AIR TESTING PROCEDURE
1.
Attach the air hose leading from the air compressor to the AIR IN connection on the control panel a
nd turn the air
compressor on.
CAUTION:
WEAR EAR PROTECTION WHEN INFLATING THE END ELEMENTS AND PRESSURIZING THE
PIPE JOINT.
2.
Place the end element inflation valve in the "FILL" position, and adjust the end element regulator by turning it in a
clockwis
e direction until 80 PSI reads on the end element pressure gauge. Following this adjustment, place the end
element 3
-
way valve in the OFF position.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 80 PSIG (5.5 BAR).
3.
To pressurize the pipe joint, place the test pressure inflati
on valve in the "FILL" position. Turn the test pressure
regulator dial in a clockwise direction until the specified test pressure is indicated on the test pressure gauge.
Place the test pressure 3
-
way valve in the OFF position.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 15 P
SIG ( 1.0 BAR).
NOTE:
The end element and test pressure control regulators are now adjusted to their correct settings. All
operational control adjustments hereafter are to be made using the 3
-
way control valves.
4. Monitor the test pressure gauge to dete
rmine the amount of time it takes to drop 1 PSIG.
NOTE:
Refer to your City, County and/or State Municipal Inspection Codes to determine the minimum allowable air
loss/time ratio.
5.
If the joint holds its pressure for the specified amount of time, it pas
ses. If there is a loss of air pressure in excess of
1 PSIG during the required test period, the location of the joint should be noted and future repair will be necessary.
6.
Relieve the test pressure by placing the test pressure 3
-
way valve into the "EXH
AUST" position.
7.
Deflate the end elements by placing the end element 3
-
way valve into the "EXHAUST"' position.
8.
When the end element pressure gauge reads "0", disconnect the air hose, and roll the joint tester to the next joint to
be tested. Repeat o
peration procedures.
CAUTION: ALWAYS DEFLATE THE CENTER CAVITY BEFORE DEFLATING THE END ELEMENTS.
WATER TESTING PROCEDURE
1.
Attach the hose leading from the water supply to the WATER IN connection on the control panel. Attach the air
supply to the pane
l as directed in step 1 of the AIR TESTING PROCEDURE.
CAUTION:
WEAR EAR PROTECTION WHEN INFLATING THE END ELEMENTS AND PRESSURIZING THE
PIPE JOINT.
2.
Place the END ELEMENT inflation valve in the "FILL" position, and adjust the END ELEMENT regulator by
t
urning it in a clockwise direction until 80 psig reads on the END ELEMENT PRESSURE GAUGE. Following this
adjustment, place the END ELEMENT 3
-
way valve in the OFF position.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 80 PSIG (5.5 BAR).
