Factair F4504, Operating Manual

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Appendix 1 - HELPFUL TIPS
With detector tubes
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Ensure that there are no fragments of glass in the tube glands prior to fitting detector tubes,
clean if required.
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Always remove the ends of the detector tubes cleanly using the correct tube tip cutter. Do not
use pincers or other devices.
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Always remove both ends of the detector tubes prior to fitting.
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Always fit detector tubes with the arrows facing outwards.
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Never break the glass ampoule in the oil tube before the test.
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Only use the detector tubes that the Tester is calibrated for.
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Once used, be aware that the tube tip cutter contains ground glass and glass fragments. Take
appropriate precautions for the disposal of these. Dispose of as sharps.
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When using the tube tip cutter ensure only a light pressure is applied to the tube whilst
rotating for scoring.
General
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Make sure the system flow control valve is closed after each test.
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Connecting an air supply to the Tester with the system flow regulator in the open position can
damage the unit.
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Never connect to a non-regulated supply from an HP cylinder or compressor.
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Maximum inlet pressure to the Tester is 10 bar. If exposed to an overpressure the Tester will
display an overpressure warning necessitating its return to the manufacturer for checking and
resetting.
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If the Tester has been used on an excessively wet supply it can be purged dry by running a full
test on a known dry source without any detector tubes fitted.
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When using the mains power supply, ensure that the Tester is switched off prior to connection
and disconnection.
For any additional advice and information please contact Factair on: +44 (0) 1473 746400.