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1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF MANUAL
This manual is provided to guide users of Model 1305D
and 1327D pressure testing devices in:
(1) installing the equipment
(2) Routine operations
The instructions in this manual are designed to be per-
formed by qualified instrument maintenance personnel.
Ashcroft Inc. does not recommend troubleshooting or
repairs beyond the scope of this manual. Problems that
cannot be remedied by following the instructions in this
manual should be referred to the manufacturer. Immediate
assistance can often be supplied by telephone. Defective
components will be repaired or replaced by the manufac-
turer at his discretion and will be returned to the user by
the same mode of shipment. Airmail or air express is rec-
ommended for urgent shipments. Returned goods should
be accompanied by information requested in Section 6.
Contact Customer Service at:
Ashcroft Inc.
250 East Main Street
Stratford, CT 06614
Phone: (203) 378-8281
Fax: (203) 385-0402
www.ashcroft.com
email: [email protected]
1.1 Safety Precautions
Pressure Testing Equipment must be selected and used
in accordance with recognized industry codes and safety
practices to avoid the possibility of misuse or misapplica-
tion which could result in personal injury or property dam-
age. Personnel responsible for selection and installation
should also be familiar with the safety recommendations
of ASME B40.1 that apply to elastic pressure elements
and their application in general and specific services.
ASME B40.1 is available from:
ANSI
or ASME
1430 Broadway
345 47th Street
New York, NY 10018
New York, NY 10017
1. Pressure – Select a range so that the maximum ap-
plied pressure will never exceed the upper range limit.
2. Vibration – Excessive vibration could cause a loosen-
ing of components and abnormal wear resulting in loss of
instrument accuracy or failure to provide valid data.
3. Temperature – Operation of the instrument in an en-
vironment where temperatures are in excess of design
ratings may result in loss of accuracy and failure.
4. Process – Pressure boundary materials must be resis-
tant to the process media. Failure to assure compatibility
may result in pressure boundary deterioration or failure.
Instruments operated at high pressure or with potentially
hazardous service, such as oxygen, should be carefully
selected in accordance with recognized industry codes
and the recommendations of ASME B40.1.
2.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION –
THEORY OF OPERATION – CONSTRUCTION
2.1.2 Product Description
2.1.3 Construction
The Ashcroft Type 1305D Dual Range Deadweight testers
are precision built primary pressure standards, used for
testing, setting, calibrating or repairing pressure mea-
suring devices within the test points 15 psi (100kPa) to
10,000 psi (70,000kPa).
Ashcroft
®
Installation and Maintenance Manual
for the Ashcroft
®
Type 1305D Deadweight Tester
and Type 1327D Portable Pump
INDEX
Section Description
1.
Scope of Manual Safety Precautions
2.
Product Description 1305
Theory of Operation
Construction
Specifications
Product Description 1327
Theory of Operation
Construction
Specifications
3.
Inspection
Installation
1305
Operation 1305
Installation 1327
Operation 1327
4.
Factors Affecting Operation of Deadweight
Testers
5.
Maintenance Instructions
6.
Warranty
Shipping Instructions
List of Illustrations
Figure 1-1
Figure 1-2
Figure 2-1
Figure 2-2
Figure 5-1
