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Figure E-5. Set the light-modulator lever 

 

Figure E-6. Calibration meter lever shaft reading "0" 

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FM 10-67-1 APPENDIX E

5/30/2005

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/10-67-1/APPE.HTML

Summary of Contents for Aqua-Glo III Series

Page 1: ...equal brightness in the ultraviolet light The balance is reached when the zero centering ammeter reads ZERO The amount of water is read in parts per million PPM on the diaphragm lever arm scale that has been precalibrated in the factory Test Pads The fuel sample passes through a uranine dye treated filter pad Free water in the fuel reacts with the uranine dye When the pad is illuminated by ultravi...

Page 2: ...rom the test pad before testing is conducted for prior to testing for free water Tweezers Tweezers are used at all times when handling the test pad is being handled Figure E 1A Aqua Glo Series III ultraviolet detector kit Figure E 1B Aqua Glo Series III ultraviolet detector kit Page 2 of 10 FM 10 67 1 APPENDIX E 5 30 2005 http www globalsecurity org military library policy army fm 10 67 1 APPE HTM...

Page 3: ...calibration setting you will use for calibrating The sample pad in Figure E 3 has a calibration set code of 5 3 Ensure that the calibration and fluorescing standard are a matched set The fluorescing standard located under the hinged light shield has an alphanumeric code and should match the code on the calibration standard Although the SET numbers on the standards may or may not be the same the co...

Page 4: ...bration meter housing using the jeweler s screwdriver Insert the jeweler s screwdriver into the housing and turn the internal adjustment screw Depress the switch button on the instrument pack as you turn the screw until the meter lever reads 0 Replace the outer screw and the water detector is calibrated See Figure E 7 z Remove the calibration pad from the test area using tweezers and place it back...

Page 5: ...ration pad and calibration set code Figure E 4 Placement of calibration pad in test area window Page 5 of 10 FM 10 67 1 APPENDIX E 5 30 2005 http www globalsecurity org military library policy army fm 10 67 1 APPE HTML ...

Page 6: ... E 5 Set the light modulator lever Figure E 6 Calibration meter lever shaft reading 0 Page 6 of 10 FM 10 67 1 APPENDIX E 5 30 2005 http www globalsecurity org military library policy army fm 10 67 1 APPE HTML ...

Page 7: ...toggle valve closed parallel to the line to the sampling coupler The detector pad holder assembly includes plastic tubing the detector pad holder toggle valve and sampling coupler z Flush the sampling line immediately before sampling Put the end of the plastic tubing in a container that will hold approximately 1 gallon Note The amount of free water in a sample is very sensitive to the temperature ...

Page 8: ...uple the detector pad holder from the sampling coupler Unscrew the detector pad holder Slip one prong into the notch in the pad holder and lift the pad out Press the test pad between dry paper towels or blotters to remove excess fuel TEST PROCEDURES Test the fuel after the equipment has been prepared and the sample is drawn For maximum accuracy read the test pad within three minutes after sampling...

Page 9: ...hen the meter pointer points to zero and perform the following calculation Free water ppm meter reading ppm 500 sample volume mL If the retest shows more than the 10 PPM of water submit a sample to the supporting laboratory for inspection and disposition instructions and take the fuel and refueler or fuel system out of service CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Keep the kit and its components clean Store th...

Page 10: ...Figure J 8 Reading the undissolved water level Page 10 of 10 FM 10 67 1 APPENDIX E 5 30 2005 http www globalsecurity org military library policy army fm 10 67 1 APPE HTML ...

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