inert gas, such as nitrogen,when testing the evaporative , LeakTamer plus is also designedto perform its functions with conventionalshop air, if being used to test systems otherthan the evap !You are in possession of the most useful, yet simple to operate, EvaporativeEmissions ( evap ) system diagnostic tester available today. The LeakTamer plus sversatile 12-volt design was specifically developed to diagnose vehicle evap systems for leaks. In addition, the LeakTamer plus will also find intake manifold system leaks, exhaustsystem leaks, and under-dash vacuum system leaks.

7 It will also diagnose manyother closed systems where you may suspect a leak, as well as pinpointing windand water leaks entering the vehicle s passenger LeakTamer plus s unique design allows the operator to confirm the integrityof a system by utilizing a metered air system. If the tool has confirmed a leak in thesystem being tested, it then introduces a non-toxic, diagnostic, marked vapor( Smoke ) into the system. To locate the source of the leak, you simply look for thesmoke exiting the leak, or use a conventional ultraviolet (UV) lamp to view theUV deposit left behind, which pinpoints the exact location of the LeakTamer plus is shipped filled with a full charge of Smoke -producing solutionthat will last approximately 500 in. ( cm)Supply in. H2 OWidth18 in.

8 ( )Supply Volume15 liters per minuteDepth9 in. ( cm)Operating Temperature Range 45 F to 140 F ( C to 60 C)Weight17 lbs. ( kg)Supply Line10 feet ( m)Ship Weight20 lb. ( kg)Power Supply Line10 feet ( m)Power Supply12V DCRemote Starter Cable10 feet ( m)Amperage Usage 15 ampsTechnical Specifications4 Tester OverviewComponent Descriptions1. Power Indicator Lamp turns ON when connectingthe power leads to a battery, indicating a good Smoke Indicator Lamp turns ON after pressing theremote button, indicating the tester is producing Supply Hose is used when confirming the integrityof an evap system, when verifying any system forleaks, or when introducing Smoke into a system beingtested for Exhaust Cone tapers in size from 1" to 3-1/2" witha 5/16" opening at the small end of the cone to whicha short section of hose is connected.

9 The supply nozzleis inserted into the end of the attached hose to introducesmoke into any system with an opening that fits thesedimensions. The exhaust cone may also be used as anexhaust plug when testing intake vacuum Service Port Adapter (standard size)connects directly to the factory service access port onthe vehicle when connecting to a vehicle s fuel vaporrecovery Schrader Valve Removal / Installation Tool isdesigned to work on many different kinds of Cap Plug Kit is used to seal the intake ducting of theengine being tested. The plugs range in size from1-3/4" to 4-1/2", and may be used to seal either theinside diameter of an opening, or flip them over andseal the opening at the outside helps locate Smoke when searching Starter & Power Cables are used tooperate the tester.

10 The tester stays ON for five (5)minutes after the remote button is pressed; press thebutton again to turn the tester Meter with pointer-flag establishes a quickPASS / FAIL when determining if the vehicle beingtested has a Included But Not Shown HereDrain / Fill Area (located on the top-back of the tester):Much like a motor oil dipstick, there are low and high marksengraved on the tester s dipstick. Remove the dipstick tomaintain the Smoke solution level at the FULL mark, andto drain and replace the Smoke solution during yearlymaintenance Solution: LeakTamer plus isshipped with a full charge of Smoke -producing solution enough to perform approximately 500 tests before needinga refill. We recommend replacing the solution once a year(at the minimum) to help keep the LeakTamer Plusoperating in a like-new condition for many years to Separator / Filter (on back of tester) ensures aclean supply of nitrogen or Connect the LeakTamer plus red power cable to a12V DC power supply.