64 50... Leak detection with ultraviolet additives (UV additives) (BMW leak-testing case): Notes

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IMPORTANT: Observe any national regulations that may apply!

IMPORTANT: It is absolutely essential to read and comply with the equipment manufacturer's operating instructions use provided in the equipment case!

Read and comply with the manufacturer's operating instructions provided with the special tool particularly with regard to accident prevention, health protection and environmental protection.

Use only BMW-approved UV additives (e.g. TRACER).

Only the basic procedure is described in the following!

WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant.

Read and comply with SAFETY INFORMATION .

IMPORTANT: Ultraviolet lamp gets very hot in the radiation area!

Do not use the ultraviolet lamp without the filter glass.

Eyes and skin will suffer damage if the ultraviolet lamp is used without the filter glass.

When using the ultraviolet lamp, wear the safety goggles provided in the case.

NOTE:

Fill the hose system of the hand pump completely with UV additive PRIOR to use
The UV additive may be used exclusively for BMW-approved refrigerant fluids
Do not operate the air conditioning system while the hand pump is connected or in use
The air conditioning system must always be filled with an adequate amount of refrigerant to enable the leak-detecting agent to be properly distributed

Necessary preliminary work:

Before actually testing for leaks, check the entire refrigerant circuit using the UV leak detection lamp to ensure that no UV additive is already in the area of the refrigerant circuit.

Leak areas which have already been detected by UV light must carefully cleaned with the cleaning agent provided in the case.

On initial use:

Connect hand pump (1) to additive cartridge (2) and hose piece (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Hand Pump To Additive Cartridge And Hose Piece

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On initial use:

Attach vent valve (1) to quick-release coupling (2).

Turn handle (3) on hand pump to advance the plunger until a small amount of UV additive emerges. This vents the hose system.

IMPORTANT: The entire hand pump with hose system must not be disassembled again once the filling work has been completed.

Fig 2: Attaching Vent Valve To Quick-Release Coupling

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Attach quick-release coupling (1) to low-pressure connection (2) of air conditioning system.

Turn handle on hand pump (3) until the required amount of UV additive is added.

The quantity of UV additive to be added is dependent on the amount of refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit. See AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT .

Air conditioning systems with refrigerant filling up to 900 g: one graduation mark (4) on additive cartridge
Air conditioning systems with refrigerant filling in excess of 900 g: two graduation marks (4) on additive cartridge

Fig 3: Identifying Quick-Release Coupling To Low-Pressure Connection

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NOTE: After filling, remove quick-release coupling (1) and if necessary use the cleaning agent contained in the special tool case to clean up the UV additive.