New A/C Leak Detection Equipment
Group 04Tools and
Equipment
Bulletin Number
04 26 92 (3644)
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
October 1992
Product Engineering
SUBJECT:
Air Conditioning Leak Detection
Situation:
The introduction of R134a requires new leak detection equipment.
Solution:
BMW has tested and approved a leak detector that is manufactured by TIF Instruments. It is the model TIF 5550.
TIF 5550 Features
^ Comes in a heavy duty plastic case.
^ Comes with batteries.
^ Comes with spare sensing tip.
^ Comes with comprehensive owner's manual.
^ Unit senses R12 and R134a with just the flip of a switch.
^ Unit automatically calibrates after you turn it on.
^ If the leak has caused an area of the engine compartment to be saturated with R12 or R13a, you can recalibrate the unit for that area.
^ Detectable leak rate is .40 ounce of R12 or R134a per year.
^ Built in pump reduces response time.
The TIF 5550 is available through the BMW Service Equipment Program. Please send order in writing to Bob Lyons at:
BMW of North America, Inc.
BMW Plaza
Montvale, NJ 07645
Fax: 201-930-8401
BMW Dealer Cost - $135.00