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leakage test of the valve for flow adjustment:
1.
close the valve for flow adjustment (turning the handwheel clockwise). When
closing don´t use excessive torque (max. recommended closing torque is
0,4 Nm).
2.
connect the flow outlet and hose nipple with a hose, the end of the hose im-
merse into a jar filled with water.
3.
connect the flowmeter to the source of compressed air max. 5 bar.
4.
the test: leave the flow selector 1min under pressure. Number of bubbles shall
not be higher than 3 bubbles per 1 minut.
5.
when test ready, disconnect the flowmeter from the source of compressed air.
•
external leakage test:
1.
close the valve for flow adjustment (turning the handwheel clockwise). When
closing don´t use excessive torque (max. recommended closing torque is
0,4 Nm).
2.
close the outlet connection of the flowmeter using a plug, the plug has to have
the same thread as the outlet connector of the flowmeter,
3.
connect the flowmeter to the source of compressed air max. 5 bar.
4.
open slowly the valve for flow adjustment (turning the handwheel anticlock-
wise).
5.
possible leakage you will detect by application of soap water on product joins.
6.
after test disconnect the flowmeter from the source of compressed air, remove
the plug from outlet connection and carefully clean the surface of the flowme-
ter, see chapter 7 (cleaning).
If any leakage is detected, use the procedure in chapter 6.3 and return the
product to GCE for service.
The product shall not be disassembled or repaired when connected to the
source of the pressure.
Repair activities cover the replacement of the following damaged or missing com-
ponents:
•
quick connector (probe)
•
flow head
•
closing mechanism
The repairs shall be carried out by a GCE authorised person only.
Any product sent back to a GCE authorized person for maintenance shall be prop-
erly packaged. The purpose of the maintenance has to be clearly specified (repair,
maintenance). For product to be repaired a short description of fault and any refer-
ence to a claim number might be helpful.
Some repair activities concerning to the replacement of the damaged or missing
components can be carried out by a provider / user of the product. The following
parts can be replaced only:
•
Caps
•
Sticker
•
Hose nipple (including o-ring)
•
Handwheel
All labels on the equipment must be kept in good, legible condition by the
provider and user during the entire life time.
Use only original GCE components!
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